Chapter 3


Nick's POV

The stupid doctor guy rolls me into my room with my name on the door. Seriously, I don't want to be here, wait that's the girl I saw from the emergency rooms. I squint my eyes from the bright lights. Woah! Wait a second. Is that Miley, like the girl from my AP Spanish class? No way. That's impossible. She looked just fine the last time I saw her in class.


Miley's POV

Holy shit on a cracker! Is that Nick Lucas from my AP Spanish class? No way. Oh god! That means I really have to be secretive about the whole Hannah thing. If anyone found out about Hannah, I'd be screwed. I can't let anyone know that I'm Hannah Montana.


Nick's POV

Wait if Miley is here, I wonder if Lily and Oliver know what's going on. If they know what's going on, they might tell someone at school, and if they tell someone at school surely Hollywood will find out and if Hollywood finds out, Jonas is in BIG trouble. Well then again Miley hasn't been in the lunch room all week.

"Hi I'm Robby Stewart and this is my wife Suzanna." Her Dad says as he extends his hand to my Dad.

Yup. It has to be her. She has the same last name as the Miley I know.

"Kevin Lucas Sr and this is my wife Denise." Dad says as they all shake hands.

"Alright, let's get the information session started." Dr Fraser says.

Oh great, I have to listen to his annoying voice for the next hour...Great! Lots of sarcasm intended.

"Now Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia is a type of cancer which occurs in the white blood cells and bone marrow..."Dr Fraser continues to rant about.

Blah blah blah!

"Now, we are going to start with chemotherapy for the both of you very soon." Dr Fraser says. I let him babble on and on for an hour on acute Lymphowhatever... After a while he finally leaves.

"Nick, do you want me to go get your brothers?" Mom asks.

"Yes!" I state.

"Alright, come on Kevin, let's go." Mom says as she finally leaves the room.

"You know we are going to go grab your brother and your sister, we'll be back later." Her parents say as they leave.

"Hi, I'm Nick, but I'm guessing you already knew that." I say.

"I'm Miley, but I guess you already knew that too." She says with that cute smile.

After a few more minutes of awkward silence, Kevin and Joe come in, but no Frankie.

"Where is Frank?" I ask.

"Well Mom and Dad took him home. They said seeing you like this would scare him." Kevin says.

"Great. I'm terrifying to my own brother!" I state with obvious sarcasm.

"Ok whatever you have is clearly not effecting your sarcasm or your hate for Mom and Dad. Is it rude to ask what is wrong?"Joe asks.

"Uh I have Ummmm Miley what is it again?" I ask.

"Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia or Leukemia for short." Miley says.

"Oh hey Miley, you're Jackson's sister right?" Kevin asks.

"Yeah. He should be coming up soon, I hope." She says.

"So you look good right now. We did bring you a present. I couldn't wrap it or anything." Kevin says.

"Oh. What is it?" I ask.

"This." He says as he hands me a guitar.

"Oh thank you." I say as I give them each a hug.

"We thought it would keep you company and you might be able to write some songs." Joe says.

"If Chemo is as bad as they say, I don't know." Miley says.

"Now, when are you getting out of this place?" Joe asks.


Noah's POV

On the way home I just look at the window. Why couldn't I go see Miley. Where did Jackson go? We get home and I see Mom sitting on the couch, she looks upset.

"Mom, why couldn't I go see Miley?" I ask as I sit on the couch.

"Noah, Miley was asleep. I didn't want anyone to wake her up." Mom says.

"But why could Jackson stay?" I ask.

"Noah Stewart! Just go get ready for bed!" Mom says.

"No! Not until I get an answer!" I state.

"Noah! Go and get ready for bed Right Now!" She says in an angry tone.

"Why! It's only 8!" I state.

"Noah! NOW!" She yells.

"Whatever." I state as I make a glass fall of the end table.

"Noah Stewart! You come down here and sweep that up right now!" Mom states in a stern voice.

"Fine." I say as I sweep up the pieces and I can't help but hear Mom and Dad talking.

"What about Hannah? How are we going to explain this major break to her boss. He's not really going to believe it when we tell him." Mom says.

"I know Suzanna. We just have to explain to him. I'm sure no one will notice." Dad says.

There they are talking about stupid Hannah Montana. What about me or Jackson? How do you think everyone at school is going to treat us knowing that our sister is in the hospital with some sickness. I throw the glass pieces in the garbage can and I go to my room.


Nick's POV

"I don't know. Hopefully as soon as possible. Dr Fraser's voice is very irritating." I state.

"I have to agree. His voice is terribly annoying...Jackson!" Miley says.

"Hey you. How are you?" He asks.

"Tired. Wanting to go home. This place looks like prison." Miley says.

I do have to agree with her and the food is gross.

"Where is Noah?" She asks.

"She went home with Mom and Dad." Jackson says.

"Oh." She says.

I can tell her sister not wanting to visit was harsh on her.


Miley's POV

"Oh I got your phone. You dropped it on the way to the Nurses's office." Jackson says.

"Thanks." I say.

"Umm excuse me, boys. You have to leave in a half hour." A Nurse says.

"But, we're family. We are Nick's brothers and Jackson is Miley's sister." Joe says.

"I'm sorry but you have to be gone but no visitors after 8:30. It's only until these two get settled." The nurse assures us.

"No! You can't make them leave. I just got to see my brothers for the first time in like 14 hours! I don't want them to leave." Nick says sounding a bit agitated.

"I'm sorry , but rules are rules. I'll be back in a half hour to take some more tests." The nurse says as she leaves.

"Jackson, what's going to happen to my hair?" I ask.

"It's something I'm not really sure about Miley. I wish I could tell you, but I'm not sure." Jackson says.

"I'm kinda hungry, what's from supper?" I ask as I go to pull the cover off my meal.

"Don't eat that." Joe says.

"Why not? It can't be that bad." I state.

I take the lid off and see a little stack of hamburger meat with corn in it and green bean and roll on the side with a little bowl of Jello.

"Ewwww! That looks disgusting. No way I am eating that." I state as I put the lid back on.

"Ok. We have to go soon, but I promise to bring you something for supper tomorrow." Jackson says.

"Promise?" I ask.

"I'll try my best. Good night Miles." He says as he kisses my forehead.

"Bye Jackson." I say as he leaves.

"Ok. We got to go before that crank pot of a nurse comes. Bye Nick." Kevin and Joe says as they give Nick a hug each.

"Wait guys, if there is any way of getting a piano in here, I will give you anything." Nick says.

"Even your new Les Paul?" Kevin asks.

"Oh hell no! I'm not dying yet!" Nick jokes as his brothers leave.


Miley's POV

"Alright you two. We're going to run a few simple test. All you both need to do is lye down still for 3 minutes." The nurse says.

We both just lye down in the most awkward silence. After the stupid doctors test, I get to get my first glances at the guitar.

"Wow, nice guitar." I state.

"Do you play?" He asks sounding a little surprised.

"Just a little." I tell him.

"Show me." He says.

"Umm not tonight, I'm tired. I have lots to think about." I tell him .

I do have tons to think about.

First, why Noah didn't come to see me

Second how I am going to keep this secret from the Hannah world.

Third, how I am going to get though school.

Forth, how am I going to prevent Nick from finding out the Hannah secret.


Nick's POV

Wow. I can't believe I just tried to flirt with a dying girl. Seriously are my standards that low? Who am I kidding, I'm probably going to die too. I go the same leukemia as her. Where is that annoying noise coming from? It's like a clicking noise. Ok I must be just paranoid...Paranoid. I pick up the guitar and start strumming lightly singing in my head.

"I must be Paranoid."

Oh that's catchy. I see the nurse come in,

"Nurse can I have a piece of paper and a pencil or a pen?" I ask.

"Ok. Here is a paper and a pencil. Now leave me alone!" She yells.

Gee! What an annoying snob. I start by writing down.

"I must be paranoid." with the chords.

I look at the paper again and I suddenly feel tired and I fall asleep.


Jackson's POV

"Crap! My parents took the car home." I state as I start to walk home.

I start walking doiwn the street and i hear a car horn honk.

"Hey Jackson! Do you want a drive home?" Joe asks.

"That would be nice if Kevin is Ok with it." I tell him

" It's no problem for can drop you off at home. Hop in" Kevin says.

"Uhhh thanks." I state as I get into the backseat.

Suddenly a JONAS song comes on the radio.

"And that is the cue to change the station." Joe says as he changes the dial.

"Is it weird hearing yourself on the radio?" I ask.

"Yeah. The first few times, it's cool but then it gets annoying." Joe says.

"Joe, I don't have any classes for University tomorrow, do you want me to pick you 2 up after school. I'm sure you want to see Miley." Kevin offers.

"If it's ok with you two, then sure." I say.

"Alright. Meet me by my locker when school is over." Joe says.

"Bye, thanks for the ride." I say as I get out of the car and into my house.

"Oh Jackson, your home. How is she?" Mom asks.

"Fine I guess. She was a but worried, but nothing serious." I tell them.

"Good, I don't want anything to happen to my little girl." Dad says.

I go upstairs and I hear Noah upset. I knock on her door!

"Go away!" She yells.

"It's me, Jackson." I tell her.

"Oh." She says as she opens the door.

"Noah, what's wrong?" I ask.

"When we got home, they were doing it again." She says.

"Doing what again." I ask kind of scared for what the answer might be.

"They were talking about Hannah Montana and Miley. What is so freaking special about Miley that they have to talk about her that much?" Noah asks.

"Well Noah, Miley has cancer, I don't know if you knew that, but I thought you should know." I tell her.

I get no answer.

"I'll be in my room if you want to talk." I tell her as I head to my room.

I go into my room and that is when it hits me, my little sister could die. I open up a photo album, and I see pictures of her that I haven't seen in a while. Pictures of us on the farm, at Christmas, her first day of school, Her first time singing at our uncle's wedding, when Noah was born, Miley's first time she became Hannah Montana. Why does it hurt so much to see these pictures. It's not like she is dead.


Noah's POV

"I'm such an horrible sister! I'm the worst sister Miley could have." I say as I go out into the hall and knock on Jackson's door.

"Be right there." He says.

He sounded really upset. He opens the door and we sit on his bed.

"Hey. What's wrong?" Jackson asks.

"I don't know, I miss Miley. I want to see her. I'm such a horrible sister." I tell him.

"No your not." Jackson says as he pulls me into a hug.


Miley's POV

I turn a little bit and I see Nick is asleep. I grab my cell and I start to text Lily.

"Hey Lily." I text.

"Hey Miles, how are you feeling?" Lily texts back.

"Well just sit down first...I have leukemia." I text her.

After a few minutes, I get a text back.

"Woah. Do you have a roommate?" She asks.

"Yeah. You'll never guess who it is." I text her.

"Who?" She texts back immediately.

"Nick Lucas." I text back.

"No way! Nick Lucas as The Nick Lucas from AP Spainsh! No way! Does he have leukemia too?" Lily texts.

"Yeah. He does. I'm really tired, I think I'm going to go to sleep. Goodnight." I text.

"Goodnight Miley, Hope you get better soon." Lily texts as I put my phone down on my night-table and fall asleep.


Jackson's POV

I wake up and see Noah is asleep next to me. I get up quietly and get changed.

"Noah, it's time to get up." I say as I wake up her.

"What is it Jackson?" She asks.

"It's time for school." I tell her.

"Ok! Just leave me alone." She says.

"Noah, get dressed for school. You're getting the bus today. Mom and Dad are gone to see Miley this morning." Jackson says.

"Alright! Just leave me alone." She says as she goes into her room.

I go downstairs and I see breakfast is already made on the table and a note. Jackson, Make sure you and Noah get your buses. Also there are lunches on the counter. We're going to see Miley. We'll be home around 1. If there is an emergency, we'll call your phone... Mom and Dad I put the note in my pocket and I eat some toast. Noah comes downstairs. She grabs a lunch bag and a piece of toast.

"Bye." She says as she slams the door.

Ok someone is clearly not in a good mood. I put the dishes in the sink and I get out to my bus.

"Hey Jackson. I heard about your sister." A random girl says.

"Ummmm Ok." I state as I sit in a seat by myself.


Miley's POV

"Hey sweetie. How are you feeling?" Dad asks.

"Fine. Aren't you suppose to be at work?" I ask.

"We both took the day off." Mom says.

"Thanks Mom. Today is the first day of school. I have school in the morning and we are off in the afternoon." I explain.


Nick's POV

"Mom, Dad. Why you here? Don't you guys have to be doing stuff at the studios and in the office?" I state.

"Nick, you're our son. You are much more important than the office. The office can wait until tomorrow." Mom says as she pulls me into a hug.

"Thanks Mom." I state as someone comes in.

"Hi, I'm Nurse Hart. I'm going to be your teacher." She says.

"Nurse Hart, may I have some paper and a pencil?" Miley asks.

"Sure, here you are sweetie." She says as she gives Miley paper and a pencil.

I like this Nurse more than Nurse Crabby.

"You know, you're much nicer and much happier than that annoying nighttime nurse." I state.

"Nicholas! Don't say that." Mom says.

"I'm going to get you to stand up and I'm going to take you to the classroom." Nurse Hart says as she helps me up.

I get up and I can't help but feel good to not have to stare at the same walls.

"Hehehe, I think it's true. The night nurse is really mean, but I didn't tell you that." Nurse Hart says with a little chuckle.

"Hehe. It will be our secret." I tell her as she guides me to a desk.

"You know I can walk." I tell her.

"It's the policy. I can't let you get hurt, or I will get fired or sued by your parents." Nurse Hart says.

She guides me to a desk and within another 5 minutes, Miley is in her desk next to me. I seriously feel like were in school minus all the different annoying teachers.


Joe's POV

Kevin drops me off at school and I head for my locker.

"I'm sorry to hear about your brother." A random guy I don't even know says.

"What are you talking about?" I ask.

"Your brother has leukemia right? I heard the word buzzing around the school." He says.

Oh crap! This is not good! Once this gets leaked to the press, we're screwed. I go to class pretending that everything is ok. I see Jackson in the hall.

"Jackson. Did you tell anyone about you know what?" I ask.

"No! Did you? Cause that's all I have been hearing this morning." Jackson says.

"Well all I know is someone let it loose to everyone, and that is not a good thing for our reputation." I explain.

"If I get word of who it was, I'll save you a punch." Jackson says.

"Alright, deal." I tell him as we go our separate ways.


Jackson's POV

"Lily! Wait up for a second! You know about Miley right?" I ask.

"Yeah. She texted me last night. I'm going to go see her tomorrow night. I can't go tonight since I have a major Chemistry test to cram for." Lily says.

"I know this sounds strange, but was anyone else with you when you got Miley's texts?" I ask.

"Only Oliver but he was distracted by the Tv." Lily says.

"Ok. I got to go, I'll see you around." I tell her as I go to Biology.


Miley's POV

We are getting taught the same general stuff as if we were in school. We are in the high school level with Nurse Hart since we are in AP courses. She keeps explaining stuff and I'm starting to get it. I really think this is going to be a good thing for my grades. After a few hours, we break for lunch. I open the cover and see meatloaf and carrots and a bowl of Jello.

"Come on Miley, eat something." Mom encourages.

"I don't feel like eating." I tell her.

"Come on just a little bit." She says.

"Fine!" I grumble taking a few spoonfuls of Jello.

"Is that better?" I ask.

"Yes. Now how about a few bites of that meatloaf." Dad says.

"No. I'm not hungry." I tell them.

"Please Miley." Dad says.


Nick's POV

I look over at Miley and see that she is having the same problem as me.

"Mom! Get out of my face. I said I'm not hungry. God! Don't force me to eat when I'm not hungry." I tell her.

"Fine, we'll keep it close incase you get hungry later on." Dad says.

Likelihood of me being hungry later on is slim unless Jackson is keeping his word to Miley. I know Miley isn't going to eat a lot so I might be able to have some. Then again, I probably won't want to eat much either. We finish class at around 1. My parents leave at 1 because it is quiet hours until 3. We either have to sleep or do something quietly. We get back into our rooms and I can't help but reach for my guitar.

"You! You can't play that during quiet hours." One of the nurses says.

I sigh and I put the guitar down. I see within 4 minutes Miley is asleep. I take a little longer to fall asleep but I do manage to nap for a little while. It's about 2:40. Oh great! Just the man I wanted to see...Sarcasm.

"Alright, Nick and Miley. We are thinking about starting your first rounds of chemo tonight. We talked to your parents and they said to do whatever will make them feel better. I'm going to tell you that you will probably not be going to school for a little bit, but you will have work packages from your schools. Also if you need help with homework, there is a purple button that you can press and a teacher will come to help you. Now Chemo can be a terrifying time for you. It has many side effects such as vomiting, nausea, hair loss and more. We're keeping you here so we can monitor your reactions. Any questions?" Dr Fraser asks.

We both just stay silent.

"Good. We are going to start that tonight." Dr Fraser says as he leaves the room.

I look over at Miley and I can tell she looks scared.

"It's all going to be ok. You won't be the only one going through it. I will be there with you as much as I can." I tell her.

"Nick, your sweet you know that." Miley says.


Frankie's POV

"Hey Mom and Dad! Thanks a lot for telling me that Nick has cancer. I had to find out at school today since you didn't even tell me!" I yell.

"Frankie, I'm sorry we didn't tell you, it's just that we don't want to stress you out. Come on, we're going home now." Dad says as I get in the car.

The drive home was silent. I swear you could hear a pin drop. They were mad that I flipped on them, but I had every right to flip on them.


Jackson's POV

The bell rings and I go to Joe's locker.

"Excellent, you're on time. Let's go." Joe says.

"I do have to stop at a fast food joint before we go to the hospital. I need to get Miley some food or she will be mad and trust me, you don't want to see her mad." I tell them.

"Hey Kev, to the hospital after our detour to the nearest fast food place." Joe says.

"Sure thing." He says as we drive off.

After a quick stop at a burger joint, we get to the hospital and we head to their room. I go in and I see Miley is upset.