Shawn stood there as the body behind him collapsed on to the floor. He could feel the blood in his hair, slowly running down his back.

"Shawn" Lassiter was suddenly in front of him. Shawn was surprised in how gentle his voice was. He tried to reply but couldn't find his voice. Lassiter gently took hold of his arm and tugged him down the hall. Lassiter put his arm around Shawn's waist to help push him along. His feet were moving on auto pilot but his mind was still in shock. That noise of the gun going off was still running through his mind. Lassiter took him into an office. He sat him down on a chair and pulled up a chair so he was sitting in front of him.

"Shawn look at me" Lassiter said gently. Shawn looked at him. His eyes were still wide open in shock. "You're safe" Shawn nodded.

"Is he dead?" Shawn whispered. His voice cracked at the end. Lassiter nodded. "Thank you" it came out as a small squeak. A tear ran down Shawn's face. Lassiter rubbed it away with his thumb. Shawn dropped his head as the tears started. Lassiter ran his hand behind Shawn's head and pulled him towards him body. Shawn grabbed the detective greedily like he was never going to let go. Lassiter hugged back in the same enthusiasm. Shawn let all the fears he had go and sobbed.

Lassiter would have held on for longer if it was not for Henry barging through the door. Shawn sat up and wiped his eyes.

"Come on I'm taking you home" Henry said. Lassiter was shocked at the lack of compassion in his voice. Shawn stood up.

"Actually Henry I think it would be best if Shawn goes to the hospital just to make sure that he is okay?" Lassiter suggested

"Don't be stupid Carlton, he's fine. He is just over reacting" Henry snapped. Shawn suddenly looked outraged.

"How do you know I'm fine dad? You have not even spoken to me, I have just been held at gun point and you say I'm fine well do you know what I am staying here with Carlton" Shawn shouted. He stomped his foot and purposefully stood next to Lassiter. Lassiter looked from Henry to Shawn not knowing what to say. He had to admit he was siding with Shawn on this argument. Henry nodded and walked out of the door slamming the door on the way out. Shawn jumped at the sound.

"Are you okay?" Lassiter asked. Shawn shrugged. "Do you want me to take you to the hospital and then to Gus's?"

"No, I don't need to go to the hospital and you can't take me to Gus's because he is away with work" Shawn whispered. Lassiter guessed that argument with his Dad had taken any energy he did have.

"Well I don't think you should be alone tonight" Lassiter said standing in front of Shawn. Shawn shrugged

"I'll be fine" Shawn said. Lassiter noticed how his eyes were empty, they did not glow with energy like they usually did.

"Do you want to come and stay with me?" Lassiter blurted out. He did now know where it had come from. He looked at Shawn whose eyes had slightly widened.

"Do you know I could make so many sarcastic comments at this moment?" Shawn said trying to smile, but failed. Lassiter smiled.

"So is that a yes?"

"No, I will be fine, thanks for the offer though Carlton. A lift home would be good though" Shawn said with a small smile

"No problem Shawn" Carlton opened the door as Shawn slowly walked out of the room and down the hallway. Carlton closed the door behind him and walked next Shawn.

Lassiter drove Shawn home in silence. He was worried about Shawn, any loud noise made Shawn jump in his seat. Lassiter kept putting his hand on Shawn's leg to try and sooth him. When they pulled up outside Shawn's apartment Lassiter felt a little disappointed.

"Remember call me if you need me?" Lassiter said.

Shawn nodded. "Thanks Carlton" Shawn got out of the car and walked up to the front door. Lassiter waited until he was inside before driving off.

Knock Knock. Lassiter looked around. The clock of his bedside table said 11:30. Knock Knock. Lassiter realised it was his door and jumped out of bed. He pulled on some sweat pants and pulled on a t-shirt while walking down the stairs. He unlocked and opened the door. He was surprised to see Shawn there.

"Is that offer still open?" Shawn asked. Lassiter smiled and nodded. He stepped back to let Shawn in.

TBC

A/N: I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who commented on the last chapter. You made me all so happy as I was so suprised at the amount of comments I got.