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Our Wish chapter 10

A/N: Sorry about the late updates. Anyway, I'll try to update at least every few weeks or less if possible. Thank you for reading and to those that review. On to the story.

Mustang walked down the hall of the hospital on his way to Ed's room, wearing a dark blue shirt and jeans. Taking a two hour nap made him feel better. Before he went in the room Dr. Frair stopped him. "Hey Roy can I talk to you in my office before you see Ed," He nodded and followed the man. He hoped it wasn't any more bad news about his lover's condition. Considering, Hohenheim already blamed him for the miscarriage and the infection. Roy sat down as the doctor closed the door. "Hohenheim and I talked to Dr. Phelps today about what happen with Ed."

Roy became anxious. "What did he say?"

"At first he denied doing anything then he realized after what I told him about the second surgery he felt bad and apologized. Hohenheim suspended him until an investigation is done."

"So he's not seeing any patients?"

"No, he's not allowed to work here."

"That's a relief." Sighed Roy.

"I want to tell you about Ed. He was in a lot of pain earlier as I changed his bandages. The surgery spot is a little infected."

"Is he alright?!" Roy's tune changed with concern.

"He's fine just a slight fever, but that happens sometimes after having surgery. He didn't want me to call you because he said you didn't look too well earlier and he didn't want you rushing down here. He also mentioned that the stitches really bother him. I'm really sorry about this Roy. I just had to make sure everything is secure. I don't want any internal bleeding."

"I understand doctor, you were just doing your job."

"I want to keep him here for a week to make sure everything is okay. Tomorrow, I'll have him get up and walk a little and we could also start him on eating soup or light meals."

"How long is he going to be on the morphine?"

"As the pain decreases, he won't need heavy doses of morphine."

"Ed hates hospitals he doesn't like being in them."

"The way Ed feels right now, I believe being here is not up for a debate."

"Thank you doctor, I feel better knowing that this Dr. Phelps isn't seeing any patients."

Dr. Frair got up. "I feel the same if he's going to make mistakes like that."

Roy got up and shook the doctors hand and left. He went to Ed's room. Walking in the room, Roy smiled at his lover resting comfortably. He pulled up a chair and sat next to his bed as the alchemist opened his eyes slowly, seeing the presences of his lover. Roy spoke with soft words. "Hey, how are you feeling?" The man kissed his hand and smiled at him.

Ed's voice was a little groggy from the drugs. "I feel a little better. The doctor said I was going to feel like this because of the fever and the medicine."

Roy kissed his cheek. "I know I just talk to him. I brought you something to read."

"Thanks…I'm just tired…right now. I don't think I can keep…my eyes…open." He said trailing off to sleep.

The alchemist kissed his handsome blond on the head. "Just sleep my love and get well." He brushed his golden hair from his face as he looked at him." Roy got up and moved the chair and pulled the couch over next to the bed. He sat on the couch to read while Ed slept. Ever since that doctor made that mistake, he made sure he was there every day so that no one will harm his love. Even though the most part of it was because he wanted to be with him.

The door opened and Al stepped in. "Hi." The door closed behind him.

"Hey Al." Said Roy putting his book down.

Al walked over and sat on the couch next to Roy. "How are things with you and how's my brother?"

"I'm feeling better then earlier and the doctor said that Ed has a slight fever and the surgery area was a little infected."

Al looked at his sleeping brother. "I hope he's going to be okay."

Roy touched his shoulder and smiled. "Don't worry Al I just talk to him a few minutes ago and he feel asleep. He's really out of it from the medication."

"Sometimes I wonder if having the baby caused the infection."

"Their giving him heavy doses of morphine to kill the pain, that's why he's asleep."

"This is better then seeing him in pain."

"Where's Winry?" Asked Roy, to avoid any questions about the truth.

"The baby has a cold and she stayed home with him. It wouldn't be good for little Alphonse jr. to come. Have you seen dad?"

"I saw him this morning. He's more likely upstairs working."

"I'll be right back I want to talk with dad for a moment." Al left out the door.

I'm sorry Al but I can't tell you what really happened. Roy looked at Ed sleeping like an angel. I'm sorry for lying to you.

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Al walked to his dad's office and knocked, he peeked his head in. "Hey son how's it going?"

"Fine, the baby has a little cold and Winry is home with him." He said sitting in front of his desk.

"Did you see Ed?" Hohenheim asked.

"I was just down there, Roy's with him, he's sleep right now. Roy told me that he has a fever and the surgical area is a little infected."

The man looked up from the file he was reading. "Hmm, that must have happen today?"

"Yeah I believe so. I'm just a little confused about why he would have laparoscopic surgery for an infection… won't the antibiotics clear that up?"

"Son, there is more to the story but you can't tell Ed about it. I'm surprised Roy didn't say anything to you but it's like him to be selfish."

There goes dad complaining about Roy again. "Maybe he didn't want to tell me because he was afraid I would tell Ed."

"Whatever…Al, you can't say anything to Ed. What really happen is the some of the placenta was left in and it caused and infection. When left in, it becomes toxic."

"What! How could this happen!"

"Dr. Phelps was responsible for this and Dr. Frair asked him if he got it all, he said yes and he didn't. Now, that doctor is suspended pending an investigation."

The young man couldn't believe what he was hearing. "My poor brother, no wonder he's in so much pain,"

"Well it get's worst…it did some damage."

"Damage?"

Hohenheim sighed from feeling uneasy about what he was going to say. "Yes… this crazy idea that Roy and Ed have about them having a baby is ridiculous. The doctor said they may not be able to have anymore children but if he heals they might, which, I don't think they should."

"Dad this is tragic, Ed's going to hit the roof when the time comes for him to know."

"He said he was going to tell him when he's better and I didn't agree at first but he's right. Ed is in too much pain to hear news like that."

"Knowing brother, he would be kicking the doctor's ass for this."

"Not only that, this doctor works with me. I trained him…I wonder where I went wrong." He said doubting himself. "Dad it's not your fault. It's his fault for not paying attention to his job."

"Son, I don't get it! He's been doing these types of surgical procedures many of times, why screw up now."

"Who knows, I just want brother to get well." He said concerned.

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It was almost an hour later. Roy was reading as a sleepy Ed woke up groggy from the drugs. "R-Roy."

Roy put down his book and quickly moved close to the bed. "I'm here, are you alright? You need any pain medicine?" Ed looked at Roy weakly. "No I don't want… anymore pain medicine. I can't stay awake."

"It's okay Ed you don't have to stay awake. You need to get better."

"I want to talk to you…I don't want to keep sleeping."

"You just had surgery yesterday morning. I want you to rest. Don't worry about me I'm not lonely, I have you here."

Ed moved and felt the pain from his body. He winced turning his head away from Roy so he couldn't see his facial expression.

"Ed you don't have to hide it. I know your hurting…I'm going to get a nurse."

Ed grabbed his hand when he stood up. "NO! I can handle it! I told you I don't want anymore morphine! I know how to deal with pain…Roy."

"Ed, I don't like seeing you like this!"

He swallowed. "Please…I want to know…what's going on? I hate taking medicine that makes me go to sleep all the time. Sometimes it hurts really bad…but I feel like something… inside isn't right."

Roy had to keep hiding the truth from him, for now. "Don't ask questions right now."

The young alchemist looked in Roy's eyes. "Are you… hiding something from me? Did that doctor…do something?" Roy went around all the questions. "Ed, the purpose of the morphine is to help with the pain. The infection was really bad that's why you're on heavy antibiotics. If you want I could ask the doctor to give you less morphine."

The alchemist thought for a moment. "No, I may just need it. I-I… just want to talk with you." Ed deeply sighed he was irritated from the pain. The pain was not as bad as earlier but he missed making out with his lover.

"If you want I can get the nurse."

"No…I'm just tired and irritated." He winced.

"Usually the first and second day after surgery is the worst. Depending on what kind of surgery you had. Just take it easy Ed." Roy said that to make him feel better and to stop asking questions.

"Could I get one of those books you brought for me? It will help me keep my mind off the pain." Roy handed him a book and Ed pulled the man towards him and gave him a kiss. Roy dropped the book on the floor he wasn't expecting that, he thought he was in too much pain to grab anyone. The two kissed each other deeply. "I didn't think you wanted me to…"

Ed interrupted kissing between his breaths. "Just shut up and keep kissing me." Roy was trying to keep from falling on him by holding up his own body with both hands on each side of Ed.

Al and his dad walked in on their romantic scene. Hohenheim cleared his throat as an interruption for them to stop as always. The two men stopped kissing and looked up. It really angered Hohenheim on the inside to see Roy kissing his son. He stopped in the middle of the room. "I hope your not hurting my son making out like that." He looked at Roy. Roy sat in the chair looking at Hohenheim and ignoring his smart remarks.

Ed was pissed.. "Dad… you should be use to me kissing Roy!" His tone changed to clenched teeth. "If it bothers you then, get the…"

Al interrupted his brother quickly coming to his bedside. "Brother! Please don't! You could hurt yourself!" Arguing was the last thing he wanted his brother to do.

"He started this! I…Ahh…oww!" Ed put his hand on his stomach.

Roy touched his arm with fear in his voice. "Edd!"

His dad quickly came to the bed. "Son!? Calm down!"

Roy gave the man an angry glare. "Why don't you stay away from him! Every time you see me it's always some stupid wise crack about me!"

"I say it as I see it!" Hohenheim said arguing back at Roy.

"Will you two stop it!? We need to get a nurse!" Al yelled at the two men. Al never raises his voice unless it was necessary. Ed was in pain and Al was comforting him. Hohenheim sat on the bed as Al moved out the way. "Ed, just take deep breaths."

"I'll get the nurse." Roy said with a heated tone as he looked angry at Hohenheim walking out the room. Roy was so tired of Hohenheim's stupid smart ass remarks. Ed was lying back on the pillows grabbing the sheets. "Oww! "

"Son calm down. It will be okay." Hohenheim looked at the door as he got up with exasperation. "Where the hell is that nurse!"

Al was worried about brother as he watched him in pain. "I'm sorry brother you have to deal with this. It's going to be okay."

"Al I'm sorry…I didn't mean to…yell earlier. I'm so…"

Al interrupted. "Brother, it's not a problem, just relax."

The nurse came in with the syringe full of morphine this time.

"You guys have to make the morphine before you get in here!" The older man said impolitely.

"Sorry Dr. Elric, we were coming." She stuck the IV immediately Ed felt the pain subside. Ed didn't like them giving him morphine every four hours. The pain wasn't that bad until his dad upset him. Al looked at his dad because he was rude. Roy stood at the door hearing what Hohenheim said to the nurse. The nurse left and Hohenheim sat down. "Son, are you feeling alright?"

"It doesn't hurt anymore but I feel a sleepy. I don't want to fall asleep again. Where's Roy?" He said tiredly as his eyes looked around the room.

"I'm right here." Roy came quickly on the other side of the bed. He sat down and took Ed's hand and kissed it. He didn't care if his dad had anything to say, he hoped it pissed him off. Al could tell his dad was uncomfortable when Roy did that.

"I don't want to go to sleep again I want to stay awake."

"It's alright Ed just get some rest. When the morphine wears off I'll be right here." The alchemist closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Hohenheim sat there looking at them two as he rolled his eyes, he wanted to vomit. Roy let go of Ed's hand and sat back in his chair.

Hohenheim got up to leave. "I'll be back son before I go home."

"I want to talk to you dad before you go." Al said on his way out the door with his father.

They went outside in the hall. Roy was glad when the door closed and Ed's dad left.

"Dad, why are you so cruel to Roy?! Seriously what's up with the rudeness to the nurse!? It wasn't two minutes and she came in the room with the medicine. She was really quick."

"Al in the medical field the word 'stat' means now! It seems like she took her time and Roy probably didn't say it was an emergency. Unfortunately… you don't know how I feel about those two because they are disgraceful!"

"To you its disgraceful and I know exactly how you feel! I think you're an arrogant snob that's too busy trying to make an impression on his friends!"

"You better watch how you talk to me!"

"Dad, I don't like them together either, but I respect it, and you didn't have to be rude to the nurse."

"I can't believe the way my son is talking to me! I have things to do!" He said as he walked away with a conceited attitude.

Al shook his head and then sighed as he went back in the room. His dad got on his nerves being so arrogant. He wants to impress his friends by having the perfect family. Al thought as he went back in the room and sat next his brother the opposite side of the bed. "I'm very sorry Roy about my father's behavior he can really be a jerk sometimes."

"Don't worry about it Al, he always acts like that whenever I'm with Ed." He sighed. "I'm just really tired of it. He's always accusing me of things when something goes wrong with Ed. I would like to avoid him, but, that's hard to do."

"I don't know what it's going to take to make my father wake up before he loses his relationship with Ed for good."

"I hope that doesn't happen or I will really be hated by your dad."

"It's not your problem Roy. You didn't make Ed fall for you.

Roy smiled at his sleeping lover rubbing his shoulder gently. "I know."

"Roy I hope you don't get mad but…" He whispered because of Ed. "Dad told me about what the doctor did."

Roy sat back folding his arms. "So much for trusting him with secrets, since he doesn't like me anyway."

"He wasn't going to tell me but he said he agreed with you about not telling Ed."

"At least we agree on something. I apologize for not telling you. I know how sensitive you are with your brother and I was afraid you might say something."

"After hearing what I heard and knowing Ed and the condition he's in, I wouldn't say a word until he feels better."

"Thanks I'm glad were on the same page." Roy said, relieved. The two talked and laughed about other things and Al got up and left an hour later. Roy stayed until Ed woke up. They kissed and talked for a while. Roy was happy that his love was feeling better.

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Here is a preview for the next chapter.

"Why is Roy…kissing another woman!? H-He wouldn't do this to mee!"

That's the end of this chapter. There is still more to come. Review please.