Episode 255: Right Beside You

"Look where that’s gotten me Ava. I’m homeless. I love a little kid who isn’t mine. And, worst of all, I still love her too."

Ava smiled softly at him. "I’d invite you to stay in our spare room until you get on your feet but Xavier’s not really in a good place for guests."

Bowie’s mouth twitched, his hands knotted. "Do you hear yourself? He’s not in a good place for company but he’s good enough for you? You know, I think I’ve come to the wrong place. You wouldn’t choose a decent guy anymore than Lila has, if you’d understand anyone it’s her, not me. Not your so-called best friend. Maybe we’ve outgrown each other."

He stood, ran a hand through his dark hair that he’d need trimmed if he ever expected to land a decent job. He clamped his eyes shut. "I’m worried about you Ava. And I’m sorry if I offended you. If I call in a couple days you won’t hate me?"

"Never." On her feet, she touched his shoulder. "I’m glad you have my back. I hope I won’t need it." She wiped at her eyes. "And Bo, I’m sorry about Lila, but things’ll get better. Maybe you just have to accept she’s not the one that’s a lesson I learned with Sebastian. And don’t worry, she knows how much you love Jess, she won’t take him away."

Bowie nodded doubtfully. "Look I don’t know where I’m gonna end up staying, but even if it’s a cardboard box in some alley they’ll be place for you Av, a safe place." He embraced his friend, held on with all his might. He didn‘t know whether it was the right thing or not to plant the seed in her head but... "If he does something- don’t stay here out of loneliness or because he’s guilted you somehow, be sure you really love him cause even if he is trying to be a better man for you, you know it won’t be easy. If it’s family that you actually want look no further than me, and maybe someday when you feel up to it you might think about looking up your dad too."

Episode 256: When You Come Around