(Roy's POV)
Four Weeks and a day After (November)
Everyone in the office was worried sick about Ed, but Roy reassured them of his stable condition. Even rang so Ed could tell them for himself, which he did, though he did sleepily slur 'Yer-Yer, just let me sleep bastard.', if you could count that as reassurance...
He had had a long day, but worked hard so he could get home to the boys and more importantly to inspect his home, he didn't want broken. He picked up some food on the way home for him and some ingredients for Ed. There was a nice store a few minutes from his house.
He opened the door to find an intact house, Al on one of the single chairs, with a book he raided from Roy's study and Ed lying on his stomach on the couch. …show more content…
How long has be been asleep on the couch?"
"Since you called. He wanted to get up and walk, but only got this far... He pretty much collapsed on the couch. I advised him not to go anywhere, but you know Ed."
Ed stirred, he rolled to his side, almost off the couch and mumbled names again.
"Is he always a fidgety sleeper?"
"Yes, ever since... that day. He doesn't sleep soundly."
"Poor, Ed." Roy whispered under his breathe "Should we move him?"
"He'll be up soon. But if he's not up in an hour or so. Yes, he's gonna roll off sooner or later."
Ed rolled once more to be facing the back of the couch and muttered again. This time opening his eyes and yarning. "What time is it Al?" Ed slurred and mumbled in sleepiness
"It's about seven, Ed."
"When is Roy getting home? I'm hungry."
"I'm right here..."
"Oh... I'm hungry. Can you get me food... With no poison. Please"
'He is in a good mood for someone who just got up...' "I didn't poison you this morning did