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When Tommy got his first big injury while with Evan, he wasn't really expecting anything to be different to the other times he had been hurt while on duty. He would stay in the hospital for the least amount of time possible, go home and look after himself until he could go back to work. There was no reason for it to be any different now but like with a lot of things after Evan, everything was different.
Evan was everywhere, he was there at the hospital making sure Tommy rested, that he ate, that he was comfortable. People also visited him, that was new, he saw Howie, Hen, Bobby, all bringing light to something that was normally dark and lonely. Evan even got him to stay at the hospital for an extra day, citing that while he understood the need to leave, Evan needed him to stay longer for peace of mind. Tommy couldn't say no to that, but he was planning to use the same tactic on Evan when he was next injured.
Evan took him home, staying and cooking, cleaning, helping him as much as he could. He took time off work, that surprised Tommy, he never imagined someone would time off work for him especially when he knew that Evan loved his job and barely took time off for himself. When Evan wasn't at his house often Maddie or Karen would come by, keeping him company, keeping light in his heart. Tommy couldn't remember a time where he felt this okay while injured, this surrounded by love.
It was the night before they both went back to work after Tommy got injured. They were wrapped around each other in bed, lights dim, room quiet. Tommy could feel the slow breaths from Evan, he could see the softness on his face.
"Thank you." Tommy softly spoke into the quiet of the room.
"What for?" Evan sounded slightly confused.
"For everything." Tommy replied unsure how to truly get his feelings across to Evan. "For the past few weeks. I've never not felt lonely while hurt and you changed that. These past few weeks have made me so grateful for you, for meeting you."
Evan turned slightly looking Tommy in the face, a puzzled expression clear on his features "I just did what anyone should."
"Not everyone has someone who will do that for them." Tommy's eyes closed thinking back to when he wished he had someone there for him. He felt a kiss on his shoulder and opened his eyes, looking back into Evans. "I love you, Evan."
Evan smiled, eyes lighting up, he reached up and kissed Tommy. A light press. "I love you too, Tommy."
They settled down for the night warmth in both of their hearts, smiles on their faces, wrapped around the one they loved.