The room was silent. They stood at the door and looked at each other and the family.

''So, are we going to hear the whole story now, or just another set of lies?''

Brandon looked at her and decided to come clean. He had nothing more to lose.

'' You are right, no more lies. She went because we couldn't control our feelings. We are in love and when she was finally back, we found way to be together. We were seeing each other for some time. When she was in the house, we made deal for her to apply for the independent living. That was our way to live together. I stopped going to piano lessons and saved all that money to give her for the rent. Rita even found her a place to live. She was very close to signing the contract. We were few weeks away from living together. I even started collecting all things I needed to be emancipated. I wanted to leave the house so we can be together. I wanted to marry her when she turns eighteen and apply to schools together when she graduates. ''

They were all in shock. No one had a clue that this thing between them went that far. Mariana and Jude believed it was only a kiss. And now they learn about entire relationship and schemes just so they could be together. Jesus always doubted that there was something more. Once Lexy told him to pay attention to two of them and he noticed how much they cared about each other. Callie was on the verge of tears. Their life sounded so perfect from his prospective and she wanted to give it up. She felt guilty because her choices were hurting people she loved. On one side was B and on the other the rest of the family. She knew that they had no guaranties that their love will last, but also, there were same odds for the family. No one can say that families are forever. Their family is the best example. Steff was the first to break the silence.

''We are very disappointed in you. You promised that the kiss at our wedding was the only thing that happened and now we learn that there is more. As a matter of fact a lot more. Brandon, we forbede you to see her, look for her and you did it anyway. I could arest you….''

''Than do it… Anyway, she made her choise. She choose not to hurt you.. I'm the one loosing something important…''

He turned to Callie…

''I hope they meet your needs and expectations… Good luck with what you choose. I'm donne. I can't hurt anymore and I can't wait for you to remember we matter….''

''Brandon, it's not like that… I love you… I love you so much that I did what was best for us…''

''Us, them or you?''

''Brandon…''

''If you loved me, as you say you do, you would be fighting with me for our love, not sitting like someone who is not concerned with it all.''

Mariana jumped to her defense.

''She needs family more than a boyfriend. You are so out of line Brandon. You knew about her past and you do this to her?! She deserved someone better than you…''

Callie looked at her in pain. Mariana had no idea how much Brandon has given her and how loved she felt.

''Mariana, you have no idea about us. And apparently you never will. She made her choise.''

''I can't lose the only family I have…''

''Well, you just lost me… I wish you a happy life Callie…''

He left the house and slammed the door. She stood pail and without words for few seconds and then she fell to the floor and started crying. Jesus came to her and picked her up. He carried her to Brandon's room and put her to bed. He remembered too late that they left that bed less than an hour ago, but it was too late. She cried even more holding his pillow close to her chest.

''What have I done? I lost him forever… He will never talk to me again… He hates me…''

''He loves you and that's why he is acting like that. Give him some time… He'll come around…''

''I lost the only good thing I had in my life…''

Lena came to the room and Jesus left them alone.

''Callie…When you feel better, come downstairs. It can't stay like this…''

Few minutes later, Mariana came to get her. She noticed that the entire family had a speech ready. She didn't want to hear anything. Before they could say anything, Steff's phone rang.

''Yes, this is Stefanie Foster…

Is he O.K.?

We'll be there in a minute…''

She hung up and looked at them. Her eyes were full of tears.

''Brandon is in the hospital. He was shot at the beach…''

''What?''

Callie turned pail and Jesus came to grab her before she fainted.

Jude was silent and Mariana was panicking.

''Is he OK?''

''He is in surgery. They don't know…''

Lena got the car keys and entire family went to the hospital. They were informed that Brandon was shot close to his heart and that his lungs are punctured. He also had a head injury so it was also something that concerned the doctors. Doctor didn't give them much hope.

''If he makes the night we can hope for the better.''

Jesus held Callie and never left her alone or out of his sight. He kept his distance, but he was watching her like a hawk. She sat alone at the opposite corner of the waiting room and played with the bracelet he gave her few weeks ago. Now, when she could lose him forever, she started regretting her decision. Five hours later, doctor came and told them that they did all they could , so now it's up to B's body to recover. Steff was relived.

''When could we see him?''

''Maybe tomorrow. He needs now to rest and you should too. We'll let you know how he feels later…''

Family went home, but everybody was quiet after they left the hospital. Callie got ready for the bed, bud ended up in his bed. She held his pillow tight and cried. She cried herself to sleep. Steff found her there and covered her. Apparently entire family wanted to do the same. They all wanted to go to his room and ''talk'' to him.

Lena found Steff, Jesus, Mariana and Jude standing at the door and looking at Callie. She was asleep just because she was burned out. Her sleep was far from peaceful and she was calling his name. They were all sad for her. One by one they returned to their beds and waited for the news about Brandon. Steff was worried because she couldn't reach Mike. He was somewhere and not answering his phone. In next two weeks, they visited him at the hospital and each one of them spoke to him. Jude asked him to wake up, so moms would be better, Mariana apologized for all the things she said, and Jesus told him that he is taking care of Callie who needs him very much. Steff and Lena would tell him how much they love him and how much they need him to be ok. Callie was sneaking into his room late at night. She would sneak out of the house in the middle of the night and spend every night in the hospital with him. She would hold his hand and every time repeat the same thing.

''I'm sorry… Please, recover… Please recover and I promise I will not be adopted… I would go with you and we would do all that you wanted, just wake up and be better. I love you B. I know now I can't live without you… Please, come back to me…''

His recovery was not going well. Doctors were worried about him. They wanted to do another surgery but they feared he was not stable enaugh for that. Mike came to the hospital drunk and caused so much problems. He blamed Steff for all this because she was the one to bring all the other kids into their home. Because of Jesus and Mariana, she got shot and now because of Callie, their son is in grave danger. Callie felt so guilty, that Mike's words .

''Mike, it's not time and place for this.''

''Shut up Lena! My son is almost dead because of her, and now you tell me it's not time and place…. Why is she here? It's her fault…''

''What are you talking about?''

''He got involved with those kids just so he could give her the money for the apartment and independent living. It's her fault he got shot…He gave up all for her and she did this to him…''

''It's not her fault. Brandon made those choices by himself.''

''But it was for her…''

Callie couldn't listen anymore. She went out for a walk. She waked aroud the hospital and came back when she noticed Mike's car was gone. She found Jesus in the waiting room.

''Where is everybody?''

''They are giving blood for B, or looking for someone with the type they need.''

''What blood type they need?''

'' O negative.''

''I have it… Maybe I could give blood?''

''Go to the nurse…''

Callie went to the nurse and there were Mariana, Lena and Jude.

''I came to give blood.''

''Oh, we have to test you first and then if everything is Ok, you can donate…''

They took her blood and in a few hours they would tell her if she could give him blood. She went to the bathroom and looked at the mirror. She was pail, with huge bags under her eyes. She was tired, broken and she needed him to be better. She needed hope. She started crying and soon she was in Mariana's arms. She held her tight.

''I can't take it. It hurts… I hurt him… I hurt the only person who loved me no questions asked…''

Lena and Steff were in the bathroom now too.

'' We all love you..''

Lena stroked her hair trying to calm her.

''Yes, moms love you Callie… I love you… We all do…''

''You all asked something of me in order to love me… Moms asked me to give up Brandon. You asked the same and Jude insisted I never speak to Brandon if I want him to love me and bee my brother. Only B and Jesus never asked anything from me.''

She got out of Mariana's arms and left. When they all came back from the restroom, Jesus was waiting for them.

''Nurse has results.''

Doctor came and delivered the news.

''Ms. Jacobs has what we need, but we can't take her blood…''

''Why, what is wrong ?''

''She is pregnant…''