I was woken up to screaming and crying that startled me so much I almost fell out of the bed. Gee sobbed, hugging his knees to his chest.

"Hey, hey, what's wrong?" I asked, wrapping my arms around him.

"I-I had a bad dream," he cried.

"It's not real, Baby Boy," I whispered. "I've got you."

Gee sniffled and I ran my fingers through his hair.

"Go back to sleep, sweetheart," I whispered.

"No, too scary," he whimpered.

"Do you want me to sing you a little song?" I asked.

"No, I don't like your singing," he said.

I chuckled softly and grabbed the acoustic guitar that was leaning against the wall.

"I think you'll like this song," I said. "Just lay down and relax."

Gee nodded, laying on his back with one arm wrapped around Sebastian and the around his squirrel, who he decided to name 'Squilly'.

"Blackbird singing in the dead of night," I sang softly as I strummed and Gee looked at me in interest. "Take these broken wings and learn to fly, all your life. You were only waiting for this moment to arise. Blackbird singing in the dead of night. Take these sunken eyes and learn to see, all your life. You were only waiting for this moment to be free."

"This one isn't as bad as your other music," Gee mumbled sleepily.

I chuckled softly, shaking my head as I continued. "Blackbird fly, blackbird fly, into the light of the dark black night. Blackbird fly, blackbird fly, into the light of the dark black night..."

I trailed off when I saw Gee had fallen asleep. I smiled, gently kissing his forehead. I set my guitar down and laid beside him, gently wrapping my arms around him. I didn't go back to sleep that night, I just laid there watching him sleep quietly as I ran my fingers through his hair slowly. When the sun started to rise he looked up at me, a small, sleepy smile on his face.

"Good morning," I whispered.

Gee giggled, wrapping his arms around my neck. He snuggled up with me and I smiled as I curled up with him in the bed.

"I don't wanna get up alls day today," Gee said.

"I think we can do that," I agreed.

I turned on the tv and sat up against the headboard. Gee sat with his back against my chest between my legs while I wrapped my arms around him. I got us food when we were hungry but other than that I just stayed watched tv. It wasn't until later that I remembered something and I cursed, scrambling to get both of us dressed.

"What are we doing?" Gee asked grumpily.

"We are going somewhere special," I said.

I got us into the car, pulling out of the driveway. I had completely forgotten that Gee had a doctor's appointment today and I just hoped that I didn't miss it. We thankfully got there in time and I we were called back by a nurse. Gee took off his shoes to be measured and weighed before we were taken back to a room.

"Alright, we need to get you changed," I said.

Gee whined unhappily as I got him undressed and into the hospital robe instead. He sat on my lap, playing with Sebby and Squilly.

"Hello, I'm Doctor Williams," she said.

"Alright, go sit on the table," I said quietly.

"Your hair is funny," Gee said.

She smiled as she looked at her clipboard.

"You must be Frank," Williams said, shaking my hand. "I was the one who did the first examination at the hospital but now we can get a more thorough examination."

I nodded my head, looking over at Gee.

"Alright, Gee, ready to play doctor?" Williams asked.

"What's doctor?" Gee asked.

She smiled and did a quick examination, checking his head, breathing, ears and mouth.

"Alright," Williams sighed as she looked at her clipboard. "He does seem to be doing better. However he had been stunted because of the malnutrition and there's really no way to complete it, which means that he's just going to stay this small forever. The weight gain is very good, though. The thing that I'm concerned about most is his health while sick. He was never exposed to a lot of germs which means that he has a very weak immune system. If he ever gets sick, even just a little cold, then you need to take him to the emergency room, understand? Just a little cold could kill him."

I nodded and she sighed.

"Other than that he's making good progress," she said. "We will need him to get his vaccinations and we need blood work. Come for blood work another day after he has fasted for twelve hours."

I nodded my head and she smiled.

"Well, I think that about covers it but I will see you soon for a check up, how does three weeks sound?" She asked.

"That's fine," I replied.

Doctor Williams smiled before she left and I got Gee changed back into his clothes.

"We goes cuddle now?" Gee asked.

"Not yet," I said "Go sit back down on the table for me."

Gee sat down just as a nurse came in. I went over and held Gee's hand as he kicked his feet happily. The nurse came over, wiping his arm down.

"What's she doing?" Gee asked curiously.

I turned his head to look at me. Gee screamed when the nurse gave him the shot and he jumped. Gee cried, clinging onto me as he shook his head when she came back with a second vaccination.

"Come on, Gee, this will help keep you healthy," I said.

Another nurse had to come help hold him down while he kicked and screamed and was given his vaccinations. When we were done I picked him up, grabbing his toys before we walked out. People stared as we walked down the halls and through the parking lot. Gee just kept screaming and crying, even when we were in the car and halfway home. I brought him inside and tucked him into bed. He had worn himself out from the fit he threw and soon he was asleep and tucked in. I kissed his forehead, going out to the kitchen.

I made some lunch for him, testing to see how he liked grilled cheese sandwiches. Gee slept for longer than I thought and I checked my phone. It's been two days and I still haven't heard back from Jamia, I asked Evan and he said she hasn't really been leaving the house or talking but he didn't know why. I knew why. I had to call her again. But of course it went to voicemail again.

"Please, Mia, I think this is the longest that we've been without talking and I need you," I said. "There's just been a lot going on and I need my best friend right now, more than anything. I'm sorry, Mia, I really am. Please call me."

I hung up and sighed, looking around at the toys that were strewn around the room. I cleaned them up and put them into the little wicker basket in the corner that I deemed to be Gee's box that he didn't like using. He preferred to just throw everything onto the floor instead. I checked on Gee and found him still asleep. I sat on the bed beside him, gently running my fingers through his hair.

"Hey, beautiful," I whispered.

Gee slowly blinked his eyes open and looked at me before turning away.

"I'm angry with you," he said. "You let them hurt you."

"No, Baby," I said. "They were just trying to help you. The vaccinations will help keep you healthy so that way you don't get sick."

I curled up next to him and he flinched when I touched his shoulder.

"Come on, I made you some food," I said.

Gee pouted but dragged himself out of bed to the table. He looked at the sandwich, looking over it carefully.

"What's between the bread?" He asked.

"Cheese," I said.

Gee took a cautious bite, chewing slowly before taking another small nibble. He kept doing this and he couldn't seem to decide whether or not he liked it. We ate quietly together and Gee kept whimpering at his sore arms. When he was done he sat on the ground to play with his toys.

"You feeling better now?" I asked.

"No, this is sad playing," he said.

I sat on the couch as I watched him play with the building blocks.

"Frankie, can I has some juice?" Gee asked.

I nodded my head, going to grab a sippy cup for him with some apple juice. I watched him play while also watching the tv, leaning back on the couch. The guys were coming over for band practice tomorrow which left just the two of us here today. Hopefully Jamia would come to our practice this time too, she usually does come to almost all of our practices and I'm really hoping she comes just so that way I can talk to her about what had happened the other night.

"Frankie, what's this?" Gee asked.

He held up a train and I smiled softly.

"That's a train, sweetheart," I said.

"Chain," Gee said, moving his train back and forth on the ground.

I smiled softly as I watched him when the doorbell rang. I got up and opened it, finding Jamia on my doorstep. She was in a pair of sweatpants and a hoodie. Her eyes were red and puffy from crying and her hair was messy and greasy.

"Mia," I muttered.

I went to give her a hug but she shook her head. She handed me the jacket I had left with her after the movies.

"I don't think I can still be your manager," she mumbled.

"No, Mia, please," I begged. "You're my best friend, I love you."

"I-I can't, I quit," she whimpered. "I can barely even look at you without my heart shattering. I-I can't be your manager anymore and I think I need some time to myself."

I nodded, my eyes watering.

"I'm sorry," I whispered. "I-I'm so sorry for hurting you, you know that I would never intentionally try to hurt you because you're my best friend and I just want you to be happy, I care about you so much."

"You broke my heart, Frank," she whimpered.

"I'm sorry," I mumbled.

Jamia cried quietly as she walked down the front porch and I watched her go, watching my best friend walk out of my life.