Tender Loving Care

Lennon made a nervous sound, then smiled when Sammy spoke. "People say I look kinda like mama though..."

Sammy shook her head. "I don't see it, you've got your daddy's smile."

Lennon stuck his tingue out before smiling , turning to poke Monte afterwards.

Monte squeaked, laughing until it turned into a cough.

Lennon quickly stopped when Monte coughed, pulling him close, patting his back. "Sorry..." He muttered.

Monte burrowed close to Lennon. "It's okay."

Lennon smiled made sure Monte's blanket was still wrapped around him properly.

"Don't feel good," said Monte with a soft whine. "Want daddy..."

"I know..." Lennon said, hugging him tight. "He's at work."

Monte pouted, pulling the blanket tighter.

"He'll be back later...." Lennon said.

"I know..." said Monte

"You feeling any better?" Lennon asked.

Monte shook his head. "No."

Lennon frowned and pulled Monte closer, looking up at Sammy afterwards, remembering she was there.

"Y'know Monte," said Sammy. "If you tell me what's the matter, I might be able to help, I'm the nurse's office assistant at school." Monte only burrowed closer to Lennon.

"It's okay Monte." Lennon said.

Monte made a nervous sound, but gave no other response.

"Monte..." Lennon sighed. "She wants to help."

"Nah uh," said Monte.

"Why nah uh?" Lennon asked, frowning.

"Not daddy," said Monte.

Lennon sighed and hugged Monte tighter. "But she's nice?"

Monte just buried his face in Lennon's neck.

Lennon held Monte close, looking back up at Sammy, shrugging.