I'll Be Your Gerard If You'll Be My Frank

Wait, What?!

{Frank's POV}

I was getting used to these car rides now.

'Uncomfortable' and 'silent' are the two words I would use to describe them.

I really wanted to know what the doctor had said but it looked like we wouldn't be finding out until we were back at the Way's house.

Mikey was in the front seat and kept glancing back at Gerard.

In the back, I was in the middle because well, I'm small.

Ray had his head against the window and was snoring lightly.

I guess nothing keeps this guy from his beauty sleep.

On my other side, Gerard was watching the cars pass us out of his window.

I felt like breaking the silence but I didn't know what to say.

I thought about the last journey and an idea popped into my head.

"Does anyone fancy watching Star Wars when we get back?" I asked.

I glanced at Gerard.

He was still looking out of the window but his lips were curled up into a smile.

"That's a nice idea, Frank," Mrs Way smiled at me through her rear-view mirror.

I smiled back at her.

The rest of the journey was of course quiet.

I didn't really mind to be honest.

It was just a bit boring that was all.

I was relieved when we parked on the drive though.

I had to shake Ray awake.

He scowled at me before seeing where we were.

Everyone silently left the car and entered the house.

"Could you all sit down please?" Mrs Way said quietly.

Mikey, Ray and I sat down on the sofa while Gerard wandered over to his chair.

He didn't look very happy.

"Okay," Mrs Way took a deep breath.

She looked over at Gerard.

"Do you want to tell them? Or shall I?"

Gerard merely shrugged and rested his head against the back of the chair.

"I will then."

I was getting worried now.

This was definitely not good news.

"What is it, Mom?" Mikey looked anxious.

Ray and I didn't say anything; we just waited for what was to come.

"Well, um.."

Mrs Way was trying not to cry again.

I could tell.

"Just tell them," Gerard sighed from his chair.

Mrs Way took another deep breath before she began, "The Doctor... She has advised for um... She wants Gerard to spend some time in a psychiatric ward."

Wait, what?!

A psychiatric ward?

What in the name of hell?

I was so confused.

She couldn't be serious.

"What?" I actually said out loud.