Gone

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Louis ends up staying in hospital for a month recovering. The boys alternate their time with him and work there schedules so that someone is always with Louis. It's been a tough road and he hasn't even asked about the case, George or Jax and the boys are getting a little concerned. They are hoping that bringing Louis home will help him.

Louis injuries are mostly healed, he still has a slight limp in his knee, his ribs are still sore and he's still exhausted a lot. The boys are concerned about Louis getting sick without his spleen to keep his immune system healthy and will do everything they can to make sure he's okay. Going through what they did, nearly losing Louis, has them completely and utterly in overprotection mode and nothing will change that.

"Okay kiddo, that's you done, discharged, I want to see you in a month causing havoc to your brothers understand" Sammy says in jest as she walks in to say goodbye to Louis. He's sitting on the end of the bed waiting for Harry to come and get him. He's dressed in his black sweats and black sweater, white vans on his feet, he still looks pale and skinny to Sammy but Louis has been doing so well and has the all clear to go home.

"Okay" Louis says sighing.

"What's wrong kiddo, you should be jumping for joy, you're leaving these four walls and heading out into the world again" Sammy smiles.

"I'm scared to leave" Louis says truthfully.

Sammy sits next to Louis on the bed and grabs his hand.

"Why bud?" She asks.

"Cause, I....what if I get sick and die, what if the boys don't like having me home again, what if Harry doesn't want me anymore cause of my scars" Louis asks tears stinging his eyes.

"Ohhh sweetheart, you are not going to get sick and die, you have three terribly over protective brothers who would bring you to Emergency for a cough. The boys will love having you home, they love looking after you Louis, I know they've missed you being around and causing trouble. As for Harry, I think he's utterly and completely in love with you and would cut off his right arm just to prove to you he loves you" Sammy chuckles.

Louis smiles at that.

"I'll be around too, hopefully for s while, I'm always here if you want to talk, about anything, okay!" Sammy says,

"Thanks Sammy, I'll miss you" Louis says and they share a hug.

"I'll miss you too kiddo, but hey! I'll be around for dinner tonight, I'm meeting Drew's girlfriend too" Sammy says,

Louis had no idea Vanessa was down, he can't wait to see her either.

Harry then walks into the room smiling.

"Ready to go home baby?" Harry asks smiling.

"Yeah" Louis nods.

They say their goodbyes and Harry leads Louis out of the hospital. A protective hand on his back.

When Louis sets foot outside the lift on the top floor of the car park he can't help but look up at the sky, its dark and gloomy about to storm but the air is fresh.

"Okay?" Harry asks as Louis stops to look around.

Louis isn't actually sure if he is okay, he feels strange about it all.

"Yeah" Louis replies.

Harry puts Louis on the front seat and buckles him up tightly.

They begin the drive home and Louis rests his head against the glass window, completely exhausted from just walking out of the hospital.

"Tired?" Harry asks.

"I'm fine" Louis lies.

"The boys have set you up on the couch downstairs in the big lounge area, so you don't have to tackle the stairs, we've got snacks and movies and everything set up for you" Harry says.