His whole world had fallen apart. Everything he had done up to this point had been for one person and one person only. His brother. All he ever wanted to do was protect him. To save him from the pain he was feeling himself. But, now everything had gone wrong. The one thing he dreaded the most had happened. He had lost his brother, his little brother. While he didn't blame Ethan for being upset and angry with him, Cal didn't expect him to disown him. Sighing, Cal knew the blame was on himself. He never meant to hurt Ethan. He was just doing what he thought was right. He was just being the big brother he should have been. It had been 2 hours since Cal's shift had ended but, still Ethan hadn't returned to the flat. Normally, Cal wouldn't be worried but, considering the state Ethan was in earlier on, a slight knot formed in his stomach. Cal decided to call Ethan's mobile As he took out his phone he realised he had missed 4 missed calls. Now the knot in his stomach tightened as he saw the caller was Charlie. Redialing Charlie's number Cal's heart was pumping loudly against his chest. After a few seconds there was a click.

"Charlie, what's happened? Is it Ethan?" Cal rolled out.

"I need you to calm down for me." Charlie said. "Try not to panic."

"Will you just tell me what's happened!" Cal snapped.

"Ethan was brought in a few hours ago. He'd been involved in some sort of altercation. He's stable but, not out of the woods yet."

Cal didn't wait to hear what else Charlie had to say. The words 'not out of the woods yet' was all that mattered to him. Ethan could still be seriously injured. He shook his head. This was all his fault. If he hadn't told Ethan when he had none of this would have happened. Grabbing his car keys, Cal raced towards the hospital. On his way his mind went to what Charlie had told him. He said Ethan had been involved in an altercation. What altercation would that be? Was he involved in a mugging? How bad was he hurt? All these thoughts raced through his mind until he reached the ED. Getting out of the car, Cal sprinted through the double doors and spotted Charlie.

"Charlie!" Cal called over. "How is he? How's Ethan?"

"Like I told you over the phone, he's stable but, we need to keep him in overnight."

"What happened?" Cal asked as the two of them walked towards RESUS.

"We don't know the full details, but apparently someone tried to stab him."

"Stab?" Cal asked shocked. "Did Ethan get a good look at the person who did this to him?"

"He hasn't been conscious for us to ask him any questions. But, when he awakes the police would like a statement."

Charlie then left the two of them alone. Walking over to where Ethan lay, Cal heard the steady beats of the heart monitor. Pulling up a chair, Cal sat down beside Ethan and took a hold of his hand. Feeling a touch, Ethan began to come round.

"Hey, Nibbles." Cal smiled. "How are you feeling?"

Ethan was too groggy to speak but, he managed to say something. Just one word.

"Bonnie."