With A Little Help From My Son-Ch 17
Penelope sat down beside Hanks bed and said, "you are such a special young man", she gently put his hand in hers as she watched him sleep. It was only a matter of couple of minutes before his eyes opened and he said, "m m mom, you're here".
Penelope smiled and said, "of course I'm here, your dads here to, he just walked the others to the elevator, he'll be right back". Hank smiled and said, "can I go home"?, she said, "not today I'm afraid, they want to keep you over night for observation".
He nodded his head and said, "are you and dad gonna stay here with me"?, she said, "their is no other place we'd rather be than here by your side" causing him to smile. Hank said, "what happened to me"?, Penelope said, "Jasmine drugged the lemonade with a sedative but it wasn't meant for you, it was meant for your dad".
Hank said, "for dad but why"?, she said, "she wanted your dad all to herself sooo she thought by drugging his lemonade that she would get that time". He said, "but instead I drank it"?, Penelope nodded her head and said, "yeah".
She gently squeezed his hand and said, "but you're going to be fine and tomorrow we can take you home, would you like that"?, he said, "are you going to be there with us"?, she grinned and said, "I am". Hank grinned and then said, "then I'd like that", he sighed and said, "I'd like that a lot mom" causing Penelope to smile.
Derek stopped in the hall when he heard Penelope talking, he smiled when he heard Hank say, "my dad loves you, I love you, we both love you". Penelope then said, "and I love you and your dad to", Hank said, "really, you do"?, she smiled and said, "yes really, I know it's happened fast but I can't imagine my life without you, either of you".
Hank said, "neither can I mom, neither can I", Derek walked back into the room and said, "how are you feeling buddy"?, the little boy said, "tired and hungry". Derek said, "well they had to pump your stomach so anything you ate today is gone".
Penelope said, "what would you like to eat"?, he thought for a minute and said, "ice cream, chocolate ice cream", Penelope looked at Derek and said, "that sounds good to me to". Derek said, "3 chocolate ice creams coming right up".
As Derek walked to the door Hank said, "dad", Derek turned around and said, "yeah little man", he smiled and said, "I love you". Derek grinned and said, "I love you to buddy", he looked at Penelope and said, "both of you, I love both of you" causing Hank and Penelope both to smile as Derek walked out of the room.
A few minutes later Derek was back with the ice cream and the three of them ate and laughed and laughed and ate as they enjoyed their time together. Hank yawned and Derek said, "looks like somebody needs to get some sleep", the little boy looked at Penelope and said, "if I go to sleep will you be here when I wake up"?, Penelope squeezed his hand and said, "I will, I promise".
Hank smiled and said, "I love you mom", Penelope said, "I love you to Hank", the little boy then closed his eyes and it was only a matter of a few minutes before he was peacefully sleeping. Derek took a deep breath and said, "I love you Penelope, I love you so much".
She smiled and said, "and I love you, it's happening so fast though", he said, "I know but we're meant to be gorgeous, please tell me that you know that"?, she nodded her head and said, "I do, I do". Since Hank was sound asleep they moved over to the couch and sat down.
Derek quickly wrapped his arms around her and kissed her lips gently, she laid her head on his shoulder and sighed happily as her eyes went back to Hank. It wasn't long before the sound of light snoring was coming from the exhausted trio as they slept.