it had been a struggle not to let liam know. ever watchful, ever knowing. oh, dan’s been having a time guarding against him. there’s nothing for it now he’s too young, and he doesn’t mean it. only four, he didn’t expect much. luckily dropping him with his coworkers was normal, they adored the boy and he brought a smile to many of the residents. 𝘪’𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬, 𝘰𝘬 𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘮 𝘨𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘢 𝘨𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘺. he’d said to him, causing him to look confused, as if asking why he couldn’t see him too. and a small lie. going to see him yes, but he wouldn’t be coming home at least not tonight. you’re his emergency contact, dan torrance ? yes he’d said, well, he’s been shot. they had told him he should be fine, that he’s stable but dan didn’t care. only to see, to get there. what the fuck had he got himself into ? not even half an hour later he’s sitting beside the bed, soft beeping echoes in the room. his leg is raised, casted -- shit. shot. “ what the hell happened ? ” / @castlewrote