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Gordon was flipping through a boat magazine. He would look up at Alan every few minutes. He smile seeing that his youngest brother was sleeping peaceful. He then place the magazine on the chair next to him as something had bother him. The fact Alan didn't tell anyone else apart from John bother him. The fact Alan told John not to tell the rest of the family bother him and the fact he couldn't pick up his brothers distress from their monthly calls bother him even more.
"Why did Alan want to be secretive? Surely he didn't think we would tease him about his nightmares or he didn't want us to worry?...Dam it Alan it's our place to worry about you" Gordon thought as he put this right hand through his red hair in frustration.
He herd the door swish open and turn to see Scott standing at the door seeing Gordon was getting frustrated. Scott walked over and place his hand on his second youngest brother's right shoulder.
"Are you ok?" Scott whisper in concern.
"I'm fine...I was just thinking about Alan that's all" Gordon whisper back.
"What about Alan?"
"The fact he keep his nightmares from us...How did John find out?
"Well as you know, he would call Alan every few days...it happen six months after the hood incident when John called him...John had seen how tried Alan was...he was very tried he couldn't even keep stay sitting up. That's when John questioning him and found out the reason. John had wanted to tell father but..."
"Alan didn't want anyone else to know?"
"John wanted to but Alan beg him."
"How long had he had these nightmares?"
"Two years...two years and John has known for a year and a half."
"John would have told father."
"Father didn't even know...he is a little disappointed but understands why John couldn't" Scott than looked at Alan's sleeping form
Gordon looked at Scott before asking "why couldn't John tell us?"
"He didn't want to betray Alan's trust."
It was morning when Alan woke. He smiled as he found both Scott and Gordon asleep on their chairs. Gordon had curl up while Scott had fallen side way. Alan decided to climb out of bed only to find himself on his knees and accidently knocking over the plastic jug.
The sound had woke both Scott and Gordon. Both found Alan on his knees wearing a sheepish smile when he saw his older brothers.
"Alan how did you get down there?" Scott asked.
"I was trying to get out of bed….but it appears the rest of my body didn't get the message that I'm awake". Alan said meekly.
"Where did you want to go?"
"I wanted something to eat?"
Scott held out a hand "how about I help you back up on the bed?"
Alan took his oldest brother's hand and got up only find himself going to fall. Scott quick reflexes quickly catch Alan by the waist before he had the chance to fall again.
"You ok Alan?" Gordon asked in concern.
"I feel fine…a little weak but fine" Alan said.
"I'm getting Virgil" Gordon said seeing Alan's face had gone a little pale.
"When you get him asked what Alan is allowed to eat" Scott said as he lifted Alan off the floor than onto the bed.
"F.A.B" Gordon said leaving the infirmary.
Virgil and John had ran into the infirmary.
"What happen…Gordon said you fell down" Virgil said looking at Alan who was sitting on the edge of the bed.
"He fell twice…his legs seem to be collapsing under him" Scott said.
"We'll it look like you're going to be stuck in the infirmary for a little longer" Virgil said as he looked at the monitor seeing every this was ok.
"Will this be permit?" Alan asked looking worried.
"No, your body is just recovering form that high fever of yours."
"So no leaving the bed?" Alan asked.
"Until you're strong enough to walk" Virgil said giving a comforting squeeze on the shoulder.
"You'll be fine Allie…was there anything you wanted?" John asked.
"Something to eat please"
"Gordon should be down with something in a minute" Virgil said.
"Did you want a book to past the time?" John suggested.
Alan thought for a moment "I still have that assignment to complete."
"No Alan, you are to rest and relax" Virgil said using the you-better-do-what-your-told tone
"But my advance classes…I'm almost complete them and when I finish I can get collage level classes."
"Collage level Classes?" Gordon question setting down Alan's breakfast.
"I like a challenge….I was bored of the regular level classes."
"So that extra credit assignment was to get you to the next level?" Scott asked.
"Yes…what did you think I was doing? Alan asked before taking a bite in a piece of toast.
"I just thought I was odd you wanted to do the assignment before camping?" Scott said.
"I would have finish the assignment with in the week leaving the second week for fun…but that plan kind of failed" Alan said.
"No assignment until I give the all clear" Virgil said looking serious.
Alan looked up to Virgil and contemplating where ever to go against the medic.
"I agree with Virge…you need your rest" John said and was back by both Scott and Gordon's nods.
Alan realizing he was had no hope going against all four brother he decided to back down. (If he didn't he had a hunch Virgil would had him sedated.)
"Fine you win. I'll rest." Alan said then he saw Virgil lighten up a little before turning to John "I still have a novel I was reading on my desk in my room. Could you please get it for me John?"