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"BARRY!"

Joe was first to enter the med bay. He saw Barry was on the floor again. His eyes were closed and he was yelling 'Stephen' name over and over. Joe thought the boy must have fallen asleep and was now having a nightmare. He rushed towards Barry and tried waking him up "Barry! Son wake up!"

Barry thrashed even more, his hands moving in air as if trying to fight back an assault, barely missing Joe in the face "Stephen" he yelled again. Cisco stood with a hand on his mouth in shock. He had seen his friend fight with dangerous meta humans and even got injured numerous number of times but this was something he never wanted to witness.

"This is worse than before. He usually wakes up when I call him" Joe shook Barry's shoulders again "Barry!"

Caitlin nudged Oliver "Why don't you try Oliver"

Oliver nodded and took Joe's place. He placed his hand on Barry's forehead to stop it from moving side to side "Barry... wake up kid! It's alright...it's just a nightmare..Barry"

It took a while but Barry eventually calmed down, his eyes flicking open. Oliver slowly hauled him up and ran a hand on his back "Good. It's okay..you are fine"

Barry saw Oliver with glassy eyes and lunched himself on the older man. The boy hugged him with all his strength, shaking in his hold. He suddenly pulled back and quickly signed at the older man

Cisco asked what did Barry signed so Oliver replied "He is asking if I am alright"

Cisco scoffed "He is the one who needs to be taken care of and he is asking if you are alright?"

Oliver glared at the engineer. He then assured Barry that he was fine and helped the boy back to bed who groaned clutching his ribs. Oliver asked Barry if he was now ready for Caitlin to check him out. The boy hesitated but then agreed only if Oliver stood beside him. Caitlin ran some scans and took his blood samples.

AFTER THREE HOURS

Caitlin looked at the scans and x rays and told Joe and others that Barry's ribs and head wound will atleast take couple of weeks to heal. The doctor advised Joe to take Barry home. Maybe being in familiar environment might help bring back the old Barry. It was going to be hard but they will have to learn how to handle and help a twenty six year old adult who in his mind was still a teenager. Oliver helped Barry get dressed into comfortable clothes. Just when they were about to leave Oliver's phone vibrated. He pulled out his cell "Felicity...yeah I am fine...what..okay I will be there..no he is..." his voice trailed off. Olivier faced Barry "Ah..Joe can you take Barry home. I have to go..it's important"

Barry shook his head vigorously. He raised his index finger and clicked it with his thumb 'NO'

"Just for one hour kiddo. I will be back soon"

"No!"

Oliver looked at Joe for help. He wouldn't leave if it wasn't important. Joe gently caught Barry by his arm "Hey.. Barr. Come on lets go home"

"NO"

Joe sighed. He knew this was going to be difficult. He suddenly remembered how he use to coax the boy before "Son if you come with me then I will bring you your favourite chocolate cookies" he saw Barry think deeply. After few seconds he gave a small nod. Joe relaxed while Oliver smiled. Only Barry was naive enough to fall for chocolate cookies at the age of fifteen. He turned to leave when the boy caught his wrist and signed "When will come back?"

"Soon I promise"

Barry signed "Be Careful Stephen" Oliver nodded hesitantly. Why was the kid always fearing for his safety...more like Stephen's safety. Why is this Stephen guy so much important to Barry. He hoped the kid will recover soon and fill all the blanks

Joe took Barry home. The boy paused at the front door. He scanned the hall making sure there was nobody besides them. Joe pulled him inside and made him sit on the couch "You rest here okay. I will get something for you to eat"

Barry didn't answer, his eyes were fixed on the front door. He was waiting for Oliver to come. The boy wrapped his arms around himself. His body ached and head was pounding. He pulled his legs up and curled on the couch, a soft whimper escaping from his mouth. Joe saw Barry go pale. His meds must have worn off. He quickly went into the kitchen and made hot chocolate milk

When Joe came with the milk Barry jumped from the couch. He started signing to his father. He was asking for Oliver.

Joe didn't understand what Barry meant "Son...I don't know your language"

Barry signed again

"You want water?"

Barry shook his head

"Food? I brought milk for you"

Barry shook his head signing again

"Still no idea Barr. Look..why don't you drink this and take your medicines. You will feel lot better"

Barry pushed the milk and signed to his father 'No'

"Barr..."

Barry signed something different and laid back on the couch getting frustrated. Joe exhaled. He brought a blanket from inside and covered the boy with it. Maybe Oliver might be able to convince him to eat something

Joe then started preparing dinner. While doing so the older man decided to talk so Barry wouldn't feel alone "You know Barr..." he raised his voice so the boy could hear him from the hall "Iris called today from London...she said it will take more than two weeks before her conference gets over. I miss her so much. She sends love to you.."

Joe rambled for half an hour. He thought about checking on the boy. Thinking Barry might eat if he sees his favourite dish, Joe took a plate and filled it with pasta. He came into the hall and his heart dropped to his stomach

The couch was empty...

the blanket was on the floor...

the front door was open...

Barry was nowhere to be seen...

He was gone.

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