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Making Up is Hard to do
Chapter 2 – You're his Brother.

After Jordan returned home she decided to take a shower then have a drink and re-evaluate her future in Boston. She was just pouring the drink when someone knocked at her door. She considered not answering it but figured it didn't matter whether she did or she didn't, so she wandered over.

Jordan – Garret, what are you doing here?

Garret – I was a little concerned when I dropped by the hospital and you weren't there.

Jordan – Woody wants some space.

Garret – Jordan, he is going through a difficult time right now and I think he needs all the support he can get.

Jordan – No I think he needs space.

Garret – Jordan, Woody is terrified he may never walk again, he is afraid to accept help because that will force him to except his fate. Jordan I really think he needs some support.

Jordan – I think that since he threw me out, he doesn't want me there.

Garret – Jordan he also threw Framus and Seely, he said he couldn't stand being reminded of the job he loved. Jordan if Woody never walks again, he will never be able to do what he used to. Jordan his life may change completely, it doesn't mean he needs space. Jordan I am sure him throwing you out was nothing personal.

Jordan – and you're qualified to make that call?

Garret – Jordan, I'm concerned about you.

Jordan – Well don't be I'm not the one with the 50 chance of ever walking again. I'm fine Garret and I'm tired so could you please leave?

Garret – Jordan don't run away from your problems again, they will only eat away at you.

Jordan – Garret I would really like it if you would give me some space. Please just go.

Jordan's voice was beginning to crack; she'd had enough. She couldn't stand losing both Garret and Woody in the same day. She felt she no longer needed to stay in Boston, Woody didn't want her, her father was gone and her friends would be fine without her.

Jordan – You know maybe you should go see Lily, she's pretty upset about today's events.

Garret – Jordan, Lily will be fine. She doesn't have a track record of running from her problems and she has Bug and Seely.

Jordan – What are you saying I have no one?

Garret – You have Woody and he is in the hospital.

Jordan – Well thank you for once again throwing that in my face.

Garret – Jordan, don't walk away from him, he was there whenever you needed him, even when you pushed him away. Jordan return the favour, I know you care about him.

Jordan – That isn't your concern Garret, I am not your concern, I am fine and if Woody hadn't thrown me out I would be there with him, but he doesn't want me, he doesn't want Framus or Seely and the only person he does want isn't there.

Garret – and who's that?

Jordan – Calvin, I was about to call him. Now can I get back to my evening please?

Garret – Alright Jordan, but call me if you want to talk, I'll be here.

Jordan shut the door and went searching for Cal's number. She found it in her address book she kept in a drawer by the phone. She picked up the receiver hesitated and then made the call.

Cal – Hello.

Jordan – Hey Cal, its Jordan. You remember the one that wouldn't have sex with your brother?

Cal – Oh yes the hot ME from Boston. Is Woods treating you all right?

Jordan – I'm calling about something serious Cal?

Cal – What is it Jordan? Is Woody okay?

Jordan used all her strength to summon up the next words with enough courage not to cry.

Jordan – He got shot Cal, he's in the hospital and they say he has only a 50 chance of ever walking again.

The phone was silent for about a minute.

Jordan – Cal? Are you there?

Cal – Sorry Jordan I was letting the news sink in. I can't believe this happened to him, I always thought I'd be the one in the hospital. I wish he wanted to see me.

Jordan – Cal what are you talking about, you're his brother.

Cal – Jordan last time we were together, I did something pretty bad, he was really angry, I just don't think he really wants to see me.

Jordan – Cal, you're his brother, he loves you, you're probably the only one he wants to see.

Cal – Yeah right, Jordan you're his world. He loves you, he told me so many times. He loves everything about you; you're better off to be there with him.

Jordan – Believe me Cal he doesn't want me.

Cal – What do you mean he doesn't want you?

Jordan – He asked me to just leave him, he wants me out of his life.

Cal – Jordan, I know Woody and he has loved you for 4 years. He never wanted you out of his life. Jordan, Woody is probably just being Woody; he wants you to leave now so when you leave later it won't hurt you so much. He probably thinks you don't want to take care of him and he'll be a burden if he can't walk.

Jordan – Cal, will you please come and see Woody? He needs you; you're his brother. You're all he has.

Cal – Alright Jordan I'll fly out but in the mean time will you just keep you're eye on him?

Jordan – All right but just until you get here.

Jordan hated making promises but she felt guilty breaking them so she changed and headed out to her car and back to the hospital.