Deep in Love (scomiche)

38.

Double?
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A gunshot is heard as Scott steps in front of the love of his life. Scott always knew that he would do anything for Mitch. Yet taking a bullet had never crossed his mind. But now that he's in pain and gripping his shoulder, Scott couldn't think of doing anything differently. He yells out in pain as the blood rushes from his open wound. Instead of letting the pain get to him he just positions himself farther in front of Mitch.

That asshole wasn't going to lay a hand on his boyfriend. Mitch is in utter shock at the scene unfolding in front of him. Owen is still holding the gun with a crazed look in his eyes and Scott is ignoring his pain to protect Mitch. He can't believe that Scott would ignore being shot to protect him. Or that he would take a bullet in the first place.

Security rushes into the room, having heard the gunshot, managing to tackle Owen to the ground and pin his arms behind his back. A doctor than rushes into the room once they get the all clear. She trys to look as Scott's shoulder but he won't budge, his brain not having yet registered that Mitch is safe.

"Honey, you have to let her check out your shoulder." Mitch says, fighting though his own shock. He takes one of Scott's hand in his own and the blonde finally turns to look at him.

"You're safe..." Scott mutters as tears start to gather in the corners of his blue eyes. He was finally starting to feel the pain but that wasn't why he was crying. "I thought I was going to lose you."

"But you didn't, i'm right here baby. You saved my life." Mitch says, fighting off his own tears. This day had been far too emotional and it wasn't even close to being over. "Now you need to let this nice doctor take care of your shoulder."

Since Mitch worked at the hospital he was actually friends with most of the staff. The doctor trying to take care of Scott wasn't an exception. Dr. Amanda Wolfe was one of the best trauma surgeons that Mitch had ever met. He couldn't think of anyone better to take care of his boyfriend.

"Just take care of him, Amanda."

"Of course, Mitch." She smiles. "We'll be in exam room 128 when you're done in here with Blake."

Mitch nods and watches as she leads Scott out of the room. He promises to join them soon and then walks over to his son's bed. Mitch was still having a hard time processing everything that was going on. It had started out as a normal day. Then the crash had occurred and then Owen showed up. This had been what Mitch had always been worried about.

Owen was nothing but bad news. Mitch had wanted to keep that part of his past away from Scott. He had almost been successful with it, saying as Scott never asked about the other father of his children. Then he had seen Owen in that store and he was now ninety percent sure that he hadn't been shopping for furniture. Mitch wasn't supposed to see him then. Who knew how long the stalking had been going on for.

"You have to wake up, Blake." Mitch says, kissing his son on the forehead. "I need you to get through this. Everything is just falling apart. You've always been stonger than me, even if I am your dad. Fight to wake up, we all need you."

Mitch let's out a small sigh and squeezes his son's hand once more before leaving. He needed to make sure Scott was fine and then he would check on Zoey. He rushes to the exam room and enters.

"How's his shoulder?"

Dr. Wolfe forces a weak smile when she sees Mitch enter the room. "Well, it was a clean shot but there will be perminat damage. He should be able to regain most function but I can't guarantee all of it."

Mitch nods and moves to sit next to Scott on the exam bed. He didn't plan on leaving until the blonde was compelety stitched up. It takes a little more than a half hour for Dr. Wolfe to be satisfied with her work on Scott's shoulder. Then the couple has to talk to the police. Since it was caused by a shooting it is now a police case.

"No, I didn't know that he would have a gun or that he would pull it out on Mitch and me." Scott says, shifting to find a good position for his shoulder. Even with the pain meds it was still hurting now that his adrenaline was vanishing. Scott didn't hide his annoyance with the cops. "Can we go check on our kids now?"

The officer just nods and Scott stands up and takes Mitch's hand. They then start to make their way to Zoey's room. Mitch hadn't seen her yet and she would want an update on Blake. They walk in silence and just enjoy each other's company. It had been a crazy day, but they would be fine if they had each other.