Sleeping Beauty Gets Released

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The surgeon's optimism about Tir's recovery was proven to be warranted when Tir was released from the hospital exactly a week after he'd been admitted. Amidst a crowd of nurses who had gathered to say goodbye to their favorite patient, Peter happily wheeled his lover out to a waiting car that Moragainne had sent to pick them up and take them to her home. The generous offer to have Tir and Peter stay with her would have been impossible to refuse. Peter knew that Tir would feel more relaxed in the warmth of a real home rather than the hotel, and he would have more space for his temporary office. It was an ideal situation. Peter had made his phone calls, and while he'd been disappointed that Inez said she wouldn't be joining them, he did understand that while he thought of her as a mother, the truth was she was Will's mom and her taking a trip to Ireland to be with Peter would upset him. Things were already on shaky ground with Will and Peter didn't want to run the risk of losing him. He was dreading telling him about the engagement, but he knew that it would need to be done.

Once they were settled in the car, Peter put his arm around Tir so his lover could rest against him. "How're you feeling, baby? We can still have an ambulance take you if you don't think you'll be comfortable."

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[phd-not-md.livejournal.com]

"Y're completely awesome, luv." Tir grinned and kissed Peter again. "And I for one never want a break."

[p-cavanaugh.livejournal.com]

"What an earth did I do to deserve you?" Peter asked, his eyes filled with love as he looked at his lover.

[phd-not-md.livejournal.com]

"Y' pretended y' knew somethin' about motorbikes." Tir teased, he'd long since discover Peter's knowledge was limited to how hot he found the idea of a man on one.

[p-cavanaugh.livejournal.com]

Peter laughed and nuzzled Tir's neck. "My greatest performance ever. Look what it got me."

[phd-not-md.livejournal.com]

"Aye and when we get back home you'll have t' pay the piper, luv." Tir sighed as Peter's lips made their way across his neck. "I think I'll make you read Zen and The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance."

[p-cavanaugh.livejournal.com]

"Is that anything like The Joy of Sex?" Peter asked, nibbling on the skin just below Tir's ear.

[phd-not-md.livejournal.com]

"Nah." Tir's voice was breathy and deeper as Peter's teasing began to really get to him. "But y've no need of that one, Yank. Y're far too damned knowledgable on that subject as is."

[p-cavanaugh.livejournal.com]

Peter chuckled throatily and licked the skin he was teasing, knowing exactly what it was doing to Tir. "Is that a nice way of calling me a slut?"

[phd-not-md.livejournal.com]

Tir pretended shock. "Now would I say that about y', luv." He shook his head with a grin. "I'm callin' y' a fantastic lover, Yank."

[p-cavanaugh.livejournal.com]

Peter beamed as he raised his head. "Well, in that case, I'll have to give you a proper thank you for such flattery."

[phd-not-md.livejournal.com]

"Aye? And what d' y' consider a proper thank y', Peter, m' luv?" Tir arched an eyebrow and smiled.

[p-cavanaugh.livejournal.com]

Peter narrowed his eyes, thinking about it. "Hmm, well, since you're still recovering from major surgery, I'll have to get kind of creative, won't I?"

[phd-not-md.livejournal.com]

Tir's grin widened. "Somethin' tells me you bein' creative will mean some rare fun, luv."

[p-cavanaugh.livejournal.com]

Peter laughed at his lover's grin. "I certainly hope so." He kissed him and sighed softly. "I want to spend the rest of my life making you smile like that."

[phd-not-md.livejournal.com]

"Ach, that's easy, Peter, my luv. All y' have t' do is be wie m' and I'm the happiest man on earth." Tir pressed his lips gently to the Yank's, then flashed an impish grin. "That and a bit o' slap and tickle now and again doesn't hurt, aye."

[p-cavanaugh.livejournal.com]

"Ah, I knew there had to be more to it than that," Peter said, his eyes gleaming with amusement and love.

[phd-not-md.livejournal.com]

"Well and a man has needs, aye?" Tir grinned. "In fact, I'm thinking you should take advantage of me while I'm still on this pain medicine."

[p-cavanaugh.livejournal.com]

"You know, I never thought of doing that," Peter said, trying to keep a serious expression. "But I can see how that would work out really well for me."

[phd-not-md.livejournal.com]

"Aye, I'm sure y' being such and innocent it never occurred t' y'." Tir teased.

[p-cavanaugh.livejournal.com]

"I'm practically a virgin," Peter murmured, kissing Tir's neck as he giggled.

[phd-not-md.livejournal.com]

"Lord, how I love the sound of y' gigglin', y' don' do it near enough, luv." Tir sighed happily as he leaned slightly into Peter's lips.

[p-cavanaugh.livejournal.com]

"I've got a great reason to do it now," Peter whispered, then held Tir a little closer. "Baby, I was so scared..."

[phd-not-md.livejournal.com]

"Brave words not withstandin', so was I, luv." Tir admitted. "I was afraid from the moment I heard his voice again."

[p-cavanaugh.livejournal.com]

"Why did you go with him, sweetheart?" Peter asked, raising his head. He hadn't asked Tir anything about that night. "Why didn't you come find me?"

[phd-not-md.livejournal.com]

"At first, I couldna seem t' move..." Tir flushed slightly, ashamed that he hadn't gone to Peter. "Then it seemed better t' go with Colm than risk him hurtin' y'. I couldna bear it if y' were hurt because of me, Peter."