The Lost Boy (Harry Styles)

24

It was a Wednesday morning at the start of May.

Jay had dropped Louis off at school. She was sat with Harry on the sofa, Harry asleep beside her. She was reading her magazine when her phone rang beside her.

She didn't recognise the caller ID but answered it anyway, getting up from the sofa.

"Hello?"

"Hello Mrs Tomlinson?"

"Speaking."

"Hello there. My name is Chris Hemsworth from social services. I need to speak to you urgently in person."

"Oh. OK. My husband is at work. I can get him to come home if needed."

"If that's ok. I do need to speak to both of you. If I could come around 1 o'clock that would be good."

"Of course. I'll call him straight away. Um...could you tell me what it's about?"

"I'd rather tell you when I get there. I'll see you at 1."

"Ok. Thank you. See you then. Goodbye."

The call ended and Jay worried. What did social services need to see them about? They think they're looking after Harry well enough. Surely his psychologist or Doctor haven't reported them for some reason?

Her heart pounded as she called Mark. He agreed to come home to see the man.

*****

"What's going on?" Mark asked as he entered their home at 12.50.

"I don't know. He wouldn't say. I'm so worried. What if its something bad?"

"Let's not panic just yet." Mark said, as he felt a hand on his leg. He turned around, seeing Harry standing there with his arms up.

"Hello there. Are you wanting a cuddle eh?"

Harry nodded as Mark lifted him up.

They walked into the kitchen. Jay put the kettle on and got three cups out, anticipating their guest would want a hot drink.

At 1 o'clock on the dot, the doorbell rang.

The couple looked at each other. They both walked to the door and Mark opened it.

"Hello, Mr Hemsworth?" Mark asked, holding a hand out for the man to shake.

"Yes. Mr and Mrs Tomlinson. Thank you for seeing me."

He entered the house and followed them into the living room, sitting on one of the chairs.

"Would you like some tea or coffee?" Jay asked, nervously.

"No thank you." He pulled out a folder with Harry's name on the front and placed it on his lap. "So. I have some news about Harry." He started.

"Ok." Jay said, her voice shaky.

"It seems that Des is possibly not his father. A man has come forward claiming to be. He's been in America for a while and knew nothing about Harry's Mum. He only found out when he returned to the UK and read about her in the papers. He wants a DNA test and if it proves positive, he wants to take Harry."

Jay grabbed Mark's hand and squeezed it tight as she felt like her heart was shattering.

"Um...oh. wh-when will he have the test?"

"He wants it done as soon as possible. Tomorrow if that's ok with you?"

"I guess so." Mark said.

"Great. I'll get that arranged. I'll call you later to let you know what will happen next." Chris said, standing up.

"Thank you." Jay said, showing him out.

She walked back into the living room and collapsed into Mark's arms, crying.

"Hey love. This is good news isn't it? Harry could be with his Dad soon."

"Yes. I just...I wanted to adopt him. I'm sorry."

"I know. But if he has family, he should be with them."

"Louis' going to be devastated."

*****

They didn't mention the visit to Louis when he got home from school. There's no need to upset the boy until they know for definite.

The two boys sat on the living room floor, playing happily with Harry's stickle bricks.

"Mummy?" Louis said, looking up from the house they were building.

"Yes darling."

"Can we go on holiday in the summer? Niall is going to island."

Jay's heart skipped a beat. "Uh...maybe. We'll see." Was all she could say.

He said no more about it and Jay was thankful.

*****

The next day Mr Hemsworth arrived at their home just after lunch with a DNA kit.

"Don't worry, it doesn't hurt." He said, seeing the panicked look on Jay's face.

Harry sat on her lap as the man swabbed his mouth, collecting the evidence that would prove whether that man is his father or not.

"All done. I'll get this sent off straight away. We should have the results in around 5 days. I'll contact you when we do." He put the kit away and stood up. See you soon."

Then he was gone and Jay stood at the door in shock.

She couldn't believe this was happening. She really thought they would have Harry forever. But then again if this man is really his Dad, he could give him a great life, maybe in America.

She sighed and closed the door.

*****

Mark bought home fish and chips from their local chippy, as Jay didn't feel like cooking. Her nerves were on edge.

They sat in the living room eating. The boys both had chicken nuggets. Harry gave Louis 2 of his as he couldn't eat all of his. Louis dunked his chips in Harry's ketchup while Harry dunked his in Louis' brown sauce.

Louis drank some of his cherry cola and burped loudly, making Harry giggle.

"Pardon Louis?" Mark said, laughing.

"Sorry Daddy. Pardon me for being rude."

"Oood." Harry whispered.

Louis smiled at him. "I'm Daddy pig. Oink."

Harry snorted like a little piglet. So cute.

They all laughed.

If it turned out that Harry was going to leave them, then they had to make sure his last few days with them would be happy days.

*****

So...was the Cliffhanger worth waiting for?

Thoughts on the chapter?

Will that man be Harry's real Dad or not?

Hope to update Tuesday.

Hope you're all OK. All the love. L. Xx

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