#also aqua making himself cry for the 3rd time today--

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It’s been a long time since Montgomery joined as the bassist, it’s been mostly the best decision an alligator like himself has ever made. A long day of shows and singing and playing, there’s still eight hours until the pizza-plex closes, and Montgomery is feeling a bit tired, making sure everyone’s all fine and dandy before going into his room, his body feels sore. But it’s worth it, its all very worth it. It’s enough to warrant a nap, hell, he just goes and lays against the wall on the floor and dozes off--

Three hours pass, and they awake to a knock at his door. They wait for a moment, as he turned to realize his curtain’s been open the entire time, his fans watched him idly rest, his chest heave up and down in a soft, calming motion for hours. He looks at them through the window with a tired, teary-eyed smile, giving them a thumbs up. Overwhelmed by happiness, they blink, allowing the tears to drip from his eyes. Thirteen years he’s been on the team with Freddy and the others and it’s the happiest he’s ever been.

One of them mouths that Freddy is at the door, waiting for Montgomery to open it for them. He presses a button on the other side of the wall, allowing Freddy in, as all the other fans are stuck there, waiting and looking at what’s going to happen. The bear gets onto his knees and embraces his dear friend. Monty lets out a shaky sigh, it’s the first time he’s allowed anyone, let alone his fans see him cry, for any reason at all. But these are cries of happiness, of joy--of thanks.

[ “ // Thank you--for letting me be your friend, your band-mate, family, Freddy. // “ ]

Monty chokes out, pushing his head into Freddy’s chest, tears staining it, a soft, darker hue engulfs some spots on the Bear’s chest-fur, and outside of soft sobs, and hiccups in his breathing patterns, the two of them are pretty much silent. His body trembles in the midst of their hug, and Freddy is simply rubbing his friend’s back as they cry onto them. Not even he’s seen the alligator cry, but they’ll be there for him nonetheless. It’s almost been fifteen years since they recruited Montgomery as their bassist. Quite frankly? It’s the best decision the three of them ever agreed upon.

“Hey--Monty. Thanks for allowing me to see you like this. It shows you trust me--us. Whenever you need a shoulder to lay on, or a hug--like we are now? Don’t be afraid to come to us.”

Monty looks up and smiles, big and great, dorky, even, his tears are like a waterfall, eternally flowing, but--it shows he’s happy as can ever be, even if his breathing is shaky, and even if there’s now soft sobs emitting from their throat. It’s..nice to see a much softer side of the Alligator. This isn’t weakness. This isn’t a bad thing, it’s never been a bad thing. It’s just...natural. Maybe it’s for the best he lets all this out here and now. Monty sighs and gives Freddy a weak chuckle. It’s evident he’s exhausted, and crying with such ferocity of emotions, it isn’t exactly helping his case.

[ “ // I’m...thankful that I see you lot as family. Thank you, again, for.. being here. It’s nice, having family again. // “ ]

Montgomery felt so..lost in his life for the longest time. He learned absolutely everything he possibly could from his father, so when they had unexpectedly passed years back? Montgomery well, he was alone, entirely alone. Friends, old-bandmates, but--he finally felt like he had a family in Freddy’s band. And even if he’s still not fully done mourning? It helps to know he has others by his side, a new family, strong in bonds and tight in trust. The alligator shakily sighs, Freddy stands up, his fazwatch beeping over a game of Fazer Blast he gets to play with his subset of fans.

[ “ // I won’t keep you any longer, bud. Go have your fun. I’ll be alright. // “ ]

Freddy looks away for a moment, and then back to Montgomery, giving them a welcoming smile, if they want to join him later on, they’re completely welcome to do so. Monty waves the bear goodbye as the door closes behind them. Laying his head back against the wall, he yawns, wiping the tears from his eyes. A few more hours of a nap won’t hurt, right? Plus he’ll probably feel so much better after he finishes napping. Still, though.. It was refreshing to finally purge oneself of emotions, the good ol’ fashioned healthy way for once. He stares at his hands, with a soft smile, saying one last thing before he dozes back off into deep sleep.

[ “ // I’ll keep on impressing you, father. Even while you’re up there, and I’m down here, you got it? // “ ]