Chapter Three- He Told Me I Belong In The Churchyard

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When they arrive home, they all need a moment to recover from what just happened.

-C'mon kid, you need a shower. Let's go.(Tony)

They slowly go upstairs to Peter's bathroom.

And this time, Steve's the one who can't say anything. He just walks with them.

-Okay, Pete. Take a shower. We're gonna wait. Here, get some clothes. Call if you need anything.

He just goes to the shower.

They sit down on his bed and just wait.

-Are you okay, love? (Tony)

-Yeah.. I'm just.. concerned..

-Yeah, me too. I mean.. He can't just wander around like that..

-We gotta find him a therapist. He has to talk to someone.

-I know.. We will. We will...

After half an hour, Peter gets out of the bathroom in his pajamas.

-Hi, sweetie. Are you feeling better? (Tony)

-Yeah. Sorry if I freaked you out.

-No, it's okay. C'mere. Let me brush your hair.

Peter lets out a smile.

-Thanks, Daddy.

Tony kisses his head.

It's silent for a moment. But, surprisingly Peter is the first one to talk.

-I.. uh.. Sorry for walking out like that and not answering your calls.. I didn't hear.

-It's fine. We're just glad you're okay. But thank you. (Steve)

-Done. Huh.. I missed brushing your hair. You used to let me, you know. (Tony)

-Dad, I was 14! I'm 16 now, almost 17.

-I know, I know.. You're all grown up. But you'll always be my spiderling.

-Oh God..

They laugh a bit.

-Pete.. (Steve)

-Dad, please..

-Peter, you have to say something! Anything! We're worried about you. You.. You were hurt and we don't even know who did that to you. And you can't just go to the perp's house! What the hell were you going to do?

-Steve.. Stop it..

-No! I— I mean! Don't I have the right to know who raped my child!?

Tony notices Peter is shaking.

-Steven, stop it! Stop!

He lets out an angry breath. And then realizes what he's done.

-Ahm.. I'm sorry.. Dammit! I'm so sorry, Pete.. This isn't your fault.. I'm sorry.. I'm not mad at you..

Peter just nods.

-We can do this later, okay? What do you want for lunch, kid? (Tony)

-Anything, it's fine..

-C'mon, don't you want a burger or something? It's 2 o'clock, you must be hungry.

-Burger is fine..

-Okay.. I'm gonna order then for us. Do you want us to stay here or?

-I.. I wanna be alone..

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