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Joe nearly dropped the plate he was holding after hearing Oliver's frantic call. He immediately noticed something was wrong. Putting the plate down he did an about turn and saw Oliver coming down with Barry in his arms. His breath caught in his throat. Barry's eyes were closed "Barry!"

Joe ran to his son "What happened?"

Oliver's voice was as heavy as his emotions "He slit his wrist...we have to get him to Caitlin"

Joe's hand flew to his forehead. He now saw Barry's left wrist was wrapped in a cloth but the blood was dripping down on tbe floor "Jesus! She is out of town Oliver!"

Oliver thought for a second "We will take him to a hospital" he ran past Joe out of the house. Joe followed picking up his coat and car keys. He then unlocked the back door. Oliver gently laid Barry down on the seat and got inside . He cradled the boy's head in his lap taking the bloody hand in his. His fear heightened seeing so much blood that was still oozing out from the cut "Please hang on brother...don't do this to me"

Joe pressed hard on the pedal and were off to nearest hospital. Barry was immediately wisked away to emergency room. Joe and Oliver took seats in waiting room "Why did he do this...suicide? Why?" Joe asked feeling helpless in the situation

Oliver looked down on his blood stained clothes "I have no idea Mr West. I thought Barry was improving"

"He has never done this before. I don't understand what triggered him?" Joe eyed the room where Barry was treated "If anything happens to him.."

Oliver was thinking the same thing. He had gotten use to live with the boy. It surely was hard time for the kid but to him it was the best month of his life. The memories he made with his brother were irreplaceable. Barry's happiness were his first priority. It was his duty to keep him safe. He sighed sadly hiding face in his hands tears falling from his eyes "I failed you kid. I coudn't keep you safe"

AFTER TWO HOURS

A doctor came out and Joe and Oliver jumped from their seats "How is he?"

The doctor looked at Joe with a confused expression "You are...?"

"I am his father...adopted father. And he is Oliver.. my son's friend...he is family" Joe introduced

"Okay. Well your son is awake and fine now. He did lose a lot of blood and will be feeling weak for a while but..." the doctor trailed off

Oliver frowned "What is it?"

The doctor matched Oliver's frown "How many times did he try to kill himself before?"

"What?" Joe stood shocked hearing Doctor's question "What are you saying Doctor?"

"Mr West your son has tried to take his life more than once"

Joe shook his head "No! It's not true. Barry has never done something like this in his entire life"

Doctor pocketed his hands in his coat "Mr West the cut in his wrist is clean. Normally we find many cuts in the patients hand but Barry had only one cut and he was able to hit the correct vein. It means he has done it before"

Oliver coudn't believe Barry had tried to kill himself before. He could have already lost him. It must have happened during that one year when he was kidnapped. He shuddered thinking what more was he going to find out about the boy's horrific past

"Oh my God! Can I see him please?" Joe pleaded to the doctor

"I am sorry but as per rules I have to call police" said the doctor

Joe pulled out his badge from the coat "There is no need for that. I am Detective Joe West from CCPD. We need to talk about my sons condition" he wasn't going to let Barry's identity out but to avoid any further investigation Joe will have to explain about Barry's kidnapping ten years back

Oliver saw Joe leave with the doctor. He took the opportunity and slowly made his way to Barry's room. He needed to see with his own eyes that his brother was alright. He was glad to see Barry was alone in the room. The boy was awake staring at the wall in front of him. Oliver took slow steps and came close to the bed and saw the boy looked pale. At first the vigilante thought he was going to throttle Barry for taking such drastic step. He wanted to know when did things get so bad for him that he had decided to end his life. But his heart broke seeing the kid's eyes. It held so much pain in them. He will talk to him when he gets better.

Oliver saw Barry's left wrist was bandaged and he was playing with his IV "Stop touching your IV. You will pull it out"

Barry startled hearing Oliver's voice. He immediately stopped touching his IV. The boy then looked away from Oliver who narrowed his eyes "Barry..how are you feeling?"

The boy didn't answer. He kept staring at side of the wall.

Oliver called him again "Barry? What is going on?"

Barry closed his eyes pretending to sleep but he was still fidgeting on the bed. Oliver placed an arm on the boy "I know you are not sleeping kiddo. Please talk to me"

This time Barry signed "Go away"

"What? Why?"

"Go away"

"Little brother tell me what is wrong...did I upset you?

Barry remained silent

"Did I do something wrong?"

Barry was still quite

Oliver understood the younger boy's silence. He was mad at him. But why? "It's me right? You are mad at me"

Barry turned to face him and Oliver saw tears in his eyes. The older man placed his hand on Barry's forehead "What is it? I am sorry Barry if you are hurting because of me. Please tell me so I can make it right"

Barry started crying, tears rolling down on the pillow. He shook his head denying to say anything. Oliver wasn't going to let go easily "If you won't tell then I will do the same thing you did to your wrist...do you want me to do that huh?"

Barry's eyes widened. He quickly signed "No! Don't do it...it hurts bad". Oliver's expression softened "Then why did you do it kid?"

The boy slowly worked with his right hand fingers "You are leaving me...Kurtis will come back...he will kill me..you promised to protect me...you lied"

Oliver gaped at Barry "What? Who said I am leaving? I am not going anywhere Barry"

Barry signed "I heard you say to Joe...you lied to me..you are leaving" Oliver gently caught his hand "Listen to me okay...loud and clear. I am not going to leave you. I will stay with you.. I will protect you from..." his voice trailed off as the vigilante now remembered that Barry said a name. He very well just gave a name to his kidnapper "Barry can you say the name again"

Barry signed "Kurtis...are you leaving?"

Oliver looked at the boy on bed. He looked even more young and innocent. He wished he could take away his pain "I promise you kiddo! You are stuck with me for long time"

A small smile crept on Barry's face. He straightened up and threw himself on the older man. Oliver chukled but held the boy. He rubbed his back in small circles and murmured soft words like he was safe and he was never leaving him.

After few minutes Oliver felt the weight grew heavy in his arms. He looked down to see Barry had fallen asleep. Laying back down the boy Oliver pulled the covers on him. He stepped back and saw Barry's face looked peaceful and relaxed. The next thing came into his mind was a name...Kurtis!

STORAGE ROOM IN HOSPITAL

Kurtis smoked one cigarette after another. His one hand curled in fist. How could he still be alive. It was impossible. He had made sure that pesky little rascal stayed dead but he was alive. That boy who destroyed my business..that boy who ruined my life...that boy who killed my son. He doesn't deserve to live. He should die...Barry Allen should die.

YUP! Finally Barry's kidnapper showed himself. I will tell you more about him in my next chapter. Till then please leave a review :-)))