Eggsy Unwin

The little boy scrambled over to him, gently putting his arms around Eggsy’s neck he said, “Daddy? Can we go home now?” They had explained to him what was going on but he still didn’t understand what was happening. “You me and Papa should go home…”

Harry nodded, kissing Eggsy’s forehead he slid out of the bed and went to find Harry Jr with Roxy. Getting their son, he kissed his cheek as he picked him up, “ready to see Daddy?” Harry nodded as his father brought him into the room. Sitting down on the edge of the bed, he shifted Harry Jr in his lap, kissing his cheek.

“Hi Daddy…”

“Then you’re not going to,” Harry sobbed, holding him, “we’re going to get you through this. We’re going to go home, we’re going to make pancakes for Harry Jr. in the morning and have a family day, just hold on for me.” 

Harry tried his best to remain strong, pressing a kiss to the top of Eggsy’s head he said, “I will protect and love that child until my dying breath…he will always remember what a brave, good, loving man his daddy was. And that his Daddy loved him very, very much.” 

“Of course,” Harry nodded, smiling gently at him as he stayed next to him. This was all a nightmare, Eggsy was fine, Harry was going to wake up, Eggsy would be next to him in bed and make some sort of stupid joke about him worrying too much. “I’ll stay here as long as you need me. I promise you love.” His eye wanders to the machines and Harry looks back to Eggsy.

“W–who knows, you’re so b–bloody stubborn, you’re gonna walk outta here.” 

Eggsy reached for Harry’s hand and held it as he breathed through the pain. There weren’t enough painkillers in the world to stop it completely, but as he turned his head against his husband’s chest, the choked sob wasn’t because he was afraid to die, it was for all the things he had to live for. A husband, a son.

“Sounds great, I’ll get the coffee started for us then.” Harry moved past him, giving both he and Harry Jr another kiss before moving onto the other side of the kitchen to get the coffee grinder. “So what’s on your agenda today, Eggsy?” 

Harry grinned and looked over to Harry Jr. “Good morning my love.” Scooping him up and showered him with kisses, “how is my sweet boy this morning, huh?” Setting him back down, Harry smiled, “what would you like for breakfast while I grind some coffee beans for Daddy.”

The toddler giggled and wrapped his arms around Harry’s neck to hug him tightly, “Morning, daddy!” He seemed completely enthusiastic to start the day, but that was typical of him, and he grinned broadly when asked what he wanted for breakfast, “Pancakes, please.” When returned to his feet, he ran to hug Eggsy as well.

Looking to Eggsy, Harry squeezed his hand gently “t–thank you Eggsy. I appreciate t-that you are willing to b–be patient with me.” Letting go of his hand, Harry asked, “h–how can I help you?” 

“Well,” Harry stood, squeezing Eggsy’s shoulder he went to the pantry and opened it, “I do think I have a nice bag of beans from Columbia, perhaps if you are kind to me, I can find it in my heart to grind them.”

Eggsy smiled as he lifted his hand to rest it over Harry’s before turning his gaze over his shoulder, “I can do that.” Briefly, he laughed as he leaned in to place a kiss against his cheek. Harry Jr. raced in at that very moment, giggling--he clearly had no problem waking up in the morning.

Eggsy groaned, “Yeah, I forgot.” Unfortunately, it meant he would have to go out for coffee.

He took a breath and sighed, “S–sorry, you l–” Harry paused, trying hard not to stutter while he spoke. “Look f–familiar. B–but I don’t remember m–much.” Watching him, Harry said, “I w–would like a friend.”