I rolled over in bed to find Emma fast asleep in bed she looked beautiful when she slept with hair in her face I didn't want to want to wake her so I tip toed across the hall to find my newborn son wide awake with a huge smile on his face with the exception of drool coming from the corners of his mouth a name still hasn't been decided yet one will come to mind eventually I picked him up and placed him on my hip I looked into his eyes he had the same beautiful brown eyes like his mother that's when his name finally came to me.. I will name him Abel he will grow up knowing his parents love him and his big sister I peeked through my bedroom door Emma was still asleep.. Was she a bear or something ? I laughed at that thought.

I carried Abel on my shoulder downstairs we were greeted by Pinkly she was either excited to see me or she needed to use the bathroom the second option was confirmed I opened the front to let her outside as I felt the California breeze against my skin I was supposed to meet with Matt later today whatever he had planned at 7:00 in the morning could wait I had "fatherly duties to attend to right now his bullshitting at me could wait right now.

Walking back into the house, I find Emma on the floor watching cartoons the smile on her face was priceless I might add I'm starting to learn new things about her everyday I haven't heard anything from Michelle regarding Claire and this was my week with her so whenever Michelle contacts me I will find out what to do according to Michelle Claire was growing up so fast she was now 7 years old and growing an inch everyday I haven't been there to see all of her first but things were going to change with Abel.

"What are you doing on the floor Em ?" I asked walking into the living room.

"I'm trying to sort of these wedding invitations want to help me ?" Emma asked

"Can't you get one of the wives to help you ?" I asked harshly.

"I can but Val hates me so that wouldn't work out so well." Emma said

"I can give Michelle a call later if that's what you want." I said lifting Abel over my head.

"Please do and don't drop my child Brian." Emma said as she continued sorting wedding invitations.

"His name is Abel." I stated

"Well don't drop Abel like your father dropped you." Emma said walking into the kitchen

"You're real a comedian sweetheart." I said kissing Emma's forehead

"Thanks cowboy." Emma said

"I still love that nickname." I said walking out of the kitchen with Abel and Pinkly following behind me.

"I'm glad you do." Emma laughed

Matt had a full schedule he sat at his desk with a folder full of paperwork scattered everywhere Val was still asleep so she left Matt to care for River by himself while also preparing for the upcoming tour with Atreyu and trying to get in contact with Alex to see if he wanted to meet up for lunch because Brian has to attend to his "fatherly duties." according to him he didn't want to be the only one struggling with tour prep he has to either find a nanny to watch River full time or get a daycare center to look after him or he was going to go completely insane before this tour even gets underway.

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Michelle had gotten dressed for the day while Eric slept the entire day away she and Claire fended for themselves when it came to preparing breakfast Michelle enjoyed mother daughter time with Claire deep inside she wished for one more chance to make things work with Brian but that is in her past now besides Brian was getting ready to remarry someone that wasn't her that send the old Michelle into a jealous rage the new Michelle could own up to her wrong doings and move on from them without looking back.

"What would you like for breakfast sweetie ?" Michelle asked as she looked through the cabinets.

"I'll have a bowl of cereal." Claire replied smiling

"Cereal it is then." Michelle said grabbing two bowls from the cabinet and placing them on the open bar.

"Where's daddy ?" Claire asked

"He's at home with his new wife and you have a new baby brother." Michelle replied

"What's his name ?" Claire asked

"I don't know his name." Michelle replied taking a sip of her orange juice.

"Oh okay but I can try and pick a name for him." Claire smiled.

"I'm sure your father would like that sweetie." Michelle smiled.

Michelle had received a text from Brian one regarding Claire and another one about helping Emma sort out wedding invitations the thought of Brian marrying Emma pondered through Michelle's mind she had gotten over Brian after he signed the divorce papers despite leaving Michelle heartbroken back in Mexico she and Brian established a friendship that was the most important thing other than Claire because she always came first.


3:00pm
Michelle- Hey Brian what do you need help with ?

Brian- Emma needs your help getting wedding invitations sent out come over by 5 ?

Michelle- Of course I'll be there to help the future Mrs. Haner

Brian- Okay Michelle see you then.

I pushed his phone back into his pocket and grabbed his car keys he had gotten a text from Matt that read :

Matt : Brian did you forget our meeting with Atreyu today ?

Brian : No I didn't I'll be there soon.

Matt : Get here now!

I shoved my phone back into my pocket before kissing Emma and Abel goodbye and heading for the door something has really got Matt fuming for him to be this stressed over a tour was beyond me I have never seen him so worked up like this before in my life.

I walked into Matt's living room with no care in the world about how pissed off Matt had been with me I sat down on the couch next to Brandon who was already pre occupied with his cellphone to pay attention to Matt and his overbearing regulations we weren't attending a military school we were not cadets we were human beings with normal lives and responsibilities and wives at home who need us I'd rather waste my life on digging my own grave and planning my sercret demise.

"So what's so important that Brandon and I had to be the only ones to attend this meeting? " I asked biting my nails.

"Because you two are the foundation to this entire tour and I don't need any of your crazy antics while we're all our on tour. " Matt said.

"Were going to be angels I promise. " I said

"You better be because once I detect an ounce of bullshit you guys are in trouble." Matt said harshly.

Brandon and I started to look over at each other with shit eating grins spreading across our faces together we were double trouble and nothing could stop us in our tracks when we set out for the world this tour was the last thing on both of our minds right now.

"Want to go get drinks? " I asked

"Sure where should we go? "Brandon asked tapping his lap.

"I know this small bar downtown they are amazing." I said

"Okay I'm putting my complete trust in you don't disappoint me." Brandon said.

"I never disappoint I'm Synyster Gates dude." I walked toward the front door heading towards my car with Brandon following right behind me.

With all of this wedding planning and preparing for this tour I need this night out with Brandon he was like my other half besides Zacky Brandon and I were that "married" couple who loved each other more than life itself. Tonight will be a serous hangover I'd be feeling this in the morning.

Notes

Here's the first chapter of Where Do We Go From Here Chapter 2 will be in Brandon's perspective. See you guys tomorrow!