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Alex's pov
Alex hears the door unlock and smiles to himself.
"Hey, baby", He yells happily.
He hears Henry take off his shoes and coat and then he walks through the hallway and meets him in their kitchen.
"Hello, my love", he says as a greeting before kissing Alex sweetly.
He gestures at where Alex is busy cooking one of his abuela's recipes in an apron Bea got him for Christmas.
"Thought I'd surprise you with a nice homemade meal", Alex tells him sweetly.
Henry smiles. "Oh, love, that is really sweet, but you didn't have to do all that. I know how busy you are."
Alex shrugs. "You're busy too. And things are only going to get crazier starting tomorrow when I start filming for the sequel of There Is No Me Without You. I am going to be making 12 hour days and I'll only have time to learn my lines and hopefully go for a swim or something in the 24/7 open gym. I wanted to do something nice for you before the crazy busy 40-day period starts and I'll barely have time to give you any attention.'
"Love, I greatly appreciate what you're doing, but you don't need to feel guilty for being busy. Ever. I am so proud of you. Your career is finally taking off, you deserve every second of it. The movie star should be well-rested tomorrow. How about I finish cooking dinner so you can finish learning your lines now and you don't have to do it at arse o'clock in the morning?" Henry offers.
Alex chuckles. "That's sweet, baby. But you can't cook to save your life, my dear Corazon."
Henry glares at him.
Alex laughs. "It's okay, baby. I don't mind to cook you dinner. I like doing nice things for you."
"What can I do? How can I help?" Henry asks defeated.
"Just go sit on the couch and look pretty", Alex teases.
Henry rolls his eyes at him. "Come on, we both had a busy day today, what can I do? Do you want to run lines with me as you cook?"
Alex smiles. "It's cute that you offered, but no, because you look way too cute with a script in your hands which will lead to me getting turned on and, consensually of course, dragging you upstairs and making love to you. And we don't have time for that, because I have to eat dinner, learn lines, work out, have a protein shake or another post-workout snack, and go to sleep because I have to wake up at 5."
Henry laughs. "It's not my fault I am irresistible to you."
"Never change, baby", Alex coos.
Henry smiles. "Can I at least set the table?"
"No, actually, there is something you can do if you don't mind. Can you check my e-mails for me? My phone is charging on the couch. Zahra is trying to get me an audition for that one new upcoming queer superhero movie I told you about and I really really want that part. It wouldn't be a starring role like in the sequel we're filming tomorow, but playing a queer superhero sounds fucking badass. And he's the love interest so I'd still have a lot of screen time... so yeah I want that part. But you know how Hollywood works since the pandemic with all the self-tapes and almost no in-person auditions anymore, at least not for the first rounds. If you get an audition, you need to send in your self-tape within a super tight deadline and I'll be too busy starting tomorrow. Sorry, I am rambling but if I got the e-mail I probably only have 48 hours to film the self-tape so can you check if I got a new e-mail from Z?"
Henry nods. "Of course, love and you never have to apologize for talking to me, i love listening to you", he says sweetly before grabbing Alex's phone.
"My password is still our anniversary, babe", Alex yells from the kitchen.
Henry smiles to himself, he's been married to Alex for years, and he knows he's loyal, but it's always nice to be reminded of their unconditional love.
He walks back to the kitchen with Alex's phone, before he can open the e-mail app he realizes Alex got a few text messages, including the ones he sent before he left from work, and one from his co-star.
💬
2 Unread messages from my Baby❤️💍
1 Unread Message from Valentino Juarez
📞
One missed call from BoZZy (Zahra Bankston; Bankston management)
If Alex was anyone else Henry would probably get a little jealous of Alex's chemistry with his very hot co-star, but it's Alex.
Henry has nothing to worry about, he knows that and Alex has a right to his privacy so he obviously doesn't check the message with Valentino.
He trusts Alex, so it'd be offensive of him to check, he'd be offended too if Alex did some kind of loyalty check on him.
There is no need for that in their relationship
"Zahra tried to call you and you got a text message from Valentino, love", Henry tells him.
"Oh, can you read the text message for me? I am busy here, but it might have something to do with tomorrow morning. I'll call Z back after dinner", Alex tells him.
Henry nods and opens the message now that he's got permission. "You sure you want me to open Valentino's texts? Otherwise I can just hand you the phone?"
"No, you can check the message, baby, just ignore the nudes", Alex jokes.
Henry rolls his eyes at him. "I'll try my hardest", he deadpans.
"You're hilarious, babe. Did you want red pepper or not? Can my white boy handle it tonight?" Alex teases
Henry snorts. "Sure, I can handle the spice", he says before opening the message.
Then he frowns at the screen.
Alex looks up confused. "Why do you look like that? What did he say? You know I was joking about the nudes right?"
Henry rolls his eyes at him again. "I should hope so."
Alex squints his eyes at him. "Then why do you look like you still want to file for divorce?"
Henry snorts. "How does one even give a look that implies they want a divorce? What does that even look like?"
Alex shrugs as he turns off the stove. "Babe, what did he say? Why are you being weird?"
Henry hands him the phone.
you (Alex Claremont-Diaz-Fox): looks like I am putting a baby in you for the sequel💀🤣 *link/Www.X/Alexclaremontdiazfoxandvalentionojuarez."*
Valentino: "How did you even come across that Tweet? your search history must be terrifying"
you (Alex Claremont-Diaz-Fox): "I don't know about *terrifying* but it would for sure put you in an early grave"
Valentino: "Please tell Henry I feel sorry for him."
you (Alex Claremont-Diaz-Fox)"Oh go fuck yourself, hater"
Valentino: "Then how am I supposed to get knocked up???"
you (Alex Claremont-Diaz-Fox): "Stop, this is getting weird, my baby has my phone password, what's he going to think when he reads this shit??😭😂"
Valentino: "You started this. But seriously, tell Henry I am always down to go for beers with him whenever he needs a break from you"
you (Alex Claremont-Diaz-Fox):🖕🏾
One unread message:
Valentino: Seriously though... Can we go over our lines for tomorrow one more time?? Please? Can I call you at 9 pm? I can not get that one monologue right and I don't have a cute husband who is willing to run lines with me like you😭"
Alex snorts as he follows Henry into the living room. "Ahh, are you jealous, baby? Want me to put a baby in you too?"
Henry laughs. "Shut up, you absolute nightmare".
Alex cackles as he tries to hug him. "'It's okay if you don't want me to put a baby in you, babe. We can just adopt the baby I'll make with Valentino".
"Shut up, you cretin", Henry snorts as he pushes Alex away from him, not too hard of course, he'd never hurt him.
"Geez, someone is jealous," Alex laughs as he shoves Henry back harder.
"I am not jealous', Henry insists.
"Well you shouldn't be, you know you're the only one for me, baby", Alex tells him sweetly as he closes the distance between them.
Henry shoves him off laughing. "Yeah? Does Valentino know that too?'
"I hope so", Alex teases, reaching out to shove Henry back, before losing his balance and crashing into the glass closet.
Henry's pov
'Alex!", Henry cries out as he rushes toward him.
He watches in horror as the closet shakes and the vase, filled with the fresh flowers that Henry got for Alex yesterday to celebrate that filming for the wildly beloved sequel to the queer rom-com he stars in is starting tomorrow, falls down and hits Alex in the head.
Henry reaches him right before he faints, causing him to go limp in Henry's arms.
Henry cries out in desperation and forces himself to calm down.
He can freak out and feel guilty later, but right now he needs to take care of Alex.
He clutches him to his chest with one arm as he takes Alex's phone out of his jeans pocket with his other arm to call 911.
"Stay with me, love", he begs.
He almost blacks out himself when he realizes his hand is red because Alex's head is bleeding.
Logically he knows head wounds always bleed a lot, that this is pure surface-level damage stuff and it doesn't have to mean anything terrifying but he freaks out all the same.
He dials 911 with one hand as he takes his shirt off with the other to apply pressure to the back of Alex's head and hopefully stop or at least slow down the bleeding.
He almost throws up at the sight of Alex lying unconscious against his chest but he forces himself to focus.
"911 what is your emergency?"
"It's my husband, please send an ambulance to "555 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10017," Henry cries out.
"An ambulance is in route, sir. Can you tell me what happened ?'
"He tripped against the.. oh god there is so much blood, he tripped and crashed into the closet and then a bloody vase hit him in the head. He's breathing, but unconscious and the vase shattered on top of him so the back of his head is bleeding. Please send help. I can not lose him, he's everything to me", Henry begs.
"Help is already on the way. Can you tell me your name, sir?"
"H-Henry, I.. I can't get to the door, to open it for the paramedics. I am trying to stop the bleeding".
"That is okay, Henry. They will simply break down the door. If you're holding pressure on the wound and called 911 right away then You're doing everything you're supposed to do. Can you tell me your husband's name so I can fill in all the information that needs to be sent to the paramedics?"
"Alex, Alex Claremont-Diaz-Fox. He lost a lot of blood. His blood type is AB positive, I know that's not the most common blood type but I have blood type O So I am a universal donor, I can donate blood right away and-"
"Henry, I need you to breathe, okay? We can't just take your blood, it needs to be tested first, but don't worry, type AB isn't rare enough that you need to worry about a blood shortage in the ER. Those things only really happen when there has just been a massive accident or if you have blood type AB negative. So you don't have to worry about that, he'll get a blood transfer at the hospital if needed. Can you tell me if he's still breathing?"
"Yes, he's still breathing. His heart is racing. Oh Christ, is that bad?" Henry asks concerned.
As if on cue Henry hears sirens appear out of nowhere.
"The ambulance is arriving, Henry, so you no longer need to stay on the phone with me. You can hang up as soon as they walk in. Remember to breathe in the main time, you did everything you could and now help has arrived and they'll do everything they can as well. And they can stitch the wound in the ambulance so you don't have to wait until you've arrived at the hospital for the bleeding to stop."
'Thank you", Henry chokes out.
"No need to thank me, I am just doing my job."
As if on cue he hears a Loud bang and then footsteps rush in.
"We're in here", Henry yells.
Immediately the door flies open and two paramedics rush in.
"Please help him, I can't lose him, he's my entire world", Henry cries out.
'We're going to do everything we can, sir", one of the paramedics tells him as the other lifts Alex onto a gurney.
Henry rushes out after them, grabbing two hoodies from the pile of laundry on one of the chairs so he doesn't have to walk into the ambulance with a naked torso and so that Alex doesn't have to wear a blood-soaked, wet shirt when he wakes up.
If he wakes up.
No, nope he's not doing this to himself, he'll die on the spot if he thinks too long about the worst-case scenario.
In the ambulance, he holds Alex's hand as they look at the back of his head,
"We're going to have to shave his head for proper access for the stitches', one paramedic tells the other as they attach an IV and heart monitor to Alex while the driver takes off with loud sirens.
Henry's blood runs cold.
Filming for the sequel to Alex's movie starts tomorrow and Alex's character is known for his beautiful black curls.
Henry couldn't care less what Alex's head looks like as long as he's going to be okay, but Alex worked so hard to get where he is today in his acting career, and Henry doesn't want to take that away from him.
He's not going to say that to the paramedics though, he can be selfish right now. He just needs his husband to be okay, if that means he needs to go bold then that's fine.
Plus Henry has hooked up with Bald men before and back when Henry proposed to him Alex had a buzzcut that looked lovely on him, so he'd find a Bald Alex just as pretty. Of course he would, it's Alex.
He just hopes Alex and his management can forgive Henry.
"Can you safely shave him while we're driving this hard?" Henry asks concerned.
The last thing he needs is for the paramedic to accidentally cut Alex.
"Paramedics can legally stitch people in the UK, but we will wait until we're at the hospital so we can safely shave him and stitch him up. We could stop and do it all here, but it's better to bring him to the hospital immediately so they can give him a blood transfusion, because surface-level wounds like this bleed a lot and a patient requires a blood transfer if they lose more than 20% of their blood volume", one of the paramedics tells him.
20%? Do they think Alex lost 20% of his blood volume? because of Henry?
Oh, he's going to be sick.
'His blood type is Ab ', he chokes out.
"Yes, we're aware Mr. Claremont-Diaz-Fox, we called ahead to the hospital after the paramedic told us what you told her., the blood transfusion should be ready when we get there.'
"Are you sure? Because only 4% of the population is AB positive, this is why my husband donates blood regularly", Henry says worriedly.
The paramedic smiles at him. "That's very kind of your husband, but yes I am sure, New York City is a big city, we don't have a blood shortage for AB positive here, let's just be happy he's not AB negative or this would be a different story', she tells him not unkindly.
henry shivers.
When they arrive at the hospital Henry throws up in a bush immediately, he doesn't have time to be ashamed about it though, he doesn't want to let Alex out of his side.
To his annoyance, they close the curtains in front of him as they move Alex's unconscious body to a hospital bed.
Why has he still not woken up?
God that can't be good.
He writes a short message about what is happening and what hospital they're at and sends the one message to Nora, June, BeA, Pez, Alex's manager Zahra, and his 3 parents.
Almost immediately Oscar, June, Ellen, and Leo call him but he declines the calls.
There is only one person he wants to talk to right now.
He types in Pez's number and frowns at the contact name until he realizes.. oh right this is Alex's phone that's why the contact names are different.
Pez answers immediately, he clearly hasn't read the text message yet.
"Alexander dearest, what can I do for you?"
Henry lets out a sob at the voice of one of his favorite people.
"Haz? Is that you? Are you okay, mate?" Pez asks concerned.
Henry lets out another sob.
"Haz? What is happening?"
"Alex", he chokes out.
"Oh hazza, what happened?"
"I think I all but murdered him", Henry cries out.
"Hey hey now, I am sure that's not what happened. Why don't you tell me what happened?' Pez asks kindly.
"He- I... we were just joking around. I pushed him lightly, He pushed me back, we were laughing, we were just- Christ I sound like a horrible husband murderer-" Henry chokes out.
"No, haz you don't. It sounds like you were just fooling around, everybody knows you'd never hurt him. Don't beat yourself up, having to go to the hospital is already scary enough, don't make this even harder on yourself", pez says gently.
"I- he pushed me and I pushed him back again and he- he tripped and fell against the closet. I tried to yank him toward me before the bloody closet could fall on top of him-"
"Oh God, the glass closet fell on top of him?" Pez asks concerned.
Henry shakes his head at the phone. "No, no, but it shook and the vase on top of it fell and broke on top of his head and he passed out into my arms"
'that is an accident, babes. So stop blaming yourself, you didn't do anything wrong. Not that it matters but since when do y'all have a vase on top of the closet?' Pez asks.
Henry cringes. "I bought him one with his favorite yellow roses to celebrate his movie tomorrow'.
"You're a good man, Haz. Stop telling yourself you hurt him, what happened was an accident. Alex wouldn't want you to blame yourself", Pez says sweetly.
'Don't talk about him in the past sentence!' Henry screams out.
"Sorry, sorry, that's not how I meant it'', Pez assures him.
"I can't lose him Percey", Henry cries out.
"You won't, hazza. He didn't even need surgery, right? It sounds like he just gave you quite a scare but he's going to be fine. He just needs stitches and a blood transfusion. Which yes sounds terrifying, but I am sure he'll be as good as new in no time. You called for help right away, I am sure they got there on time", pez promises.
"You don't know that? What if he doesn't wake up? He's still unconscious. If Alex dies because of me..", Henry cries.
"Haz, don't say that, he's not going to die, mate. And.. and it wouldn't be your fault, buddy. Do you want me to stay on the phone with you or do you want me to drive there now? Because I can't do both at once", Pez says gently.
Henry ignores the question.
▪︎"If he dies because of me I'll kill myself", He chokes out.▪︎
"Haz, don't ever say that again. Alex wouldn- doesn't want you to say that about yourself. Stop blaming yourself for what happened, I'll be right there, yeah?"
Henry cries some more. "What if he wakes up with memory loss and he doesn't remember me?"
"Haz you've been together for a decade if he has short-term memory loss he'll still know who you are"
"What if he doesn't?" Henry chokes out.
'Then you'll help him remember. Stop thinking about the worst-case scenario, babes", Pez says.
Henry sees the doctor and immediately hangs up, he doesn't even bother saying goodbye.
"Mr Claremont-Diaz-Fo-
▪︎Henry interrupts him. 'He died, didn't he? Good, God. Do you know where the nearest bridge is?"▪︎
"Bridge? What- No, Mr. Claremont-Diaz-Fox, your husband just woke up and he's asking for you. You can go see him now, he's in the room at the end of the hallway. Nr 388. Visiting hours end in two hours. But I've done an eye exam and a verbal exam already. He doesn't appear to have sustained any injuries other than a concussion and a head wound. The blood transfusion is completed. We will have to check his vitals again after we've done an MRI just to make sure he didn't sustain any brain damage other than the concussion. But he's awake and responsive and if his blood work comes back positive and the MRI comes back clean I am confident we'll be able to release him tomorrow morning. Normally a concussion patient wouldn't need to stay overnight but protocol doesn't allow us to release blood transfer patients within 12 hours after their blood transfusion."
"He's awake? And he asked for me?" Henry asks in a small voice.
The doctor nods. "Yes, nurse Reyes will take him to the MRI in about 25 minutes, it kind of depends on his schedule, but you can go see him now."
Henry nods and rushes down the hallway.
He hesitantly knocks on the door of room 388.
"Come in", Alex cracks out making Henry dizzy.
He hesitantly opens the door.
Alex looks up confused until he notices Henry. "Hey, baby. I Missed you", he says happily.
Alex Missed him?
How could he have missed him when Henry is the reason he almost bled out on their living room floor?
And the reason he's got a huge Bald spot on the back of his head and they'll have to reschedule filming for a week because of his concussion Which will cost a ton of money.
"Come here, baby", Alex says as he makes grabby hands.
Henry slowly walks toward him with wild eyes.
"Did you go back home yet?" Alex asks.
Henry's stomach drops as the other thing he fears becomes reality.
"No, I wanted to be here when you woke up but I can pack all my stuff tomorrow", Henry whispers.
Alex frowns. "Pack your stuff? Why do you need to pack all your stuff? I thought I only needed to stay here overnight?"
Henry nods. "Yeah, they'll hopefully release you tomorrow."
'Sweet. Then we'll have a week of demanded cuddles in bed because I won't be able to work or look at screens. I can only cuddle really and I am making it your problem. So you gotta tell your boss you're not coming in to work this week", Alex teases.
Henry frowns. "You want me to stay home with you?"
Alex shrugs. "I mean you don't have to, I know your work is important, but if it were possible I'd really like it."
Henry looks at him confused.
"What's wrong, baby?" Alex asks.
"I thought you wanted me to move out?" Henry admits.
Alex frowns. "What? No, of course not. I just asked if you went home to like... grab my toothbrush and stuff so I could stay here overnight and make sure I turned off the stove."
Henry bites his lip. "Oh well you did turn off the stove, I checked and I'll go grab your stuff in a bit."
Alex grabs his hand. "Baby, why would I want my husband to move out of our home? That doesn't even make sense."
Henry stares at the ground. "I thought you'd hate me. I almost killed you, Alex."
Alex snorts. "Oh, but I am the dramatic one in this relationship? Jesus, babe. It was an accident, not a fucking murder attempt. What happened wasn't your fault, baby. I shouldn't have stood so close to the closet, and probably shouldn't have made those stupid jokes either. We were just messing around. I pushed you too, it could have just as easily been you who fell. And I tripped over David's dog toy, so if you want to blame someone blame our son."
Henry sighs. "But they had to shave part of your head."
Alex shrugs. "My hair will grow back, babe. Plus you loved my buzzcut."
"But the movie-"
Alex smiles. "I can wear a wig, baby. And you told them it was my decision so they didn't shave my head, just a spot on the back. So I can just wear beanies- well they wouldn't fit the anesthetics but I can wear cowboy hats or hats. Or maybe our hair stylist can do some magic with hair extensions. We'll figure it out, babe. It's not the end of the world."
"But you love your hair", henry pouts.
"Yeah, but I love you more", Alex says easily.
Henry shrugs. "But the tabloids will think you were a target of domestic violence, I don't want people to think I abuse you, I am not a husband beater.'
Alex frowns. "Of course, you're not, and no one is going to think that. I am going to tell the tabloids that I tripped and fell, which I did. You didn't even push me hard, for all we know I'd have still tripped over that toy if you hadn't shoved me. You're not to blame for what happened, babe. I barely felt it when you pushed me, I know for a fact that I pushed you harder because you're always super careful with me.. like you think I am fragile just because you're taller or whatever. There just happened to be a few obstacles behind me, it's fine, baby. You don't have to feel guilty. I'd like it if you could stay the night with me though. They said you could bring a cloth or a small air mattress with you if you wanted to stay the night. I'd like that.'
Henry nods. "Yeah, of course, I'll grab your stuff. I already brought a clean hoodie for you. Do you need me to call your manager for you? Tell her you can't come to work? I already texted everyone but-'
"I already called Zahra', Ellen says from the door opening.
Henry smiles at Alex's 3 parents. "He's all yours, I'll go home to get his stuff.'
***
When Henry comes back with the stuff he finds him alone in the room. He must have just come back from his MRI.
Henry goes to ask him if he has the results of the MRI and blood test already but Alex interrupts him with a sad look on his face as he makes wild gestures for Henry to join him in the bed.
"What's wrong, love? Why do you look upset? Does your head hurt?" Henry asks.
"Nah, my head is fine. I am on some really strong pain meds", Alex says as he yanks Henry onto the bed.
"Careful, love. What if your stitches pop out?" Henry asks worriedly.
"They're in my head, H. Not my arms. Now talk to me. You got some explaining to do."
Henry frowns as he carefully lays down next to Alex who immediately yanks him closer.
▪︎"Baby? What is this that I heard from Pez about you talking about wanting to commit suicide because you accidentally hurt me? That actually breaks my fucking heart, baby. Never say something like that again.'▪︎
Henry stares at the ground. "I am sorry, I just- I can't lose you", he chokes out.
Alex sighs. "And you won't baby, but Jesus Christ, if you ever do, you shouldn't blame yourself. Do you know how mad I'd have been If I went to heaven tonight and God was like "you can take place in the waiting room, your husband is on his way to you"? Or however, the Frick that works.'
Henry rolls his eyes at him.
"I am really sorry for scaring you, baby", Alex tells him gently.
Henry groans. "And I am really sorry for almost murdering you.'
Alex rolls his eyes at him. "Oh fuck off.. seriously, stop saying that, babe. By the way Have you eaten?"
"Yes, I went on a diner date with another bloke while you were bleeding out in here", Henry deadpans.
'Oh damn. I got competition. Fuck, was he hot?" Alex teases.
Henry rolls his eyes at him. "No, I haven't eaten dinner yet. I was waiting for you."
Alex nods. "Okay, well we can order room service then. And with room service I mean pick out whatever we want to eat and guilt-trip one of my parents into delivering it to us. Shouldn't be too hard now that my head is still bandaged. Who do you think would pay for it themselves because they feel sorry for me? My dad, right? Yeah, I think so too."
Henry snorts. "You are a menace."
Alex grins. "Hey, I gotta do something. Man's gotta eat. We would have had a nice diner date if Valentino hadn't ruined it."
Henry laughs. "Oh so now it's his fault, huh?"
Alex shrugs. 'I mean I am not going to blame myself because then I can't play the you need to do whatever I want because I am in pain card. But I am not going to blame you either, if that has such horrible effects on your mental health. And technically it is Valentino's fault because we were only fooling around because of his text message."
"That you Inniated by sending him a tweet, love', Henry reminds him.
Alex shrugs. "Yeah, but I don't want to blame my fans because they're the reason I now get paid to do my dream job. They're just excited about the sequel."
Henry sighs. "Yeah, because they want you to marry Valentino."
Alex laughs. "So you are jealous! That's stupid, baby. I fucking love you and so do my fans. I mean sure some of them want me to date Valentino but my family and friends adore you. i adore you. And seriously.. Literally how are you jealous of him, H? Have you seen Valentino? He's good-looking but he ain't Got nothing on you."
"Rude. Fair but rude", Valentino says as he walks in.
"Ah fuck, quick, babe, pretend we were talking about someone else", Alex hisses at him jokingly.
"Well, I see the assassination attempt I ordered didn't work. That means I want my money back, Henry", Valentino jokes.
Henry freezes.
Alex scoffs. "Too soon, you asshole. He's barely recovered from the shock. Leave my baby alone, if you want to bully someone, Philip should arrive soon".
Henry shakes his head. "No, I didn't call him."
Alex nods. "Fair enough, I wouldn't either. Nora is here somewhere, you can bully her Valentino. Leave Henry alone".
"Rude thing to say about someone who brought you guys your favorite diner", Nora teases as she and June walk in with drinks and falafel.
"I take it back, I take it back: Alex promises.
"Damn, not even a concussion and blood transfusion and an hour of being unconscious can get you to shut up, huh?" She teases.
"Shut your bloody mouth", Henry hisses at her before freezing.
Alex cackles. "Ignore him, he's still a little tense."
"Hey, leave Hazza alone, Alex didn't pass out into your arms while bleeding from the head. He gets to be a bit pissy today", Percy defends him as he walks in next.
"Sorry sorry", Nora says as she puts her hands above her head as a joke.
"Who knew a ride in an ambulance would make you such a badass, babe", Alex teases.
"Should Alex be this energetic? Maybe he should rest. Maybe everyone should leave", Leo says concerned as he walks in with Alex's other parents again.
"Where did y'all go?" Alex asks confused.
"We thought we'd give you some time alone with Henry so we went to get coffee. We already ate", Ellen explains.
"The 3 of you? Be honest did you try to poison Dad?" Alex jokes.
Oscar laughs. "I brought you a coffee but now I might drink it myself."
"No, gimme gimme", Alex whines as he makes grabby hands.
"Can he have coffee now?" Henry asks concerned.
"Kiddo, I know you love him, but I've loved him longer than you have. I of course checked it with the doctors", Oscar says as he hands Alex the coffee.
"Sorry, I am sorry", Henry whispers.
Oscar waves him off. "Oh, none of that."
Henry wants to say something else but then Zahra comes rushing in. 'Good god, he finally gets a lead role and he ends up in the fucking hospital the night before filming starts."
Ellen clears her throat. "Excuse me? That is no way to talk to your most successful client, Miss Bankston. You need him, but he can get another manager. I suggest you apologize to my son and his husband who've been through hell tonight. Let's all just be grateful Alex is okay.'
Henry tries to leave the bed but Alex stops him.
'Shh, it's okay. It's okay", he assures him then he turns to everyone.
"Guys, I really appreciate that you all came on such short notice. I love you all deeply, but if it's okay with you I'd just like to be alone with my husband now. I am getting kind of dizzy, having so many people here is a little overwhelming and you're all talking loudly.'
Everyone agrees and when they leave Henry immediately stands up. "Should I call a nurse? Or do you just want to take a nap? I'll set a timer because you need to be woken up every hour if you have a concussion."
Alex reaches out to him. "Hey, hey, baby. Look at me. I lied. I just said that so I could be alone with you. Ofcourse I've felt beter, but I am going to be fine. I promise. Now Come here, sweetheart and stop looking at me like I died. I am fine. Because of you, you saved my life by acting as fast as you did, babe. Focus on that instead of how the accident happened. We're okay. It's going to be okay. You did nothing wrong."
Henry goes to lie next to him again and starts to cry as Alex pulls him closer.
"Don't want to hurt you", Henry slurs.
"You won't, babe. I am laying on my side as long as you don't hit me in the head you won't hurt me", Alex teases.
"I thought I'd lost you", Henry cries out as Alex gently rubs his back.
"But you didn't", he assures him.
"But I could have", Henry choked out.
"Yeah, but you didn't. Let's focus on that. And my head ct was clear by the way. I only need to follow standard concussion protocol. It's going to be okay, babe. Let's eat our falafel, yeah?"
"Yeah, okay, but I need one more minute in your arms. I really thought my world had ended just now", Henry says softly.
'I'll cuddle you all week to make up for it, babe", Alex promises.