Thirteen

Upstairs Louis is freaking out. He thinks he's going crazy and that Harry thinks he's insane. He gets himself through a panic attack by showering in cold water. He's so over this and just wants to get back to normal and it's not happening.

Louis thinks he's too much, that the boys must think he's getting to much for them. They didn't sign up for this, to be there for him through something like this. His parents should be here, he misses them and their comfort so much. Louis for some reason just wants out, he wants to get away.

He goes to his closet and grabs a bag down and he starts stuffing clothes inside, this is how the boys find him. Breaking down as he tries to run away.

"Louis" Scott says as he rushes to Louis side

Louis is somewhat hysterical

"Kiddo stop, what are you doing" Drew asks as he comes in and grabs Louis gently so he's facing him

"I'm leaving, I need to leave I have to leave" Louis says upset.

"What? Why kiddo, what's going on?" Scott asks gently.

"You all think I'm crazy but I'm not, I saw him, I've been seeing him for weeks and I didn't say anything because you'll think I'm crazy but I'm not I swear it Drew I swear it" Louis says determined.

"Just calm down sweetheart" Drew tries.

"You didn't look at him every day for months, you didn't watch him kill other people, you didn't watch him walk and talk and come all over you everyday. I did, it was me and I know him and I know what he looks like and it's him. He's stalking me he's going to take me again he is" Louis screams.

"Shit" Scott says

Harry walks straight in and scoops Louis up in his arms

"Hey, hey it's alright darling it's okay shhhh we won't let that happen, we won't let a single thing happen to you shhh relax for me, just relax baby" Harry says as he shushes Louis gently.

The boys watch on with heavy hearts as Louis tries to calm down, he just can't though.

"Scott can you do something please" Edward says worriedly

The boys agree, Louis just isn't calming down.

"I can't I'm not his doctor, I have to call Andy" Scott says.

Inside Scott is not handling seeing Louis like this, his little brother, who he should have been protecting, who he should have protected. His medical and emotional judgements are clouding and he needs help. He takes out his phone and calls Andy.

An hour later Andy and Kimberly show up. Louis is still worked up but he's a little calmer. He's straddling Harry's lap on the bed and won't let Harry go.

"What's happened?" Kimberly asks as she and Andy walk into the penthouse worriedly

"He's panicking and he won't calm down. Im worried and I've crossed the line, I can't treat him" Scott says upset.

"It's okay Scotty, you did the right thing calling" Andy says.

"Can you tell us exactly what's happened?" Kimberly asks

Scott nods and explains everything to Kimberly and Andy.

"Alright well, Lets check him over and go from there, I think it's best if we calm him down first, then I come back in the morning, there's no use trying to get him to talk if he's already so upset" Kimberly says

Scott agrees and leads them both to Louis room. The boys are all so relieved to see Andy and Kimberly and greet them with thanks.

"Hey Louis, bud, it's Dr Andy bud. Can you let me take a look at you" Andy says as he sits on the bed next to Harry.

Louis shakes his head no and clings to Harry, closing his eyes trying to block everything out.

"He won't let me go, he's been hysterical" Harry worries.

Andy nods and gets a needle out of his kit.

"Lou, I'm going to give you something to calm you down okay. You'll feel a lot better soon okay bud" Andy says.

Louis doesn't respond with words but starts visibly shaking.

"Shhhh darling I'm here it's okay" Harry reassures as Andy sticks the needle in Louis arm.

Louis tries to get away but Harry holds him still.

"All done bud, you'll feel better in a minute" Andy says and Louis does, he visibly start to relax and go lax. His crying settles down and is reduced to hiccups and eventually Louis is out like a light.

"That's good stuff" Charlie says trying to lighten the mood.

The boys chuckle slightly.

"He will be out for a while, at least until morning" Andy says.

"Is he going to be okay?" Harry asks concerned.

"He will be fine Harry, I promise. Sometimes, especially in trauma victims this can happen. Something triggers them, in this case thinking he saw Stanley and probably knowing it's not real has set Louis off. I know it seems really bad and it's scary for you all and Louis but I promise, it's normal and it won't hurt him" Andy reassures

"Thanks Andy" Harry says.

"No problem, listen I'll be back in the morning okay, first thing, so I can look him over properly. Try and get some rest" Andy says

The boys trust Andy and nod, Harry tucks Louis into bed and settles down next to him. The boys trusting Harry to look after Louis all night.

....

The next morning Kimberly and Andy show up before Louis even stirs. The boys serve them breakfast and are just finishing up their pancakes and bacon when Louis makes his way into the kitchen. He looks pale and exhausted but he's not panicking or upset so the boys are relieved

"Morning kiddo" the boys chorus as Harry walks over to Louis and kisses him on the head.

"How are you feeling" Harry asks gently

"I'm fine" Louis says Louis then turns to everyone else

"I'm.." he starts

"Don't even say those words Louis, there is absolutely nothing to be sorry for" Drew says

Louis doesn't say anything just sighs, he's so tired.

"Can I check you over Lou, I just want to make sure you're okay" Andy says

Louis nods slightly

Andy leads him to the lounge room and does a basic check up on Louis, he's okay physically but Andy notices he's a little withdrawn.

Andy puts away his kit and sighs, he looks at Louis and Louis looks back innocently.

"You're not crazy" Andy says

"I'm seeing things, I'm pretty sure that means I'm crazy" Louis says.

Kimberly then walks into the lounge and sits next to Andy.

"Listen you're not seeing things, you saw someone, it just wasn't Stanley okay" Kimberly says

"Why did it look so much like him then and why is someone following me" Louis asks upset.

"No one is following you, it's a normal reaction to what happened to you Louis, being on edge and not trusting people is of course going to be an issue right now. Something has triggered you to feel this way and we just need to figure out what it is and work from there" Kimberly says

Louis sighs and places his face in his hands

"What Lou?" Andy asks

Louis removed his hands

"Nothing" Louis says.

"You need to tell us Lou, what is it" Kimberly says

"Stanley, seeing Stanley is what triggered me. I was fine, then on my first date with Harry a few months ago I saw Stanley, looking at me across the street and that's what's triggered me. I've been having nightmares and everything started after that" Louis says frustratingly.

As they take in Louis demeanour and anxiousness, Kimberly and Andy actually don't think Louis is lying, or seeing things for that matter. They think Louis might actually be seeing Stanley or someone who looks like him and Harry and Charlie need to be told.

"Okay hun, it's all okay and normal to feel like this. We will sort everything out okay" Kimberly says

"You need to rest now okay Lou, I want you resting for the next few days. I'll get the boys to call the University and you're to stay home for the next week" Andy says.

Louis sighs and nods and Kimberly and Andy head back to the kitchen to the boys awaiting eagerly.

"He's okay, just very tired and anxious, here's some medication for him, he needs to have it before bed, it should help with the nightmares" Andy says as he hands over the pills to the boys.

"Thank you" Drew says.

"Now let's chat more about this case, I think there is more to it and that Louis is actually seeing someone real, who looks like Stanley" Kimberly says.

Harry and Charlie end up discussing the whole case with everyone, it's very strange and they need to figure out what's going on for everyone's sake, especially Louis.

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