Josh's POV

Henry was sat on the counter as I made lunch for whoever wanted it.

"Hen, you want butter and marmite, yeah?"

Henry nodded yes. I finished up his sandwich, putting it on one of our plastic plates.

"Josh, what is going to happen today?" Henry asked, putting his book down for the first time today.

"Well, H, the court is going to tell us who you and your siblings are going to live with and spend most time with."

"Why? We want to live with Dada."

"Well you know your mum, she wants more time with you."
"Why? She left."

"I-i know, it's hard to understand. You will, though, when you're older."

A few moments later, Tobi and Vik came downstairs.

"Hey boys, looking fresh."

"Thanks," they replied.

"Hey hen," Vik said, "What are you reading?"

I focused my attention to Tobi.

"Tobs," I said, "How are you?"

"Fine, fine. Uhm I think you might want to head upstairs, Simon is having a bit of a meltdown."

"Fuck, yeah I'll go. Can you get Ethan and Lukestar downstairs? Also call Harra and JJ please."

"For sure. We will be loaded by the time you get downstairs."

"You're a lifesaver Tobi Brown."

"I know, I know," he waved, dismissively.

"Si," I said softly, entering our bedroom, "Baby."

He was lying facedown on the bed. I sat next to him, rubbing his back and littering his neck with kisses.

He sat up and immediately cuddled into me. I wrapped my arms around him in response.

"Hey, hey, I got you. I always got you."

"J-j-josh I c-c-can't lose them. H-h-harry needs to s-stay here."

"We won't. Come on, face the facts. We are clearly the best for them."

"But t-t-the court-"

"Simon Minter. Harry, Rosie, Josh, Henry, and Lucas need you to be strong for them. They need you to have hope. So, hold your head high. Be confident. Be the strong man that I love. Be him."

"J-josh I-i-"

"Come on, let's head downstairs."

AN/

likkle mini chappy for the double update