Chapter 9

A month had gone by since Freddie told Lindsey everything; she hadn't uttered a word to him in all that time. Each time he tried to make conversation she would either leave the room or just totally blank him, the others wondered what was going on between the two. Questions were constantly asked but neither chose to answer. Sandy was the only person who seemed to know what had gone on as she was the only person to know what Freddie was feeling.

Sunday dinner at the Roscoe house was quite dreadful for Freddie, he couldn't stand sitting near Lindsey at the table. Usually he would embrace the fact of having the privilege to sit near her but from now on he realised how hard it really would be, surely she couldn't stay like this towards him for ever? Some days he would often leave for work early just so he could effortlessly admire Lindsey's beauty while she made her own way to work, Freddie wondered what Lindsey's feelings were. Was she missing him like he was missing her so much?

Lately Freddie and Sinead were arguing more than usual, he knew he couldn't ever give her the proper love that she deserved. He decided that it was best if he broke up with her, doing that wasn't easy as he still felt an aspect of care towards her and baby Katy. He knew Sinead was a really good mum to her baby but he couldn't help but worry over Katy's wellbeing. He told Sinead that he wanted to stay friends with her, surprisingly so she agreed. Freddie moved back home with his family. Going back to his old bedroom, next door to Lindsey and Joe's room.

At this present moment Freddie was walking home from work gathering his thoughts regarding the day's work he had just completed. Just as he neared College Coffee his heart dropped, Robbie was lying unconscious on the ground it looked as though he had been attacked somehow. Freddie rushed over to his aid calling an ambulance in the process, minuets later Freddie found himself in the back of an ambulance with Robbie, a sense of awful dejavu setting in.

On the short journey to the hospital Robbie luckily came round and was starting to look a little better, when at the hospital he had to undergo some tests due to him being unconscious for a while. They were told that a doctor would be in to examine him soon; Freddie dreaded the moment just in case that doctor would be Lindsey. His dread came true just as Robbie's cubicle curtains opened.

"How are you feeling" Lindsey asked Robbie completely ignoring Freddie. "A bit better, could do with something for me head it's throbbing like mad" Robbie says as he sits up in bed clutching his head. "No problem I'll get you some painkillers in a while. The police are here to take a statement from you, Am I okay to send them in?" Lindsey said as she checked his vital signs once more, Robbie nodded. Freddie understood that this was his queue to leave "Rob tell them the truth will ya, don't let him get away with this yeah" Freddie scolds as he leaves the room. Lindsey gives Freddie a confused look.

"Freddie wait" Lindsey calls causing Freddie to turn around pretty quickly, he was hesitant to say anything just in case he caused another conflict between them. "What went on today" she enquired clearly showing concern for Robbie. "He had a fight with Finn, the little rat wouldn't lay off him" Freddie informed her. "What are we gunna do with him hey, he's never hung around with the right sort" Lindsey sighed. "You're right" Freddie said quite surprised at how normal Lindsey was being when not more than two hours ago she was completely blanking him.

"I've got my break in half an hour, meet me in the canteen if you want" Lindsey said with a smile, Freddie was taken a back by Lindsey's sudden change in mood. "Yeah sure, I'll see you then" Freddie's face was filled with the biggest and most happiest smile he had ever been able to give a person. Before Freddie made his way to the canteen he went back to Robbie's cubicle, the police had finished taking a statement from him.

"Well" Freddie asked as he took a seat next to his bed. "Ain't pressing charges" Robbie spat. Freddie's happiness turned to slight anger. "Why the hell not" he scolded sounding clearly annoyed. "It was only a punch or two, nothing I can't handle" Robbie shrugged; Freddie had never seen an attitude like this in his brother. Robbie was never the one to seem defenceless he was always able to fight his own battles. "And what happens when this happens again hey" Freddie retorted, Robbie became fidgety "It ain't gunna happen again, now clear off" Robbie huffed. Freddie got up off the chair "You'd better make sure it doesn't as I'll show the thug what a proper beating is" he said as he left the cubicle.

Freddie took a deep breath as he walked nearer to the canteen, He thought it would be best if he didn't bring up any of the past to Lindsey he figured it would be better to let her speak first before he jumped to any conclusions and caused anymore hostility's. When Freddie got there, Lindsey was already in there snaking on a packet of crisps. "Hey Fred" she said as he sat opposite her. "Hey, how's your shift been" he asked. "Not bad thanks, I could have done without the Robbie scare" she said half smiling. "No need to worry about him, he's okay Linds" Freddie soothed. It was clear to him that she cared about his family which again made him adore her even more.

"I know, it's just he's like a little brother to me and seeing him in pain is really hard" she sighed. Freddie placed his hand on top of hers not realising at first that he had actually done it. "Trust me don't worry about him, he can look after himself he's a Roscoe remember" he said gently as he stroked her hand. Freddie quickly moved his hand away when he became aware of his position. "I really felt safe then Freddie thanks for that" Lindsey softly said looking into Freddie's eyes.

Freddie's heart began to race as he caught Lindsey's gaze, the butterflies erupting in his stomach as he moved ever so much closer to Lindsey. Both Lindsey and Freddie moved that little bit closer to each other, stopping still as their lips touched. Freddie closed his eyes as he felt Lindsey's soft lips caress his lovingly. They were interrupted by a loud bang on the table, Both Freddie and Lindsey looked up in shock at the angered person in front of them, Freddie regretting yet another move but this time this wasn't his fault. Lindsey looked at the figure with tears of regret in her eyes.