In the middle of the night...

[jonathan_archer]

::sleeps lightly::

::dreams a little, nothing of substance::

::stirs, turns over, pulling bedclothes over, hugging the extra pillow close, tucking it under torso in twilight sleep::

::leg thrusts forward onto cooler, unused sheeting, settling once more into a position to relax::

::drifts::

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...mmmm...uhhhh...::scrunches head into

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[henry_reed]

::is upset now... doesn't feel good AT ALL... tummy twirling... got the urps... made a mess yuck...::

::Laattee's getting upset too...::

::starts to cry against papa's shoulder::

[jonathan_archer]

::pulls back to look at Henry, kisses his cheek, nuzzling::

Aww... love... feeling any better? Think we can get out of this old bathroom and go lay on papa's bed? Hm?

::sidesteps the floor again, pausing at the door::

Phlox is coming to take care of this old icky stuff...

::sways him lightly, waiting,,, Charlotte being quiet for the time being::

[dr_phlox_ime]

::reaches Archer's door, presses button for door and enters::

Captain. I didn't think you would mind me coming straight in since you did request my services.

::walks directly to meet Jon and Henry::

Henry, is your stomach upset again?

::looks at Jon::

Let's get him to your bed were he will be more comfortable. Please tell me what his symptoms are.

::moves with Jon to his bed and opens med kit::

::takes med scanner and begins waving it over Henry with one hand, as takes hypo out with other hand::

Henry I want to give you a tiny shot with this hypo. It will make your tummy feel better, just like last night.

::presses hypo to Henry's inner elbow, at the brachial point::

Now, you should feel better soon.

::smiles and puts hypo away into med kit, starts to study results of the scan::

[charlotte_reed]

*whimpers loudly*

PAPA!!! HENWY!!!

*reaches out through crib slats*

[dr_phlox_ime]

::looks toward nursery::

Go ahead and check on her. I'll stay here with Henry.

::refocuses on Henry::

Is your stomach feeling better now?

::reaches up and runs hand across Henry's head, straightening his hair, reassuring::

You know Phlox will work hard to make you feel better. Lay down and rest.

[jonathan_archer]

::stops at nursery door::

::watches the two interact... hates that Henry is sick, has been 'motherhenny' before but... this is different... ::

::doesn't want to leave the room, then is tugged emotionally as Charlotte cries out for Jon too::

::looks in at her, back at Henry... dammit! Can't split myself... wishes... hell, wishes Mal was here, this would be easier at least...::

::goes in to Charlotte to calm her::

[henry_reed]

::scrunches up face, grabbing on Fox::

..mmm... mama... I huht... tummy huht...

::whines::

... an, an I not a big boy...

::cries a little, didn't want to make a mess::

[dr_phlox_ime]

::gathers Henry into arms, hugging him gently::

I know Henry, It should get better soon.

::leans back to get Henry's attention, wiping at little tears as they trail down his face::

You are very much a big boy. Everyone has days that they are sick. Including papa and dada.

Mama Phlox thinks he knows why Henry has been sick. Would you like me to make it stop?

[henry_reed]

::nods tearfully::

::sniffles, wiping eyes with hand::

Wan feel bettuh... wan tummy to stop...

::stifles a little sob in throat::

::blinks at mama::

... mama get sick too...?

::tries to keep lip from moving more::

[dr_phlox_ime]

::smiles benevolently::

Mama has been sick before. But not in a very long time. My bat helps me to remain healthy.

::moves to edge of bed and begins to stand::

How about you and I take a walk back to your room, huh? I need to look for something.

::carries Henry to nursery, and walks directly to his bed::

::begins looking around on the shelves, floor, counter tops::

::ignores Jon's questioning glance::

[henry_reed]

::holds on to mama, chin hooked over his shoulder, watching papa as Laattee bounces in her crib, calling Hemmy...::

::no smiling right now, is not happy::

[jonathan_archer]

::rubs Charlotte's back as she reaches out to Henry, keeping a curious eye on whatever Phlox is doing, or looking for, or both::

See...? Your brother's okay, Phlox has him... he's gonna feel better...

::lifts her up as she quiets down but still looks at Henry::

::manages a small reassuring smile at Henry... looks so withdrawn... hates it::

::frowns::

Anything in particular you're looking for, Phlox?

[dr_phlox_ime]

Yes.

::sees what is looking for on child sized table in corner::

::rummages around inbetween the niche of the bed the mattress::

::finds what was seeking, reaches in and takes small item out::

Henry, look at me please.

::repositions Henry, so that they are facing each other, while still holding him::

[henry_reed]

::mama's voice bothers, but turns toward him, head slightly down, eyes wide, glancing up::

::sticks finger in mouth::

[jonathan_archer]

::steps closer, trying to look over Phlox's shoulder but unable to see::

::can't imagine what the hell he found, is always so careful with the kids... but knowing Henry, there's no telling...::

::cranes neck::

[dr_phlox_ime]

::holds hand open for Henry to see what is in it::
::aware Henry can sense the change in demeanor, but has to do this::

::speaks in low pitched voice::

Henry what is this?