Chapter 6
Fuck.
That was the only thing that went through Henry’s mind as he stared at his parents for the first time in seven years. He glanced at Charles, who just seemed confused and on edge while Ellie gripped the stun gun tightly, ready to fire if needed.
Henry sighed, knowing they won’t be able to get away now. His dads were nothing if not persistent. They would have the three of them captured within an hour if Henry was lucky.
“Hi, Dad. Hi, Pops. Fancy seeing you two here, especially since you kidnapped and imprisoned my friend.” Henry signed, looking at the two of them. Both of them frowned as if wondering why he wasn’t speaking.
“Uhm Henry… What’s going on?” Charles whispered, looking at him frowning slightly.
Henry sighed, really wishing this didn’t have to be the way he told Charlie. “Long story short. They adopted me when I was one, one big fight when I was eighteen and I ran away. I’m so sorry Charlie. I'm sorry for not telling you sooner. Though, you knowing will be putting you in danger.” Henry told him, worried that Charlie would hate him. He didn’t think he would be able to live with himself if his relationship with Charles got ruined like this.
Charles stared at him for a moment silently, making Henry increasingly nervous as he turned to his dads, knowing he would have to deal with them.
“Henry. I think we need to have a long talk. First off, about the fact you ran away from home!” Reginald yelled at the end, making Right grab his shoulder gently.
“You should have let me go on a heist like everyone else. I easily outsmart most of the other Toppats and you two knew this.” Henry signed, rolling his eyes, glancing at Charles, wondering if he would say anything soon. The pilot seemed deep in thought, making Henry more nervous.
“Why aren’t you speaking?” Right asked him, looking at Henry with a frown.
Henry sighed. “I-its painful to do?” Henry said softly, Ellie and Charles both looking at him in surprise. “I did get shot in the throat after all.”
Reginald was on him in a moment, pulling down Henry’s turtleneck to see a faded scar on his neck. Henry heard him take in a sharp intake of air as Ellie gasped softly. Was it that bad?
“Oh Hen…” Reginald said softly, frowning while looking at him. RHM's frown went a little less strict as he stared at the scar. This reminded Henry of why he wore the turtleneck in the first place. Everyone always stared at it.
Henry smiled back at him. “I just need to get surgery and I should be fine. Just running away from the government and you guys haven't left me with much time to visit the doc.” Henry signed to him, pulling back up his shirt so the scar was hidden. Charles was looking at him in shock and worry. Ellie's face was blank, but Henry could tell she seemed worried as well, even though they barely knew each other. 'Oh, this was going wonderfully,' Henry thought sarcastically.
Right sighed, putting a hand on his face while looking at them. “This is gonna be a long conversation I can tell. I’ll get the meeting room ready. You three. Stay. Reg. Come on and help me before you suffocate him.” Right spoke, dragging Reginald out of the room as the three stood there.
“So. Your dads are pretty cool Henry.” Ellie spoke, looking at Henry and smiling.
Henry nods, smiling back before looking at Charles, who was being unnaturally quiet. “Charles?” Henry called softly.
“Don’t speak if it hurts Henry,” Charles told him with a slight frown. “I can’t believe that those two are your dads but at the same time, it makes sense. You picked up on some of their mannerisms. You hold yourself the same way as Reginald and your shooting style is the same as the right-hand man as if you had learned from him. There are also other things that I never actually noticed that you picked up from them that I've learned over the years about them." Charles told him. "I know that although you were raised by them, and are a thief. You're still my best friend and while I wished you told me sooner, I can understand why you didn't." He finished.
Henry blinked, genuinely surprised by Charles's answer. Henry smiled, hugging the pilot tightly. "Thank you… I didn't want to lose you." Henry whispered, hugging the pilot tightly.
Charles hugged back smiling. "No problem! Now stop talking before you hurt yourself more." Charles chastised Henry, making Henry grin. He didn't want to talk anymore anyway for a while. His throat was throbbing in pain right now.
Ellie cleared her throat, making the two look at her. "If you lovebirds are done." She said, making them both blush lightly. "Nice to meet you, Charles, I'm Ellie. Henry and I broke out of the wall together."
Charles smiled brightly. "Hi! And the wall? You're pardoned why were you there?" Charles asked, looking at Henry who shrugged.
"Warden was crazy. Hell if I know." He told them.
Ellie nodded in agreement. “Yeah. He was obsessed with Henry. It felt so nice to hit him in the face with the stop sign though.” Ellie told them, grinning as the two smiled.
“Well, I’ll tell the chief about what the warden did next time I see him. Whenever… that is.” Charles said, trailing a little at the end.
Henry sweatdropped. “Sorry. I’ll pay for drinks next time we go out?” Henry offered, making Charles grin.
“I’m holding you to that Hen,” Charles replied, making Henry chuckle.
Right came back into the room at this time, looking at the three. “Alright, you three. Follow me and Henry, you will be explaining everything that has happened to you in detail young man.” He told them, making Henry nod sheepishly.
“Nice to see you too Pops. Nice to see you worried about me.” Henry joked, making RHM glare at him unamused.
“You’re lucky you’re too old to ground, and even then you’re pushing it. Reg is already planning on it anyways.” He told Henry, leading them to the meeting room, making Ellie and Charles snicker while Henry smiled.
He missed them.