Hey sorry it has been so long three weeks of exams turned into four weeks of exams and then my other responsibilties at school meant I was so tired when I came in I neglected to update. This one is a little rushed but see waht you think!

Chapter 8

Smiling as he walked past the many doctors and nurses, off doing their rounds, he clicked on to a computer. He just wanted to see him one more time, to say hello maybe even talk. Typing in a keyword search he looked up 'Adam Ross, finding his room he scurried off, avoiding eye contact just in case he gave himself away.

"Hey Adam, you're finally awake I see!" Adam squinted as the sudden rush of sunlight hurt his retina.

"Sorry Hawkes, I didn't realise you were here." Sheldon just shook his head,

"Nah nothing to apologise for you needed some sleep!" Adam just smiled, he still felt tired. He looked around the room; he was starting to feel uncomfortable in here and wished he could just go home.

"When can I get out of here?" The question was responded with a stern look.

"Seriously? You have people waiting on you hand and foot, you get to stay in bed and it gives you an excuse for not being at work and you really want to leave? Plus you are still in a bad way… you can barely keep your eyes open talking to me!" It was true Adam was nodding off again, but he really just wanted to be back in his own bed.

"Fine if I stay here one more day will you see what that 'doctor status of yours' can do to get me out?" Admitting he was not going to get a better deal Sheldon just nodded.

"Alright, I'm going to get you something to eat, promise you won't try to get away?" Half was meant at a joke but Adam could sense the worry in his co-worker's voice.

"I promise." With that Hawkes left in the hope of finding some good food. Adam turned on his side to get more comfortable when the door reopened, 'that was fast' he thought to himself. Before he had time to turn though he froze in his spot as he recognised the voice,

"Hi Darling how are you doing?"

The ball was stuck in the tree, he was too short to get it down himself, but he really wanted it back. Sighing he reached up and was just able to grab hold of the bottom branch on the tree, hauling himself up he managed to end up sitting on the branch. Slowly he moved up the tree, getting closer to the ball, it was nearly in his hand, his fingers grasped the end of it, "Hey there what are you doing?" The sudden noise shocked Adam and he lost his balance, luckily he managed to hold on to the branch with his hands, his feet dangling below. Adam was smart and knew there was only so long his arms and hands could hold before finally the muscles would finally tire and then the force of gravity would take over.

"Uhh... hi…" it was difficult for him to speak whilst in this position. "I was trying to get my ball… you scared me…I'm a little bit stuck!" The boy below who had called up to him reached up and was able to grab a hold of his legs.

"Just let go I'll be here holding you so you won't get hurt." Adam was still unsure but as he could not see an alternative he closed his eyes and allowed his hands loosen there grip, eventually they were completely free from the branch, but he did not fall. Instead Adam just slid down the boy in front of him so in the end his feet were back planted firmly on the ground.

"Thanks for that…I liked that ball, oh well." The other boy just smiled and grabbed a hold of one of the branches which was near where his ball was and started to shake it up and down. Soon the ball was moving too and bounced on the floor as Adam caught it. "Thanks again…sorry but who are you? I haven't seen you around before."

"Martin…Martin Cooper. I'm not staying long, just visiting a friend." Adam nodded.

"Thanks again, I'm Adam, but I better be getting back, I promised I would be home at five." The other boy just smiled and walked off waving to him,

"I'll see you around then." Adam waved back and headed over to his house, there was no way he was going to be late, he didn't like the consequence.

"What…Who…How?" Adam was stuck for words, he knew exactly who was there but still did not want to turn around and see him.

"Look at me sweetheart; I won't bite…not unless you make me." Adam shivered at the memory of him.

"How did you get in here? Y…you better leave my friend will be back any minute, if he sees you…" He trailed off as he felt a hand brush the side of his face.

"Shhh, we have a couple of minutes, don't ruin the moment. I just wanted to see you." He continued to stroke his face, moving up to stroke his hair.

"D…don't do that… leave me alone." Adam pushed his hand away and moved further towards the edge of the bed. But this didn't stop him, he just placed his hand back and sat on his bed. His other hand moved up to his leg as he gently started to pat him,

"There, there, calm down its alright, I'm here to help." There was a dark grin on his face. All of this just scared Adam more, he tried tom move further away but found a tight grip on his leg. Nails dug deep into his skin making him want to scream. "Shh not a word I just wanted to see you again, don't block me out." The words were not getting through to Adam, he wanted to be let go, he tried squirming. Slowly he started to lose his breath and was finding it hard to breath, he knew he was hyperventilating but could do nothing to stop it. Soon the heart monitor which was hooked to started to beep madly, realising he may get caught Martin made a move towards the door, leaving the young man in pain. He didn't want to leave him but it was safer than the alternative. Closing the door Adam was left trying to breathe again.

"WHAT HAPPENED?" There was no denying it, Hawkes was angry, He left him for five minutes, he comes back and finds out that Adam had gone into a state of shock. The nurse was trying to explain, with great difficulty, the situation.

"Mr Hawkes, Adam started to hyperventilate and we are unsure why, he was bleeding from his left leg and right now is sleeping. Please keep your voice down as you may wake him." Sheldon did keep his voice down this time as he tried to find out more.

"Why was he bleeding, can I see him?" She nodded.

"Yes you can see him and it looks like he dug his nails into himself, probably when he was having difficulty breathing." Sheldon was still in a bit of doubt as to why, but right now he just wanted to make sure Adam was okay. He walked into the room, seeing him sleeping. Pulling the chair back next to the bed he watched him. Slowly Adam opened an eye,

"Sheldon?" His voice was quiet and hoarse,

"Yes Adam." Hawkes had moved closer to the bed so he could hear him.

"I remember who Martin Cooper is."