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Feeling that Way	By : KayleighSiobhan Category: Singers/Bands/Musicians > Journey Views: 5125 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not know any of the members of Journey. This story is completely a work of fiction. There is no truth to it. I make NO money from this story.

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As soon as Neal entered the room Adrian sat up in the bed. He seemed surprised but pleased to see Neal. “Hey, he said, “ Long time no see, what has it been about six years. “ Since Greg and I left Santana “ Neal said. “ How are you doing … well that is a stupid question. “ Adrian smiled, “It has been rough but it is getting better. Thanks for asking. Would think you would be pissed at me since you, Steve and Gregg are so close. I was stupid enough to think I could get in between them. “ Neal didn’t answer, he couldn’t fault Adrian for he had certainly made the same mistake. Instead he said “ I hear you are going home with the Rossis  for a while. “ “ Aidrian said “ Yeah they are wonderful people. They didn’t judge me despite who I am, what I did. Wish my own parents were that way !!” Neal realized Adrian didn’t know the whole story of the Rossi’s history with their own child.” Adrian said.”  And I am a bit lonely here. I was only in San Francisco when Gregg was living here and most of the folks I knew even then were his friends. “ Neal smiled at him and said “ Well maybe, if you like, I could come visit you, maybe go out for lunch when you are feeling up to it. I mean if you would want to get reacquainted with the city…” Adrian’s voice was bright “ I would like that. I need to figure out how to get some money wired from home. I need clothes…” The happy look on his face dimmed a minute then he said “ Mark took my backpack, my jeans , he dumped me in the alley almost nude.” Adrian closed his eyes and thought he was grateful that he was so out of it when he was found in that embarrassing position. Neal said “ Do you know what sizes you wear ?” Adrian said “ Sure” Well if you want to make a list of them and a few toiletries you need to get started, I will pick you up a few things.” Neal told him. “ But I don’t have any money. “ Adrian insisted. He did not want to be a burden on anyone. “ Look, “ Neal explained,” I will just get a couple things, some shirts and jeans. Then when you feel better I will take you to lunch, while we are out we will get your license replaced, get some money, and go shopping. “   Adrian agreed that was a good idea. He couldn’t believe how good everyone was being to him. After all these people were all Gregg’s friends and Steve’s friends. But they didn’t hate him, they didn’t hold his mistake against him. Maybe there was a light at the end of the tunnel after all.
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As soon as the Rossi’s got to Gregg and Steve’s room, Mary and Marv showed up. The sherrif introduced both of them to Ilaria, who was as taken with the Gregg and Steve as her husband was. And Steve reminded her so much of her beloved Matthew. Again Marv and Mary profusely thanked the sherriff for his dedication and success of his rescue of the guys, plus his ending Mark’s reign of terror for good. Mary repeatedly hugged both of the young men, as if she never wanted to let go. “ I am so happy to have my boys back !” she kept saying. She then sat holding Steve’s hand while he dozed. After a few minutes of chatting Mary and Illaria had bonded and decided to go for a cup of coffee. “Go ahead “,Joe said. Marv said he would escort them downstairs and bring back a bit of lunch for the him and the sheriff.
While Steve slept the sheriff sat with Gregg and quietly shared the plan to have Adrian stay with him and his wife for a bit. Greg was grateful, he said “ I know it sounds crazy but I want and hope for Adrian to find happiness.” Joe smiled and thought about Neal’s interest in visiting Adrian. Even in the midst of all the trauma and fear around the abductions, there was something Rossi had sensed in the young guitarist. It would not have been appropriate to speak of it but Joe knew Neal was at a turning point in his life. His feelings and love for Steve obviously went beyond   friendship and Neal was beginning to realize it. But Rossi knew all this would reveal itself in time, so now he concentrated on what Gregg was saying.”  Steve and I talked a lot this morning. He has forgiven me for Adrian and wants to put it behind us. He wants a fresh start for us. I just hope I can do right by him this time. I am afraid he may hate me because I didn’t protect him. I cooperated with that guy but I couldn’t stop Mark from hurting him. Maybe I didn’t do enough. I am afraid one day Steve may wake up and realize that, and he will hate    me. “ Joe was quiet a minute then said “ I wasn’t going to tell you this till you were stronger but I think you need hear it now. The man who raped you, he has been connected to four murders. Four unsolved cases of young men who had been raped and killed. The cops identified him after he died, searched his house, and found items belonging to these men. Gregg by cooperating you bought time, time for yourself and for Steve. And that enabled you both to be found before something even more tragic happened.” “ You mean when he was finished with me… he would have..” Gregg said slowly trying to digest the new information. He began to cry softly and Joe squeezed his hand tightly. Greg sobbed “ I just want to go home, I want to sit in my house, and sleep in my bed with Steve in my arms. And I want to forget all of this. “ Joe said slowly “ It is not going to be something you can forget Gregg. You will learn to cope with what happened, both of you will and you’ll be able to move past it. “ He reached into his back pocket and pulled out his wallet. He took out a card and said “ This is a friend of mine. She is a counselor, works with a lot of young men in the gay community. Handles all kinds of issues really well. Even helped me and Illaria deal with some of our pain pertaining to Matthew’s death. I think it would benefit you two to give her a call. I know she would be glad to work with you and Steve either individually or as a couple. And she is very discreet. Trust me you are not the only rock musicians in this city trying to keep your sexuality private. I can even get in touch with her first and set things up.”   At that moment Marv walked back into the room with the coffee. Gregg wiped his eyes and said “ I think I am ready for a nap now.” Joe rang the light for the nurse and she came in and gave Gregg a pill to help him relax. Joe said “ You rest now. I will check in on you when we pick Adrian tommorrow. “ As Gregg drifted off to sleep and Steve continued in deep slumber, Marv and the sheriff drank their coffee and talked quietly about sports and other “guy’ subjects.
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In the cafeteria Illaria and Mary shared the photos in their purses of Matthew and Steve respectively. They told each other funny stories about their children’s youth. Finally they got around to discussing Matthew’s death and Steve’s abduction and rape. With another female, a mother of a precious only child like herself, Mary was finally able to talk about her fears and her pain over what happened to Steve. The long nights of being tormented with thoughts he may never come home. And the reality of now that he was, he would may never be the same. That her boy’s sweet gentle soul would be forever damaged and scarred by the bad that had been done to him.  Illaria even sat by in quiet empathy when Mary had a good cry. Before they went back to the hospital room they embrace, a new friendship having formed.
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Neal was good to his word. By time he returned to the hospital to spend another night watching over his friends, his arms were overflowing. A candy striper had to help Neal with taking the packages to Adrian’s room. Neal had two shopping bags full of new clothes for Adrian, jeans, shirts, even underwear and pajamas. He also had stopped at the drug store and picked up all the toiletries he thought the young man might need while he was staying at the Rossis’. When he entered the room the redhead was fast asleep. He quietly sat the bags down on the chair while the young lady assisting him put a bouquet of flowers and a small stuffed Daschund at Adrian’s bedside. At that moment his eyes opened and he said “ Neal ?” He looked over at the bed and said “ I am sorry, I tried not to wake you. I am heading up to spend the night with the guys.” Adrian smiled, “ It is alright I am a light sleeper.” He looked at the flowers and the stuffed dog and said “ Did you bring them?” Neal blushed a bit then said “ I remember when you were with Gregg during Santana that you loved dogs and Gregg was so allergic you couldn’t have one.”  Adrian smiled and Neal continued “I also brought enough clothes and supplies to get you started. Street clothes, underwear, and even things to sleep in. You can look through them in the morning.” “ Thank you !” Adrian said. He reached out and Neal felt himself be drawn into the warmest hug he had ever experienced, even from his former  fiancé. When it ended he smiled at Adrian and said “ I will be in touch !”
Neal was exhausted and happy to find a cot had been placed in room for him to sleep on. He knew Herbie had stopped by the hospital briefly that night and probably had been the one to arrange it. Both his friends had long since finished supper and settled down to sleep for the night. He had to smile at the fact that the addition of the cot made it necessary to push the two hospital beds much closer together. He doubted either of the guys minded that. Neal got comfortable on the cot and soon was soon fast asleep himself.
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