Well here is a new fic. It's a bit of a sad one but it will be a roller coaster. Hope you guys like it. I will try to make it as true to life as possible and I will be doing my research. Let me know what you think. :)

"Are you wanting a lift to work?" Cal asked his brother.

"No, no it's ok. I will walk in, could do with the fresh air." Ethan smiled as he rinsed out his coffee cup and placed it on the drainer.

Cal nodded. "I'll see you there then. Are you alright?"

"Yeah, yeah I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be?" He asked.

"You just look a bit peaky that's all." He told him.

"I'm fine." Ethan smiled.

Cal gave him a small smile before leaving the flat. The brother's had been getting on like a house on fire lately. Cal had moved in full time and was sharing the bills which Ethan knew was for the best really although the mess his older brother made wasn't exactly what had in mind for his perfect little flat.

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Today was the anniversary for their Mum and Ethan knew that Cal hadn't forgot as he saw him looking at her photo this morning but knew that Cal being Cal would be blocking it out. Ethan on the other hand couldn't help but think about it and was dwelling on it so much he had booked the day off work, he hadn't told Cal but he would fine out for himself.

Ethan had waited until Cal was well gone before he got ready and headed to the grave yard. He picked up a bunch of flowers on the way and was now knelt by his mother's grave placing the flowers on top.

"We're doing ok Mum." Ethan spoke gently looking at her name written in gold across the grave stone. "Cal too, we live together now. He is still as messy as ever but we're brothers again. Like a proper family. We just need you. I miss you." He spoke and wiped his eyes before standing up. "I have to go now, I have an appointment. I love you." He placed his hand on top of the stone before walking away.

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Back on the hospital Cal smiled seeing Connie. "Ethan is walking in, he shouldn't be long." He told her.

"Ethan?" She frowned. "He arranged with me a few days ago to have today off."

"Really?" Cal asked confused. "He hasn't mentioned it to me…"

"Well I can assure you he isn't in today. Lily is doing his shift." She explained before flashing his a half smile and heading back to her office leaving him stood there feeling very confused.

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Ethan made his way to the hospital but on this occasion didn't head to the ED but upstairs instead, he sat down in the waiting room and took a deep breath. He always hated this particular waiting room. He had spent so much time sitting in here and it was always bad news. He just hoped that this time would be different.

"Ethan Hardy." A man called his name out and smiled as he made eye contact.

Ethan got to his feet and went to the small room with the doctor.

"Take a seat." He smiled and Ethan did so. "Well, doctor Hardy. I'm afraid it's not good news."

Upon hearing that sentence Ethan could feel his whole body go numb and his head begin to fizz. "How bad is it?" he asked.

"I'm afraid we have found a small mass in your brain. It's called Medulloblastoma." He told him and handed over a leaflet. "It is grade 2. I can assure you it has nothing to do with your Mother's cancer. This is totally unrelated and is not inherited." He added knowing the young doctor very well after treating his Mother for so many years.

"What's going to happen?" Ethan asked in a monotone.

"Well we will want to operate as soon as possible. Then you will start radio and chemo therapy." He told him. "We would ideally admit you tomorrow."

"Caleb hasn't got a clue." Ethan admitted.

"Surely he notice you've been ill." The doctor frowned.

"I've been doing a good job of avoiding it. He did say I looked peaky but, it's our Mum's anniversary today." He sighed. "I should go." He stood up.

"Ethan. You need to tell him. We can treat you. You don't have a death sentence here. Things have changed since you were hearing this with you Mum." He gave a reassuring smile to the younger doctor.

"Thank you." Ethan spoke and walked out slowly the shock making his legs feel like jelly.

He knew people would find out. He had to tell Connie so he could get the time off work, but Cal had to be the first to know. Then the others would notice when he wasn't on shift and Cal wouldn't be that good of a secret keeper. Everyone was going to find out whether he wanted them to or not.

There we are chapter 1 done. Let me know your thoughts. Just as a side note I have had to disable guest reviewing on all of my fics due to someone insisting on reviewing hurtful things. I'm sorry to anyone who uses that method of reviewing but make an account then you can upload fics too ;) more Ethan and Cal we have the better. Happy reading! Love J x