Reyes-Strand Family Sick Fic
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After a terrifying fall leaves TK concussed and with a broken arm, Carlos and Jonah are left shaken, clinging to TK as they wait for him to wake up.
This was their life—messy, chaotic, sometimes terrifying, but always, always full of love.
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- Part 1 of Reyes-Strand Family Sick Fic
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One Friday afternoon, after a cheerful lunch with Grace, Judd, and Charlie, TK and Jonah returned home in high spirits. Jonah immediately set about building yet another Lego masterpiece on the mat, humming happily to himself. TK sank onto the couch, catching up with Owen over the phone, feeling relaxed until the unexpected vibration of his phone shattered their quiet afternoon.
Seeing an unknown number flash across the screen instantly filled TK with dread. His heart hammered painfully in his chest, and he quickly answered with trembling fingers. “Hello?”
"Mr. Strand?" the voice on the other end was calm but serious. "I'm calling from West Park Hospital. Your husband, Carlos, was shot during a drug-bust operation today."
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- Part 2 of Reyes-Strand Family Sick Fic
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The flu was rapidly spreading through Jonah’s class, and it quickly took hold of him. Jonah’s fever climbed rapidly, leaving him miserable, weak, and tearful. He refused food and drink, only crying softly for his Papa, a heart-wrenching litany of "I want Papa" echoing through their home. TK tried desperately to comfort Jonah, gently rocking him, whispering soothing words, but nothing worked.
On the third night, as Jonah’s fever peaked, he sobbed inconsolably, clinging desperately to TK. Unable to bear Jonah’s heartbroken pleas anymore, TK dialed Carlos' number, voice trembling as he explained Jonah’s condition.
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- Part 3 of Reyes-Strand Family Sick Fic
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Carlos settled beside him, fingers tracing soothing patterns across TK’s shoulder, silently grateful for their little family, their love, and even these quiet, tender moments when caring for each other spoke louder than any words.
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- Part 4 of Reyes-Strand Family Sick Fic
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“Hey, buddy,” he said softly.
Jonah turned toward him, glassy eyes ringed with red, little nose stuffy from crying. “Papa…” he whimpered, voice fragile as tissue paper. He reached out, and Carlos immediately took his small, clammy hand in his own, rubbing slow circles over the tiny knuckles. “My tummy hurts so bad. I don’t wanna poop anymore.”
Carlos’s heart twisted, a wave of helplessness washing over him. He wished there was a way to take the pain for Jonah, to make it all go away. He smoothed the hair from Jonah’s forehead, doing his best to keep his voice light. “I know, mijo. I heard you’ve been real brave today. Did you drink some water for me?”
Jonah nodded, his lower lip trembling as another little groan escaped him. “Papa, how come my belly feels like there’s worms fighting inside?” He looked so confused, so desperate for answers, and Carlos felt the sting of tears behind his own eyes.
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- Part 5 of Reyes-Strand Family Sick Fic