*AN* I will be updating a little less frequently. Midterms and spring break are just around the corner. I'm not losing interest, just losing time for about 2 weeks. Also I need to take a breather and work out how I want to end the story or how I want to do it. This will be the main reason why I may go a few weeks without updating, just a heads up. I apologize for this in advanced but as any fellow writer knows, sometimes you get writer's block or change your mind. Input is more than welcome of course but dont be offended if i dont take your advice. Enjoy this chapter none the less!

Carlos followed Logan onto the bus to help him get settled. He greeted the dogs with a smile, he felt so down but they still made him happy. It wasn't long before reality snuck back in though. They sat in the back lounge, just trying to get away from everyone. They already knew they would be sitting this show out but figured if anybody needed them, they would know where to look. Logan switched on the TV and both stared blankly at it, not really registering what was going on, on the screen in front of them. They just used it as an excuse to sit in silence as their minds began to haunt them with thoughts. They hadn't heard Melissa knocking on the door. She entered the unlocked bus and made her way through, following the sound of the TV. She saw them staring into space.
"Boys." she said softly. It was enough to call them out of their heads and they turned to her. "The other agents and I did some talking and with things they way they are right now, its best if we cancel the tour for now. Or at least put it on hold. If we can handle everything without too many flaws then we can resume."
"I don't want to work with James. I don't even want to see his face" Logan blurted out adamantly"
"Ditto." Carlos agreed. Melissa said nothing in response. She didn't know how to fix this but what was important was everyone's health.
"Listen, back to what I was saying. I know you have already performed once without Kendall. But, this is totally different. Carlos cant do it himself."
"I can still perform!" Logan interrupted.
"You will not." Melissa silenced him. "Even if you could, its best you don't. We don't need questions surging. Not yet anyway. As of right now, it has already been announced that BTR will be unable to perform tonight due to unexpected conflicts in scheduling."
"What about Katie? How are you going to explain why she isn't here?" Carlos asked, getting testy.
"None of the other Nick stars know anything of today's events. We'll tell the audience that she is sick and eventually break it to the other stars either of the incident or that she's hospitalized."
"Their going to find out eventually, if they go to see her." Logan said non-chalantly
"No one is allowed to see her." Melissa said
"WHAT?" Carlos and Logan said together. Logan stood intimidating and Carlos swung himself around on the couch.
"We cant run the risk of patients or doctors seeing Nick stars and spilling it to the media. This is NOT something we want to get out to the world." she explained. They sat silently, knowing she was right but they felt almost heartbroken they couldn't see her. They wanted to be there when she woke up to let her know that they love her and she could still trust them. That not all guys are bad. Or at least that was what they were hoping would help, they knew it was best left to the professionals but they just wanted their friend back.

The next morning, Melissa set out bright an early with a team of lawyers and advisers to the county jail. The team sat down and did paper work as well as talked to the officers and specialists on the case of the two boys. It was nearly 2 hours before the first half was done.
"Alright, everything is going smoothly and in order. There are no charges being filed against Mr. Schmidt at this time so he is free to go." a female officer said
"No bail?"" asked an adviser curiously.
"No, ma'am. When asked, Mr. Maslow denied pressing charges against him. If charges were filed then he would have to be bailed out." she explained.
"Well that's great news." Melissa said.
"Let me go get him for you." the officer said before leaving the room.
"Will any of this be on Kendall's record?" Melissa asked another officer.
"Depends on a few things that I can't disclose at the moment. For the most part, I don't think it will." he answered. After a few minutes Kendall was walked into the room. He was trying to keep up with the officer but she had him at an odd angle and had to walk tilted. His face lit up when he saw familiar faces. Before he could say anything he was un-cuffed. He looked confused before the officer told him he was free to go.
"Really?" He said surprised. He looked at the advisers. "you couldn't get me out sooner?" He asked as politely as possible.
"You're lucky you're out at all. James refused to press charges on you. Besides a night in jail cooled you off no doubt? It should have done wonders for you." an adviser said.
"I was scared shitless. I never want to do it again." Kendall pleaded.
"Alright then." Melissa said. "that just Leaves James Maslow." Kendall turned from them scoffing at the sound of James' name. "Kendall, enough. I don't want to hear it. Don't start."
"Ah. Ok, according to our records James was sent to the hospital's psychiatric ward. He refused to eat and resisted force. He then said several times that he "didn't want to live anymore." and he's "a monster". He's under an arrested suicide watch. Police are with him while he recovers. You are more than welcome to go see him."
"Thank you." Melissa managed to say. It was clear she wasn't thrilled at the news. Kendall gave a little empathy as well he wasn't expecting him to go crazy. Or at least not like this. Kendall was brought back to his bus despite fighting with his advisers that he wanted to see Katie or at least know what was going on with her. No one would tell him anything. He was forced out of the car and left as the car sped off. He chased them for about 100 ft before standing there and watching them go. Defeated, he walked to his bus, it was unlocked to his surprise. He walked in expecting to see the bus full of life but instead it was quiet. He wasn't sure if the others were sleeping or not so he just jumped into his bunk as quietly as he could. He was tired. He had a cell to himself but he didn't sleep at all. In a matter of minutes he was out like a light. It only seemed like he was asleep for a few minutes when something woke him up. He groggily looked at what was waking him and saw it was Logan.
"What do you want Logan?" he said a little curt.
"Kendall, its 2:30 in the afternoon." Logan replied. Kendall shot up in bed nearly slamming his head. He checked his clock and it was indeed later than he expected. He got back at around 10. He shook his head in an effort to wake himself up before rubbing his face and groaning. He slid over and dropped to the floor to stretch.
"Thanks." Kendall said to Logan.
"No problem. Tough night I take it." he responded.
"It was unreal. I didn't sleep too much. I didn't get any food either, I'm starving." he said as he raided the fridge. Kendall was so preoccupied with finding food, he didn't notice Logan's injury until he turned to sit on the couch. "Dude what the hell happened!" He said loudly.
"I…uh..." he paused. He didn't know what to say, he had no idea if Kendall knew of Katie's status in the hospital. "I lost my cool. I was pissed about yesterday. I'm fine, nothing serious, just a few stitches."
"Has Katie seen you yet? She'll rip into you." Kendall said with a chuckle. Logan laughed lightly with him.
"Nah. She hasn't seen me yet." Logan said.
"Where is Katie? How is she doing?" Kendall asked. Logan didn't know how to respond. His mind went crazy with things to tell him. "I don't know actually. Melissa sent Carlos and me home in an effort to avoid any media attention. I havent seen her since yesterday."
"Oh. Makes sense. I'm going to see if she's in her bus." Kendall said as he took his sandwich and was heading out the door. "You want to come?"
"Sure." he said happily. He knew she wouldn't be there but if he didn't go, Kendall might start to see through his lies. They made their way over pretty quickly. Logan worked through explanations in his head to tell Kendall when they found the bus empty. Logan knew it would have been best to tell Kendall the truth, but he had already been through enough and it was best he not learn the truth for as long as possible. The bus was locked and Kendall started calling her name up to the windows, but they were shut.
"Hey, you got your keys?" Kendall asked Logan.
"Uh, yeah." he said handing his keys to Kendall. He opened the door and went to run in but stopped suddenly and called to her again.
"Katie! I'm coming in." He announced. He was trying to be careful in an effort to avoid scaring her. Logan was surprised a little bit. Kendall saw her room open and went back to it. The room was exactly the way they left it yesterday. He turned to Logan who was in the middle of the bus "Where is she Logan? Tell me the truth, now."
"She's still at the hospital" Logan said without hesitation
"Is she alright? What's wrong?" Kendall began drilling
"Nothing, they just wanted to keep her for more tests. She did have some injuries from trying to escape from James. That's all I know for sure." Logan explained. Kendall was silent for a moment looking Logan in the eyes.
"You could have just told me. I care about her too, you don't have to protect me or my feelings. I'm calmer now, I just want her to get better and be alright."
"I know man, I'm sorry." Logan apologized.