In the Twist of Separation

Hey babe, you still awake?

Hi me again, first off I didn't like the last chapter and it dived into the plot too quick so I'm redoing it, new plot (obviously)
Secondly, oh my I was literally nearly crying, the way I wrote Gary made him sound so harsh and yea just not him and for that i am sorry because I've really shaken my self by the way it turned out.
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Later that night Robbie was getting Oscar and Taylor into bed as they kept on asking where Gary was.

"Want dada he reads us bedtime stories" Oscar said getting under his covers cuddling his ready that Gary bought him a while ago "I know mate...how about I read you a bedtime story yea" he said softly stroking his head trying to get his son sleepy "dragons in it?" Oscar asked yawning "and princesses" Taylor piped up for the bed across from Oscar "come here princess" Robbie said opening his arms and she climbed out of bed and sat on his lap in her little pink onesie with a fluffy hood "I love you two you know that right" Robbie said hooking his arm around Taylor's waist holding her close as he kept one hand stroking oscars head "what's wrong dad" Taylor asked seeing Robbie was a bit upset "nothing darlin...you two just make me so happy" he feels nothing but love for them and it kills him that Gary isn't here to see them grow up...well he is but he misses a lot and it even makes Robbie doubt them as a couple. He loves Gary with everything he has to give, being two major pop stars in high demand at this moment in life was always going to be a struggle and a strain on their family but they vowed to get through it. However Robbie is struggling and is feeling he's losing Gary

Once Robbie shook himself from his thoughts he looked at the bed and seen Oscar fast asleep still clutching onto the teddy bear for dear life and Taylor had her arms around robs chest asleep on his lap, he moved his hand and smiled as he moved her hair behind her ear "come on you" he lifted her up and walked over to Taylor's bed lifting the covers up and placing her gently on the mattress. He just watch her curl up to her blanket and covers as she continued to sleep, he can't help but smile at the sight. He has the best...no him and Gary have the best children in the world it. He'd literally do anything for them. Robbie bend down and kissed her on the head "sleep tight angel" and he repeated the action with Oscar "sleep tight ya little cutie" he whispered into Oscars hair and looked back once more...it was funny how two little humans could somehow make his life just a little perfect he thought and left the door a jar open so the hall light shone through making them feel safe if they woke up in the night.

He padded downstairs to make him self a cup of tea as he thought about what Gary would be doing right now. It is 8pm after all, he's probably out in Manchester living it up with his mate, bet he doesn't even have a meeting just wanted to see his pal Robbies mind told him, he mentally shouted at himself for second guessing Gary but he can't help it. He's been doing it a lot lately. He's often found himself phoning Howard or Mark to make sure Gary actually is at sound check or the studio when he said he would be, he kicks himself for being like that but he feels like he's losing his mind with worry that he's losing his husband. Robbie himself has his fair share of meetings and tour arrangements and every thing that comes with promoting his new albums but he always makes time for his kids! Why isn't Gary doing the same? That's the question that's going round Robbies mind repeatedly

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Robbies head shot up, drawing him from his own thoughts, he seen and heard the kettle was now boiled. He slid his mug along the counter and he seen Gary's mug, he can't remember the last time he's seen Gary use that mug, not properly anyway. It's always a quick swig then off he jogs on his merry way babe just stay for breakfast he'd more or less say everyday to the older man and he'd always get the same reply I can't sweetheart I'll make it up to you promise. By this time Robbie has made his tea and is now walking through to the front room to watch some TV, he flinched when he tried to drink his tea 'bastard too hot' he sighed feeling his tongue burn, he grabbed the remote as he landed on the couch laying across the whole length of it in his bed trousers and vest, looks like a proper dad.

"Shit...shit...shit" he muttered flicking through the channels resting his hand behind his head "I pay for Sky and there's jack all on" he groaned throwing the remote down on the couch, his body ached, he's been hitting the gym a lot when the kids are with friends or school. He's beginning to regret going full throttle on his arms but he needs to get back into shape, it's not that he's out of shape, he just wants to be toned again. Nobody wants to be porky not this side of 40 right? Yea he's 43 but he doesn't want to be one of them dads who lets him self go, he wants to set an example that if you work hard you get results and of course he wants to look good for his fans!

He felt his heart jump when he heard his phone beep on the table, he thought it was Gary texting him. So he got up quickly and basically ran over only to see it was a twitter notification, all the same from Gary, but not what Robbie wanted or should he say needed to see

Look who I've found...Manchester watch out we're in town ;) xxxx

Was the tweet Gary sent out with a photo attached of him and who Robbie presumes is 'josh'. He just looked at the photo, Gary's arm around the mans shoulders, Josh's arm around Gary's lower back. The joy and happiness in Gary's eyes was unmistakable, he looked so...free? Robbie feels like his world is slowly becoming a little more darker, he often wonders does Gary still love him? If he does Robbie feels that Gary doesn't show it

The sliverish haired man throw his phone back on the table "clearly having a better time without his family" he mumbled sadly as he scratched the back of his head unsure of what to do, he thought at least Gary would call say he got there okay and that he's safe. Nothing. Not one text not one phone call. Robbie walked straight past the front room, his mug of tea now cooled down left on the table beside the couch, he walked up the stairs and headed straight to bed. Sleep is all that makes sense to him right now. It's the only time where he doesn't worry himself thinking if Gary still loves him or not, does Gary still want their family, has he upset Gary? Is that why he's away a lot? All of that goes away when he sleeps so for him sleeping is bliss...until he wakes up and does it all again

On the table downstairs his phone vibrated

Gary- hey babe, you still awake? Or you done in and fell asleep? Xxx

2 minutes later

Incoming call - gaz ❤️🌎

Robbie was fast asleep upstairs