Highs and lows [Imagine Dragons Fanfic]

Mom

Dan:

After we spoke out at the AMAs we received so many messages. Artists reached out to us and told us that they are here for us. Fans told us how worried they are and how grateful that we told everyone.

We got lot's of messages wishing us good luck and people telling us that they hope everything goes well. But there was also hate. Like always.

A few people complained, that we ruined the evening, others claimed, we just want attention. But people stood behind us, fans, other artists and just random people. I couldn't be more grateful for that and for the guys.

Without them, I couldn't have done that. I would be an emotional wreck. They are always there, in my greatest moments, but also in my darkest ones. I can always depend on them. For me, they are the best friends in the whole world!

Today, we have a day off.  We decided to just do our own things, visit family and friends. Wayne and I decided to go home, visit mom and just spend time with her. It's been weeks since the last time we've seen each other and we don't really have time during touring, so we barely talked at all.

"Wayne?" I ask and look at him. He looks up from his phone: "You can continue talking as soon as you look at the street again, I don't need a car accident."

I do what he wants and continue: "Do you think she will be mad?" I don't have to look at him, to tell that he is confused. "I mean mom. Because I didn't tell her about it..." "Wait, what? You didn't tell her about this whole situation?"

I shake my head and take a quick glance at Wayne, who stares at me in disbelief. "Yeah bro, she is pretty sure going to be mad... I mean, Dan, it's your dad. She knows what he did... How could you not tell her?"

I just shrug my shoulders. "I don't know. I guess, I just didn't know how..." "That's definitely not going to be a happy reunion, at least at first, believe me.."

...

We park the car in the driveway and walk up to the front door, but before I can reach out to open it, someone else opens it from the inside. "My boys, finally home again," Mom says as she hugs us. Wayne and I both give her a kiss on the cheek and then walk in.

After we walked into the living room she continues to talk. "You know, as happy as I am to have you back..." I know what's about to come and prepare myself for a blast. But she continues in a soft, yet stern tone:

"Dan, how could you not tell you about this? Why did I have to hear it through television?" She doesn't sound angry, but disappointed, which makes the situation worse and I feel even crapper.

"I know, I'm sorry, but I didn't know how. I didn't mean to hide it from you. But, I guess I didn't want to bother you. The guys also just heard it the day before"

She raises her eyebrows. "How long did you know about it? And since when do you have trouble sleeping because of it? Now I'm the one to raise the eyebrows. "I'm your mom, I can tell when something is wrong. But it's not hard to guess, the bags under your eyes say everything.."

"I don't know, a few weeks..."

She sighs. "Okay listen. I don't know how many times I have to tell you this, but you can and have to talk to us. When something is keeping you down or you have trouble sleeping because of something, we are here. Family is here to help you, no matter what. You don't have to protect us and you don't have to be scared that you are a burden for us. You are not! Understood?"

I simply nod and give her a hug.

"And if anything is bothering you, talk to me, or Wayne or Ben or Platz okay? We just want to make sure that you are alright because we care about you! Never keep something that important from us! It won't make you weak, it's incredibly strong and wise to talk about your problems. And we are here to help. Always!"

She steps away, looks at Wayne and then back at me. "So and now, let's go eat!"