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Chapter 10: Distractions
James walked the kids to the door. He watched them all get into Jake's car and leave. He returned to the kitchen where Carlos and Kendall were sitting. Carlos was sitting at the table looking at the coffee cup he was holding.
"Carlos tell us what you know," James said. Carlos sighed and looked up at James who sat down next to Kendall.
"Well he was doing a surgery that was supposed to be removing a tumor and instead there was a small bag a powder and a nurse freaked and he was exposed," Carlos said.
"What was the powder?" Kendall asked
"I don't know they are sending it to the CDC to figure it out," Carlos said.
"Wow," Kendall said.
"I know, look can I ask you guys a favor," Carlos said.
"We'll take the girls after school if you're not back by then," James said already knowing what Carlos wanted.
"Thank you, I'll call the girls schools and let them know to come here after school," Carlos said smiling at the two. Kendall and James both nodded their heads.
"Just call us as soon as you know more about Logan," Kendall said. Carlos nodded his head. He stood up and left. James looked over at Kendall.
"I hope it's nothing bad," James said.
"Yeah, especially after all they've been though this last year," Kendall said. They knew all about Logan leaving and not being there. They also knew he was trying to be there now.
"Kendall we need to talk," James said sensing an opening. He wanted to talk about Adam. He had been thinking about it since yesterday, but wasn't sure how to bring it up. They were home alone and Kendall still wasn't feeling a hundred percent so he took another sick day.
"About Adam yesterday?" Kendall asked.
"Yeah, I think we should just keep an eye on him," James said nodding his head. He would bring up wanting baby later. He knew now was not the time.
"Well he hasn't been skipping any meals," Kendall said.
"I know, but this is how it started last time Kendall," James said.
"I know, but I don't want to confront him and have him get sneakier like he did last time too," Kendall said.
"I suppose," James said nodding his head. He was worried about Adam. He didn't want him slipping up after being good for so long.
"What are we going to do if he's starting again?" Kendall asked.
"I don't know, get him back into his therapist," James said, "he was a big help last time."
"True, but let's not be rash, maybe he's just being stubborn," Kendall said. James nodded his head. Adam was just like James in that sense. James hated admitting he was sick and Adam had picked that up at a young age too.
"Come on let's go watch some TV," James said. Kendall nodded his head and he followed James out to the living room. They sat down on the couch together and Kendall grabbed the TV remote and put on a morning talk show.
James tried to focus on the show, but it was about a couple fighting over who was cheating and whether or not the father was really the father of the woman's baby. Baby, that made James want one even more. He sighed and pressed himself into Kendall more.
"You ok James?" Kendall asked looking down at James.
"I'm fine, you're the sick one remember," James said. Kendall laughed and placed his arm around James and hugged him.
"What's on you mind?" Kendall asked.
"Nothing," James said.
"Come on James I know you better than that," Kendall said. James sighed and shook his head. He didn't want to talk to Kendall yet. He knew where Kendall stood on the subject he had in mind.
"It's nothing," James said.
"James," Kendall said looking at the brunette concern clearly showing in his green eyes.
"Ok but promise to be open minded," James said. Kendall nodded his head. "Well I've been thinking lately andIwantanotherkid," James said quickly looking away from Kendall.
"What?" Kendall asked.
"I want another kid," James said.
"Where is this coming from?" Kendall asked.
"I don't know I mean I loved when the kids were younger and I miss that," James said.
"Yeah you miss the feeling of being needed, but we'll get that back in a few years when Jake gives us a grandkid after he graduates college," Kendall said.
"It won't be the same," James said.
"James trust me you'll get over this, besides Jake is eighteen and that would be weird for him to have a sibling so much younger than him," Kendall said.
"I guess," James sighed.
"Maybe before we close this discussion we talk to the kids about them having another sibling," Kendall said sensing James' uneasiness. James nodded his head. That seemed reasonable.
-Landslide-
Carlos made his way into the hospital. He made his way to the diagnostics department. He walked to Dr. Marcus Jacobi's office. Dr. Jacobi was Logan's new boss. Carlos walked into the office. Dr. Jacobi was sitting on his desk on his phone. He looked up at Carlos.
"I have to go, I will call you later," Dr. Jacobi said.
"Dr. Jacobi I am sorry to just show up unannounced," Carlos said.
"I was just about to call you Mr. Mitchell," Dr. Jacobi said.
"What's wrong with Logan, where is he?" Carlos asked.
"The powder hasn't been identified yet, it could be anything from foot powder to heroin," Dr. Jacobi said.
"You have no idea what it could be," Carlos said desperately.
"Ok fine, but what is said does not leave this room," Dr. Jacobi said. Carlos nodded his head. "The powder was identified as Y. pestis, or pneumonic plague. We are waiting on the CDC to confirm. The patient was woken once they were out of surgery and they told us everything."
"What?" Carlos asked.
"A few months ago my old surgeon let a patient die," Dr. Jacobi said.
"Ok," Carlos said slowly.
"That patient had connections and the family wanted revenge. They didn't know my surgeon transferred jobs to another hospital. Logan was the only one exposed," Dr. Jacobi said.
"Can I see him?" Carlos asked.
"It's the least I can do," Dr. Jacobi said, "Logan wasn't supposed to be the target. I mean the nurse who exposed him was a mole. The strain of plague Logan's been exposed to has been genetically altered so it is resistant to antibiotics," he said.
"What do you mean? Medicine won't be able to help him," Carlos asked. Dr. Jacobi nodded his head.
"Not the usual stuff, but there has to be something to stop it since the patient was also exposed," Dr. Jacobi said as he stood up from his desk. "I can probably only get you five maybe ten minutes with him," he said.
"Thank you," Carlos said. He followed Dr. Jacobi to the isolation rooms. He had to put scrubs on and a mask. He was not to take the mask off otherwise he wouldn't be able to leave. He was lead to Logan's room where Dr. Jacobi filled Logan in on what was going on and then he stayed outside the room while Carlos talked to Logan.
"So only I would be dumb enough to catch the plague," Logan joked trying to lighten the mood.
"Yeah, only you Logie," Carlos said.
"Look I am sorry this happened, but they'll find the antibiotics and I'll get better soon," Logan said.
"I hope so, but what if they can't find the cure, what is the survival rate?" Carlos asked.
"Well it was said that people caught the plague they would have breakfast with their family and dinner with their ancestors," Logan said.
"Logan," Carlos said.
"Fifteen percent," Logan said. Carlos bit his lip and nodded his head. "But people back then weren't as healthy as we are now I should stand a better chance fighting it," Logan said.
"I hope so," Carlos said.
"I'll be out of here in no time Los," Logan said. Carlos just nodded his head. He wanted to believe Logan, but there was a chance he was wrong.
"The girls miss and Lilly feels bad for yelling at you, I think she want's to apologize," Carlos said.
"Tell her we'll talk when I get home and let them both know that I miss them," Logan said.
"I will," Carlos said nodding his head.
"I love you Los," Logan said.
"I love you too," Carlos said. The door behind him opened.
"Just remember the girls need you to be strong," Logan said. Carlos nodded his head. He left the room tears stinging his eyes. He got out of the scrubs and asked Dr. Jacobi to keep him updated on Logan's condition. He then left the hospital.
-Landslide-
Adam yawned as he shook his head. He needed to stay awake. He just had get through this hour and he could go home.
"Addie," Cooper said shaking Adam's shoulder. Adam jerked awake and looked at Cooper. "What's wrong? You didn't pull an all nighter did you?" he asked.
"Had to," Adam said, "I needed to finish my homework," he said.
"Addie you've been acting a bit strange lately," Cooper said.
"I am just stressing over the musical auditions, I've got to have good grades to be in the musical," Adam said.
"Adam you're a great actor and have been in the drama club for three years now. You'll get whatever part you want," Cooper said smiling.
"I don't know," Adam said.
"Adam I've seen you act and you're great," Cooper said. Adam smiled and reached over to Cooper's desk and grabbed his hand.
"Thanks Coop," Adam said smiling. The bell rang and Adam let out a sigh of relief.
"Come on let's get you home," Cooper said grabbing Adam's arm and pulling him up. Adam just nodded his head. "You don't have to come to the game tonight if you're too tired," he said.
"I'll be there Coop," Adam said.
"I won't be upset if you're not," Cooper said.
"Ok," Adam said nodding his head. They walked out to the parking lot together. Adam gave Cooper a goodbye kiss and made his way over to Jake's car. He slid into the passengers seat. Jake was the only one in the car.
"Hey Addie," Jake said.
"Hey," Adam said yawning.
"Tired?" Jake asked.
"Yeah, had to pull an all nighter to get my English work done," Adam said.
"Adam," Jake said slowly.
"I know, everyone needs sleep, but I had to get my assignment done or I'd fail the class," Adam said.
"You spent all night working?" Jake asked.
"I had to read a book and do five essay questions," Adam said.
"And you waited until last minute," Jake asked.
"I tried to read the book but it was so boring," Adam said as he leaned back in the chair as Lilly and Leora got into the car.
"Where's Kyle?" Jake asked looking for his other brother.
"He's getting a ride with Jayda since he needs to talk to her about something important," Leora said.
Jake just nodded his head and started the car. Adam settled into his seat as Jake drove them home. Lilly told them she had to go to their house for some reason.
-Landslide-
Adam yawned as he sat up in his bed. He looked at his clock and saw he didn't have much time before Cooper and Jake's game. Damien would be here soon to get him. Adam got out of bed and quickly patted his hair down before grabbing his jacket and making his way down stairs.
"Have a nice nap?" James asked as he walked out of the kitchen. Adam nodded his head.
"There's food in the fridge," James said, "Damien called and he's on his way I was about to come wake you," he said.
"Thanks pops," Adam said. He walked into the kitchen and pulled an apple out of the refrigerator and went to the cupboard and grabbed a granola bar as well.
Adam sat down at the table and waited for Damien. He ate his granola bar as he waited. He started on his apple when Damien arrived. He jumped up and threw the rest of his apple out and his granola wrapper as well. He made his way to the front door as the doorbell rang.
"I got it, it's probably Damien," Adam called. He opened the door and came face to face with Damien.
"Ready to go?" Damien asked.
"Yeah," Adam said. "I'm leaving," he called to James who was in the living room. He followed Damien out to his car. They both got in.
"You think the guys stand a chance tonight?" Damien asked.
"They might," Adam said, "I mean Jake's great and so it Coop," he said.
"I know, but we know nothing about the other team," Damien said.
"We don't need to, our team is amazing," Adam said. Damien shook his head laughing at Adam's ridiculousness.
They arrived at the football field several minutes later. Fans were already gathering in the stands getting ready for the football game. The team was warming up already. Adam and Damien took their seats behind the team. Cooper spotted them. He walked over to them and Adam walked up to the rail and leaned over.
"I told you I'd be here," Adam said.
"Jake told me you passed out almost as soon as you got home," Cooper said.
"Yeah, but I woke up and I am here now to watch you play," Adam said.
"Well I am glad you could make it," Cooper said smiling. He stepped up onto the wall. "Now give me a kiss for good luck," he said. Adam grinned and pecked Cooper on the lips.
"Gross," Jake said as he walked over to them. Adam stuck his tongue out at Jake.
"You're just jealous because Coop gets a good luck kiss while you have no one," Adam said.
"Well there is someone he's just being stubborn," Jake said not looking at Damien.
"I really do have plans Jake," Damien said.
"Fine what about Sunday?" Jake asked.
"That's the day I do my homework," Damien said.
"Ok now you're just making excuses," Jake said.
"He is not, he's really a nerd like that. He does his homework on Sundays. I would know since I've tried to get him to hang out and he won't budge until he's done with his homework," Adam said.
"Damien I am not gonna give up," Jake said.
"See a month ago I thought the same thing," Damien said moving closer to Jake. Jake gulped as Damien got closer. "I didn't appreciate you blowing me off every time I tried to talk to you and I really didn't like that it took you over a month to come to a decision," he said.
"Look, I am sorry, but I had to fix things with Adam first, he's my brother," Jake said.
"Knight! Anderson! Get over here!" Their coach hollered. Jake and Cooper left and Adam and Damien took their seats.
"You could cut him some slack," Adam said.
"He kept me on the back burner for a month," Damien said.
"Come on how long have you known Jake, he takes so long to make a decision, but you know when he makes one he sticks with it," Adam said.
"Yeah, well I was ready a month ago for him. I didn't like not knowing and like I said I couldn't wait around forever for him," Damien said.
"You're not seeing anyone are you?" Adam asked.
"No, but like I said there's nothing wrong with letting him hang," Damien said.
"Ok I know I've been talking about him like he's not my brother but he is," Adam said.
"I know Adam, I just want him to understand that is sucks waiting for an answer," Damien said. Adam nodded his head in understanding. The two settled into watch the game.
-Landslide-
Carlos sighed as he sat down on the couch. He had just explained everything to Lilly and Layla. He had told them all about Logan's condition. That had been a hard conversation for him. He had to tell them that Logan was going to get sick and it was going to get bad before it got better. He had told Lilly that Logan didn't blame her.
Carlos settled onto the couch and fought the urge to cry. He had to be strong for the girls. This was bad. They might lose their father. He didn't want to think that, but it was a big possibility. He knew Logan had been trying to be positive but he saw right through it. He knew Logan too well by this point. He knew Logan was doubting himself.
Carlos heard the front door open and close. He knew it had to be either James or Kendall coming to check up on him. They had done this numerous times before when Logan had practically abandoned him. Carlos just sat there. He heard footsteps in the hallway.
"Carlos?" James called out.
"Living room," Carlos said. James walked into the living room. He walked over to Carlos and sat down next to him.
"How you holding up?" James asked.
"I'm ok," Carlos said honestly. He couldn't help but think about Logan possibly dying. There was a chance he may never get to see his husband again.
"He's going to be fine Carlos," James said.
"You don't know that," Carlos snapped. He didn't mean to sound harsh, but it was the truth. He knew Logan didn't have long. They had to find the cure soon.
"I know, but you've got to be positive, he's a doctor and they have some of the best in the country there to help him," James said.
"I know, but what if they can't find what they need to make Logan better?" Carlos asked.
"Don't think like that," James said placing a hand on Carlos' shoulder. "I know things look bad right now, but he'll be fine," he said.
"I hope so," Carlos said.
"Look I don't think you being here with the girls will help anything, why don't you three come over and we can all go out with the twins," James said.
"What about Jake and Adam?" Carlos asked.
"They went to the football, Jake's playing and Adam is there for him and Cooper," James said.
"Fine, I need to get my mind off things," Carlos said.
"Ok let's go let the girls know, they can either go shopping with me or see a movie with you and Kendall," James said. Carlos nodded his head. He and James then headed up stairs to get the girls.
-Landslide-
Adam flinched as he watched Jake get tackled again. Their coach called a timeout and had the team come in. Cooper helped Jake up and they made their way over to the their coach.
"Wow Jake is not on his game tonight," Adam said.
"It's only the end of the second quarter too," Damien said looking at the clock which only had a few seconds left on
"I know, I wonder what could be distracting him," Adam said turning looking at Damien accusingly.
"Don't look at me like that," Damien said.
"It's your fault," Adam said.
"It is not," Damien said.
"It is too, you said no and that's all he can think about," Adam said accusingly.
"I didn't think it would throw him off his game," Damien said.
"Dude you have to fix this," Adam said as the quarter ended. He grabbed Damien's hand and led him to from their spots and to the locker room. They heard the coach yelling at the team and then he turned his attention on Jake. They sat there waiting for the coach to leave.
"Get it together Knight or don't' bother playing for the second half."
"Yes Coach," Jake said.
"You've got two minutes," the coach said as he walked out of the locker room. Adam and Cooper hid as the team walked out behind him.
"Coop," Adam said once he saw Cooper. Cooper turned to face Adam.
"What are you doing here?" Cooper asked.
"How's Jake?" Adam asked.
"I don't know what's wrong with him. He's never been off this bad," Cooper said.
"Come on you're fixing this," Adam said grabbing Damien's hand and pulling him into the locker room where Jake was laying on the bench.
"I'll be right out," Jake snapped.
"Chill I am not gonna yell at you," Adam said. Jake turned his head and looked at the two. He sat up.
"What are you guys doing here?" Jake asked.
"You suck," Damien said.
"I do not," Jake said.
"I would say so considering that your team is losing," Damien said.
"Shut up," Jake said his anger flaring. "I do not suck now screw off," he said standing up.
"Then prove me wrong," Damien said.
"Fine I will," Jake said.
"And to make things more interesting I'll make you a deal," Damien said moving over to Jake. He stopped so he was right in front of him.
"What kind of deal," Jake asked.
"You go out there and win and I'll go out with you on Saturday," Damien said.
"And if we lose?" Jake asked.
"We'll go out when I choose," Damien said. Jake thought it over for a moment. "Do we have a deal," Damien asked.
"Yeah," Jake said.
"Good," Damien said, "now get out there and win," he said. Jake smirked and nodded his head. He grabbed his helmet and he and Damien walked out of the locker room. They saw Adam and Cooper down the hallway making out.
"Coop, you got a drama nerd on your face," Jake teased. Adam pulled back from Cooper and glared at Jake.
"Get bent," Adam said taking a step back from Cooper.
"Come on Cooper we've got to go," Jake said. He and Cooper left and Adam and Damien made their way back out to their seats. They were surprisingly still open. Adam said down as did Damien.
"What did you tell him?" Adam asked.
"I told him he sucked," Damien said.
"I was there for that, but I left after that," Adam said.
"He disagreed and I told him to prove me wrong and we made a deal," Damien said.
"What?" Adam asked.
"They win and we go out Saturday and if they lose we go out when I choose to," Damien said.
"He's going to try his hardest to win," Adam said.
So that happened. Will Jake be able to pull himself together to win the game? Will Logan be ok? Review and let me know what you think.
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