🌻Sunflower🌻

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Harry had been tested to check his hearing and it wasn't looking good.

Anne and Harry were at Jay's again.

"Don't cry Anne." Jay said hugging her friend.

Harry and Louis were sat playing together on the floor. Blocks and Teddy's all around them.

"Come and sit down." They sat on the sofa, face to face, Jay took Anne's hands.

"What did they say?"

"When they tested him as a baby, his hearing was ok. So they're not sure why it's gone bad now. He has a tiny bit of hearing but they're not sure how much he can hear."

"What happens now?"

"They're deciding whether to operate or try hearing aids."

"What would you prefer?"

"Honestly? I don't know. I just want what's best for him."

"I'm sorry I keep coming to you with our problems. I'm a terrible mother." Anne sobbed.

"Now listen here missy. You are not a terrible mother. You are wonderful and so loving towards Harry. And you come here anytime you need to. I've always got time for you."

"I just feel so useless right now." She sniffed.

"Please Anne. If you need help just ask. Even if I'm not able to help one of the other girls or their fellas would, I'm sure of that."

"Thank you. I don't know what I'd do without such good friends."

"Mummy!" Louis said all of a sudden.

"Yes my darling." She replied looking at the two boys.

"Is Hawwy go pwayschool wiv me?"

Anne and Jay smiled at each other. "No Louis. Harry's too little to go yet. Zayn is going though."

Louis frowned. "But me want Hawwy go."

"Louis...maybe next year he can go. But he's younger than you." Anne joined in the conversation.

Louis sighed and nodded before tickling Harry with his favourite Teddy, making him giggle.

To look at Harry sitting there playing with his friend, you'd never know he has problems. He always seems so happy and content. He rarely cries or makes a fuss. It's just not fair.

"Would you like to stay for dinner tonight? Mark won't be home til late." Jay asked.

"Don't go to any trouble."

"Anne...I wouldn't ask if it was any trouble. Please stay?"

Anne smiled. "Ok. Thank you. Only if I help cook it."

"Deal."

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"That was delicious. Thank you Jay."

"Well thank you too for your help. Coffee?"

"Yes please." Anne replied as she stacked up the dishwasher.

"Mummy...Hawwy sleep." Louis said from his seat at the table. He was in a booster seat as Harry was in his high chair.

Both women turned to look at the boys. Harry's face was on the tray, he was asleep.

"Bless him. He's worn out." Anne said as she undid the safety belt and lifted him out.

She hugged him without waking him. His nappy needed changing though, so he probably would wake.

"He needs changing. I'll be right back."

"Ok love."

In the living room, Anne had laid Harry on his changing mat on the floor. He wriggled a bit as the coldness went through his t shirt.

Anne changed him. He didn't wake, which was good.

She went back to the kitchen. "I better get going. Thanks for everything." Anne said as she patted Louis' head, giving her one of his cute smiles.

"You sure? You can stay longer."

"Thanks but I have some proof reading to do. I can't get behind on it."

"Of course. How is that going?"

"Yeah it's good. The book I'm reading is interesting. Easier to do it when Harry is asleep though." She smiled.

"If you need me to look after him so you can get on, I'd be happy to."

"That would be great. I'm ok at the moment, but if I start getting behind, I may take you up on that offer." Anne had packed Harry's things up as she spoke.

"Thanks again Jay. See you soon. Goodnight Louis." She said kissing Louis cheek, making him giggle. He put his arms out wanting a cuddle from Harry.

"Sorry love, he's asleep. I'll make sure you get a big hug next time we see you." Anne said. Louis nodded.

"Goodnight Jay." She kissed Jay's cheek too.

"Goodnight love. Take care." Jay and Louis waved them off as they went off home.

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Harry lay in his cot looking up at Anne as she tucked him in, after his bath.

"You are so beautiful." She said with a lump in her throat. His big green eyes blinked, not understanding.  But the smile on her face tells him that she's happy and loves him so much.

"We're going to get you fixed up, even though you are perfect to me already. I want you to have a good life. Mummy loves you so much it makes my heart ache." A tear fell from her eye, but she kept on smiling.

"You go to sleep now, my little sunflower. Night night." She kissed his cheeks, stroked his hair and watched as he closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Love.

There we go.

Remember, for now I will be trying to update on Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday, unless my working hours change or I have a spurt of enthusiasm.

Thoughts on the chapter and story are welcome. I love reading your comments.

Oh...Harry's moustache...yes or no? Personally I love him so much but I dont like the full thing. When he had the stubbly stuff going on, that was ok but not the full thing. Sorry Harry I still love you.

Take care. Stay safe. All the love 💖💖💖