The Holiday.

Aftermath/Bourgeois

Laurent POV

"Laurent you spent the night in here again?"

It's Larry's therapist Stefan.

Intensive psychotherapy and a new drug regimen have his psychosis under control. Thankfully Flynn and her family not press charges, jail is no place for Larry in his condition.

Yes, I did.

"It's good you stay and talk with him, I know he hears you. Isn't that right Larry? You know your brother is always here ... alright, let's get you showered before breakfast buddy. You gonna help me again today?"

Larry nods and sits up. I watch him roll out of bed ... he stands and stretches. He so skinny.

Stefan puts his arms over his hunched shoulders and walks him to the bathroom. Larry's been better the last few months, but the years before It was like he had given up on life, theory is, he thought Flynn was dead so he try to slice his neck. He lost a lot of blood in his suicide attempt, but luckily it left no brain damage. Doctors say he can talk, he just won't ... came close when I told him Flynn was alive. He looked at me and smiled. I know he was about to say something, but stopped.

He in his own little world. His new live in therapist is a godsend, he got him up and taking care of his personal needs. Months ago Larry couldn't even wash or eat without help.

I miss my brother ... the only time I hear his voice is when he talk in his sleep.

"Laurent, how is he this morning?"

Fine Mama, the same.

"He was very active yesterday. Came outside with me and walked."

That good, but he needs ...

"Laurent I know what you thinking ... don't ."

"He have a right to know."

"His Doctors say wait, so we wait."

It been too long. I'm doing it. It is time Mama.

"Laurent she doesn't want to ... just let it go. The boy has a father."

Why I the only one fighting for Larry son, your grandson?

"No one fighting against you, but you can't overwhelm. He only 5 years old."

Yes, we need tell him before he get too old and start to resent us. Larry will hate us!

"It was a lot when he found out about the girl ... now this! One thing at a time. He just ... He's so fragile."

The girl's name is Flynn, and he loves her Mama! Knowing he have a child will bring him back. I know it! Look, I will have her here with your grandson in a week.

She step back when Larry comes out the room.

I think he heard us.

"Good morning Larry, you sleep well?"

Hey Bro. You good?

He hugs Mama, nods at me and starts to walk down the hall. Stefan stands between us and smiles, he hands me a note.

"Your brother wanted me to give you this."

What is it?

"When I started to unfold it he touched my hand and shook his head 'no'. I asked him if I could read it, again he shook his head 'no'. Then he wrote your name on it. It's for you Laurent."