Own nothing I do.
"So these men were apprehended." Carrie said. It wasn't a question, more of a...confirmation.
"Yes ma'am. They turned themselves in not to long ago." The young officer-Zack had found out his name was Darrel- explained. "They offered no explanations at all."
Zack turned away from the conversation and looked at Cody. The doctors had said he would be alright, but Zack wanted Cody to wake up. Just to be sure.
Zack turned around when he heard his mother mention his name. "And Zack is so good with him. I hate to think what would happen if...well, if IT happened."
Zack turned back towards Cody. He felt so guilty over what had happened. He had refused to leave his brother's side since they had gotten to the hospital two days ago. He had watched Cody loyally through the entire ordeal, and when Cody had been in surgery (which had happened twice) Zack paced outside the OR waiting.
Waiting.
It seemed like Zack's entire life had been waiting. Waiting for the rain to stop; waiting for school to end. Waiting for the mail to come; waiting for Christmas.
Waiting for Cody to wake up.
That was the worst one of all. Zack couldn't figure out why his brother was waiting so long to come around. The doctors had all assured him that he would wake soon.
Soon wasn't soon enough.
"So long, Darrel." Carrie called after the policeman. She whispered, "Such a nice man."
Zack agreed with her. Darrel had been to the hospital a lot after what had happened, talking to Zack. He had also been in charge of the hunt for the people who had tortured Cody that night. Darrel was almost a brother to him.
Almost.
Carrie looked at her almost son with pity. "You should get some rest. I bet you haven't had four hours sleep since we got here."
Zack ignored her, not responding. He looked at Cody again, although he didn't know why. He had memorized his brother's features ages ago, when they were young. He looked different know, casts all over his body. Cody's hair was matted, and the deep welts that ran along his side had been bandaged.
Carrie left, planning to go get a doctor. Maybe they would prescribe a sleeping medicine for her and Zack. Zack didn't notice her leaving.
"Hey Codster, you have to wake up. We need you." Zack pushed the hair out of his brother's eyes. "You just have to."
Cody's eyes flickered. Zack rubbed his own eyes; certain that sleep deprivation had caused him to hallucinate. But no, Cody's eyes were open all the way now.
"Cody!" Zack nearly jumped on his brother, only the steady beeping of one of the machines reminded him that that would only make things worse. "Oh Cody, I thought we lost you."
Cody smiled, wincing in pain but determined to say something. "Why would I leave you? You still owe me for leaving you and that girl alone."
Zack laughed and hugged his brother. It was only when his mother came back and screamed that he burst into tears.
Ha ha! It's done! I'm so happy, I could eat a whole chocolate bunny. Hmm...where did I put that thing?
You'd better give me some when you find it! Hey guys out there reading this, review, huh?
