Harry looked at Adam, sat in the chair of Harry's office. Adam scratched his stubble that was growing in, having not shaved for a few days now. The noise of the vicious scratching filled the room and slowly irritated Harry. Minute by minute, Harry tried to think of what to say to Adam, the noise getting louder and louder as Adam made a mess of his face. 'Will you stop that infuriating-' Harry was interrupted by a smooth, calm voice, 'Relax, Harry.' said from someone who at the moment had serious mental health issues.
'That's rich' Harry gave a small chuckle. Adam broke a smile which was followed by a laugh. A result, Harry thought, he was getting somewhere. But as soon as the laughter stopped. They could both feel the seriousness of the situation. Adam had to be told. He's not well. He cant go on. 'I have been thinking, Adam,' Harry's tone was a really heartfelt one. He knew what Adam was going through. Ruth 'dying' had put Harry in a state of despair. 'You need a break from all this. Get your life and mind back on track. For your sake. And Wes's.' Adam thought this through. He missed spending time with Wes. Since Fiona died, he felt he had never really been there for him. He loved his son.
'When?' Adam asked, getting slightly concerned about how soon he was being made to leave. 'As soon as possible, would be the best possible answer'. Adam looked at Harry in disbelief. He felt as though he was being thrown out, with not much care or consideration. He wanted to shout at Harry. He wanted to roar at everyone. He could understand, however, why. Adam would get on his own nerves if he himself had to deal with him.
'The operation. Can I complete it?' This was not what Harry wanted to hear. He didn't want to hear it because he knew it would be said. He didn't want it to be said as he didn't know the answer. Letting him stay on would mean putting other peoples lives at risk. Letting him stay would mean he may not ever go on 'holiday'. Letting him stay would mean his health would get worse, caring more about the mission than himself.
Yet, him not completing the op, would mean one less man. Not completing the op would mean a whole new argument on Harry's hands. Not completing the op would mean Adam got more time to himself. The team wouldn't be at risk but they would lose the knowledge of where Adam is at his best. This 'but' made Harry know the answer. Getting himself to say it, was another matter.
'I don't see why not' Harry coolly and collectively said. Adam's eyes bulged with surprise. Even he wouldn't have let him stay on. But, being himself he thanked Harry in the best way possible. Now he was 'allowed' to contribute to the op Adam waltzed out of Harry's office and clapped his hands to get the teams attention. They had all been waiting for the 'decision'. Their faces were driven with looks of horror and true genuine astonishment.
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