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Matais: [laughs] Unbelievable. What was the bet?

Parker: A booster pack of voidcritters to Bethany if you asked Athena out before Christmas break, versus her Blarffy Bear to me if it was after.

Matais: Parker, if you wanted a Blarffy Bear, all you had to do was ask, not make bets with a three year old to con her out of it.

Parker: So can I get a Blarffy Bear?

Matais: Maybe for Christmas, if you tell me about the frogs.

Parker: You drive a hard bargain, Pops.

And with that, Matais discovered that his daughter was a con artist had the permission of the only person who mattered. The only thing left to do was actually buck up the courage to ask Athena out.

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After Max left, Parker and Matais sat down to a lovely dinner prepared by Martha. Something had been bothering Matais for awhile, and he wanted to get it off his chest. He had been seeing more of Athena lately. They would get drinks after Parent group, go out for lunch when Matais could get away, their girls had play dates nearly every week. He thought it was time to finally ask Athena out. But first he needed to ask Parker…Luz had only been gone a few years and he didn’t know if it was too soon.

Matais: Hey nena, can I talk to you about something?

Parker: Is this about the frogs that got released in the science labs, because I swear that was Max’s idea-

Matais: What? That’s not what I was going to talk about at all! …Did you release frogs in the science lab?

Parker: Of course not, Papi. There is nothing that could possibly link me to roughly twenty juvenile frogs that may or may not have been released in the science lab. You’ll have to take your interrogation somewhere else to get your answers.

Matais: Alright, fine.

Matais: What I was going to say was, do you like Bethany’s mom Athena? Do you think she’s nice?

Parker: Papi, just stop. I already know where this is going and me and Bethany already have a bet going.

Matais: …You’ve been gambling with a three year old?

Parker: Yes, and in interest of my winnings, can I ask that you wait a month before asking Bethany’s mom out?

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Matais: Athena, I’m sorry I couldn’t find him.

Athena: Mati, don’t beat yourself up about it, it’s fine. I’m fine. Really.

She offers him a small smile. 

Matais: I just…feel like I failed you. I’m sorr-

Athena: Mati. Stop. I knew when you didn’t find him after a few weeks that you probably never would. I’ve made my peace with it. I’ve moved on.

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Another Month Passes

Parent group meetings had become Matais’ favorite part of the week, other than Saturday morning breakfasts with Parker of course. They were the only time he ever got to see…her. He was so busy at the station lately. And it would be inappropriate to go to her house if not related to the investigation. So Matais waited for their weekly meetings with baited breath, all for the chance to see her.

A: Hey Matais! How was Parker’s recital? 

She had leaned in to hug him, and of course he couldn’t refuse. This was the closest he had been to her in a very long while. He liked it, but he knew he shouldn’t. The investigation was still pending. He was still looking for her husband. He couldn’t let his feelings for her get in the way of the search for Gavin. He might still be out there somewhere, although every part of Matais wished that Gavin would remain missing for all eternity.

A: Matais, you gonna answer me? How was the piano recital?

M: (blushing) Oh, it was great. The piece she played was pretty advanced, or so her teacher tells me. I really don’t know. But she played beautifully.

A: I’m sure she did. Now let’s head up and meet up with the others. You know I love hearing Mila tell us all about the woes of an adult son still living at home.

M: Yeah, right…you think Raymon’s gonna be late again?

A: He always is. Considering the man has to come all the way from Newcrest, I’m not surprised.

Laughing, the two headed upstairs to join the other parents Matais had gotten to join his group, and like always, Raymon was indeed late.

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A: Morning Cap’n. How’d the ‘lead’ go?

M: Daniels, unless you want to be a beat cop for a week, I suggest you shut your trap.

A: Wow Mati, pulling rank. What’s got you panties in a twist?

Matais approached the case map at the end of the room that was still woefully empty. He added Ms. Johnson’s report to it just to feel like he did something productive today.

M: I just want to solve this case man, is that too much to ask without everyone jumping down my throat about my ‘ulterior motives?’

A: …Mati, bro, I realize that you want to solve this case, but take a step back and ask yourself why. Why do you care so much about this Gavin Richards guy, or better yet,why do you care so much about if he’s alive or dead?

M: Austin, this is a missing persons’ case, you know we can’t just ignore-

A: Matais, listen to me. It’s been months and I think we all know, Athena included, that you’re not gonna find him. Tell her so…And maybe bring a bottle of wine to celebrate. 😉

M: Austin, the woman just lost her husband, I’m not just gonna-

A: She had already lost her husband, Matais. I’m sure she’s made her peace with it. If it will make your conscience feel better, tell her to mourn. Tell her it’s time to hold the funeral.

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One Month Later

M: I’m just saying, O’Maley. I highly doubt that Ms. Johnson has any information on the Richards’ case, we all know she that she rarely leaves the house. How would she know anything about a disappearance in Granite Falls?

O’M: I told you, sir, that we didn’t have to follow every lead that comes into the station, We didn’t have to come here, that was your idea. So stop complaining…sir.

M: Are you suggesting that we just ignore possible leads O’Maley.

E: That’s not what she’s saying Mati, and you know it. We just think that you seem to be a bit…obsessed with finding out what happened to Gavin Richards. Or rather, maybe a bit obsessed with finding out if Mrs. Craven is newly single.

M: Shut up Officer Pancakes, that’s an order. 😡

E: Of course, sir.

Ms. J: It was aliens, I know it! I saw the ship hovering over the harbor the day it happened!

M: Thank you Ms. Johnson, I believe we have all we need.

M: *sigh* Not a word O’Maley, let’s just get back to the station.

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M: Just came for a bit of R&R, to be honest.

A: But why all the way in Windenburg? 

M: I could ask you the same 😉

A: Bella brought me out to try and…keep my mind off things.

M: Athena, I’m so sorry that we haven’t found anything yet. But I swear, I’ll-I mean we’ll keep trying to find him.

A: I know you will Matais.

M: …

M: Well now that I’ve properly ruined the mood, can I buy you a drink?

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Bella had left an hour ago. She had been worried about leaving Athena alone at the bar without someone to keep her company. Athena reassured her that she was fine and would be leaving soon. Really the only reason that she was still here was that she had a feeling that something would happen…

M: Hey Athena, what are you doing here?

A: I could ask you the same question.

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Matais was about to leave when he turned around

M: Athena, we’ll find him. If it’s the last thing I do, I’ll find him.

It took a second for Athena to remember why Matais was there. Luckily, he thought it was her just getting lost in memories of her missing husband.

A: Thank you, Matais. I know you’ll find him. And I’ll see you at parent group.