Sequel to Sunflower.
Harry,11, has a loving family and amazing friends. He also has a few medical issues.
Frequent hospital visits leave him tired and sad. But his best friend, Louis is always by his side to help him cope.
It was the next day. After a disturbed sleep, Anne was up and checking Harry was comfortable. He wasn't.
Harry had cried a lot in the night, and Anne couldn't do much to help.
He was asleep now though, so Anne left the room and went outside.
It was yet another glorious day. Despite it being only 10am, it was already scorching hot.
She took out her phone and called Robin, who was at the restaurant.
"Hey darling. How are you? How's our boy?" Anne's heart warmed at how he called Harry his boy.
"He had a bad night. He's been put on stronger painkillers." She replied, sadness in her voice.
"And you? How are you?"
"Exhausted. Worried. I just want him home."
"I know you do. But we need to make sure he's well enough. Look, I can take the day off work. I'll take you home to rest and I'll watch over Harry. You need to sleep."
He was always such a caring man.
"I...I can't leave him."
"Ok. But tomorrow I'm sitting with him."
"Ok." Anne gave in. They said their goodbyes.
Anne then called Jay and told her everything.
Jay asked if she could bring Louis and Gemma later that evening as both were desperate to see Harry. Of course she said yes.
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They all stood outside Harry's door.
"You two go in. He'll want to see you first." Jay said to the two teens.
Anne opened the door for them and they walked in. They sat either side of Harry who was asleep.
Gemma couldn't help but start crying.
"Hi Harry." Louis whispered as he took his left hand, bringing it up to his lips and kissing his knuckles.
They sat in silence, except for the sobs both of them let out every now and then.
"Lou Lou?" Harry whispered, his voice barely audible. "Gem?"
"Hey Harry." Louis said. "You gave us a scare."
"We were so worried." Gemma added.
"Sorry." Harry replied, squeezing Louis' hand.
"Don't be sorry. Just glad you're gonna be ok."
"Does it hurt?" Gemma asked, looking at all the bandages.
"Yes. Lots." Harry sighed. "Mum won't let me home." He added.
"Well...I guess you have to get better first. Will you have a wheelchair?"
Harry shrugged.
He didn't feel great, a sudden pain in his stomach hitting him.
He felt the need to push down. He knew what it was, sudden embarrassment hitting him.
"I wan Mummy. Please go." He said, surprising Gemma and Louis.
"I'll go find her." She left the room, leaving Louis behind.
"Please..." He pushed, it was painful because of the fractures, but he couldn't stop it.
"It's ok Harry. Your Mum will be here soon."
"No. Please you need to..." another push. He couldn't stop now, his face flushing bright red, he hid his face behind his good arm.
"Harry? What is it?"
He was crying now. Mortified.
Anne rushed in with Gemma and Jay behind her. Harry looked up.
"NO! JUST MUMMY. PLEASE GO!" He shouted, shocking Louis.
Anne nodded at the kids and they left.
She sat beside him. "Love, what's happened?"
Harry struggled to tell her. But eventually he said, "Had accident."
Anne knew Harry had a catheter so it wasn't that he'd wet himself, so...
"Oh. Oh darling it's ok. She lifted the bed sheet and looked. Harry was wearing special protection, like a nappy to stop him soiling the bed, thank goodness.
"It's ok love. It's not on the bed. Ill get some help."
"No. Don't wan anyone see me." He sobbed. He was distraught.
"I'll clean you up but I need to tell a nurse. They need to know when you've been."
Harry nodded and closed his eyes, tears still falling fast.
Anne called for a nurse and she came in quickly. Anne explained the situation and the nurse helped her clean Harry.
Once he was clean, the nurse left and Harry got a big hug from Anne.
"There's no need to be embarrassed. I know it's strange doing it in a bed, but the nurses see it all the time. Don't worry darling."
"Louis saw me do it." He said. "He'll think I'm a baby."
"No he won't. Do you want me to tell him?"
He nodded. "I'll be right back."
She left the room, coming back five minutes later with Gemma, Jay and Louis.
Harry closed his eyes, too ashamed to look at any of them.
"Hi Harry." Jay said. "This is from us. Another Teddy. Can never have too many Teddies." She placed the bear next to Harry and kissed his cheek. Harry smiled but kept his eyes closed. They were wet still from crying. He felt someone wipe under his eyes with their fingers. He opened his eyes and saw Louis looking down at him, smiling.
"It's ok." He whispered, and Harry smiled.
Louis sat down and took Harry's hand again.
Louis and Gemma ended up telling jokes and funny stories and Harry actually laughed, not too much as he still hurt. And when it was time for them to leave, he managed a light hug each.
They promised they'd be back to see him soon.
Harry slept better that night, which meant better night for Anne too.
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Awwww poo-r Harry.
Thoughts on the chapter?
Anyone seeing Louis next year? Im not unfortunately.
All the love. L. Xx
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