Strep throat never stopped me from doing something I love.
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Ringo only remembered a couple of things from that night.
He remembered the diner and the laughs he and John,Paul, and George shared.
He remembered the need to help a man across the strret.
He remembered being terrified once he realized it was Rory.
He remembered the shock and pain of that first punch.
Oh God the pain.
He also remembered a warm and comforting hand in his.
He remembered George's soft singing and words.
He remembered George's strong arms and the warmth of being in them.
That was the one thing Ringo remembered more than the pain. It was George.
The doctor lead George through confusing corridors. It feels like a maze in here George thought.
The doctor reached the door. "He's in here. Do you have any questions?"
George nodded "When can he go home?"
The doctor sighed. "Well he had a minor concussion so in about a few days at most."
Don't worry Ritchie. You'll be home soon. George thanked the doctor and walked in.
Ringo's face immediately lit up once George walked in. Ringo felt a smile reach his eyes. "Georgie!"
George released a laugh of happiness and relief.
George quickly walked over to the side of the hospital bed. George wrapped Ringo in a hug. George hugged him like it was the last time he could ever do it again. Ringo felt the warmth of George's strong arms again. Ringo himself felt warm in his embrace. He liked this new warm feeling.
George sat down next Ringo on the hospital bed. There wasn't alot of room so they were directly next to eachother. Ringo put his head on George's shoulder.
"Geo were you scared?" Ringo whispered.
"Terrified" George felt tears in the corners of his eyes but he didn't let them fall. George had to be strong because Ringo needed the strongest person he knew.
Ringo sat up and looked George in the eyes. They were inches apart so Ringo could see the tears building in George's brown eyes.
"George it's okay to cry. I think that the strongest people cry because tears can reveal so many memories, emotions, and hardships. Crying says that you're alive and healthy. The strongest people cry Georgie."
George looked into Ringo's cobalt eyes and didn't stop the tears from falling from his red eyes.
"Ritchie I thought I lost you" George's voice cracked.
"I thought I would never see your kind smile anymore. I thought I could never hear your voice or laugh again. I thought you were gone and I never had a chance to say goodbye."
Tears were steadily coming out now. Ringo felt his heart shatter and he reached up and wiped the tears coming from his chocolate eyes. He gently rubbed his thumb across George's blushing cheeks. "You can cry all you want. Because I will always be here to wipe the tears away."
A little later George was no longer crying. Ringo had his head on George's shoulder and George had his head on top of Ringo's head. The two layed there in complete bliss talking nonsense.
"So Ritchie I met your mom and step dad." George smiled. Ringo groaned.
"Oh God did they say anything embarrassing?"
George giggled. "I'm not sure if I want to tell you." Ringo rolled his eyes. "It was that bad?" George laughed.
"Yeah but I can tell she loves me. You better watch out Ritchie she might love me more than you." George chuckled.
"Oh I better be careful" Ringo joked.
"You should be. You are a pretty horrible son"
Ringo gasped and sat up. "Take that back Harrison!" George smirked.
"Or what?"
"Or I won't buy you extra sandwiches at the diner!" Ringo said triumphly.
George gasped in shock. "You wouldn't!"
"Take it back and I won't" Ringo giggled.
"Ringo I'm sorry I said you were a bad son. You are an amazing son" George said in defeat.
Ringo giggled "Okay I'll tell you what. Once I get out of this stuffy hospital how about you and me go to the diner and I'll buy you all the sandwiches you can eat."
George grinned "You're the best Ringo!"
Some time past and Ringo was getting tired. Ringo once again had his head on George's shoulder. Ringo could feel his eyelids getting heavy.
Ringo let out a small innocent yawn. George smiled. "Ritchie you should get some rest. You need it"
Ringo tiredly said. "I don't want to sleep. I want to talk with you and I want you to stay with me"
George sighed." Ritchie how about a sing you to sleep yeah?"
Ringo gave a small smile. "As long as you stay with me as I fall asleep"
"Always"
George knew the perfect song to sing.
When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only
Light we'll see
Ringo smiled instantly recognizing the classic. Ringo snuggled up to George's side.
No I won't be afraid,
No I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand,
Stand by me
Ringo felt his eyelids close but he instantly moved his head and opened his eyes trying to stay awake.
So darling, darling, stand by me
Oh now stand by me stand
Stand by me, stand by me.
Ringo yawned and let his eyes close. But he was barely awake. He just listened to George's soft singing.
If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
And the mountains should crumble
To the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry,
No I won't she'd a tear just as long
As you stand, stand by me
Ringo was fighting to stay awake. But as soon as the chorus came Ringo fell asleep on George's shoulder.
And darling, darling stand by me
Oh now Stand by me
Stand by me
George heard Ringo's soft snoring and smiled. George sung a little quieter and was careful not to wake Ringo up.
Whenever you're in trouble
Won't you stand by me
Oh now stand by me
Oh stand by me, stand by me
Stand by me.
George smiled and looked at the peaceful man beside him. Ritchie I promise I promise this will never happen to you again.
Wow John Lennon also covered that song. Huh.
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