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Chapter 6:
Phoenix Medical was quiet when they arrived. It didn't take long for a nurse to take them back and get the pair situated. Mac was quiet, looking like a scared puppy the whole time. His wide blue eyes constantly scanned the small room. Possibly looking for a way out, Jack concluded. But, even if Mac did try to escape, it'd be an easy catch this go around. Trying to catch a running toddler wouldn't be the most difficult thing Jack's ever done.
"You ok, kiddo?" Jack asked casually. He was leaning up against the wall next the bed, his arms crossed over his chest. Mac propped his elbows on his knees, his head in his hands as he stared down at the floor. He'd barely spoken two words since they arrived.
Mac shrugged, but gave no verbal reply. Jack frowned and took one of the empty chairs in the room, swinging it around to straddle it. Mac never looked up at him, seeming to be lost in his own thoughts. Jack wanted to give some kind of reassurance or comfort, but he also had a feeling it wouldn't go anywhere. The Delta opted to give a little squeeze to the kid's knee right as the brunette nurse walked in wearing teal blue scrubs that matched his eyes. He had a warm smile on his face as he shook hands with Jack.
"Hi, I'm Nurse Morgan Page. I'll be performing the blood test today for Mac." The tall nurse then turned his attention to the silent toddler, who looked up for the first time since they arrived. "Hey, kiddo. How're you doing today?"
"Fine. Wanna go home." Mac said quietly, fiddling with a loose thread on his shirt. Nurse Morgan smiled sympathetically.
"I know, bud. Don't worry. We'll get'cha outta here in a jippy." The nurse said nodding at Jack while he got the equipment ready on the small back table. Mac visibly paled a shade lighter, suddenly eyeing the door with a lot more intensity than before. Jack gently grabbed his hand and rubbed his thumb over the back of it soothingly. Mac met his partner's kind eyes briefly before longingly staring at the door again. Nurse Morgan came back over with three small viles and gently tied the tourniquet around his thin arm securely.
"Ok, Mac. I want you to take a deep breath for me on a count of three ok?" The nurse asked. Mac's eyes misted, but managed a small nod. Nurse Morgan counted to three and Mac did as he was told. A small cry left him when he felt the sharp pinch of the needle. Jack got up from his chair and took a seat next to his partner. Gently pulling him closer all the while being careful to not jar the needle any. Mac buried his face into Jack's side, a few tears slipping down his cheek. Vaguely aware of the nurse's praises. It seemed to take forever before the nurse quickly, yet gently removed the needle and steadily pressed a small gauze pad over the tiny hole and taping it. The nurse told Mac that he did a good job and gave the older man the run down as far as how
long the wait period would be. Jack thanked him and Nurse Morgan left the two alone.
"It's ok, Mac. It's all over, kiddo. Everything's ok now, bud." Jack whispered softly to the toddler, pulling him even closer. Mac was already practically buried into his side, his small frame shivering from wired nerves.
"Can we go home now?" The toddler asked shakily, his baby blues begging the Delta. Jack nodded, gently running a hand through Mac's silky locks.
"Yeah, we can go, bud."
They left Medical a few moments later and started to head home. When they were about twenty minutes away from Jack's place, Jack glanced in the rear view after hearing quiet snoring. A warm smile crossed his face at the adorable sight. Mac was cuddled up in his blanket with his head resting on the door frame. He resisted the urge to pull over and take a photo.
Once the Delta pulled up and parked, he got out and carefully scooped the tired kid into his arms. He grinned when Mac's hand gripped his shirt front and he snuggled up to Jack's warm chest. The Delta softly tucked the toddler's head under his chin as he opened the door and get them settled on the couch. Jack pulled down the giant throw over he had on top of the couch and wrapped them both up. Mac murmured something in his sleep before falling silent again in Jack's arms. The older man held the small child closer, planting a fatherly kiss on the top of Mac's head.
"Don't'cha worry, Mac. We're gonna get through this, bud. I promise." The Delta said softly.