Based around Ed Sheeran's Supermarket Flowers (Lyrics have been slightly changed)
Warnings: Angst, Death, just super sad really
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I took the supermarket flowers from the windowsill Threw the day old tea from the cup Packed up the photo album Matthew had made Memories of a life that's been loved
Barry wiped his eyes. He couldn't believe it. You were recovering, you were almost there. He stared at the crisp and clean sheets, that once had your body there. Barry looked at your half-drunken (F/D), he remembered bringing it to you only days ago. Barry glanced around the room, his eyes landed on a drawing that could've only been done by a four-year-old. It was a family portrait, something that your son had to do for a kindergarten project. It had, your son, your 6-year-old daughter, Barry and you. Barry gripped the paper so hard that it might've broken if it was glass. He wished he could go back to such a simpler time.
Took the get well soon cards and stuffed animals Poured the old ginger beer down the sink Dad always told me don't you cry when you're down But mum there's a tear every time that I blink
Barry cradled the get-well-soon cards. He tried so hard not to break down again like he did only minutes ago. He had only found out that you passed a few days ago and was ordered to clean the hospital room so they could get another patient in. People had asked if he wanted any help, but he had denied any help. He had to do this on his own.
Oh I'm in pieces it's tearing me up but I know A heart that's broke is a heart that's been loved
While Barry was cleaning, a thought popped into his mind. This was going to affect his children. How was he going to tell his children, without destroying them physically? How were his children going to grow up motherless? How would they feel, everytime mothers day came around that they weren't going to bring their mum to school and show off. They will never get to say "My mommy is the best." or "I love you, mommy." Would they get teased for having a dead mother? Would they think that their mother didn't love them enough so she decided to leave? A million thoughts raced through Barry's head. His children would be affected in so many different ways, that it terrified him.
So I'll sing Hallelujah, you were an angel in the shape of my mum [Wife] When I fell down you'd be there holding me up Spread your wings as you go And when God takes you back He'll say Hallelujah, you're home
Barry had to sit down for a moment. He had to compose himself. He had to remind him that you were in a better place and that you weren't suffering anymore. But no matter how hard he had to remind himself that everything would be okay, he would still break down. He just lost his wife, his children had just lost their mother, Star Labs had just lost a friend, and no one could cope.
I fluffed the pillows, made the beds, stacked the chairs up Folded your nightgowns neatly in a case John [Joe] said he'd drive, then put his hand on my cheek And wiped a tear from the side of my face
Barry packed everything in a case, hoping that he wouldn't have to see it ever again. He heard a knock on the door which signalled his time was up. His eyes met Joe's and he completely broke down again. Joe quickly pulled Barry into his chest, he knew how much this took a toll on Barry, as himself was deeply affected.
I hope that I see the world as you did cause I knowA life with love is a life that's been livedSo I'll sing Hallelujah, you were an angel in the shape of my mumWhen I fell down you'd be there holding me upSpread your wings as you go, when God takes you backHe'll say Hallelujah, you're home Hallelujah, you were an angel in the shape of my mumYou got to see the person I have becomeSpread your wings and I knowThat when God took you back, he said Hallelujah you're home
Year's had passed since your death. Somehow Barry had managed to slowly move on, although there were still days where Barry would just break down and Joe or Iris would have to take care of his kids. Barry would never re-marry because he knew that his love would forever be with you. He knew that you would be watching over him and that one day he will soon join you.
