There wasn't a single person who hadn't noticed Alexander Hamilton's absence. Especially John, who was struggling to pay rent. Ned had moved in with him, but it wasn't enough. He'd borrowed a loan from Philip Schuyler-who himself had been out protesting the treatment of refugees and acting like the senate minority leader that he was.

Peggy, however, still hadn't told Lafayette that she was pregnant. She hasn't told anybody except for Alex and he was gone now. She just had to struggle alone, wondering what to do with her life. Her ruined, ruined life. She was just sort of grateful that Lafayette was gone with their parents down to Mount Vernon; the Washington family estate, even though there had been a family emergency.

Although Peggy was grateful, Lafayette wasn't. They paced around the home they'd lived in before their foster father got a job teaching at Columbia University. It was because of George that Lafayette got in when they did. Well, it was probably down to them graduating high school a year early, but having a lecturer for a foster father certainly didn't hurt either. Then their thoughts turned back to Peggy.

Peggy. What was she hiding? Something big. Something important. Was she failing her classes? She was definitely holding something back. Something that had been going on longer than Alex leaving. Maybe problems at home-her father was always out busy protesting Donald Trump after all. And she is a Daddy's Girl. They just wish she'd tell them.

"Lafayette, what's wrong, buddy?" George asked. He'd noticed his foster child pacing the floor and looking agitated.

"Oh, nothing." Lafayette lied.

"I know when you're lying to me." George said. "You forget I've known you for years now."

Lafayette chuckled weakly. "It's just Peggy."

"Relationship issues?" George raised an eyebrow.

"I suppose you could say that." Lafayette sighed. "I think she's hiding something."

"Is she failing college?" George asked. "If she is, I might be able to help."

"I'm not sure, George." Lafayette said. "I think she might be missing her father."

"Well, he is busy. Busier." George corrected himself. "I think he's doing a fine job. But if her problems lie with Philip Schuyler then I don't know what can be done to correct it. Failing grades are easier."

"Maybe she just doesn't love me any more."

"I'm sure that's not true." George said. "I'm sure she-"

"What if she's trying to tell me that she doesn't love me anymore?" Lafayette asked sadly.

"Lafayette, don't worry. With any luck, it's just bad grades." George paused when he realised what he said. "I can't believe I said that."

"Well, the world is weird now." Lafayette said. "Might as well start calling me 'he' again."

"Are you comfortable with that?" George asked.

A pause. "No."

"Then I won't call you 'he'."

"But-"

"Look, it was a big adjustment when you realised you were non-binary." George said. "Not that it was a bad thing. We wanted to help, we wanted what was best for you."

Lafayette looked at George with tears eyes. "I'm scared."

"Why?"

"I'm still scared Peggy doesn't love me any more."

"Don't be." George said. "I'm sure everything is fine."

"How sure?" Lafayette asked.

"Almost certain."

hunkules: Guys! Guess what?
sallyh: yeah! Guess what?
wait4it: okay, i'll bite.
wait4it: what?
sallyh: we've chosen a date.
elizaluvspuppies: A date for what?
hunkules: our Wedding.
ActualAngel: What, really?
sallyh: Yep!
marialewis: when is it then?
hunkules: July.
Jmadison: July what?
sallyh: July 15th!
theoboostrump: Ehat year?
hunkules: this one
sallyh: this year.
trtlfckr666: wait what?
ActualAngel: Are you seriously getting married this year?
hunkules: oh yeah.
trtlfckr666: And Sally's parents are pkey with that?
sallyh: Hercules went to meet my parents to ask them.
hunkules: spoiler alert
hunkules: they said yes.
sallyh: Then again, I'm 21 so I could have eloped if I wanted.
Jamadison: So you have a venue too?
sallyh: We do.
hunkules: Central Park
marialewis: expensive.
sallyh: actually we're just going to the registry office. And then we're gonna have a little get together in Central Park
hunkules: And you're all invited!

A/N: Welcome, folks, to February! The most romantic month of the year! But... Maybe nor for the Hamilsquad. Almost every young relationship is in danger. John and Eliza are single because of Alex's break, James can't trust Thomas after he pushed him, Peggy is hiding a pregnancy from Lafayette, Theo's worried about losing her health insurance (and something else...), even Maria and Angelica are having their difficulties. But at least Hercules and Sally are doing okay, right?

This story will be unlike, and yet very like, my others in this series. There will be swearing, there will be pushing, there will be fighting, there will be stabbing, there will be birthdays, there will be surprise revelations and there will be American football.

Enjoy.

By the way, it's not too late to participate in the competition! Again, the best suggestion for Ned Stevens' Internet handle wins the following:

-Their suggestion being used in the story

-Internet points

-A small donation to Syrian refugees!

Two runners up will receive a shout out for their fic.

Any/everyone else will receive a shout out in my notes.

The winner will be announced on Super Bowl Sunday.

Good luck!