Mitch bit his lip. 'Get to know him' Kevin said. He wanted to ask Scott but he didn't know where to begin. He knew he might as well. "Scott?" He asked when the blonde brought over the smoker. Blue staring into brown with a smirk. "Yeah?"

"How...um...we've been working together for like a hour. You don't seem like you belong in prison." He blushed at the look of amusement on Scott's face.

"Who actually belongs in prison?"

"Charles Manson....Jeffrey Dahmer. I can name more if you want." Scott chuckled and sat down enjoying his first break of the day. He became serious rather quickly...too quickly for the brunette.

"I, um, I robbed a gas station. I didn't want to, I was scared shitless but my son needed diapers. It's not an excuse but that's why I did it. I didn't know the guy pressed the silent alarm. Heard sirens in the distance, got scared, and pulled the trigger." Scott told the story while rubbing his eyes. The story still brought tears to his eyes and he refused to seem weak.

Mitch gulped and looked at him. He released a shakey breath before asking "D-did he die?"

Scott frowned and shook his head, "no, luckily I was able to avoid a life sentence. Besides I wouldn't be able to live with myself if he had."

"You have a son?"

Scott nodded and chose to get back to work. He began the process like Mitch told him and answered, "Yeah. He's 6. Kace is my heart. He still thinks of me as his hero even though I've been locked up for most of his life. I just....Once I get out, I want to make a better life for him. Got my high school diploma while here. I refuse to end up back in shackles and behind bars."

Scott began spraying thick smoke to calm the bees as Mitch walked over and placed his hand on Scott's shoulder. A bolt of electricity ran through their veins as their eyes stared into each other. "You... I have faith that you won't."

"You don't know me, we just met."

Mitch smiled and bit his lip, overwhelmed by the staring contest, "I just do. You're special, Hoying." He turned his head to the prisoners, the prison staff, his father, and the farm staff looking at the two of them. He cleared his throat and let go, "um here, you're doing it wrong. Let me show you."

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Kevin tapped Scott on the shoulder, grabbing his attention, "Blue, it's lunch time. Mrs. Grassi makes us lunch. Today it's burgers!"

"Yeah, thanks. Hey Mitch? Is it ok if-"

Mitch waved him off and shook his head, "go ahead. It's probably been too long since you've had a good meal."

Kirstie walked over as the blonde walked away. Kevin watched him leave then turned to his friend, wiggling his eyebrows. He started to speak but Kirstie cut him off, "so he's unbelievably gorgeous."

Mitch whined and frowned, "I know! I know... and he's off limits. Kirstie! Why does this happen to me?!"

"I'm sorry, moonbeam. You wanna talk about it?"

"He's so sweet and funny and he's my type but-"

Kevin cleared his throat, "he gets out in less than a year."

"Yeah but...he's not interested in me."

Kevin shook his head, "if you can't see blondie stare you down, you're blind. He's totally interested."

Mitch stared hard at Kevin before doing the same to Kirstie. He let out a sigh, "what should I do? I asked him how he got here and damn near started crying when he was telling me."

Kirstie smiled and placed her arm over the brunette's shoulder, "well, my friend.....actually I think Preacher would probably be more fit to answer that question."

Kevin faked being shocked, "what? The princess? Herself?! Letting a poor criminal answer a question?!"

Kirstie narrowed her eyes at him while Mitch laughed so far he started tearing up, "answer before I get angry."

Mitch and Kevin glanced at each other before faking fear and running away, "she's gonna get angry! Everybody, run for cover!"

The other members of the crew laughed hard as Mitch took off his suit and walked in the house. Unsurprisingly, he found Scott in the kitchen charming the pants off his parents and siblings.

"Jessa, Courtney, Seth, w-when did you get here?"

It was easy for Scott to see the family resemblance. Jessa and Courtney were twins and Seth had more of a masculine look but still his little brother's twin. All four looked like their father.

Seth sighed and smiled at his little brother, "just got here, Mitchy."

Mitch hugged his brother before turning to Scott, a slight smile placed on his lips, "so enjoying your food?"

Scott nodded and just stared at the smaller man. "I did. Thank you again, Mrs. Grassi. Well I guess I'll get back to work. Nice meeting y'all."

Mitch focused on the floor as his family watched the tall blonde walk out. His sister Courtney cleared her throat, "so... He was...nice."

Everyone agreed as Mike left out. Once he was gone, Nel walked up to her son, "kissyboy, he's your type."

"I know."

Jessa frowned. Her little brother was special. It wasn't just his big heart. He also acted with the local theater troop on the side and he sang beautifully. They had all accepted his sexuality and gave him all their love and support. It hurt them to watch him go from douchebag to douchebag looking for love. Although they had only spoke for about 30 minutes, she liked Scott but....he was a criminal. She wanted more for him. He deserved it.

"Dad said he gets out in less than a year, maybe....maybe you two can-"

Mitch, already knowing where Courtney was going, interrupted her, "well would you look at the time! I gotta...uh.. make sure Scott's doing it correctly. See y'all w-when we're done."

He ran out of the door, blushing, with the sounds of laughter flowing behind him. He quickly put on his suit and met Scott in their spot. Fortunately he was being held up by Kirstie.

Fuck..