A/N: K, well this is the first of what I hope becomes of series of different stories inspired by songs.
Disclaimer: Don't own Drake and Josh
Summary: this story was inspired by Daryl Worley's 'If Something Should Happen'.
Drake walked up to where he knew where his brother's office was. Both were now out of high school and both had graduated from college. Josh had married a girl named Marianne and Drake believe it or not had gotten married and had a son. Josh was a big executive in the Medical company he'd started working for a little after they'd graduated. Drake was the music teacher at what would soon become his son's high school. He'd tried for a few years after college to keep his band going and to make it big, but when he turned twenty-seven life really hit him. He'd fallen head over heals in love with a girl named Catherine and at the same time his drummer declared that he was leaving the band. So after they got married he'd decided that, although he'd never really liked high school, he would be the music teacher there. At first he thought he'd just do the job until he and Catherine got on their feet, but now twelve years later he was still the music teacher.
"Hey, Drake. What brings you here?" Josh asked after his secretary let him in.
"I need to talk to you about something, Josh." Drake said seriously as he walked over to the office window.
"Sure, what is it? Is Nathan alright, Catherine?" He asked concerned.
"No, they're fine. It's me." Drake replied, not wanting to say right away what it was.
"You? Do you need money, Drake?" Josh asked. He knew that because of Drake being a teacher he didn't make a lot of money.
"No, we're good one money. I went to the doctor for a checkup the other day, Josh. They found something. When they told me what it was, I knew it was the same thing my Dad had, my biological Dad. Josh, I need you to do me a favor, you're my best friend." Drake said, not looking at Josh, but out the window. He didn't want him to see the fear written all over his face.
"Of course, anything." Josh said with all sincerity and concern for his brother.
"Well, they scheduled the appointment for the 25th and sounds like they caught it fast. But, Josh, I have to admit to you, I'm scared. My Dad died of this and I know technology's advanced and they caught it sooner than they did his, but still, what if I don't make it. And if I don't I need you to do a few things for me." Drake said after he'd taken a deep breath and faced Josh. Josh could see the unshed tears that had formed in his eyes.
"Like I said of course, anything, but I'm sure you'll make it." Josh said as he got up from his desk and walked over to the window with Drake.
"I know, but I just have to ask you, it'll help put my mind at ease. So, if something should happen please keep in touch with Catherine. She'll have a hard time with this, it's already hard for her just knowing I'll have to go in. Maybe you and Marianne could take her to a movie, just make sure you keep her laughing. She loves you guys. Now, I know you're thinkin' I'm crazy, but as I said before I need this, I need you to know this." Drake said, looking away from Josh again and out at the city.
"You know we will, we love her too. She's always been good for you and she always will be." Josh said, putting a hand on his shoulder and giving it a firm squeeze.
"Now, Nathan, oh Nathan, he's growing up so fast. He's going to be 10 this November. He looks so much like his mother. Told me he wanted to be a quarterback, just like you wanted to be back in high school." Drake took a moment for a slight smile and laugh at the memory.
"He also wanted me to coach his football team this year, although I don't know a lot, I told him I would. But now, I'm not sure I'll get to. He won't have me to help him with passes and he'll need someone there for him." Drake said, he'd turned to face the office now and was leaning against the window.
"I'll be there for him. You know I will." Josh said, looking with concern at his brother.
"Oh, and Josh, one more thing before I forget. When he gets to be twenty-one, I want you to be the one he has his first beer with. He knows you're my brother and best friend; so if you want let him hear all the weird and crazy stories about his father. He'll like that." Drake said, trying to smile, but failing.
"I'll make sure to do so. By the time we get out of that bar he'll be laughing." Josh said trying to lighten the mood a little. Drake looked at him and walked over to the couch that Josh had in his office.
"Josh, I don't want this to be the end. I wanna live until I'm 80 years old. You know, see Nathan get married and give Catherine and I grandkids. I want to have millions of more memories with her. I honestly do. But, Josh, I'm scared of the worst scared something might happen. So, Josh, promise me you'll do this if it is my time to go, because yes I hope and even pray, there's that chance." Drake said, leaning forward, his arms on his legs, folded out in front of him as he looked up at Josh.
"Brother, I will always be there for you. I know this whole thing will be fine, but say something does happen, I'll definitely do that for you." Josh said as he looked at Drake, who had tears down falling down from his eyes. Josh went over to couch and sat down next to him.
"Hug me, brotha." He said, a slight smile on his face. Drake choked out a laugh and quickly allowed Josh to embrace him. He was glad that Josh would do this for him. Glad he had family that loved him. He knew medicine was good these days, but he had to ask Josh to do this, if something should happen.