I didn't forget about this story I promise I just have a test so I figured since I am listening to a podcast I can center my overly active mind and type up another chapter.
Disclaimer: Still don't own Psych.
It had been three days since he had heard or seen from Shawn and Carlton was growing more and more worried. Usually when him and Shawn had a fight and Shawn took off it was only a matter of a few hours before he would return. One time, after a particularly bad fight, Shawn still came back after two hours saying something about missing Carlton's smell. The make-up sex that night had been some of the best he ever had. Carlton smiled at the memory and just as quickly went back to the report in his hands he was supposed to be reading.
"Carlton are you going to answer my question?"
He looked up from the report wearing a face of confusion. "I'm sorry O'Hara I wasn't listening."
Juliet clucked her tongue. "Yeah I figured that. I was asking where you wanted to go to lunch but now I have another question."
Carlton ran a hand through his hair. "And that would be what O'Hara?"
Juliet held her hands up defensively. "I am just worried about you. I've noticed you haven't shaved in a while and your suit is crumpled. You also look like you haven't slept well."
"Get to the point O'Hara."
"Well are you feeling alright? You look like you have the flu or something."
Carlton shut his eyes. If she only knew. "Yeah O'Hara. I've not been feeling too well for the past couple of days but it should start getting better soon." I hope.
Juliet placed a comforting hand on his shoulder and smiled. "He'll be back Carlton. I just know it. He loves you too much to leave forever." And with that she stood up and walked away leaving a sputtering head detective behind.
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Gus was sitting in his car debating whether or not he should walk up to the porch. He hadn't seen Shawn in three days since he went to the oncologist. During those three days he had stopped by his apartment several times and called countless times, but he never saw Shawn at his apartment or had any of his calls answered that is why he was sitting in Henry Spencer's driveway.
Gus didn't know what to do or what he should say to the man. Shawn's news came to a surprise to him and Gus knew things that Henry would never fathom so Gus knew that Henry had no idea Shawn had cancer or that he might have it again. A knock on his window brought his attention to the present.
"Gus! You have been sitting in my driveway for fifteen minutes! What are you doing here!"
Gus sighed knowing that if he wanted to escape that was impossible he turned his ignition off, and followed the older man into the house. When he entered the home he looked for any sign that Shawn had been there and found none.
"So tell me what is going on Gus." Never one to beat around the bush Henry was immediate into his investigation.
Gus chewed his lip still debating on what and how to tell the man about Shawn's condition. "Well you see I was looking for Shawn, Mr. Spencer."
The man wore a look of confusion. "What do you mean you are looking for him? Aren't you two attached at the hip?"
Gus gave a bitter laugh. Screw it. Shawn can kill me later. "Well you see Mr. Spencer I haven't seen him in three days…"
"WHAT! My son has been missing for three DAYS! And you're just telling me about it NOW!"
Gus flinched at how he would go from calm to pissed and back to calm again. He knew he was treading in thin waters.
"Mr. Spencer."
The man continued his rant and went to get the phone saying something about calling Karen.
"!"
Henry froze at Gus' outburst and spun on his heel to face the man. "What is it Gus?"
"I haven't seen him since he went to the doctor three days ago and I am worried he ran."
"Well the boy doesn't like the doctor but not enough to run off. So tell me why would you think he would run off?"
"Well I think it's because he didn't like what the doctor had to tell him."
Henry took a few deep breaths so as not to rip his son's best friend in two. "Ok I know Shawn has two doctors in town that could tell him news that would change his life. One is his cardiologist."
Gus shook his head in the negative. God he has no idea.
"And the other is his oncologist."
Gus just stood there in shock with his mouth agape.
"Well that answers my question. C'mon Gus I'll take you."
Henry grabbed his coat and car keys and exited with Gus on his heels.
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Shawn pulled up outside the small house and took a deep breath of fresh air. Before he could dismount his bike and make his way up the walk he was nearly tackled by a short brunette as she squeezed the life out of him.
"Shawn! Oh my god. It has been too long."
When Shawn didn't reciprocate the hug the brunette's attitude changed from happy to worried in an instant.
"Shawn?"
"Addy I wish I was coming just for a visit but I'm not."
Addy's furrowed her brow further. "You know you can tell me anything Shawn. What is it?"
Shawn closed his eyes to fight the tears that were fast approaching. "I understand you have become an expert in your field."
Realization and shock crossed her face and she grabbed his hand. "Are you sure?"
"Three different doctors confirmed it. Addy I didn't know where else to go."
Addy tugged on his arm and they made their way into the house. "Shawn you should know by now my door is always open for you."
Shawn sat down while the woman flew around her kitchen preparing a scrumptious looking breakfast. "You want some?"
Shawn shook his head "I've been throwing up pretty badly."
She gave a sympathetic smile "Well I can prescribe something for that. I have a few questions for you though."
"Shoot."
"Ok firstly do you have any place to stay?"
Shawn chewed his lip. "No."
"OK. And do you know how much longer?"
"All three doctors said about six to seven months."
"OK. Well then! It's settled you are going to stay here where I can keep a close on you."
Shawn was shocked he was just going to stay at a hotel and work odd jobs when he was feeling to ill. "But.."
Addy shook her head almost violently. "No ifs, ands, or buts mister. You are going to stay here. I am a doctor and I don't want you to be alone. I can't even believe you made it 1200 miles on that death trap."
"Well you know I have always been quite unbelievable." He waggled his eyebrows and smirked but it didn't reach his eyes.
Addy gave a small laugh. "That's the Shawn I know." She saw the sadness in his eyes but choose to allow him to tell her of it in his own time.
"So one more question."
"What's that?"
The woman smiled and held up something brown and spiky. "Want some pineapple?"
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