Wow… I'm updating this story… kinda. Not much of an update, but it's something. I have thought hard about how to finish this story, as I decided my original idea sucked, that's why I'm not following the CD anymore, as that was my first idea. But this idea is more of a "Do people still care?" kind of thing. If people do, I will finish it, and soon, as I don't think it will take many more chapters to wrap it up, but if not, I'm going to let it go.

While I'm at it, does anyone still care about "And Its Not Easy"? I think I'm going to leave that as is, unless someone tells me they want an update.

Note: "Doorbell" what I mean is not, "He pressed the doorbell." But, some businesses have a bell on their door so they know when someone comes/leaves.

Chapter 10

The next day Izzy called to quit his job because of Willis, but in calling, his manager had told him that Willis had already quit that morning, and that if he stayed, he would get Willis' old position, so he decided he would do that.

Tai and Izzy continued to be happy, through their work and each other, they really felt like they were growing as a couple, and as people. But Tai admitted that he missed his family, he wasn't even able to talk to Kari, which was hard, but it was nice to have Izzy.

A few days later, Izzy was at work while Tai was at school, and it was a very slow day. He was glad that his shift was almost over, but he wished he would get some customers, when the doorbell rang. He turned around happy to have some business, but was stunned to see Mrs. Kamiya and Kari, both looking somber.

"Hey…" Izzy said nervously. "How can I help you?"

"Izzy…" Mrs. Kamiya said. "Before I say what I came here to say… How is Tai?"

Izzy smiled a little, he knew it wasn't her fault she hadn't been there for him.

"He is very good. He's working hard at his job and at school; I think he's doing a great job."

She smiled. "Thank you for taking care of him."

He nodded, and she looked somber again.

"What's going on?" Izzy asked.

"Izzy… Um…" It was obvious she was trying not to cry, so Kari stepped in.

"They found out my father has cancer. He's in the hospital now, and he's going to have surgery in a couple days, but they don't think he's going to make it. She wants you to bring Tai and try and have them make up. He claims he doesn't want to see him, but I think he really does."

Izzy just stood there, stunned. He knew how much Tai's father hurt him, but he also knew that he loved him and wanted nothing more for them to make up.

"I get off in a few minutes, and I'm pretty sure he does too. I'll talk to him tonight."

Mrs. Kamiya nodded and walked out sadly. Kari unexpectedly hugged Izzy.

"Thank you for taking care of my brother. Tell him I love him okay?"

Izzy nodded. "I will."

It made Izzy wonder though, if he was in the hospital, why didn't they just call Tai themselves? But he decided that didn't really matter, and he waited for the last few minutes of his shift to go by.

TBC …. If you guys want it to be.