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    Michael opened up his email as he took another handful of Goldfish. He was pretty much an eight-year-old stuck in a forty-one-year-old's body.

    Hey Luke,

    I'm glad you're in New York City. I remember how much you wanted to live there :) Did you move because of Matty's record company or just because? It sucks here, it still sucks here.

    Are Matty and Nolan doing alright?

    Michael debated if he was allowed to confess he stalked Luke's Twitter and looked at all of his photos. He just wanted to make sure Luke was doing okay and all. He still had a need of protection over Luke.

    Are you doing alright? I hope you're alright.

    I see your parents around town a lot, I'm way too afraid to be in the same grocery aisle as them. After we broke off, I think your parents wanted me dead.

    You should try talking to them, Luke. I know they care about you, I know they love you. They're going to accept and love you with open arms. Plus, an excuse to come visit. See my family.

    Michael never told Calum about Luke. He mentioned a past and a stillborn baby, but it never got past that. Mike didn't really want it to go past that either. Luke wasn't a bad memory, he was just bad timing.

    There's Juli, Joey, and June. 13, 12, and 6. Even though they aren't technically my own, I surely feel that they are. I care about them more than I will ever be able to explain.

    I'm sure you understand. You're a father, too, now. You just want to do everything for them. You want them to live life to beyond their fullest potential. I love them endlessly.

    Michael put his phone down on his desk, not sure what to say next. He watched the flashing blue line, waiting for him to type another word.

    See you soon. X, Michael.

    Luke had Stacy on his lap, Matty had Nolan in his lap. They sat on the couch a little past noon, mindlessly keeping a conversation while watching Say Yes To The Dress.

    Luke was going through his phone, updating things he needed to do a month ago. He had his feet over Matty's knees, their baby leaning on his ankles.

    Hey,

    I love it here, it's my ~*~aesthetic.

    Luke knew Michael was going to find that funny. Mike used to make fun of the terrible things the blonde boy did for his aesthetic—black jeans in the summer, traces of glitter all over his hair.

    We moved here a bit for us but a bit for the record company, too. It was easier when they were recording their first album. A few years later, we're still here, though.

    Matty and Nolan are both well, adorable and well.

    Luke looked up from his phone, watching Matty tickle Nolan's feet and watching their baby squeal laughter. All their baby did was laugh, Luke loved it. He smiled, looking up at his husband laughing, too.

    I'm doing alright, too. Matty is about to leave for a radio tour which kind of sucks, but it's his job.

    After you and I broke off, my parents changed a lot. They aren't who you remember them being, trust me on this one. I'd love to come visit, though. I'll definitely try to make it work.

    Your girls sound amazing, I'm so glad you found your happy place. You deserve that. Send some pics of your fam :-) I need to know the details. You know me.

    Luke paused, resting his phone on his stomach. He reached out his toes, stretching his calves and getting more comfortable. His sweater was bunching up around his shoulders, and Matty made sure to take out time to poke Luke's stomach.

    I'll make sure to talk with Matty about visiting good ol' Missouri.

    XO, Luke

    Luke sat up, leaning his head on Matt's shoulder instead. They watched their baby—his dark eyes bright, his smile causing both of them to smile as well. He entwined his and Matty's hands together, bringing his knuckles up to his lips and kissing each bump.

    Happy.

Thoughts on why Luke didn't tell Matty about Missouri? (I'm in Missouri rn lol)

Why he didn't tell Matty about Michael?

Thoughts on Hemmings parents not talking to Luke anymore?

Luke/Nolan being home while Matty is off touring?

HOW CUTE IS LIL NOLAN?