I'll Fight Hell to Hold You

Gene's P.O.V. Part 2

I love Eric dearly so it hurts me to see him so upset. I honestly wish he wasn't so worried about me leaving him. I have no idea where he got that idea. Paul, on the other hand, is probably going to wind up alone. I can't bring myself to tell Tommy that Paul's still seeing his stripper friend. Of all people, she's seeing Tommy's ex. If that's not fucked up. 

Don't get me wrong, they're not sleeping together, they just go out on dates occasionally. Yes, I know it's wrong.

Anyway, I hear my poor husband throwing up again so I head to the bathroom. Eric looks so pale and tired. Taking him in my arms, I carry him to the bed and lay him down. "Eric, rest. I'm going to take Dra and Lilah to my mom's house. You try and sleep, okay?" "I'll see if she'll watch them for a few days."

Slipping out, I dial my mom to ask her. After getting the okay, I head back upstairs to pack them a bag. Draco is sitting up looking at me while Lilah just plays with her toys. As I pack for them, I tell them they're going on a trip. "You get to stay with grandma for a few days."

Draco babbles happily as Lilah smiles her one tooth smile. 

"Gene, I wanna go with you." says Eric. He looks like he's about to pass out so I carry him back to bed. "I'll be back. I love you."

Eric mumbles something as he falls asleep. I try to be as quiet as possible as I carry the twins downstairs. 

A few hours later, I return to find Eric still asleep, his long blonde hair wet with sweat. He fell asleep in sweats so I leave him uncovered as I look for a fan.