I would like to thank all my friends who kept telling me that I should write DM Fan fictions besides coming up with ideas for others to write.

This is a Steve hurt/comfort and/or a Steve/Mark Relationship Story.

This is a Steve based story.

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The Call For Help

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It was late at night and Mark was just getting ready to go to bed. He was all alone in the beach house. His son Steve had taken off for a few days to be by himself after a difficult case.

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Steve had been the first officer on the scene of a murder-suicide. A young teenager had killed his parents, little sister, and then turned the gun on himself.

?Mark knew it had been difficult for his son to witness the devastation and had suggested that his son take some time off before he went back to work. The police psychiatrist had also recommended it as therapeutic.?

?As Mark laid his head on the pillow the phone near his bed rang. “Hello, Dr. Mark Sloan.” Mark said sleepily.

?“Dad..help.” The voice sounded soft. There was no mistake of who the voice belonged to. Mark recognized it right away as belonging to his son, Steve.

?Instantly awake Mark responded “Steve where are you? I’ll come right away!”

?Silence

?Mark woke up Captain Newman and told him. Captain Newman had the lojack in Steve’s truck tracked but discovered that it wasn’t working.

?A couple of hours later again the phone in Mark’s bedroom rang. Mark dashed to answer it. “Steve?” He asked desperately.?

?“Da….d…..help…me” Steve said and then Mark heard the sound of Steve’s cell phone dropping and then silence.

?“Steve!” Mark screamed.

?There was no response. Mark called Jesse over to help him figure out what to do.

?“Do you know where Steve went Mark? Jesse asked as he came in the front door.

?“No Steve told me he was just going to point his truck and take off. He didn’t have any specific plans.”

?“What I don’t get is why Steve isn’t telling you where he is.”

?“Jess I think Steve is hurt somewhere. He probably isn’t thinking rationally. If he were he’d use the emergency button on his cell phone and we’d be able to trace it and get help.”

?“Mark what about getting a helicopter and circling around maybe they will spot something?”

?“That’s a good idea Jess I’ll call Captain Newman.”

?Captain Newman was on another line listening to news of the efforts to locate his favorite detective when the phone rang. He put the line on hold and picked up. “Captain Newman”

?“Captain Newman this is Mark I was wondering if you’d use the police helicopters to search for Steve.”

?“Dr. Sloan I already thought of that. I’ve just had a report they haven’t had any luck so far. It’s dark still so they can’t see too well plus there’s a fog in some areas…Mark we’re doing the best we can.”

?“..Thanks I know you are Captain.”

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?Steve had been traveling around Foothills which was just outside Los Angeles for a few hours when Steve had lost control of the truck. It had been dark and foggy and Steve hadn’t seen the curve in the road. Steve and his truck plunged down the cliff.

?Steve had awakened several hours later. His legs were pinned under the dashboard and his stomach was hurting. Steve had called his father for help but each time the pain was so severe that he had passed out before he could tell his dad where he was.

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?Hours later the fog had lifted and the sun had come out. The police helicopters began their search again. Mark had been waiting near his phone in case Steve had called.

?Steve had tried to call again but had passed out before he could even hit the speed-dial to his dad’s telephone.

?Mark and Jesse were worried. There was nothing they could do but wait. Mark felt so helpless. His son was hurt and he had no idea where he was or how badly he was injured.?

The phone rang and Mark dashed to answer it. “Steve?” Mark asked anxiously.

?“Mark it’s Captain Newman I’m calling to tell you one of the pilots spotted Steve’s truck down a cliff near Foothills. A rescue team has been sent out along with a medivac and stokes. We should have him out soon.”

?Mark sighed in relief “Captain I’d like to come with you.”

?“Of course Mark I’m on my way to get you. I’ll pick up Dr. Travis on our way.”

?“Captain, Jesse’s with me.”

?“All right Mark I’ll see you soon.”

The captain arrived and the three of them took off for Foothills.

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?The rescue workers were just bringing Steve up using the stokes when Mark, Jesse and Captain Newman arrived. When Steve was brought up Mark and Jesse rushed over. Steve was barely conscious. Mark stroked his hair. “It’s all right Steve we found you. Everything is going to be all right.”

?Jesse did a quick assessment “his right leg is broken and his left leg is badly bruised and he’s showing signs of internal bleeding. Put him in the medivac and I’ll fly with him to Community General. Mark I’m sorry there’s no room for you.”

?“I know Jess take care of him.”

?“You know I will” Jesse said as he got in the medivac with his best friend.

?The medivac carrying Steve and Jesse took off for Community General Hospital.

?After Captain Newman checked with the rescue workers he drove Mark to the hospital.

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?Mark had been pacing around the doctors’ lounge waiting for word on his son when Jesse finally came in.

?“How is he Jess?”

?“He should be ok Mark. He was bleeding internally like I thought also he has a bruised kidney along with his right leg broken and his left leg badly bruised.”

?“Can I see him Jess?”

?“Sure Mark. I gave him some pain killers so he should be sleeping. I’ll take you to him.”

?Mark and Jesse entered Steve’s room. Steve’s right leg was in a cast elevated slightly while Steve’s left leg was lying on lots of pillows.

?Jesse checked to make sure Steve was resting comfortably and that all his vitals were within the normal range and then he turned to Mark and said softly? “Mark I’ll let you be alone with him for a while. Stay as long as you want to.”

?“Thanks Jess” Mark whispered back.

?Mark quietly waited for his son to wake up. Finally Mark saw Steve’s eyes start to open and Mark went to stand where Steve could see him easier.?

“Dad” Steve said weakly.

?“It’s all right son we found you.” Mark said as he once again smoothed Steve’s hair and lovingly stroked his face.

?“I..knew you would Dad.”

?Mark smiled. “Steve I’ll tell Jesse you’re awake and then I’ll be right back.”

?“’kay Dad.”

?Mark went to get Jesse and told him Steve was awake. Jesse went into check on him.

?“How’s my favorite patient?”

?“Tired Jess I’m just glad you found me.”

?“..Steve” Mark hesitated. “We would have found you earlier if you had punched the emergency button on your cell phone.”

?“Oh..ah…wasn’t thinking.”

?Mark smiled. “Steve don’t worry I’m not surprised you weren’t thinking of it. I’m just glad we were able to find you.”?

“Me too buddy.”

?“Thanks Jess.”

?“Besides who would I get to practice my skills on as a doctor without you constantly getting hurt?”

?“I don’t always get hurt.”

?Mark cut in. “Sorry, son in this case I’m going to have to side with Jesse. You see all my gray hair? That was caused by me constantly worrying about you.”

?“Well, I’m sure Carol gave you some gray hair.”

?“Not as much as you son” Mark grinned. “You were always playing Superman for real ever since you were a little boy.”

?Steve started to get a frown on his face.

?“Steve what’s wrong?”

?“A couple of things.”

?“Like what Son?”?

“Dad…I miss Carol.”

?“Steve. I miss her too.. And your mother. What else is troubling you?”

?“I keep thinking of that young teenager…killing his family and then himself.”

?“I know Steve. I know I can’t take away what you saw but I can be here for you.”

?“Thanks Dad” Steve said as he tried to hide a yawn.

?“All right that’s it buddy.” Jesse said authoritatively “You are going to get some sleep. Come on Mark. Let’s let Steve get some sleep.”

?“I’ll stay here Jesse.”

?“Dad I’ll sleep much better if I know you’re taking care of yourself” Steve said as he yawned no longer hiding he was tired since Jesse had seen right through it.

?“Ok Steve” Mark relented. “But I’ll be back in a few hours.”

?“I wouldn’t have it any other way.” Steve said as he closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep.

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Several hours later Steve woke up screaming. The nurse rushed into Steve’s room and tried to calm him. When she couldn’t she called for Mark and Jesse.

They came rushing in. “Steve what’s a matter Son?”

?“Dad…It…was awful! I dreamt that I was that teenager and killed my family.”

?“Steve it’s ok now it was just a dream.”

?“Buddy I’m very sorry about what you’re going through. I’m sorry there’s no magic pill I can give you to make the memory disappear.”

?“I know Jess. I just keep thinking I was an angry kid once.”

?“Steve that was after your mother died. You and Carol were in a lot of pain. And I didn’t notice that you two were hurting also because I was wrapped up in my own pain.” Mark said as he tried to comfort his son from the nightmare he had experienced.

?“Maybe the teenager was hurting too. Crying for help and no one heard him until it was too late.”

?“I’m sure he was son I’m just sorry no one heard his cry for help…but Steve I’m glad I was there for your cry for help. If you hadn’t had been able to phone me we may not have found you in time.”

?“I’m glad too Dad.”

?“Steve I know you were planning on going away by yourself for a while but because of your injuries that’s not going to be possible for some time. After you are walking with a cane would you like to go somewhere just father and son?”

?“Sure glad I’d like that.”

?“What would you like to do?”?

“How about going to our cabin we can plant two trees in honor of Carol and the teenager and his family?”

?“All right Steve but let’s plant one more for your mother.”

?“Sure Dad.” Steve smiled.

?“Hey you two when you go can I tag along?”

?Mark put his hand on Jesse’s shoulder. “I’m sorry Jess. Maybe another time. This will just be for Steve and I. We don’t do a lot of father/son activities outside of work. We both need this time together.”

?“Okay I understand.”

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Steve spent a couple of weeks lying in his hospital bed while his kidney healed and his left leg began to be strong enough to support him while he used crutches.

?Jesse announced him well enough to go home but that was it. No traveling.

?Steve was going stir crazy and driving his dad crazy too with his constant complaining. Finally Jesse told them that Steve was able to use a cane and the two of them set about to have three saplings delivered to their cabin.

?Mark and Steve drove to their cabin and Mark insisted that he plant the young trees. They spent a nice quiet day just being alone together.

?The next day Mark woke up and looked around his son was not in the cabin. Mark knew that Steve wasn’t well enough to be walking long distances. He just hoped his son knew that. Mark quickly went outside and noticed with relief his son just sitting on the bench outside the cabin.?

Mark went to sit by his son “Steve mind if I join you?”

?“Sure Dad I was just watching the sunrise this morning and decided to just sit here and relax.”

Mark smiled. “This has been good for you.”

?“Yes it has. But it’s made me realize something.”

?“What Steve?”

?“Dad after I’m able to walk again I still don’t have a car to drive.”

?“Steve I can get you another truck you know that.”

?“You won’t mind?”

?“Of course not Steve and I’ll make sure it’s white also and that there’s a lojack installed and it’s working perfectly.”

?Steve grinned as he went back to admire the morning sky. Mark decided to join him for a few minutes. After complete silence for several minutes Mark started to talk.

?“Steve this quiet is starting to get to me.”

?“Why Dad?”

?“I just keep thinking of what it was like to hear nothing from you after you called for help.”

?“I’ve been thinking too of what it was like to be alone. In the truck I was trapped. I couldn’t see anything more than a few feet in each direction…It’s nice to see the sky again and know I’m not alone.”

?“Steve you’ll never be alone. I’ll always be with you.”

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The End

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