Chapter 9

"So," Joey said kinda nervously,"How's everything going?"

"Pretty well actually. I'll start physical therapy as soon as possible." Brian really didn't know what to say to him. After all, they never talked very much. "Joey, can we take a detour before going back to my room?"

"Brian, I think you need some rest buddy."

"I know, but I need to see Nick one more time before I go to sleep."

"Fine, really quick though."

"Deal"

"Hey Nick, Look who's here to see you?" Joey said bringing Brian to his bedside.

"Thanks Joey. Can you do me one more big favor?"

"Sure what?"

"Can you find one of those teenager EMT's. His name is Jamie Waite. If he's not here that's fine, but if he is could you ask him to come up here?"

"...sure Brian."

As Joey left, Brian began to concentrate on Nick. Somewhere deep inside him, he had a deep secret. One that no one will ever be able to pry from him, but Brian hope he would be able to.

"Nicky, It's Bri. I know what you're going through. I wish you would wake up. I really do. I miss you buddy. I can help you, trust me."

Brian couldn't hold back his tears anymore. They just started pouring down like a waterfall. Just then he heard a noise behind him. He turned around and in the doorway was his family. His mom came up to him and kissed the top of his head. She didn't know what he was going through and it made her angry that she could take away his pain. They said nothing to each other. Jackie just put her arms around him and let him cry in her arms.

"Babyduck, Everything's gonna be alright. I promise you. O.K. Have I ever lied to you?"

"Well....now that I think about it..." Brian gave a little laugh through his tears. That's when his dad and brother knew it would be alright to go over.

"He little bro," Harry said. "When will you be back up?"

"Really soon."

"Hey Brian," his dad said,"how are ya holding up?"

"Not too well. I really wish Nick would wake up soon."

"We all do." Jackie said as Joey walked back into the room.

"Jamie's not here right now, and I was told to bring you back to your room," Joey scolded.

"Fine, come with me guys?" Brian asked his family.

"Of course," Harry said.

As they started to leave, Jackie was the last person out, "Please wake up Nick," she whispered at the doorway,"you and Brian really need each other now." She then closed the door and followed everyone up to Brian's room.

Brian slept with no nightmares, only memeories. He dreamed of him and Nick playing b-ball, something they wouldn't be able to do for a long time. After Nick wakes up, Brian knew that it would be a long time until he would be able to play. This made him cry. By his bed, his mom sat watching her son sleep. She saw the tear trickle down his cheek and it was then she knew this would be much, much harder than anyone thought it would be.

"This is John Norris with an MTV News brief... I have updated news on the terrible car crash concerning the Backstreet Boys that occured a little more than a month ago. During an exclusive half hour special, four of the five guys will be interviewed by Bryan McFadden about this accident and more. Kevin, Howie, and A.J., who will be released shortly, are schedualed to appear along with Brian who will have to go back to the hospital afterwards. Unfortunately, heart-throb Nick Carter had not changed since the accident and is still in a coma. Be sure to catch this special-live interview on MTV. This has been an MTV new brief with John Norris, 10 to the hour, every hour."

As Howie, A.J. and Lance watched the tv it was completely silent.

"I can't believe Brian okayed to an interview." A.j. said surprised.

"Yeah, me too. Kev must be angry. He starts therapy this week and Kev said he shouldn't go and that he should rest." Howie was still astonished by this news.

"Well you know 'B' he'll do anything to get Kev pissed."

"Yeah. What do you think Lance?"

"I told him to go for it. I figured he would do it anyways, why not just keep him on my good side and agree with him."

"Good idea," A.J. said. "When we're at the interview and Brian asks me what I think, I'll agree with him."

"A.J. with your luck he'll be mad anyways," Howie said. That brought up the spirits of all of them.
While they all seemed as if they were enjoying themselves, deep inside not one of them believed Brian was ready for this Physically or emotionally.