#it ends well okay tom gets in remission and gets better bc FUCK CANCER ARCS

[pollyna]

arc: the first diagnosis of cancer.

The number is still the same but the last time Pete used it Bradley was barley eighteen and he still called them uncles. He doesn't know if his hands are shaking because of what the doctor has just said or for the fear no one is going to answer this particular call. Tom is sleeping next to him, the hospital bed big enough to fit one of them comfortably left alone both of them, and he prays for this to not be the end. He doesn't even like to pray but this time Goose can't be their saving graces.

The phones rings seven times before a preregistrated voice announces This is Bradley, leave a message, I will call you back eventually. Pete has to count back from ten before saying something impulsive that's going to make the situation only worst. Bradley it's uncle Pete, I'm calling to let you know that uncle Tom is in the hospital because- he has cancer. It would mean the world to him, us, if you could come and visit. I hope you're doing well. I love you. He barley stopped talking when the service cuts the registration. Tom moves a little, snuggling in his chest, Baby Goose? ha asked and his voice is heavy with sleep and all the meds they gave him in the past three days. He's coming babe, he's coming he answers kissing his husband's forehead before closing his eyes, hoping that, when he'll wake up, Bradley will be there or at least gave them an answer.