Every second every day I hope you won't change

 Diago felt it was a low blow, about Gabe and Sammie. Sure he was happy for them starting a family, and his family invited them over for dinner. It was like they'd won the lottery in his eyes. He knew that wouldn't be happening for him and Ali.

"And you just realized this?" Gregory shook his head with a smile. "You can always adopt."

It was good to have someone around whose significant other was also trans. They enjoyed going on day trips together to the zoo or even Adventureland.

"Easier said than done," Diago looked at him blankly. "I mean, Gabe's got a good-paying job." Diago felt a little guilty still delivering pizza at Mel's. They were both in the back getting the dough started for the day. Diago knew just as much about Gregory's cookies as he did. They were a good team. 

"Just hold on, there is a lot you love in your life," Gregory told him. "You'll see. You just have to pace yourself. I know you and Ali will make it. You've got the support from parents."

Diago sighed. He didn't want to envy Gabe. 

"It's just, I always felt we would be closer," Diago said. "We're cousins. I never could talk to his brother."

"Why?"

"Oh, it was forbidden after Gabe's dad left with him and they moved to Rapids. It was something my dad thought was best. You know, for his brother." Diago said they never heard from Gabe and his dad, either.

Gregory and Diago worked together to set everything up for prepping the pizza while the dough was rising. At least Diago was almost full-time.

"Crazy, and I thought my family was crazy," Gregory tried to humor him as if this family stuff wasn't strange at all. "Of course, you don't live with Cleo."

"But you two are tight now," Diago reminded him they didn't fuss like they used to.

"Oh, but Cleo loves to fuss."

"And you do too." Diago looked at him.

"Yeah, I've learned I've got to let her win."

Diago was glad he didn't have to worry about that with Ali. Yes, they felt rather settled in a good way. It was just when would they ever be on their own?