DON'T HURT ME DADDY (Harry Styles)

10

It was the day of Des and Anne's court case.

Liam had begged Lucy not to go, but she was determined to see who had caused so much pain towards Harry.

"Lucy are you sure you want to do this?"

"Yes Li. I need to know what they put him through, and I want to see them put away for it. Please."

Liam hugged Lucy and kissed her. "Ok. You'll tell me later though? I'll make sure Harry's ok." He said with a small smile.

"Thank you love. I'll just say goodbye." Lucy walked to the living room, where Harry was sat with his Spiderman doll, watching TV.

"Hey Harry! I'm off out for a bit. Liam will look after you. Play day today, as you've been so good."

Harry jumped up and gave her the biggest cuddle he's given her. "Bye bye!" He waved.

Once Lucy left, Liam came in. He'd had his instructions. He'd taken the day off to look after Harry, and the other boys were at school.

"So Harry, what do you think we should do?" He asked as he plonked himself next to the small boy.

Harry looked up at him and smiled. He shifted closer to Liam and rested his head on his arm.

"You want a cuddle Harry?"

"Please" he whispered. Liam picked him up and sat him on his lap, then wrapped his arms around him.

Harry snuggled up to him, and put his thumb in his mouth, which Liam didn't see.

"Right, let's watch a movie yes? How about....toy story?" Harry nodded, not knowing what that was, but as soon as it started he closed his eyes.

*****

At the courthouse....

Lucy sat on the benches, with a few other people. She listened to Harry's parents talking about how cruel they were. They didn't give a damn who knew about the neglect, the beatings, the starvation.

Lucy sat in shock, crying silently. She'd never heard such disgusting, sad things. Her heart was breaking.

The only time he'd left the house was when he was thrown in the garden as a punishment.

He had bars on his window, that no air ever came in.

He only got fed when the bread was stale or mouldy.

He'd never seen a doctor or dentist.

The only people he'd had any contact with were his parents.

He'd been kept a secret from the world.

His parents didn't even remember the date he was born saying "we think it was early February, but we were both so high we don't know exactly!"

He never had toys or books, and only a handful of t shirts and pants.

His parents didn't know that he used his dad's toothbrush and paste, taught himself basic hygiene in using the toilet and washing and washing his few clothes in the bathroom sink.

The courtroom were told of Harry's injuries when he was examined at the hospital. He'd had so many scars. Old and new bruises. He'd had broken bones that hadn't healed properly. He was malnourished. Underweight, and obviously way behind in his development.

Lucy sat, crying so much, but taking it all in. She'd gone through a whole packet of tissues.

She wasn't the only one crying though. She looked around seeing faces either full of anger or tears.

The judge sentenced them to ten years each. They were to never have any contact with Harry or his new family, whoever that might be. Lucy sighed in relief, though she thought that ten years wasn't half as long as they should've got.

She left the courthouse feeling emotionally drained. She just couldn't wait to get home to Harry and her family.

*****

Harry had spent a really good day with Liam. They get on really well together. They'd done some colouring in, made some fairy cakes, done a jigsaw puzzle, and played in the garden, Harry loved being outside, not scared of being outside anymore. Their garden was tidy and had no nettles. He knew he was safe there.

A neighbour had bought the boys home from school, minutes before Lucy came home.

"Mum!" They all shouted. Liam looking at her pale face as she walked into the kitchen, where he was making dinner.

"Hey boys, Liam, you all had a good day?" She asked trying to sound happy.

"Yes! I scored a goal in football!" Louis said proudly.

"I got a B+ in my maths test." Zayn said smiling.

"I got a girlfriend!" Niall said, making everyone look at him.

"Oh really? And who may this girlfriend be?" Liam asked.

"She's called Katie, she's in my class. She's pretty!' Niall said with a cheesy grin.

"Aww how sweet." Lucy said. "And what about you Harry? How was your day?"

Harry smiled and showed her the picture he coloured, the puzzle he completed and the cakes he baked.

"Wow! You've been busy haven't you?" She ruffled his hair.

"Right, well dinner is ready. Go wash your hands boys, and sit down. We have chicken casserole tonight." Liam said as they all shot off to wash up.

Once dinner was finished, the boys all went to the living room, to watch TV or do their homework.

Liam sat next to Lucy in the kitchen.

"What happened?"

"Oh Liam, it was awful. His parents are the vilest, cruelest people I've seen. What they put him through!" She broke down and Liam hugged her, trying to calm her, but he knew that would be difficult.

She sniffed and wiped her eyes. "I'll tell you everything once the boys are asleep." Liam nodded.

"Ok baby. I love you."

"I love you too Liam, so bloody much!"

The rest of that evening was spent showing the boys how much they were loved.

Glad those monsters are in prison now.

All the love xxx