oh my god we forgot the baby

ship: aaron dingle/robert sugden

word count: 2319

episode coda for 17/07/26

He stopped and stared for a while at the crime scene before him, hay bales toppled where Robert had stood. It was just hay. Soft and harmless, shouldn't have been enough to topple a man like Robert, who got knocked about once a month by fists and cars and shovels and hammers–

Aaron clenched his fists. He would be better. He would protect him better.

In the corner of his eye, he saw something move behind the trailer, and he raised his fists by reflex.

“You can take those down, I'm not gonna jump ya.” Serena stepped out from behind the car with her hands raised. “I'm just here to talk.”

lets pretend its dom's birthday today and not two months ago, yes?? everyone on board? good :)

I realise I’m being far too optimistic but here are some common symptoms of a delayed concussion in case it becomes relevant:

Headaches or dizziness

Brain fog

Mood changes

Memory lapses

Sleep problems