Tainted Love

Lennon nodded, knowing what he meant.

Monte squirmed a bit, wanting to pace again.

Lennon shook his head, slowly letting Monte go.

Monte paced again.

Lennon stood there watching him, a concerned look on his face.

Monte stopped when he saw Kiara pushing Bradley back to the room in a wheelchair. "He's back, c'mon."

Lennon nodded and hesitated before moving.

Monte hurried back to the room, dragging Lennon with him.

"Now what're you gonna do if I fall on my face huh?" Lennon joked.

"Ask you if you're okay, then laugh," said Monte.

"Well that's not very nice..." Lennon said, laughing.

"Hey, at least I'd ask if you were okay first," said Monte.

"True, true..." Lennon said. "I'd probably laugh too anyway."

Monte nodded, rounding the corner into Bradley's room.

Lennon followed Monte quietly.

Bradley was lying staring at nothing, his head facing away from the door.

"Baby?" Monte said gently, going over to the bed.

Bradley sighed, but didn't answer.

Monte walked over to the bed. "Baby...."

"What?" Bradley asked quietly, still not looking at him.

"I talked to Dad," said Monte softly. "He says you can stay."

Bradley nodded, slowly turning his head to look at Monte. "Really?" He asked with a small smile.

Monte nodded. "We're gonna keep you safe baby, I promise."

Bradley smiled and nodded, pulling a face as he moved over in his bed slightly, wanting Monte to sit with him.

Monte moved closer, wrapping an arm around Bradley

"Sit..." Bradley said, gently pulling on Monte's arm.