Don't Think Twice (Mavin)

Chapter twenty-four

Gavin's P.O.V.

I get up from the couch and walk over to Ray and Michael. I put a hand on Ray's shoulder and lead him inside the house. 'What's the matter Ray?'

'I-is Dan here? I heard him talking to Michael on the phone earlier and I've come here to maybe get him to come back.'

Michael hand Ray a beer and sits down on the armrest of the couch. 'No, he hasn't shown up yet.' Michael frowns as he takes a drink from his beer. 'Are you sure he left the house before you left?'

'Yeah, I checked everywhere, including his room, before I came here. His car was still there so I thought he might of taken a taxi or something.'

'Is there anywhere near your house that Dan would possibly go, someone's house or a pub?'

'There's a gay bar down the road from our house, that's the closest place in walking distance he would ever think of going to.'

'Lets go there then.'

'Michael, it's a gay bar. You know, intoxicated men that try to hit on other men everywhere.' I give Michael a serious look as I say this. 'If we're going there you have to promise not to do anything but find Dan and get him out of there. Ray and I'll come with you but we're staying in the car.'

'Gavin, I promise to behave and find Dan. I can't promise Dan will be in the state Ray wants him to but I can promise I will be for you.'

'Thank you Michael. Now let's get going.'