Sweet Child O Mine (Remake)

57. Hurt And Lost and Needing A Friend

Frances looked at Liam's side of the bed. He wasn't there. And she wanted him to be. She didn't know what she'd do if she ever lost him. She had seen Liam the day before. He was pale. But bags were no longer under his eyes and smiled a lot. Liam was happy to see Frances, Alexa, Cliff, and Axl. 

Liam walked to the therapy room. He spotted Joey sitting by Dr. Richard. "Joey?" Liam asked. "It's Doctor Adler to you," Joey said proudly. "All over the place now aren't you?" Liam asked. Joey nodded. "What are you doing here anyway?" Liam asked. "I was to ask you that!" Joey said. "Haven't been feeling myself. Just bad," Liam said. "I noticed on the AC/DC tour," Joey said. 

"I love how calmly you two talk about famous musicians," Austin said. "He's the son of Axl Rose I'm the son of Steven Adler. How are we supposed to get excited over seeing rockstars?" Joey asked a smile creeping up on his face. "Okay, Dr. Adler, go wait over there until we'll need you, William-" "Liam," Liam corrected Dr. Richard. "Sit down, Liam," Dr. Richard said. Liam sat.

"Okay, Jimmy, why don't you tell us about yourself," Dr. Richard said. "Uhm, well," Jimmy shuffled nervously beside Liam. It was clear Jimmy had anxiety. He was sweating and slightly trembling all eyes were on him. He seemed about seventeen. With long blonde hair that went down to his shoulder. And somewhat covered his eyes. Liam reached out and touched Jimmy's shoulder. Jimmy jumped. "Hey, it's alright," Liam said flashing Jimmy a reassuring smile. Jimmy swallowed. "M-my name is Jimmy. I... I um I don't have th-the best parents and um... yeah," Jimmy said. "What do they do to you?" Dr. Richard asked. Jimmy started shaking and crying. Joey rose to his feet ready to help Jimmy if he needed it. "Th-they said they... they'd hurt me if I told," Jimmy said. 

Liam wrapped a brotherly arm around Jimmy. "It's alright. They can't do anything to you here, you're safe," Liam said softly. Jimmy scooted a bit closer to Liam. He was a lot smaller than Liam. He reminded Jimmy of a fourteen-year-old instead of a seventeen-year-old. His voice was light and soft. "Well, m-my parents u-used to beat me when I was little. B-but when I turned f-fourteen they th-threw me out and I-I was forced to stay with m-my abusive u-uncle and c-cousins. Th-they hurt me th-the most. I... I didn't and still don't have any friends. M-my parents g-got me b-back and they st-still hurt me. And I want the p-pain to e-end but I-I don't want t-to die, so I-I came here," Jimmy said. His face was dark and his ocean blue eyes were cloudy. "We're going to help you okay?" Dr. Richard asked. Jimmy nodded. 

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Liam was walked to his room when he hurt someone call to him. It was Jimmy. "Liam wait!" he said. Liam stopped walking. Jimmy caught up to him and pushed the hair out of his eyes. Liam noticed a scar on his cheek but didn't question it. "Thanks for helping me," Jimmy said. "No problem," Liam said ruffling Jimmy's hair. Liam looked into Jimmy's ocean blue eyes. And saw nothing but sadness and a sparkle of hope. 

"William Rose?" Nurse Maddie said. "Yeah?" Liam asked. "Frances and the kids are here to see you," Nurse Maddie said. "Alright. I'll see you around, Jimmy," Liam said. Jimmy nodded and watched Liam fade away. He's never had anyone be so nice to him. And it was nice Liam cared about him. Jimmy was just hurt and lost and in need of a friend.