Michael pov
After Lydia was rushed to the hospital, me and Tommy drove back to Arthur's house where esme, lizzie, ada and mum were waiting for us. We had to break the news that lyd had been shot but it was harder than I thought. As I sat in the front seat of the car, my knee bouncing with nerves, I couldn't help but think that she could be dead. And we would have no idea
"She'll be alright" Tommy said with no emotion as per usual to his voice
"How do you fucking know?" I grumbled under my breath not intending for him to hear
"How do I fucking know? I fucking know because lydia-Rose is a fucking Shelby. Tough as nails. And I also know that she can't die because she's too special. Too good to die so soon so she's gonna fucking live" he raised his voice, tightening his grip on the wheel. Knowing he was trying to convince himself more than me, I didn't reply and gave him chance to cool down
When we arrived at Arthur's house, mum rushed outside. She hugged both me and Tommy and kissed my cheek
"Where are the others?" Ada asked worried as she hugged tommy
"I think you should sit down" I told them
"No. You can tell us now" esme said as her voice broke with worry. After a long silence lizzie yelled
"Oh for fucks sake just tell us"
"They are at the hospital. Our lyds been shot in the stomach. We don't know what states she's in now but she kept losing consciousness before they left" Tommy said. Ada gasped as did the others
"Fucking hell" mum said quietly in shock.
"Why are we still stood here? Let's go to the hospital" ada said walking towards the car but I stopped her
"I thinks it's best if we wait. We won't all be allowed in the hospital room anyway" I told her but she just slapped me
"We are fucking shelbys. We can do what the fuck we like" she said through gritted teeth. Everyone got in the car and Tommy drove us to the hospital. The kids stayed with the nanny because a hospital was no place for them
Arthur pov
Lyd went into surgery the second she was brought into the hospital. It was now a waiting game. The rest of our family burst into the room. Esme kissed John as polly came round and hugged us all. Ada comforted me as I sat with my head in my hands trying not to cry
"How is she?" Esme asked
"Still in surgery" Mason replied. He was sitting next to me, resting on my arm
"Oh the poor girl. Atleast you got here in time" ada said kissing my cheek
"Well we won't know that yet. Not until after surgery" John muttered burying his face in esmes neck
"She'll be OK. It will be a tough road to recovery but she'll pull through" polly said. I nodded in agreement and wrapped my arm around a crying Mason
After 2 hours of surgery, Lydia was finally laying in the room, sleeping soundly. The doctors had said the bullet hit a vital organ. But they managed to get it all out. However somethings could be different. They said it was very possible that she could lose feeling in her legs, she could go blind, deaf, or she could just not wake up at all. But I knew my baby girl. And I knew she would wake up. For us, her family
Mason pov
Everyone but me and Arthur went home. It was 8pm and they all had families to get back to. We sat in silence, just waiting for my baby sister to wake up. I sat by her bed, holding onto her hand as I prayed for the first time in so long. But I needed all the help I could get
"Dad" I said
"Ye son" he replied not taking his eyes off Lydia
"What's happening now with the war?"
"I don't know mate. We killed the men of the marks family except for that Ej kid. So unless the women step up then it's over" he said
"The women won't fight. They can't. Now their husbands are dead, they are the only family their kids have. It would be selfish" I told him. He moved closer and hugged me tightly but I moved away
"What's wrong?" He asked
"She squoze my hand. I swear it dad she did" I yelled excitedly. He beamed at me and stroked back Lydia's hair
"I don't know if you can hear me sweetheart, but just get better for us. But you rest. Take your time" he kissed her forehead and I watched as her eyelids fluttered open. She squinted, adjusting to the light
"Oh darling. You're ok" I said kissing her hand. Arthur sat down on a chair to give her some space and come to her surroundings.
"How do you feel honey?" He asked
"Daddy" she muttered
"I'm here sweetheart" he hugged her but she burst into tears
"Hey hey ssshhhh. You're OK. Look at me. You're fine. I know it was scary but it's all over now baby I promise" he whispered. She just stared at him and then looked at me, tears still rolling down her cheeks
"Lyd?"
"Lyd darling? You OK?" I asked moving closer to her. She didn't reply and her hands started shaking as she leant into Arthur's chest
"I....I can't h....hear you" she sobbed loudly shaking. I looked at arthur ad he did me and immediately moved closer to my little sister. I rubbed her back as I hugged her, stroking her cheek of tears and kissing her head. Arthur went to go and get a doctor and 3 nurses immediately ran in looking panicked
"Lydia-Rose. Can you hear me?" One of them asked moving closer. Lydia buried her face in my chest and covered her ears as she rocked back and forth
"You're scaring her" Arthur said, tears threatening to fall
"Miss shelby, can you respond?" Another asked. Lydia hid away from them and cried louder
"I said you're scaring her" Arthur raised his voice making the women jump. They moved away for a minute as we sat on the bed, comforting Lydia and trying our best not to scare her. Oh god! What the fuck are we supposed to do now?
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The Gift- Complete
FanfictionArthur Shelby has 0 to very little experience with children. Sure he entertains his nieces and nephews but it's not quite the same as being a father. He doesn't need to take responsibility for them and he can give them as much alcohol as he pleases ...
