Ed, Edd, and Eddy belong to Cartoon Network/Danny Antonucci

Nathan Goldberg belongs to C2ndy2cid

Trigger Warning: Suicide attempt

Chapter 7

Edd sat in Marceline's embrace for a bit while longer, before slowly removing himself from her arms. "Would you please help me up the stairs? I wish to lay down for a bit." Marcie nodded and helped the grieving boy up. They made their way up to Edd's bedroom, Marcie making sure that he was comfortable, before she exited and closed the door behind her. Edd didn't know what to do. His parents were dead, he had no home, and he had yet to graduate. Everything was going wrong when it didn't need to be. It's my fault. I'm the one to blame for all of this misfortune. None of this would have happened if I kept my mouth shut to begin with. Fuck everything. Fuck me. Fuck the world. No one wants me here anyways. The only ones who did are in prison or out of town. Just fuck everything. Edd started crying again. He missed Ed something fierce and had for sometime. I hope he comes back since Eddy was imprisoned. Edd cried himself into a dreamless sleep, unknowing of what was to come shortly.

After closing the door, Marcie returned downstairs to hear a phone ringing. Scrunching her face to the odd noise, she found Edd's phone with "Dr Larson" lighting up the screen.

"Hello?"

"Hello. This is Dr Larson, Edd's family physician. Is he available?"

"He's currently resting. This is Marceline Barr, he's residing here at my home for the time being. May I take a message for him?"

"Yes. Please let him know that his father is not dead." The line went dead as Marcie breathed a sigh of relief. Edd was going to wake up to some excellent news. She went upstairs to rouse the teen, only to find the bed empty. Peering about, she found no sign of Edd. Hearing noises from the bathroom, she knocked. "Edd dear? I have some news for you." With no response she slowly opened the door, gasping as she saw red flowing from Edd's arm. Within moments Marcie had Edd's wrapped in a hand towel and shouted, "CHUCK, I NEED YOU'RE HELP!" Chuck took the steps two at a time and took in the scene before him. Quickly he picked up Edd, making sure the makeshift bandage stayed on. "I'll drive him to the hospital. You call Kevin. Let him know about the situation."

A few miserable hours later, the Barrs were told that Edd was stable. He didn't lose a whole lot of blood thankfully. He would be able to go home once he heard the news. As they waited for Edd, they discussed what to do. It was best for him to remain with them, but they were worried that the boy would attempt to harm himself again. Talking to Dr. Larson, they decided to have him see a psychologist to help him grieve. They quieted down when Edd awoke, fear in his eyes as he looked around him. With a small voice, he asked, "Will I be institutionalized?" This broke everyone's heart. "No. Yours was a case of grief and was somewhat expected." Dr. Larson answered with a slight smile. "But I do have some good news Eddward. Your father, Johnathan, is not dead. He attempted to kill himself using a handgun. His aim was crooked and failed. But it did do a large amount of damage, so we put him into a medically induced coma. We're not sure how long it will be before John comes back to us, if he does at all." Larson laid a hand on Edd's encased leg. "I will do everything I can to bring him back. But it will take time. Please don't do anything rash in the meantime, alright?" Edd gave a small nod, relief filling his eyes and giving him a glimmer of hope for the days to come. Dr. Larson exited the room, letting the Barr's know that Edd is able to leave when he is ready. The trio entered the room, uncomfortable silence enveloping them all. It was broken as Edd's phone started to ring, the number unfamiliar to him.

"Hello?"

"Hiya Double D. It's me, Ed. I'll be coming home soon. I can't wait to see you again."

Edd gasped and for once today, tears of joy came down his face.

"Ed, I can't wait. See you soon. Good bye."

Kevin could see that Edd was in a better mood. "You ready to go home?"

Edd nodded. "But I'd like to visit Father before I leave please."

"We'll go find out what room he is in. Kevin, help Edd get dressed please and thank you."

"Yeah Mom, we'll meet you by the nurses station."

The adults left the room as they started to get Edd dressed.

Edd visited his father, tubes criss-crossing his body. Grabbing his hand, Edd spoke to his father. He let his heart out to him. Letting him know how he felt, his thoughts, his concerns. Edd wished his father the best and that he will make it out. They'll be a somewhat proper family. Edd also let his father know that Ed was going to be back soon and with some help, will throw him a grand party. Edd gave his farewells and promised to come back and read.