Lily

When the sunburn on Aaron's face had turned to tan Jessica and Spencer decided it was time for Lily to visit him. He'd been in hospital for almost a week now. He would be allowed home in a few days tome and the bandages would come off.

Spencer hadn't left his side since he was brought into hospital and he was still putting the cream on him. Aaron was slowly warming up to the nurses changing his bandages but he still preferred Spencer to put the cream on him. When he got home he'd still put the cream on but the yellow was gradually turning to white skin again.

When Jack and Jessica were walking down the corridor to their dad's room. Jack said, "Lily, even though you're seeing dad now he's still hurt so you have to be gentle with him. You can hug him but you have to be careful."

She nodded and answered, "Kay Jack."

Jack put his arm around her and answered, "He's getting better though. He's got bandages on his ouchies but they'll come off soon."

"Miss him."

"He's missed you too."

She smiled slightly and when they reached Aaron's hospital room she ran in shouting, "Daddy." He smiled back with tears in his eyes so happy to see his daughter again. It had been over a month now since he'd seen her and he was so happy to see her happy.

"Hey princess," he answered stroking his hand down the side of her face while she smiled up at him.

"Miss you."

"I missed you too."

"Love you."

"Love you too."

"You better now?"

"I'm getting better and I'll be coming home soon." She smiled up at him. "But might have to come home in a wheelchair while daddy's legs get stronger so he can walk again."

She nodded. "Daddy be better soon. Lily and Jack make daddy better and strong."

"Yes you will. You, Jack and daddy Spencer also make me very happy."

"Daddies make Lily happy."

He smiled down at his two year old who was trying to string sentences together and looked forward to going home. he'd recently been diagnosed with muscular atrophy in his legs and arms but he knew his family would help him recover and he already had appointments lined up with physical therapy.

He also had appointments set up with a psychiatrist. He'd agreed to see a psychiatrist after he'd broken down a few nights ago in Spencer's arms declaring he wanted to be his old self and not this scared little mouse he felt he'd become.

He just wanted his life back to normal and he never wanted to take his husband and children for granted ever again. They were everything to him and all he'd held on for in Pakistan. They were his reason for living and their visits brought him happiness and calmed him.

He just hoped he everything would come together soon and he'd be back to himself again. He knew he'd never be able to cover up his scars but hopefully his hair would grow back soon and cover the ones on his scalp. Most of the day he could cover them up with his clothes. It was only at night time he'd see them. He didn't even know if he ever wanted to be naked again. He couldn't forget the look Spencer had given when he saw the burns. Would he ever want to see him naked again?

"Aaron, you're beautiful. You fought and survived. Your scars are battle wounds and show how you won. You overcame them all. They're dead and you're alive," Spencer assured.

Aaron smiled slightly that his husband always seemed to know what he was thinking and that he always fought for him. Spencer was always there to build up his confidence and esteem whenever he felt vulnerable or insecure. He felt so lucky to be his husband.

"Yer dad, they're your battle wounds. You survived. You're my hero even more now," Jack smiled.

"Thanks buddy," he answered stroking his hand down the side of his face.

"Daddy hero. Daddy strong," Lily smiled.

"Thanks princess," he smiled kissing her cheek. "I can't wait to be home."

"Can't wait either," they smiled.