Changes (Swanqueen Au)

Chapter 3 (Babysitter)

Robin left soon after our brief talk. I now had to break it to Henry. "Hen? Henry? Come here a second!" I shouted. He come thundering down the stairs and into the lounge, where I was sat in anticipation. "Hey, Henry, take a seat." I said motioning towards the empty sofa. "Am I bad?" He asked sweetly. I laughed. "No, you aren't we just need to have a conversation." He looked at me. "About daddy?" He asked, I nodded. Tears filled my eyes. "Did daddy make you sad, Mommy?" He asked I shook my head. "Did he hurt you?" Damn, this kid was too smart. I nodded, he grabbed my hand. "Henry, Robin isn't your daddy anymore. Well he is, its just, well, we aren't going to be married anymore. Is that okay?" He nods. "If da-Robin hurted you then I don't want you to married him." He said righteously. I laughed. "Hey, kid, I have an appointment tomorrow, do you want a babysitter?" I ask, he shook his head. "I am not a baby!" He whined. I smiled. "Do you want to come with me?" I ask he nods, and lets go of my hand. I put on The Jungle Book and made lunch. I laid out the lasagne on the table and cut two slices. Henry came running in and I placed his food in front of him.

After we had finished lunch, I changed into a more practical outfit. I changed Henry into a red, blue and white checkered shirt, and a pair of black jeans. I tied his tiny converse and grabbed my car keys. I strapped Henry into his car seat and got in. I turned on the radio and pulled out of the driveway. Airplanes by Haley Williams and B.O.B began to play. I heard Henry's voice ringing behind me. "Can we pertend that airwopwanes in the night sky like shooting stwars? I weally need a wish now, a wish now, a wish now." I laughed and he giggled hysterically.

After a long drive we arrived at the Boston Central Hospital. I took Henry out of the car, and carried him into the waiting room on the second floor. I had a scan today, just to check. I waited for ten minuets before my name was called. I followed the nurse into the same room as last time. "Hello?" I ask nervously as I wander into the room. "Hello, Regina. Shall we go right through?" Doctor Swan asked. She came into view. "Oh, who's this?" She asked kneeling down to Henry's level. "I Henwy!" He said, enthusiastically. "How old are you, Henry?" He smiled and put up three fingers. "I four!" I laughed and Doctor Swan lifted up another one of his fingers. "There, that's four." She laughed. I smiled at her. She looked up, and smiled back, her stormy grey eyes met my dull brown eyes. She looked back at Henry then stood up and grabbed my hand. I was shocked at the sudden heat that had almost burnt my flesh. She lead me through a few doors and down a corridor. Never letting go of my hand. With my other hand I pulled a rather curious Henry. I felt empty as she let go of my hand. "Do you want me to watch Henry, whilst you do your MRI?" Doctor Swan asked. I nodded and took out my ear rings.

I walked back to where I had left Henry and Doctor Swan. I smiled as I saw a sleeping Henry and Doctor Swan fiddling with a plush turtle. "Hello." I said, she smiled and placed the toy on the floor. "Hey." I shut the door and tried to pick up Henry. "No, don't pick him up. You aren't strong enough." She warned. "No Offense." She muttered quickly. I laughed. "No, you're right. I'll just wake him." She shook her head. "I'll carry him." She offered and lifted Henry.