"Momma, the news is boring," Edgar groaned as he curled up with Hadley on the couch under a thick cotton blanket. "A new Power Rangers is supposed to come on tonight. Can we watch that instead?"

Of course, only Hadley would be able to watch it. Edgar just listened, and sometimes he would ask questions of her if she giggled or jumped. He did really well with recognizing sounds, voices, songs, and instruments now that his sight was taken. It was barely affecting his day-to-day life except in the obvious places. He was adapting well like she hoped he would.

Hadley smirked. "You don't wanna hear about momma's investigation skills?"

He huffed. "No."

Hadley laughed and acquiesced control of the television remote, turning the channel. As the fast-paced theme music filled the room, Hadley was almost regretting her decision. She pulled the blanket closer to both of them and leaned back into the couch, closing her eyes. Soon Edgar was nuzzling into Hadley's arms, settling himself between her legs. He set his head on her chest as he stared in the direction of the television. The only thing that could have made it better was if Freddie were there to enjoy the moment with them. He was out trying to deal with Chris; he said he could handle him best one-on-one. Chris wouldn't just stop with those tests. He would never leave them alone unless Freddie took care of it permanently.

Suddenly the door burst open. Freddie was there in tears, panting. He looked so scared and awful. His skin was flushed, and he had scratched and hickies on his neck. Shit. He had bags under his eyes, and he looked wasted. Hadley turned up the TV and told Edgar she'd be back in a moment. When she got up the stairs in the hall with Freddie, she watched as he completely broke down and nearly collapsed in her arms. He told her that he had been drugged and raped and then he killed Chris. He'd used a gun, and it made Freddie relapse horribly. Hadley pulled him into a hug and tried to calm him down.

As his breathing regulated though, he started kissing her and unzipped his fly.

"F-Freddie! Freddie, calm down. Hold on a second, honey."

"No, I need to be in you," he mumbled as he pulled down her sweats and began kissing her throat, tears leaving smudges on her chin and neck. "Now."

Hadley groaned softly as he rubbed himself up against her. "Okay. Okay."

Freddie needed no further preamble and pushed himself in. It burned slightly, and it was tight because it was so short notice. He just groaned and stayed still, pressing him forehead to hers as he sobbed into her shoulder. Hadley just rubbed his back and hoped Edgar couldn't hear them. When she was wetter and more relaxed, Freddie began to move. Hadley groaned and pulled him against her to take him in further. Freddie moaned and began to move faster and harder, but it didn't last long. Hadley orgasmed first, clenching tightly around Freddie. He had just enough sense of propriety to bite his lip as he nearly shouted his release.

"God, I love you," he breathed as he slipped out, still holding her against the wall. I'm sorry. So sorry. I failed you."

Hadley smiled. "I love you too, Freddie," she said before pulling away. They needed to get dressed before Edgar started snooping around. "Take some medicine and come downstairs. We can all watch a movie together. I'll take care of this Chris thing if the police investigate. We'll be okay."

Freddie smiled. "I know."

"And Freddie."

"Yeah?"

"I know it wasn't your fault. We'll be alright," she said, hugging him tightly before they headed downstairs. "Everything's gonna be alright."

"Thank you."

One last chapter after this and then it's over. Can't believe it! It's gone by so fast! I'm already starting up on my next story. It'll be a Loki romance! Hope you've all enjoyed this.