There is very little plot in this. Just talking, and driving and hospitals. The next chapter should be interesting.

Thank you for the reviews and follows. First paragraph is written in Brendan's POV

I haven't spell checked it properly so ignore stupid spelling mistakes or mis-wordings. If that's a word. Other than that, enjoy.

He couldn't see, his eyes wouldn't focus, everything was mixed in to one big blur. He could hear lots of voices, and loud noises. Posh voices and rough as anything voices, they all mixed in to one. One voice stood out though.

''Is Brendun gunna be ok?'' That was Steven. His Steven was right beside him, this made Brendan so much happier. Feel so much better.

''I can't tell you at this stage he seems to be healing well, but the wound is deep. Their is no signs of infection'' That must be the doctor.

''Don't tell me you don't fucking know. You're the doctor.'' Ste shouted.

''Hey Ste, babe. Calm down, i'll get some coffee. You stay with Bren. Sorry about that Doc'' Yeah it was the doctor. Cheryl is here to. Brendan opened his eyes wider trying to focus better, blinking fast to try adjust to the lighting but it wasn't working. A face looked over him, so he closed his eyes. It was a man though. He felt lips on his, it must be Steven. Brendan tried to sit up. A sharp pain struck in his right arm, he'd forgotten about that.

''Hey Cheryl! He's awake. Brendun's awake!'' He shouted through. ''Hey, just lie back down. We'll get the Doc in. Don't move.'' Ste said quietly now.

''No, please. Please don't.'' Brendan whispered.

''Okay, i won't don't worry.'' How was he acting so strong. Steven was shit at hiding his emotions. ''How you feeling?''

''Did you get it out of him? Kevin? Where are they? Where are the kids? We need to go get them Steven, Walker has them. We need to go.'' Brendan said, Ste opened his mouth about to say something probably something that was sensible like 'you can't you're hurt' or 'you aren't going anywhere' but Brendan interrupted ''NOW!'' Brendan was terrified.

''You don't need to go anywhere. You need to get better. I'll go.'' I told you.

''No, Steven. I can't loose you.''

''And i can't loose you'' Ste smiled back, that stupid fucking smile of his. Brendan reached to kiss him but winced at the pain he kept getting in his right side. He went back down, and Ste leant down to kiss him instead. He'd never seen Brendan this week before he was so good at hiding his emotions, even physical pain. He had Ste guessing for years what he really felt, but now he was an open book. Every emotion you could see in his eyes.

''Brendan! You're awake. How you feeling babe?'' Cheryl.

''I've felt worse''

''Told you he was a tough cookie Ste.''

''Mm.'' Ste mumbled.

''Chez, i'm getting out of here as quick as i can ok?''

''No!'' Ste and Cheryl both shouted at the same time. I wish they'd just shut the fuck up and let me explain before they jump in.

''This is my mess. This is my fault. No pain can stop me from picking up the pieces. Now just let me go fucking discharge myself and find Leah and Lucas. I can't loose you two, you're the only people i've got in the world.''

''You won't loose us.'' Ste pleaded.

''I can't risk that. Not again. Not now.''

''Okay. But Brendan don't do anything stupid.'' Cheryl said.

''Me?'' Brendan replied sarcastically with a wiry smile.

''Please?'' Ste said once again.

''Hey, i won't ok?'' Brendan promised.

Brendan swung his legs over the side of the uncomfortable hospital bed. Ste helped him up and Cheryl held the door for them both. They checked for any Doctors or Nurses. None. Cheryl grabbed Brendan's clothes, right now he was wearing them horrible hospital gowns. They rushed to reception. Checked out and hurried to the car. Ste driving Brendan's Mercedes and Cheryl driving her and Nate's Lexus. Brendan was clutching his wound, it was sore.

''You sure you're ok, Bren?'' Ste said glancing at him. Keeping his eyes on the road.

''I'm fine. This is weird though.'' He said, slight confused tone in his voice.

''What is?'' Same confusion in his.

''Usually, i'm the one driving. I'm the one looking after you. I'm the one asking if you're okay.''

''I know, i feel like a proper man, me.'' He joked back.

''Still a scrawny fuck though'' Brendan laughed.

''Eyar. Shut up. I could beat you in a fight.''

''You have an advantage, i'm wounded.'' Even the slightest bit of happiness had to be shared. They had to keep their hope up, they couldn't let their heads fall. They had to stay happy even for the shortest periods of time. ''I wouldn't want you muscly, you're already to hot with you're chicken arms'' Brendan laughed again.

''I know, what can i say eh? Fit me.'' Ste winked. That minx, I want him so bad. But i'm dying without the kids. They are part of my world now. I need to get them. NOW. Brendan, what the fuck are you playing at? He was thinking hard. Leah and Lucas reminded him of Deccy and Pat.

''Steven, where did Kevin say they where?'' He said. Serious now.

''East London. London Estate. Hyland Road. Flat 6'' Ste said, clogs turning in his head.

''That's where we're going now, right?''

''Of course.'' Ste said, almost angrily. Ste was now the one hiding his emotions. It was the last thing Brendan needed, Ste breaking down on him. He was hurt and not just physically. Ste was dying inside, he was going to crack soon. But not now. His heart felt like it was being ripped up slowly like a piece of paper every second he thought about his beautiful children. They sat in silence for what seemed like ever. Cheryl was still following in the car behind. The SatNav spoke in the woman's voice it was set to, making Brendan and Ste jump.

''You have now reached your destination''

Ste took a deep breath and slowly breathed it out. ''Brendun, we're here.''