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Robby Ray's point of view

I sunk down on the couch buried my head in my hands and cried. I couldn't be strong anymore now that Miley was in bed and I knew that Jackson and Lily wouldn't be home for hours. It felt good to let it out. I couldn't cry in front of my kids, they would think I'm giving up hope.

Just then, someone knocked on the door. It was Reba, my wife's twin sister and a good friend of mine. We dated for awhile after she got divorced and Brook died, but then Brock, her husband, and she got back together."Hey," she said when I answered the door, "are those tears or are you just glad to see me"

"Reba, come in. I have to tell you something." I'm sure she could hear the dread and worry in my voice; I made no attempt to hide it.

"Is something wrong," she asked.

"Yes," I started, "Miley's sick."

"Oh, is that all. You got me all worried for nothing Robby ray," She said while laughing.

"No, Reba it's more serious than that," I said solemnly..

"How serious," she asked.

"Well, we don't know for sure yet, but it may be leukemia."

Reba's face turned pale. "What makes you think that?" Her words slurring a bit, through her shock.

"She's covered in weird bruises and she acting just like Brook did right before she died." I paused trying to regain my composure, "I just don't know what to do. I'm scared." I took deep breathes; I really didn't want to go to pieces right in front of her.

"Where is she," Reba asked.

She's sleeping upstairs, she needed rest." I looked toward the stairs, just to make sure Miley wasn't coming down.

"How is she handling this?"

"Pretty good actually, She scared, understandably, but she hides it well. I think she doesn't want to worry Jackson," I paused, "but she keeps apologizing; I don't know why."

"My sister did the same thing. I guess she thinks it's her fault. You did tell her it's not her fault right?"

"Of course I did. It isn't her fault. I just don't see why she would blame herself."

Reba's POV

How could this be happening again? Robby noticed my pensive expression and changed the subject hoping to take our mind off this calamity. "How's Brock," he asked.

"He good; we were supposed to go out later tonight, but I can stay here if you need me." He shouldn't have to be alone at a time like this.

"At least until Jackson and Lily get home;I just don't think I can handle being alone now."

"It's ok, I understand. I'll stay as long as you need me. Just out of curiosity, though, when are they getting back?"

"I'm not sure... probably an hour. He took her out for ice cream"

"Aww, Jackson really likes her doesn't he?" Robby just smiled in response. "I hope her doesn't think it's serious, though, I don't want to see him get hurt."

"He's only six," he said, "besides who knows what could be in the future?"

"I guess so. I really hate to bring this up again, but are you going to get Miley tested?"

"We're going to New York tomorrow. Lily and Miley and I."

"Lily is coming too? That's nice of her."

Robbie Ray's point of view

"Reba," I said, "I have to ask you a favor. I know over the summer you're going to be taking the kids to Disney and it would be really wonderful if you could bring Jackson along. He'll need a break from sickness."

"Of course Jackson can come along."

"Thank you. I really appreciate it."

Three hours later, Lily and Jackson came back. "Wow," I said, "that must have been some big ice cream"

"Well Jackson, insisted on taking me to the amusement park next door," Lily explained.

"Sounds like fun. That was very nice of you Jackson." He just gave me a big smile, with two front teeth missing.

Then he saw Reba."Aunt Weba," he exclaimed giving her a giant hug.

"Hey Jackson," she said while hugging him back just as hard. "Nice to see you too," she said when he didn't let go of her. "Guess what," Reba said, "I brought you a bottle of the 'fun stuff'"

Jackson gasped. "Gimme!" He shouted while jumping up and down."

"Jackson, use your inside voice," I reminded him, "Miley is sleeping."

"Oh, sorry daddy."

"It's okay sweetie," I said, "I just... Miley had a really long day and she's tired."

"I think I'm going to go up too," Lily said kneeling down and touching her lips to Jackson's in a little kiss.

Jackson was at a loss for words, he just stood with a huge smile on his little face. "Thanks for spending the day with him. I appreciate it." I said quietly to Lily when she passed.

"No problem, I had fun."

Lily's point of view

I went upstairs and tiptoed into bed quietly, as to not awaken Miley,but she was already awake. "Hey," I said, "how are you feeling?"

"I'm fine, just tired," she replied sleepily, but still managed a small smile.

"I mean," I started again, "how are you feeling about what's happening?"

"Oh," her smile faltered some. "I don't really know, anxious I guess."

"Are you afraid of dying?" I didn't want to make it seem like I expected her to die, but I think it can out that way.

"Not really, I'm more afraid of time, and not having enough of it. How do you feel about this," she asked me.

"Worried, you're my best friend, I don't want anything to happen to you."

"And you too are my best friend," Miley said, "I will never forget the time you took the rap for my cheating on that test.You said you'd been the one cheating and I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time."

"Oh yeah, I remember that," we both started laughing then. It was so easy at that moment to forget everything else that was going on around us and just enjoy each other's company, but we both knew this moment wouldn't last very long.

"Hey Lily," Miley said, "I want you to know you're like a sister to me. I love you"

"I love you too, Miley." I really did, she was more than a best friend; she was the sister I've always wanted, but never had. I guess I have one now. Not blood related, but still related in all the ways that count.

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