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Kadaj and Loz had arrived at the hospital shortly after Reeve had spoken with Yazoo and were visiting with him for a couple of hours when Yuffie walked and and said that it was time for them to go home . " Your brother needs his rest" she said , as she flitted around Yazoo , checking on the IV in his arm and taking notes from the monitor. "You can come back later. Come on out!" Kadaj leaned over and gave Yazoo a hug which Yazoo returned . " We will be back later ok. Thanks for forgiving me for what I said . I still feel like this is my fault " Kadaj said squeezing Yazoo a little tighter. " I told you Kadaj . No it's not your fault my life is ruined" Yazoo said as he withdrew from the hug his twin had given him . " Your life is not ruined Yaz " Loz said . " Whatever " Yazoo said rolling over in his bed " I'll see you guys later". Kadaj looked back at Yazoo as they left the room " I am worried about him Loz . I hope he can recover from this." Loz put his arm around Kadaj's shoulder " I know . I am too , but Seph said that Reeve is gonna work with him . And don't forget what Vincent Valentine said in that meeting last night . " " I know , but he is my twin and I can't help worrying."
They had reached the elevator . The door opened and a redheaded young man about 18 years old emerged not paying attention to where he was going. He walked right into Kadaj , spilling the foam cup of soda he had all over himself and Kadaj in the process. " Oh shit sorry man. I didn't see you" " That's because you weren't looking ya doofus " Kadaj replied whiping the soda off his favorite jeans" The red head stepped back and held his hands up " woah ! Woah! Woah! calm down dude! I said I was sorry! " Kadaj shook his head and stepped aboard the elevator with Loz who had been holding the door and waiting on him " Whatever"
" I hate my life . Way to go Reno" the redhead thought to himself as he continued along the corridor . " How did I get myself into this mess again? " He thought back to the trouble he had gotten himself into 6 months prior . He had been caught Vandalizing the school he was attending , writing slang about the size principal's penis on the outside wall in spray paint . He also remembered the judge's decision " You have 2 choices Mr. Sinclaire, you may go to a youth facility for 6 months , or volunteer at the hospital for 1 year. " He had chosen the volunteer work for 1 year thinking it was the better choice , because he still had his freedom and no criminal record. That was 6 months ago " What was I thinking ?!" he said aloud as he approached the nurses' desk . " What did you say Reno?" Yuffie asked as she looked up.
" Nothing just thinking out loud " he said winking at her . " What have you got for me today yo? " he asked " Well we have a new patient that could use some company to cheer him up, and maybe a book to read or something. " Yuffie said as she stood up . "He is in that room right there " Yuffie said pointing to Yazoo's door . " His name is Yazoo Winters . He lost part of his leg in a motorcycle accident yesterday. He is only 17 . " Reno looked at the door " Ok so how can I help him ?" " I don't know !" Yuffie said waving her arms up and down " just go talk to him or something! I'm gonna go get a coffee . Be right back! " She turned on her heel and flounced away." Coffee is the last thing you need Yuffie " Reno thought to himself " Oh brother" Reno thought as he appraoched Yazoo's door ..
Yazoo had his back turned to the door when Reno entered the room and walked over to the bed . " Yo ! You awake man?" Reno asked . Yazoo had just been drifting off to sleep and jumped when he was spoken to. " Woah! Sorry man didn't mean to startle you " Reno said . Yazoo rolled over and looked at Reno. " Who are you ? " Yazoo asked . " Reno's the name and cheering up is my game!" he said " Oh Please !" Yazoo said rolling his eyes . " I can not handle any more "cheering up" , today" he said with a sneer . " Between that doctor with his stupid cat puppet and that airheaded nurse I am all cheered out thanks " Reno began to laugh " I hear ya man ! Yuffie is a bit much and Reeve, well don't get me started on that damn puppet master". " Hmm " Was Yazoo's only response. " So how did this happen?" Reno asked pointing to Yazoo's leg. " I can't see how that is any of your buisness" Yazoo said venom in his voice . " Hey take it easy . I'm only trying to have a conversation man!" Reno said raising his hands defensively. " Whatever! " Yazoo said crossing his arms over his chest.
"Reno are you annoying people again? " came a deep sensual voice from the doorway. Both youths looked up to see a man with long dark hair walk into the room . He was wearing red scrubs and gave Reno a scathing look. " Hey I was just trying to cheer Mr. Sunshine here up!" he said pointing at a very grumpy Yazoo . " I'm sure you were but I need to speak to him now , so go find someone else to bug ." ' AWWW Vincent I was just getting to know him" Reno said heading to the door . "Out Reno " Vincent said . " Ok , Ok don't go all demon on me ! ! " Reno then turned and looked back at Yazoo ," I'll be back later Dollface , don't leave town before then " . He left before Yazoo could respond. Yazoo rolled his eyes at the comment , then looked at the man who had entered the room . " Hello Yazoo " He greeted , " do you know who I am?"
" Are you the " rehabilitation specialist" my brother spoke to last night?" Yazoo said sarchastically. " Yes I am . My name is Vincent Valentine and let me make this clear right now" Vincent said , looking sternly at Yazoo" I am not gonna put up with a bad attitude from you. " Yazoo looked away from Vincent and crossed his arms over his chest. Vincent sized the youth up for a minute before he spoke again . " Yazoo , I know how frustrated and upset you must be feeling right now" . Yazoo turned to glare at Vincent " HOW!? HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT I AM FEELING?!" Yazoo yelled , his anger and frustration getting the better of him . Vincent held up his left hand " Cause I have been through it too" Yazoo looked at Vincent's left arm and discovered it was a prosthetic ... a very advanced prostetic. Yazoo bowed his head " I'm sorry. I just feel so helpless right now . I love riding my motorcycle and now , I can't do that anymore. " Vincent walked over and sat in the chair next to Yazoo's bed . " Yazoo I was feeling the way you are now. I was angry , frustrated and ready to give up. I thought my career as a physoitherapist was over. Then I one day I just said " No I am not letting this defeat me " . I picked myself up and worked really hard . I designed this arm and now look at me. I am the top specialist in my field. " Yazoo looked over at Vincent . " Do you really think I can ride again?" he asked tears streaming down his face. Vincent stood up and wiped a tear from Yazoo's face. " Yes Yazoo I believe you can" Vincent looked at him Very seriously . " But I am warning you now . It is not going to be easy. Are you willing to work hard , and work through the pain the next few months are going to bring?" Yazoo thought for a minute then looked up at Vincent , a new fire of determination burning in his eyes . " Yes I think I am "