Mothering The Heartbreaker
Note: As I was extremely impressed with the quick responses, I decided that this oneshot should become a twoshot. So here's to all of you who reviewed, this is for you guys. And yes, Hunter shall be in this.
Rebecca answered the telephone later that afternoon.
"Hello?" she asked.
"Hello Becca, how is our little patient?" Hunter's voice asked.
"Oh hi Hunter. I've gotten yelled at, ignored, begged for a backrub, ignored again, snuggled like a teddy bear, and most recently thrown up on." she said irritably.
"He's that miserable?" Hunter asked, trying not to laugh at her voice. As frustrated as she was, Hunter knew that Rebecca wouldn't be anywhere else but here while Shawn was sick. She sighed and collapsed on the couch in the living room.
"Yeah and I'm exhausted. I dropped Cameron off at Shawn's parents'. I don't want him to catch what Shawn has or disturb him. He hasn't been getting alot of sleep. Fever dreams and headaches are keeping him awake. Not to mention he can't keep anything down. Whatever this is, its got a pretty strong hold on him."
"Sounds like you could use some help. I was on my way back home from a signing in Houston so I'm not too far away. I can be there in a few hours." Hunter told her.
"You are driving from Houston, Texas to Greenwich, Conneticut? That is a long drive." Rebecca asked disbelievingly.
"I like the scenery." he said by way of explanation. "See you in a bit Rebecca."
"Ok Hunter, thanks. It'll be nice to get a little sleep." She said gratefully.
"Its not a problem, I know how he is. Who do you think took care of him before you came along? He was alot worse back then, believe me." Hunter chuckled.
"I don't doubt it. Goodbye Hunter." and she hung up on him. Sighing she grabbed the remote and clicked on the television.
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Hunter walked up the the house noticing the drying out plants in Rebecca's garden. Taking care of a sick Shawn was a full time job Hunter knew. He rapped gently on the door and a very tired looking Becca answered the door.
"Hi Hunter." She greeted with a small yawn.
"Hi Becca, you look like you could use a nap." Hunter said.
"Yeeeeeah." She yawned again. "I think I'll crash on the couch. You'll look after Shawn while I'm sleeping?"
"Of course I will, you rest. I have it covered." Hunter assured her. As he said it, they heard Shawn shouting Becca's name. She made to go see what he needed but Hunter stopped her.
"I've got it Becca," he said." You need to sleep."
Becca hesitated and decided to just let Hunter take care of it. She relaxed on the couch while Hunter went to see what Shawn needed.
As Hunter entered the room, Shawn looked at him curiously for his spot on the ground.
"What are you doing here?" he asked.
"You ran Becca into the ground so I took over. How did you end up on the floor?" Hunter asked curiously, helping Shawn to his feet and leading him back to bed.
"I had to go to the bathroom and my legs gave out on the way back." he said, giving a huge yawn as Hunter tucked the covers around his friend. He lay a hand on Shawn's forehead and frowned.
"What was your temperature the last time Becca checked it Shawn?" he asked, pulling away.
"Why should I tell you?" Shawn asked grumpily.
"I'm not going to fight with you all day. Please just cooperate for me Shawn" Hunter groaned.
"102." Shawn muttered. Hunter nodded and picked the thermometer up off the table. Ignoring Shawn's protests, Hunter held him still and left him no choice but to let Hunter put the thermometer in his mouth.
"I told you I wasn't going to fight you Shawn. I've learned my lesson with that." he said. Shawn just glowered at him darkly.
"You're such a child when you're like this." Hunter muttered as the removed the thermometer. "101.7. Its gone down."
Shawn said nothing but stuck his tongue out at Hunter. Hunter rolled his eyes.
"Real mature Shawn, get some sleep ok?" he said, leaving the room after giving Shawn a pat on the shoulder.
"How is he?" Rebecca asked when Hunter returned to the living room.
"His fever's down, he'll be fine." Hunter said. Rebecca nodded and went to sleep as well.
Hunter relaxed back and watched the tv that Rebecca left on. Shawn could be difficult when he wasn't feeling good, but he was still Hunter's best friend.