"Doc?" Lightning ask, looking down. Doc shifts a little. "hey if you're gonna puke, let me know." Lightning frowns.

"please don't puke in here." Fillmore begs quietly.

"we're almost to the hotel. can you hold out for like another 20 minutes?" Sarge asks. Doc lets out a quiet groan.

"yeah. m'fine." he mutters. "m'okay." Doc mumbles. Lightning rubs his cheek gently.

"you okay? its just a few more minutes." Lightning murmurs softly. Doc closes his eyes, trying to figure out if he'll be able to keep his lunch down or not. "hey why don't you guys pull over for a few minutes. give him a chance to get himself back together." Lightning says. Fillmore nods a little.

"yeah, I'm working on it. I need gas anyway." Fillmore assures. Lightning nods, holding Doc gently. Sarge and Fillmore jump out near immediately. Fillmore to get gas and Sarge to get the door open quickly before taking Bolt for a walk. Doc moans lowly and carefully leans out of the van. he swallows hard and holds his head in his hand. Lightning watches him worriedly.

"Doc are you alright?" Lightning asks softly, sitting beside him.

"ge-get back kid. don't wanna puke on you." Doc mumbles quietly, rubbing his face a little..

"I've puked on you before. s'okay." Lightning assures gently, nuzzling his cheek with a small smile. "you can't make me leave." he adds.

"I don't want to puke on you." Doc mumbles.

"I don't care." Lightning frowns firmly. he leans against the older man gently. "do you want me to run inside and get you a sprite?" Lightning ask.

"there's one in the bag on Sarges seat." Fillmore says, walking over to check on Doc while the gas is pumping. Lightning reaches back and grabs the bag, pulling the sprite out. he opens it carefully and hands it to him.

"thanks baby." Doc mumbles quietly, taking a sip of it. Lightning gives him a small half smile.

"mmmhmm. you okay?" Lightning ask.

"m'okay. I'll make it, hopefully." Doc mumbles. Lightning nuzzles him gently and kisses his cheek. Fillmores gone back around to the gas pump, so Doc doesn't mind.

"you gonna puke or are you okay?" Lightning ask.

"no kid. I think I'm okay." Doc assures gently. Lightning moves and lets Doc back in. Doc sits on the seat and Lightning sits beside him. he leans against the older man gently.

"I love you." he murmurs, head on Docs good shoulder.

"I love you too kid." Doc mutters, resting his cheek against Lightnings head. the younger shifts and lifts his head to kiss Doc. Doc sighs out his nose and holds the kiss gently, pulling back to smile at him a little.

"okay. come on." Lightning says, sitting up and pulling Docs head back down into his lap.

"m'starting to think you like this." Doc mutters. Lightning half smiles.

"I do. I enjoy holding you the way you hold me and I enjoy loving on you the way you do to me. m'not looking for someone to care for me with nothing in return Doc. I love you. m'your fiance. I want to take care of you the way you do me. this is a partnership, not a one man show." Lightning murmurs, brushing his fingers through Docs hair gently. "you always take such good care of me all the time, I like taking care of you, when I can. I know I'm not always good at it and you don't really need me to. you're a grown man and can't do it yourself, I know, but I like it." Lightning smiles a little. Doc smiles at him, giving him that sweet smile again that Lightnings beginning to love more and more, wondering if it was a true look into Hud and not just Doc.

"god I love you." Doc sighs, watching him.

"I love you too Hud." he smiles a little. Doc chuckles a little.

"make my heart pound every time you say that baby." Doc murmurs softly.

"why?" Lightning ask. Doc smiles at him, flushing a little.

"cause you are the first person in over 50 years to know my name and actually say it. I love you so much and the fact that you trust me enough to tell me your name." Doc smiles chuckling.

"don't get all soft on me again." Lightning snorts. Doc chuckles a little.

"m'always soft for you baby." Doc smiles.

"hmm, charming." Lightning teases. Doc smiles and looks over at Bolt jumps into the van, wagging his tail excitedly. "hey good boy." Lightning smiles at him. "you leave Doc alone okay?" Lightning ask, smiling. Bolt whines and licks Docs face.

"stop it." Doc mutters.

"he can sense that you don't feel good. he is a trained service dog after all." Lightning mutters. "its okay puppy, Docs just a little car sick. its alright." Lightning assures, patting Bolts head. Lightning lights up and grins at Doc. "he's got to be the ring bearer." Lightning grins.

"thats silly kid." Doc mutters. Lightning pouts at him. "he can't be ring bearer and your best man and keep an eye on you all at the same time." Doc snorts. Lightning laughs a little.

"thats cute, but he's not going to be my best man." Lightning says.

"who is?" Doc asks.

"whose gonna be yours?" Lightning ask. Doc frowns a little.

"Smokey." Doc mutters. Lightning laughs. "what?" Doc ask.

"Mater." Lightning said.

"oh god, why? I thought it was gonna be Mack?" Doc ask.

"it was, but I promised Mater the role of best man if he'd let me buy him a suit and he'd clean up." Lightning says. "he promised so he gets to be my best man, plus he's my bestfriend, no offense, but I totally thought Sheriff would be yours. I'm just saying. he's been one of your best friends for a little over 50 years." Lightning adds.

"I've thought about it, but Wallis isn't a wedding person. he doesn't-" Doc frowns.

"wait. stop stop stop." Lightning said. Doc looks up at him confused.

"what?" Doc ask.

"his first name is Wallis?" Lightning ask shocked. Doc looks up at him amused.

"baby, did you think his name was actually Sheriff?" Doc ask. Lightning flushes and pouts. "his middle name is Sheriff, after some family member. his first name is Wallis. its just easier to call him Sheriff, since it's printed on him." Doc snorts. Lightning huffs.

"let me guess, Reds name isn't really Red?" Lightning scoffed.

"actually no one knows. you saw Red. he didn't talk until you came around. he's never bothered to correct anyone." Doc shrugs.

"now I have to find out." Lightning said, pulling his phone out.

"leave him alone." Doc mutters. Lightning shushes him.

"hey Red?" Lightning ask.

"Lightning?" Red ask.

"whats your real name?" Lightning ask. Reds quiet.

"my name..?" Red ask. "my names Red. are you okay?" Red says sounding confused.

"no your birth name, like, mines Monty whats yours?" Lightning ask.

"why?" Red ask.

"because I'm curious." Lightning said.

"its just... I like Red better." Red frowns.

"thats okay, I won't share it with anyone. I just wanna know." Lightning says. "please?" Lightning ask.

"I dunno." Red frowns.

"I won't even share it with Doc, just you and me." Lightning says.

"an me." Mack mumbles in the background.

"hi Mack. hi Mack." Lightning chuckles.

"Edward." Red mutters. *Fun fact, in Polish, Reds actual name is Edek (short for Edward) I found that on google.*

"aww thats cute. thanks Red." Lightning grins. Doc looks up at him.

"well?" Doc ask.

"I told Red I wasn't gonna tell anyone." Lightning says firmly. "plus I can see why he likes Red better." Lightning frowns a little.

"that bad?" Doc ask.

"its not bad, its just, eh, his name didn't age well. lets just say there's a series of shitty movies with his name as one of the main characters and I can see why he goes by Red." Lightning snorts.

"hmm." Doc mutters. "alright. you won't be able to keep it forever. you tell me everything eventually." Doc teases a little. Lightning snorts, rolling his eyes.

"yeah but I promised not even to tell you." Lightning said, sticking his tongue out at Doc.

"hey you guys ready?" Fillmore asks as he and Sarge get in. Lightning looks up at him and smiles.

"yeah we're good." Lightning smiles a little. Fillmore nods and starts up the van.

"is Smokey still behind us?" Doc ask.

"yeah he's behind us. he got himself some gas and just waited to see if you puked." Sarge assures. Doc nods a little and looks back up at Lightning. Lightning grins and squishes his face in his hand gently.

"just remember, when I get use of my arm back, I'll get revenge." Doc warns.

"I can live with that." Lightning snorts. Doc sighs out his nose and rolls his eyes, attempting to look annoyed. he knows he's failing though, he can't keep the smile off his face. he can never keep the smile off his face when it comes to Lightning. the kid was absolutely adorable, all the time. he wonders if the younger knows that and uses it to his advantage.

"why do you do this to me?" Doc frowns a little as Lightning squished his face.

"because I love you and you're not entirely able to retaliate at the moment." Lightning grins. oh yeah, he does know.

"I ain't helpless. I just have one arm at the moment. if you don't think I'll whip your ass with one arm, you're wrong." Doc teases. Lightning chuckles, looking out the window with a grin. Doc smiled a little, glad the other understood he was just joking. Lightning gently rubs his thumb gently over Docs cheek and sighs happily. Doc lets him. the younger seems a little relaxed and actually seems happy. Doc wants to kiss him. he really wants to kiss him, but knows he can't because the two in front of them. Doc closes his eyes and settles into the seat and his lovers lap.

"okay, we're here." Fillmore says, parking the van.

"really?" Doc ask.

"mmhmm." Sarge says getting out. Lightning laughs a little as Doc sits up and reaches forward to adjust Bolts service dog vest.

"alright. just a little longer in that vest buddy and we'll get you out of it for a bit." Lightning assures gently. Bolt barks quietly. "I know baby." Lightning assures. they get out of the van and Lightning looks up. "fancy." he mutters.

"Rust*eze is paying for it." Sarge says looking up. its fancy for the area, but they've stayed in fancier.

"come on kid. I need a shower." Doc mutters. Sarge hands him a key.

"third floor. room 304." Sarge says.

"thanks." Doc mutters. Lightning holds onto Bolt carefully,.

"Doc..." Lightning says hesitantly, pointing to the no pets sign.

"its okay. Bolts a service dog." Doc assures.

"they can't deny him." Smokey mutters coming up beside them. he'd done some homework on service animals, anxiety, PTSD, and childhood abuse.

"okay.." Lightning mumbles, cuddling to Docs side. the four head for the elevator, Bolt wagging his tail excitedly.

"excuse me. no animals allowed." a woman calls from the check in desk.

"he's a service dog." Doc calls, continuing on.

"emotional support animals are not service dogs, he can't be in here." the lady repeats. Monty holds tighter to Bolt.

"does he look like an emotional support animal?" Monty manages quietly.

"no animals allowed." she insists firmly. Monty whines a little, cuddling back into Doc. Doc shoots a look to Smokey, who stops immediately, looking annoyed as all hell. he turns to the desk lady. "emotional support animals are not-" she tries.

"okay, great, I agree. emotional support pets are not service animals, they're not trained properly and under the service animal definition, defined by Title II and Title III of the ADA, a service animal means an animal that is specifically trained to do tasks to improve the quality of life for any disability. emotional support animals are comfort animals used for therapy, not disability." Smokey says. he frowns at her. "but this dog alerts to seizures, anxiety attacks, PTSD attacks, and other medical issues. so try to deny him and the kids lawyer will destroy you. Rust*eze specifically booked us here because he has a service animal and must be within a certain distance of the medical attention he requires if he wants to keep racing for them. denying an emotional support animal access somewhere is not illegal, however, denying a service dog access somewhere is illegal. " Smokey snaps. the lady at the desk gets quiet and looks away. Doc pulls Lightning into the elevator gently. he holds it open for Smokey, who enters it after a minute. Bolt sits quietly at Lightnings feet.

"that was kinda impressive." Lightning mutters.

"where the hell did you get that?" Doc ask, raising an eye brow.

"I looked it up to make sure the kid wouldn't have any issues getting into this hotel, since it says no pets. but Bolts a service animal. you cannot legally deny a service dog access, while you can deny a 'emotional support animal' access." Smokey shrugs.

"I appreciate that." Lightning mutters.

"good job Smokey." Doc says.

"thank god they can't deny Bolt. I'd hate to sleep in Fillmore's van. it smells like weed." Lightning mutters.

"he hot boxed in there before picking you guys up. Sarge road with me so he wouldn't have to ride in the cloud." Smokey mutters, as they step off on their floor. Lightning snorts a little and cuddles to Docs side as they walk. Doc opens the door and lets Lightning and Bolt in, he and Smokey following behind. there's a bed and a pull out couch, so thankfully Smokey will have somewhere semi nice to sleep. Bolt would probably sleep with him, spoiled pup hates sleeping up on the floor.

"his van always smells like weed. Sarge won't let him smoke in the house." Doc snorts, sitting on the edge of the bed. Monty sits beside him, holding Bolt gently and leaning against Docs side.

"didn't you need a shower?" Monty ask.

"yeah. just not looking forward to you two having to help me get dressed again." Doc mutters.

"or undress you. cause, I'm going to have to help with getting yoru shirt on and off." Smokey frowns.

"can't help it. this is the most inconvenient thing ever." Doc mutters.

"leave him alone he didn't ask for his arm to break." Lightning mutters.

"I didn't mean it like that kid. relax." Smokey says. "did you want a shower Hud?" Smokey ask.

"no I think I'm fine." Doc assures. he doesn't want the pain of taking his shirt off.

"I'm going to run down to check on Fillmore and Sarge I'll be back." Smokey says. Doc nods at him.

"did you want a shower Doc? I can help you get one." Lightning says.

"no baby, I'm alright. its not worth the pain to get my shirt off." Doc mutters.

"well obviously the simplest solution is for you not to wear one." Lightning shrugs. Doc laughs at him and pulls him close.

"yeah no one else would really like that kid." Doc snorts, laying back on the bed. Lightning watches him, before climbing over him and straddling his waist.

"I don't really care what anyone else likes." Lightning shrugs. Doc chuckles gripping his hip with his good hand.

"could run around without your shirt on. no one would mind that." Doc grins.

"I'd mind it." Lightning huffs.

"trust me kid you're a lot better looking than I am." Doc snorts.

"no m'not." Lightning huffs. "your a handsome silver fox. you're built and your gorgeous and I'm scrawny." Lightning mutters, leaning down carefully so he and Doc are chest to chest.

"silver fox. thanks." Doc mutters. Monty smiles a little and reaches up to run his fingers through his hair.

"yeah, you're an old man, but thats alright. I like that." Lightning smiles at him.

"you know what I like?" Doc ask.

"hmm?" Lightning ask.

"you leaning down here to kiss me." Doc says. Lightning snorts a little and leans down, kissing him deeply. Doc pushes his shirt up a little to brush his fingers over the Lightnings back a little. Doc sighs out his nose and holds him tightly.

"too bad your arms in a sling." Lightning mutters. Doc smiles at him a little.

"not like it matters, couldn't fuck you with Smokey sharing a room with us." Doc murmurs. Lightning chuckles.

"I meant so you could hold me better." Lightning mutters.

"yeah sure baby." Doc teases, resting his hand on the youngers hip again.

"okay, if you guys are gonna do that, I'm gonna leave." Sally mutters.

"how'd you get in here?" Lightning asks, rolling off Doc carefully. Doc dosen't pull his arm from under him, leaving it under Lightning so he can squeeze his butt through his jeans gently.

"you can't just barge into our room and expect us do not be doing anything." Doc huffs a little.

"I figured since you were pretty down, that you two could be adults and keep your hands to yourself." Sally frowns a little. Lightning sits up and shoves Docs hand away gently. Doc pulls his hand back and grips Lightnings thigh gently.

"we are adults and this is our room, and as his fiancé I reserve the right to have my hand on whatever part of him I please." Doc frowns.

"how come you made Smokey sleep outside. theres plenty of room in here for you both." Lightning glares.

"I didn't make him sleep in the truck. he just didn't want to sleep on the couch." Sally frowns.

"well you can stay with Sarge and Fillmore. Smokeys staying in here, because I need someone who can physically move Doc if he needs to take pain pills or something." Lightning says.

"I don't need a physical handler." Doc snaps, squeezing Lightnings thigh.

"look, thats fine, I didn't want to spend the night with you two anyway, I just came in for my stuff." Sally assures.

"good, hurry up and leave." Lightning says, settling himself back onto Doc. Sally chuckles a little and grabs her things. Doc smiles up at him and takes his hand. normally this would bother him, but it's just Sally. Lightning sticks his tongue out at him and grins a little. Sally walks out of the room shutting the door behind her.

"your cute kid." Doc murmurs, pulling his hands free from Lightnings. he slowly drags his hand up they youngers side, smiling at him.

"yeah sure, cute." Lightning mutters.

"don't worry, your handsome too, but your cute, your pretty." Doc murmurs. "come here." Doc mutters, pulling him down gently. not to kiss him, though he does want to do that too, but to hold him. to just hold the younger there and feel the weight of his body crush down on his own. he just wants to hold him. Lightning smiles a little, burying his face into Docs neck with a happy sigh. "can't pull you down on my own, so just work with me a little." Doc murmurs softly, holding him in place with his good arm.

"you don't have to pull me down. if I can ask you to lean down so I can actually kiss you then you can ask me to come down just so you can hold me." Lightning murmurs against his neck. Doc holds his waist gently, holding him. he lifts his head from his pillow when their door opens. Smokey walks in and casts a glance over at them, before heading over for the pull out bed, a small smile on his face like it makes him happy to see them. like it makes Smokey absolutely happy to see Doc finally getting what he deserves. someone to love him, someone that cares for him and cuddles up to him when he's sick or hurt. he lays on the pull out bed and looks over at the tv.

"anything good on?" Smokey ask.

"not that I've seen." Doc mutters.

"do I need to move?" Lightning mumbles into Docs neck. Doc slides his hand up to hold Lightnings head, playing with his hair.

"no kid, you're fine." Doc assures gently. Doc didn't mind loving on the younger a little with Smokey in the room, because the older man wouldn't just stare at them or make comments about them randomly, besides, Doc actually wants to hold the younger. he really wants to hold the younger, because they'd both been hurt and in the hospital and Doc had worried about the younger.

"but Sm-" Lightning starts.

"my shoulder is fine kid, you're fine." Doc assures.

"but I wasn't talking about your shoulder." Lightning said, pulling back a little to look at his face. Doc smiles a little at him.

"I know," he murmurs, pulling the younger back down. Lightning nods and holds onto him tightly, carefully avoiding putting his weight on Docs bad shoulder. Doc kisses his head gently, rubbing his thumb gently over the back of Lightnings neck. the younger man squirms a little, but doesn't protest.

"I'm heading for Thomasville in the morning." Smokey says. both look over at him.

"huh?" Doc ask.

"I'm heading for Thomasville in the morning and as soon as Red and Mack are released and get to go home, I expect you two to head out there." Smokey says.

"as soon as I feel up to traveling." Doc mutters quietly. "I don't want to have this conversation with you right now Smokey." Doc adds. Smokey nods a little.