Eggsy pulled his chair right up next to Harry's bed and fiddled with the screen of the laptop that was sitting on Harry's bedtable.

"Are you going to tell me what we are watching, Mr Unwin."

"Nope."

"A gentleman-"

"Never reveals his secrets," Eggsy finished.

Harry smiled and focussed on the computer in front of him.

Eggsy reached forward and hit play then settled back and watched Harry as subtly as he could while the movie started showing a set of hands performing a magic trick. He saw the moment that Harry understood what movie they were watching. Harry turned and looked at him.

"Well, I've already see My Fair Lady, Harry," Eggsy said with a shrug.

"I mentioned Trading Places first," Harry said, quirking an eyebrow.

Eggsy shrugged. "That sounded boring."

Harry laughed. "But this sounds better."

"I'm curious," Eggsy said, as Julia Roberts was putting on her hooker clothes. "Did you make the reference because you thought I was a rentboy in me spare time?"

Harry gaped at him.

Eggsy laughed. "He's certainly a bit like you; hot, rocking the grey hair, and knows how to wear a suit."

Harry sighed. "I haven't done my duty yet if you can't see what's wrong with his suit."

Eggsy barked out a laugh. "'Spose you're gonna have to stick it out a bit longer then."

"I do believe I can do that."

Eggsy's felt his chest tighten at the answer but it was so reassuring that he wanted to crawl onto the bed with Harry and-Eggsy cut off the thought and focussed on the movie.

It was the moment that Julia Roberts was finally getting all dolled up after being treated like a chav in any nice place that Eggsy turned to look at Harry. "I'm starting to see the resemblance."

Harry twinkled at him; that particular smile that seemed to be more eyes than lips. "He didn't give her as many gadgets."

"She had more sex though."

Harry looked at Eggsy and licked his lips. Then he turned back to the movie. Eggsy knew that look but he let it go; he had some time before he was going to make a move on Harry.

Harry discretely yawned his way through the last scene of the movie and then fell asleep before the credits had even truly started rolling. Eggsy smiled down at the older man and closed the laptop before shuffling his chair back a little and settling himself down to get some rest. He knew that Merlin would be keeping an eye on the room, and Harry, while he was sleeping but before he could rest Roxy started talking.

"That wasn't very subtle at all."

"Subtle's for people like you, Rox, people like me, we look someone up and do and ask if they'd like a shag."

"And you didn't."

"I'm making sure. I'm eager, not stupid."

"Very wise, Galahad," Merlin said, tonelessly.

"I'm not Galahad," Eggsy said, looking at Harry who had started snoring quietly.

"It is official, Galahad, you will take that position and as soon as Gaius clears Harry he will be promoted to Arthur."

"Well fuck me."

"I do believe I will leave that to Harry," Merlin said, and Eggsy knew that the conversation was over.

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"I would like to borrow your earpiece please, Eggsy," Harry said. He was sitting up and they had finally disconnected most of the medical machinery from his body.

"I have one for you," Eggsy said, reaching into his bag and pulling out a container holding a pair of Harry's glasses and an earpiece. "Merlin sent it along when he went back to England."

Harry reached out for the container. "You must be hungry. You should go out and get something for dinner."

Eggsy knew what Harry was really asking but he didn't question the older man just nodded and stood up. "I'll go for a walk or something to find food. Want me to bring you back anything?"

"I shall wait until we return home to eat. I've been to America before."

Eggsy laughed and tipped his cap at Harry before he left. There was a sandwich shop on the corner that he hadn't taken the time to go to since Roxy had left Kentucky and he'd been alone to watch over Harry. He had a feeling that he shouldn't be too far away from the other man so he ate as he was walking back. He could almost hear Merlin's reprimand but he knew he wouldn't actually hear from him until the conversation with Harry was over.

"Eggsy," Merlin said into his ear as the younger man was about to cross the road back to the hospital. "You should return to Harry's room in ten minutes."

"Understood," Eggsy said and a countdown clock appeared on his glasses.

He rushed back across the road and up into the hospital. Then he stopped down the hall from Harry's room. He leaned back against the wall, arms folded across his chest, and watched Harry's door. The moment the timer finished he was off the wall, striding towards the door. He paused for a heartbeat and then pushed the door open while he looked down at his mobile phone's screen. He flicked his eyes up to Harry but the carefully casual comment died on his lips at the devastated look on Harry's face. The older man immediately schooled his features and Eggsy was torn between asking what was wrong so he could try to fix it and do what Harry wanted and ignore it.

"What's wrong?"

Harry looked at him and Eggsy knew the older man was going to shut him out. "I did not appreciate the loss of control brought about by Valentine's app. I do not mourn the loss of all of the prejudice and hate that was in that church however it was not my choice to end their lives."

Harry was shocked; he had not expected honesty and he wasn't sure how to respond.

"I shall see the Kingsman psychiatrist when I return to England."

Eggsy felt his expression grow even more stupid.

"A gentleman should always seek out help for a problem he is unable to solve himself. It is never a weakness to seek help or admit to a problem beyond his skills."

"I think that's good."

"As does Merlin, who I assume instructed you to return swiftly."

"I also have My Fair Lady," Eggsy offered, unwilling to answer. "We could watch it."

Harry nodded. "Very well, Eggsy."

"Me mum loves musicals," Eggsy explained. "After Dad died, Mum used to watch musicals. Only time she didn't cry so we watched a lot of 'em."

Harry smiled. "That is an excellent reason to appreciate the art of a musical."

"I loved Grease, me, it's damn blue."

"It is at that."

"I can probably find that instead."

"I think My Fair Lady would be more diverting."

"A'ight," Eggsy said, opening his laptop and fiddling until the movie was paused on the screen. He dragged his chair over and settled next to Harry. "I understand. Not having control over yourself and your life is fucking scary."

"I do appreciate you understanding and empathy, Gary."

Eggsy grinned at Harry. "Don't mind my real name when you say it."

Harry smiled and settled back on the hospital bed. "Then I shall endeavour to use it more often."

"I'm okay with that."

Eggsy settled next to Harry and was pleased with the small smile on the other man's face.

/\/\/\