Author's Note: Here we are again folks. I got an excellent suggestion for this chapter (Underage drinking) and while I will not be using that idea for this, I will use it in another story I have an idea for. So don't think I blew you off. This chapter took me so long and I'm sorry but I couldn't come up with an idea that I liked, so I hope that this is worth the wait. I have also started working on writing out the chapter template for another story I have in the works, so expect to be seeing a preview of that soon.

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U is for Underwater

Five year old Jamie Reagan sat quietly in his car seat in the family car. They were on their way to a campground that has a river running though it for a final family vacation before school started, as he would be starting kindergarten this year. While his two oldest siblings, Erin and Danny, complained and asked how far away they were, him and Joe sat peacefully in the backseat.

Jamie had learned to swim the previous summer when his parents took him to a community pool for the first time. While he still had to use arm floaties, he could keep himself upright and he could tread water for almost ten minutes if he needed to. Granted he had strong legs, from all of the running that he did in the house these days.

Jamie's eyes widened when they approached the cabin they'd be staying in. He nearly leaped out of his seat when the car came to a stop. He grinned and hopped down onto the ground, looking cheerfully at the beautiful water of the slow running river. Hs parents had made sure to choose a calm spot so if Jamie went swimming, harsh currents or waves wouldn't be able to bring him down.

"Jamie, can you help me with some of these things?" Asked Mary, opening the trunk.

"Yes momma!" Jamie smiled and went to help his mother carry some of the lighter items into the cabin. When he got inside, he sorted the items based on which thing belonged to who and set them on their respective beds.

Fifteen year old Danny came barrelling into the house, nearly knocking Jamie over. "Sorry kid!"

Jamie frowned "No running inside Danny!"

The teenager just rolled his eyes and went to the couch to watch some TV. There was no getting anything past that kid. If he ever became a cop, he would definitely be the one always on your butt about the rules. Unfortunately, he was slightly angered when he saw there was no TV. Danny rolled his eyes and sighed as he felt a small body climb up onto the couch next to him.

"Will you go swimming with me tomorrow?" Jamie asked, looking up desperately at his big brother.

Danny sighed. He just could not say no to those adorable hazel eyes, nobody could. (According to Google, Will's eye color is hazel.)

"Of course I will little buddy, anything to spend time with you." Danny said, offering a slight smile.

"Yay!" Jamie's grin widened further. "I can't wait!" The little boy climbed into his older brother's lap.

Danny immediately started tickling Jamie's sides, causing him to squirm in his brother's arms, his adorable giggle filling the room.

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The next morning, Jamie was in a very light mood, as always. He hummed while eating his breakfast, and was clearly excited for Danny to take him out for a swim.

Around eleven or so, Danny was finally ready. Jamie hurried into his room to put on his bathing suit and get his floaties. He was stopped at the door by his mother who slathered sunscreen all over his arms, back, chest and face.

"You keep an eye on him at all times Daniel." Mary demanded of her oldest.

"I will ma. C'mon little one, let's go have some fun." Danny took his brother by the hand and led him out to the river.

Sitting down, Danny blew up each of the arm floaties and slid them onto his little brother's arms. The sun was incredibly hot and there wasn't a cloud in the sky, so he knew that the water would feel really nice on his already hot skin.

"You stay in my range of sight, okay? I know you can swim but you're not very powerful in your arms and legs yet, I don't want anything to happen to you."

"Mmhm." Jamie nodded and jumped into the river. It was nice and cool, but not freezing. Danny slid in after, relaxing against the bank. He watched as Jamie kicked around and splashed happily, and smiled. God, he hoped Jamie never lost that happiness or that innocence.

Jamie was happily swimming along when he hit his knee on a rock, making it incredibly hard to kick. Fortunately, his arm floaties kept him upright, and he refused to show that he was in pain by telling Danny, he didn't want to look weak.

"Hey. Kid I have to go to the bathroom. Come with me so nothing happens while I'm gone. I have orders to watch over you." Danny said.

"Okay!" Jamie paddled over towards the shore as Danny turned around to get out of the water.

Something sharp poked into his floaties when he was swimming and they began deflating. Unable to kick hard enough to stay upright, he started to sink. He had water in his mouth so he couldn't call out to get his brother's attention. Then he couldn't see anything.

Then he couldn't breathe.

Panic filled his body and he started to thrash beneath the water, trying desperately to get to the surface. He wanted air in his lungs. No- he NEEDED air in his lungs. He tried to suck in a breath but he swallowed a mouthful of water. He felt himself getting heavier and heavier. His last thought before he blacked out was of not getting to start kindergarten the next month.

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As Danny was walking back to the cabin, he realized that everything was quiet. Too quiet. "Jamie?" He asked. Silence.

He spun around and panicked when he saw nothing. No sign of his brother "Jamie! MOM! DAD!" Danny screamed and raced back over to the water, diving in to try and find his little brother.

Mary, Joe, Frank and Erin came rushing out of the cabin at Danny's terrified scream.

"What happened?" Asked Frank frantically.

Danny didn't answer, he was busy searching for his brother. Finally he felt something brush against his leg and he dove under. He grabbed the motionless body of his brother and pulled up he dragged himself out of the water, dragging Jamie with him.

"Oh my god Frank!" Mary screamed. Joe and Erin were huddled behind their mother in fear.

"We were swimming and I told him to get out of the water and follow me because I had to go to the bathroom. He was following me because I checked, then I got out and started walking and I turned around again and he wasn't there. I'm so sorry. I hurt him. I'm sorry."

"It's okay Danny. You were looking out for him."

Frank kneeled beside him. "He's not breathing! Mary call an ambulance!" He then pulled Jamie's tiny body close and started CPR. He could hear Mary's desperate and fear-filed voice on the phone with 911.

"Please Jamie. I know I'm not the best brother. Please. Please come back." Danny coaxed.

After about a minute or so, a small cough made everyone sigh with relief.

"Oh thank god. Thank god!" Mary shouted.

Jamie's eyes flickered and shut again, but he was awake. His body was shivering and he was wheezing slightly but he was at least awake and breathing. His lips moves as if he was trying to say something but they couldn't hear what he said.

When the paramedics got there, they immediately got him on oxygen. Frank rode in the ambulance with Jamie while the rest of the family piled back into the car and followed the ambulance to the hospital in absolute silence.

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All Jamie could see was darkness. His chest felt like it was on fire. He wanted to cry and scream but he could do neither one. He heard voices.

"Oh my god Frank!"

"I'm sorry"

"Please Jamie"

Jamie felt the pain slowly leaving his chest and the light slowly coming back to him. And then he could breathe again.

"Oh thank god. Thank god!" He heard, but didn't register who said it. He couldn't even figure out what happened.

"Cold." He tried to whisper, but it didn't look like anyone heard him. Them something was placed on his face, making it even easier to breathe and eliminating any lingering chest pain. He felt himself being lifted and rested when he felt his father's familiar hand on his forehead.

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Frank had been ushered to the waiting room once they had arrived at the hospital. The family got there a short time later. Erin cried against her mother, Joe huddled against Frank, and Danny paced the waiting area anxiously, guilt riding him.

The doctor came out after about fifteen minute or so. The whole family tensed up.

"I'm happy to say that Jamison is going to be fine."

Everyone visibly relaxed.

"It's Jamie. Call him Jamie." Said Joe.

The doctor nodded. "Yes well Jamie was having minor respiratory distress when he came in, there was some water in his lungs but we're working on getting that cleared up now. He also appeared to have bruised his knee petty badly, maybe that had an effect on his swimming. His shivering was likely due to a mild temperature shock, as it's so hot outside and the water was cold enough to where it froze him up a bit. He's on oxygen and just fell asleep but you can all go back and see him if you want to. Third room on the right."

The family got up and walked to Jamie's room.

When they arrived, Jamie was asleep. His small body was huddled into a ball underneath the blanket. He had a nasal cannula on his face, but he looked to be sleeping peacefully. Just as always, he moved a bit every so often. That kid could never stay still.

Upon their entry, Jamie stirred and looked up at his family. Mary and Frank stepped forward, Mary stroking his hair gently.

"Hey little one. We're here. The doctor says you're going to be fine. You'll be back to annoying your siblings in no time at all." Frank whispered.

Jamie smiled "I know. I hurt my knee on a rock and something sharp popped my floaties and I couldn't stay up." He gave his family a pitiful expression, causing Erin and Mary to coo over him and Joe and Danny to roll their eyes.

Danny stepped up to his little brother's bed. "I'm so sorry kid. I should've waited for you to get out of the water before I did, or I at least should have been watching you better, we wouldn't be in this situation if it wasn't for me."

"If you hadn't turned around Danny, it could have been too late." Jamie whispered tiredly.

"When did you get so smart, little one?" Danny chuckled.

Jamie shrugged "Before you, that's for sure."

That made everyone laugh.

"Ah yeah yeah kid, keep dreaming. You look tired."

"Mmm" Jamie nodded.

Danny kissed Jamie's forehead. "You get some rest, baby brother. I love you."

"Love you guys too." Jamie whispered, and then fell into a peaceful slumber.

Author's Note: So there you have it, I figured we needed a slightly more light-hearted chapter after the intensity of the last one, which I was surprised got a fairly negative reaction. Sorry I disappointed you guys with that, I just wanted to do something different. Anyway, I really hope you liked this chapter. Please read and review and give me letter suggestions, I only have an idea for V and that's it so I really need help. Alright. Until next time, my lovelies.