They had been back in Vancouver for three days now.
Sebastian had not gone to practice yet. He had not answered any calls from the team, he had not even left the apartment, he just sat on the couch, staring at the wall, replaying every moment with Louie over the past year.
The hugs, the jokes, the hangouts, the toast at the wedding... he couldn't believe that all of it were fake.
Julian tried to help too. He made coffee, he always sat beside Sebastian and did not try to push, he just waited.
"I have to see him," Sebastian said finally.
Julian looked at him. "Are you sure?"
"I cannot hide forever and I need to look him in the eye."
Julian nodded. "I will come with you."
"No. I need to do this alone."
Julian studied his face. Then he kissed his forehead. "Okay. I will be here when y
