Love hurts?

Some things never change

Joseph's POV

Randy called and told me what happened with Ocean and I quickly make my way to the hospital and when I get there I'm greeted by Michael and a familiar voice yelling at each other.

"what the fuck is going on!?" I snap walking into the room. "this bitch! Is accusing me of hitting Ocean and refusing to give her any pain killers!" Michael snaps. "well what do you expect!? It's not the first time she's been here because you can't control your temper or keep your hands to yourself!"

"he hasn't done anything! How many times do I have to tell you!?" Ocean snaps. "Ocean tripped and fell down the stairs" I cut in "yeah sure she did" Sherri scoffs "Michael was in the kitchen with me at the time" I lie "and why won't you give her any pain medications? you can clearly see she's in pain"

"well due to hers and your sons issues with drug addiction, I wouldn't feel right giving it to her" she shrugs "that's not your place to decide you fucking cunt!" Michael yells at her "Michael, calm down!" I snap seeing him getting more worked up "and clearly he's on something you can see it a mile away. I'm not going to provide them with drugs" Sherri smirks and I notice Michael is sweating and trembling slightly. "are you ok?" I turn to him concerned. "I'm fine! I haven't taken anything or done anything! Why won't anybody believe me! She's even told you all herself!" He snaps pointing at Ocean. Who confirms what he's saying. "I've been a nurse for years, you think I don't know a comedown when I see it" Sherri look at him skeptically.

"is there a problem in here?" A doctor asks coming into the room. "this woman is harassing us an accusing my husband of hitting me and being on drugs and refusing to give me pain medication" Ocean tells him "that's not what..."

"I can take things from here" the doctor says cutting Sherri off and looks at her sternly and she walks out without a word.

"I haven't done any of those things I swear on my children lives" Michael says shakily "are you on any kind of medication?" the doctor looks at him concerned and he nods and tells him. "and you've definitely been taking the correct dose of the methadone?"

"I was supposed to take it and hour ago, but I came and forgot and..."

"Michael, you know you have to take it the same time everyday and..."

"it's not a problem" the doctor says cutting me off. "if you come with me, we can give your some here" he smiles through pursed lips at and Michael nods and follows him.

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Ocean's POV

Once Michael leaves the room with the doctor, Joseph closes the door and walks over to me. "now he's out of the room I need to ask and I want you to be honest with me" he says softly and I nod confused. "has Michael or yourself been taking anything?"

"what!? No! He already told you that" I frown. "I'm not gonna get mad, I just need to know. If either of you has relapsed even once" I go silent for a moment wondering whether or not I should tell him and sigh. "when Michael went to get my mom from Rays he did, but it was only once and it was months ago"

"and your sure about that?"

"He told me the next day and I know he hasn't since. He felt horrible and hated himself for it and..."

"what about that stuff the doctors gave you? Has he been taking more that he should?"

"no, I swear! He takes the exact same amount I do"

"and your sure about that? I'm not gonna get mad at him or you I just need to know"

"I swear. We take it at the same time and I'm with him when we do. i'd know if he was" I tell him honestly and he nods then goes silent for a moment. "and what about this? Did you really fall?"