Iain had gone round to their uncle's house, because he was a grounded, consistent presence in his life. He was the only real parent the three of them had ever had, and Iain needed him right now. He hadn't known what to make of his visit with Lachlan, and though he'd promised he wouldn't tell Stephen, he needed to think.
So he was as surprised as Stephen was when Lachlan arrived at his door while he was already there. "Hey you," he greeted his brother, going in for his own hug. "Feeling any better?"