Fuel by Metallica

Chapter 8

Abraxas called for Severus and Tobias Snape. They floo in.

Severus rolled his eyes. Tobias said, "Lord Malfoy, how can we help you?"

Abraxas replied, "I need Severus to sign this. Lucius wants all rights."

Severus asked, "So that's it? I can't see my kid?"

Abraxas responded, "No, you didn't want him, so sign."

Severus signed. "So I'm no longer having to pay?"

Abraxas replied, "You are going to continue to pay and pay child support till the baby is of age."

Severus groaned, "Fine. Can we leave now?"

They left. Abraxas was fuming. "Stupid brat.

Tom came in after his little talk with them before they left.

Tom said, "You better not bother him again. If I get word, hell will be on you so bad."

Severus frowned, "Yes, my lord."

Tom nodded, "Good."

Tom looked at Abraxas. "So he will no longer be around them, right?"

Abraxas confirmed, "yes"

Tom said, "I'm gonna go see Lucius." Tom walked to his room. "Lucius, can I come in?"

Lucius called, "Gramps, come in."

Tom walked in, smiling. "Hey, Rodolphus. Hey, Emmy."

Rodolphus replied, "Hi." Emmy giggled.

Tom asked, "What are you guys up to?"

Emmy patted her paper. "Are you drawing, little miss?" He chuckled.

Lucius replied, "Yeah, we are. She wanted to. Who are we to say no?"

Rodolphus added, "He is a big softie. He can't say no. I think it's the mama in him coming out." He ducked as a pillow landed by him.

Lucius blushed. "Rod, no."

Tom smiled. "That's a good thing, Lucius. Your mom was the same way while carrying you. Your mom told me about your spine. Are you okay?"

Lucius responded, "It's feeling better. I just don't understand why."

Tom explained, "It's unfortunate. Genetic. Your mom had his snap when he was alone. He thought he lost you."

Lucius frowned. "Really? Poor mom."

Tom continued, "He hasn't recovered after the healer fixed it and helped him. He was so scared and worried about him going in to early labor."

Lucius frowned. "How far along?"

Tom answered, "Eight months. You were two months early."

Lucius frowned again.

Rodolphus said, "I'm here, Luc. We got it in time."

Tom added, "That you did. Good job. I'll take my leave."

Lucius hugged him as much as he could with a small bump.

Rodolphus said, "That's why your mom has always been protective of you."

Lucius nodded. "Must be."

Emmy drew and giggled as she waved her paper around.

Rod laughed. "What are you doing, Emmy?"

Lucius tickled her belly before feeling faint and dizzy.

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