Re: Sam/Sean
"I don't think you could," he answered, "and that's not a bad thing. I can think like that for the both of us, as long as when the time comes, you do what you're told, no questions asked. In a life and death situation, I'll always act first, and I can explain after we survive. We'll train, we'll work together, until you're able to follow, no matter how insane the situation might seem."
Sam snorted. "Why would I tell anyone about G? Why would I tell them anything about anyone? But it's more than that, baby. I've kept it from my team that I'm gay and that I'm in love with G for years. No one has seen it. It might be obvious because we've relaxed things a little, and yes, this is us being relaxed. If we wanted to, no one would know, but we've chosen not to live like that, at least inside this house."
He sighed. "I never considered lonely. I've always had a team, they were like brothers, and with G, we were partners and friends long before anything ever happened." He couldn't imagine anyone taking less of his time. "G doesn't have a claim on my time unless it's work," he said, chuckling. "The man works more than me, and we rarely even talk during the day unless it is work. We banter, we joke, but it's always about work, if you pay attention. We wouldn't be able to switch to personal stuff even if we wanted to, not with everyone around. We're too paranoid for that. The personal stuff doesn't get discussed until it's late, everyone else is asleep and we're in our room. Besides, don't think about it like that, think that you're gaining a step-father," he said with a grin. "And please call him that when I'm around, possibly while he's drinking. I'll find a way to get you to a museum if you hug him, too, and yes, I'm not above bribery." After all, they had to get their fun where they could.
He put an arm around Sean's shoulder and squeeze gently. "All joking aside, you don't have to compete with anyone."