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_ 1. Movie Night _

Movie nights at the Mallard household had been more regular since Elmo's first visit. Gosalyn had been pleasantly surprised to find out that the ex-villain shared her love of classic horror movies, and it was now two against one on that one.

The little duckling was slowly getting used to the new male presence in her life, and having the rat-man around seemed to have a calming affect on her father, which pleased her immensely. Sure, he still made her clean up her room and got mad if she played hockey in the house, but he'd also let her stay up a little later to watch a movie when Elmo came over to visit. And she had another person around to beat at Monopoly too.

***

Gosalyn turned away from the darkening TV screen to find that her father had fallen asleep, his head resting on Elmo's shoulder. And for once, the rodent was fast asleep as well, snoring lightly. They really were cute together.

Getting to her feet, the little duckling pulled a blanket over the pair and stood back to observe the adults once more. 'Maybe having another dad wouldn't be so bad after all. Even if he was Megavolt,' Gosalyn mumbled to herself as she stepped away from the sleeping couple with a soft smile on her beak.

And since she was in such a giving mood, the girl decided to go to bed without a fuss and leave the adults to wake up on their own.

***

Elmo opened his eyes after the sound of little footsteps on the stairs faded away. There was a familiar weight on his shoulder and a soft breath ghosting against his arm. Shifting slightly, the rat pulled the duck against his chest so that he could wrap his arm around him properly. Laying there in the dark, the rodent finally focused on the words his lover's daughter had whispered before she had left the room.

{If she knows I'm Megavolt, then Drake must know too. Why hasn't he said anything? More importantly, why would he want to date an ex-villain like me, and have me around his child?}

Those thoughts would haunt him for the rest of the night, even as his avian lover curled closer, breathing softly against his chest.

_ 2. Reconnect _

The sound of someone clearing their throat caught Launchpad's attention. Turning away from the plane he was in the process of repairing, the pilot found himself blinking in shock at the sight of his old housemate, Drake Mallard; better known by Launchpad as Darkwing Duck, although they'd both left that life behind them.

'So, uh... this is what you do all day?' the duck refused to meet his eyes, hands clasped tightly behind his back.

'Hello, DW. I thought you didn't want to see me again,' Launchpad knew his old, hurt feelings were welling upside of him at the sight of the duck. Still, it felt good to see him again.

'Yes, well, I was wr... wr...' Drake began to fumble for the right words to say.

'Wrong?' the pilot suggested.

Dark eyes rose to meet his, an awkward smile crossing over the ex-crimefighter's bill. 'Yeah, that. I was hoping we could go back to being friends... despite everything that happened,' Drake admitted, rubbing the back of his neck nervously.

Launchpad studied his old friend and hero. Something was different now. Drake seemed much more stable than he had a few months ago. Perhaps he was finally adjusting to living a normal life.

'Well, I don't see why not. You know how much I hate holding grudges,' the pilot wrapped his arms around his smaller friend and hefted him into the air for a hug.

'Have you two finished making up yet? Launchpad, can I fly one of your planes?!'

Placing Drake back on the ground, the pilot smiled at the bundle of energy racing around his hanger. He'd missing the pair so much and now they were finally together again.

'Gosalyn, I told you to stay in the car,' Drake admonished his daughter.

'I did, but then I got bored,' the little girl turned her attention back to the taller man and smiled broadly at him. 'Did dad tell you that he's dating Megavolt?'

'What? Really, DW? I had no idea you were gay. Is that why things didn't work out with Morgana?' Launchpad asked.

'No, that is not why things didn't work out with Morgana. And I'm not... well, I guess I am,' Drake admitted, sighing heavily.

'Maybe you're bisexual,' Gosalyn suggested.

Launchpad and Drake stared down at the little duckling in shock. She smiled back at them innocently.

'What? I watch a lot of TV,' the girl finally stated.

'I think I'm going to start keeping a closer eye on your TV shows,' Drake replied, arms crossed over his chest.

'Dad,' Gosalyn's voice took on a familiar whiny tone.

'Ok, ok. I agree, there is nothing wrong with being gay or bisexual. There, I said it. And yes, I am dating Elmo Sputterspark, and he was Megavolt. Key word being WAS,' Drake commented with a huff.

'So, do I get to meet him?' Launchpad asked.

'Of course you do. You're my best friend, after all,' Drake stated.

Launchpad couldn't help dragging the pair into tight hug. It wasn't everyday that Drake admitted he cared about him.

...tbc...