Hey guys, here's the next chapter.

3 hours later:

Captain Phil had just notified Murray that they were about to set the pots and he was now spreading the word to the rest of his crewmates who were in various stages of sleep or lethargy. He found Josh sitting at the table smoking a cigarette and staring into space with deeply furrowed eyebrows and a look of what Murray could only describe as sorrow.

"Josh? You okay man?" he asked concerned.

"What?" Josh started coming out of his trance and turning quickly to face Murray. "Oh, sorry Murray. I was just thinking."

"Okay... well it's showtime." Murray concluded after patting Josh lightly on the shoulder.

"Great, I'll wake-up Jake," Josh declared as he stood-up and headed towards the bunk he shared with his younger brother.

Jake was clearly fast asleep, his breathing slow and measured, but the expression on his brother's face was hardly one of peaceful slumber. Jake appeared to be almost frowning with a look of pained consternation shadowing his face.

"Hey Jake," Josh softly mumbled as he reached to touch his brother's shoulder. "Gotta get up man, it's time to get crabby," he continued using one of his brother's own catch phrases.

His attempt had received no response, in fact, Jake hadn't reacted at all. Slightly worried, Josh shoved Jake and repeated, louder this time, "Jake, get up man!"

As he observed his brother's still sleeping form, a panic began to grow in Josh that he couldn't completely explain. Jake was usually hard to wake, this time was surely no different, but even so Josh could feel his mouth become dry—he realized his palms were actually sweaty.

"Jake!" Josh practically yelled it this time and quickly drew the attention of the rest of the crew who were getting dressed for the harsh conditions outdoors.

"Josh what's up?" Dave asked seemingly concerned as well.

"He's not waking-up!" came the strangled response from Josh as he full-forcedly shoved his brother causing his body to roll over and a low groan to escape.

"Jake? Jake talk to me!" Josh frantically ordered.

"Sup?" Jake sleepily replied as he blinked his eyes open to view the entire crew staring at him with worry in their eyes.

"You wouldn't wake up! You scared the shit out of me dude!" Josh answered angrily running a hand through his hair.

"Sorry, I was really asleep there I guess," Jake replied slowly as he moved to jump out of bed.

"Okay guys," Murray finally started after an awkward pause had filled the room, "Let's get the show on the road."

"I'll get ready…" Jake answered as began to dress quickly. Jake moved quickly and ignored the stern glance he was still receiving from his brother. He desperately wanted Josh to leave so he would not have to desperately hide the pain that was shooting through every part of his body, or fight the nausea that was threatening to consume him.

"Josh I'm fine, go get ready," Jake finally grunted as he fought to stay standing long enough for his brother to leave.

"Okay," Josh stated slowly and turned to leave.

Jake waited miserably as he heard Josh's footsteps recede outside then fell heavily to the floor clutching his head. He wanted to cry like a little kid or scream like a crazy person. The pain was unbearable and he finally dragged himself to the head where he dry-heaved for what seemed like eternity. When he was finally done he rested his head on the porcelain toilet seat and prayed to God that he would have the strength to keep up his charade.

Finally after far too long, he pushed himself unsteadily to his feet, splashed water on his face and stared into the mirror. Looking back at him was a face so in pain that he didn't know how he could hide it. He was remarkable pale and his eye were dark and sunk so deeply into his face that he looked like he was starving. Disgusted he quickly turned away and shakily left the head to continue dressing and then he would join his crew on deck and he would set the pots if it killed him.

"Hah," he laughed to himself, realizing that it just might.

Please review, and this will prob be the last chapter for a bit cause i'm going out of town. But i promise i will update as soon as possible.!! love!