Iero's Family!

Gerard was kept in the hospital for the next two days. Tests were run, and more fluids were given. He was feeling a lot better.. not sick, at least.. and was eventually allowed to go home.

Frank had refused to leave his side, choosing the uncomfortable chair beside his bed, in favour of joining Mikey and Lucas in the hotel across the street.
He didn't sleep in the chair though, as each night, once the lights were turned out, he'd climb into Gerard's narrow hospital bed, pulling Gerard's thin body up to lay on his chest, then wrap his arms around the younger man and kiss the top of his head, before they'd both fall into a happy, peaceful sleep.
But now they were going home.

Lucas had agreed to drive them all back, and Mikey had called shotgun, which left Frank and Gerard to take the back seat, which, truth be told, they were actually happy about.
Once all their things were packed up, and Gerard had his discharge papers and a script for various pregnancy medications, they said goodbye to Dr. Sagar, and headed out.

The drive home was long and tiring, but Gerard spent most of it curled up in Frank's lap asleep, so it didn't really bother him too much.
As lunchtime approached, Mikey started to whine about wanting pizza, and about how his stomach thought his throat had been cut, so Lucas pulled into the parking lot of a little roadside diner.

"You guys hungry?"

He asked over his shoulder to his dad and Gerard.
Gerard stirred against Frank's chest, blinking sleepily.

"Waffles?"

He asked in a small, tired voice as Frank squeezed him gently to him.
Lucas grinned.

"I'm sure that can be arranged."

Frank was just happy that Gerard had an appetite now, and that he could keep food down.
Opening the car door, Frank lifted Gerard into his arms and climbed out.

"I can walk Frank."

Gerard grumbled, but made no effort to get down.
Frank just grinned and carried him inside, ignoring the odd looks they got from the staff and patrons of the diner.
Finding a booth by the windows, they settled in and were immediately approached by an ageing waitress with way too much makeup on.

"Can I get you boys something to drink?"

She drawled around her gum.

"Yes please ma'am."

Frank answered with a smile.

"Can we have two coffees, strong, black, and two orange juices.. And some menus?.."

The waitress nodded, making a note in her book.

"Thank you."

As the waitress left, Mikey leaned across the table and whispered to Gerard.

"She's wearing more lipstick that Aunt Agatha."

Gerard giggled, the high, light sound making the rest of the table smile.
Frank kept one arm wrapped protectively around Gerard's waist as they sat and chatted.
When the drinks and menus arrived.. Frank and Gerard having the juices, much to Gerard's dismay.. they all quickly chose what they wanted, Gerard choosing waffles, while the others all opting for pizza.

The food was good, and there was lots of it, but Gerard only managed about half before he put his fork down and yawned wide.

"Tired baby?"

Frank cooed, pulling him closer. Gerard nodded, leaning into Frank and rubbing his face against Frank's shirt. Frank chuckled and kissed his forehead.

"Close your eyes then.. Go to sleep.. I'm right here."

Gerard smiled up at Frank, sleepily, then closed his eyes and relaxed against him.
Frank, Mikey and Lucas finished their meals, paid, then returned to the truck, Gerard curled up in Frank's strong arms.

They still had at least another hour on the road, but they weren't really in any hurry, as they were all aware that they could be headed back into trouble.
They were all worried about what would happen if Wolf was there waiting for them, and despite how happy they were to be away from the hospital, they couldn't help but stew over what they were now driving toward.. The closer they got, the tenser they all became.

Or maybe they had nothing to worry about.. Maybe he would've left town.. Maybe the elders would've told him to forget about it?

No!

Frank knew that wasn't gonna happen.

Notes

Hi there chipmunks... I'M BACK!!

So I know this is a filler, but I've been gone so long, and I need to get back into writing again.
Im still recovering, but I'm getting there,
i hope to be able to update all my fics in the next week or so, but don't put money on it.
There is big drama coming up in this soon, but I gotta work my way up to it, so please, if you're still reading this, be patient.

AnyWay, peace out babies! <3 Love ya!