The sickness within

Chapter 36

In the morning Anne got up and checked on Harry, who was sleeping, before making her, Gemma and Abbey something to eat. She then woke Gemma up. Gemma woke up and followed Anne to the kitchen. Abbey checked Harry's vitals and joined Gemma and Anne in the kitchen. "Anne, can we talk for a bit later?" Abbey asked, wanting to tell Anne about what she talked with Harry's doctor about.

"Everything ok?" Anne asked. "Yes it is" Abbey smiled as they all ate breakfast having the monitor on for Harry. Abbey knew Anne couldn't be in with Harry all the time. So, she was getting herself used to the new difference at home. "Okay" Anne sighed, relieved that it wasn't about something of concern. Everyone finished having breakfast and she got up to pick up and wash everything.

Anne told Gemma to go and watch Tv while she cleaned up. Abbey helped dry everything up. Once they were done, the pair sat down. "Anne, you are an amazing mum to Harry and Gemma." Abbey started. "Thank you" Anne said, looking at Abbey and smiling softly, appreciating the comment. "We want to offer you support for when Harry moves back home permanently." Anne frowned slightly at this. "Anne, don't be worried. We are so very sorry you have to go through all this. I've been speaking to the dr. And children who suffer with complex health needs, can get something called a care package" Abbey said.

Anne nodded to this letting Abbey continue. "We can offer carers who will be trained up to look after Harry at night time so you can get a full night's sleep. We can have a meeting to discuss how many nights you would like. Also if you need to return to work or need the care package to be available during the day we can see what you are entitled to" Abbey said.

Anne nodded in understanding and thankfulness. "Thank you so much. It can really be a lot of help. I do want to go back to work. As you can see, I'm the only economical support in this household." Anne said, smiling sadly. "We understand that and that is why we are offering a care package. We know your parents...." Abbey started saying before Anne got up and rushed out the room.

Abbey didn't mind as she saw the woman rush into Harry's room having that instinct. Harry has woken up throwing up over the covers and was crying at the same time. Anne rushed over and grabbed the bucket and comforted Harry as she propped the boy up and held the bucket for him, not caring about getting sick all over her. Abbey helped by taking the covers from the bed and piling them on the floor. She waited for Harry's bout to finish, meanwhile, getting everything ready to check his vitals and give him extra medicine if needed.

Once Harry threw up a little more, he pushed the bucket away. Anne waited before moving it. She went to put the sheets in the wash as Abbey checked his vitals after Abbey saying it was fine to do. Anne returned with new bed sheets and held Harry once Abbey offered to make the bed. She noticed Harry upset and needing comfort.

Anne hugged and comforted harry. "Haz, do you want to stay in bed or have a nice bath?" Anne asked the boy. "Baff wiff oo" Harry said quietly, cuddling closer to Anne, laying his head on her shoulder. Anne kissed his head and walked to the bathroom. Abbey followed her, knowing she would need help if Harry wanted her with him in the tub.

Anne started running the bath. "Thanks Abbey I've got this" Anne said. "You sure?" Abbey asked. "Yea thanks" Anne said as she started undressing Harry as the bath was running and sat Harry on the toilets as they waited for the bath. Abbey stayed nonetheless, in case she was needed. She has nothing else to do anyway. She watched as Anne took care of Harry during the bath and how happy Harry was playing in the tub.

Anne sighed at Abbey, saying she wanted some privacy for herself. She had kept her underwear and top on as she bathed Harry, smiling at how happy he was. Abbey smiled at the pair and told Anne she would be outside and to give her a shout if they needed her. Abbey left the bathroom and tried to distract herself with her stuff while Anne was in the bathroom with Harry.