A/N: Tell me what you're thinking and review. It'll go a whole lot faster. Trust me. Great I just got in big trouble and now I have to clean my room. Sucks! well review tell me what you're thinking.

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Evelyn Mercer stood flabbergasted in the middle of the hallway, staring at the door foolishly thinking that the door would open and Bobby would come back, but she wasn't stupid. She felt dizzy, and tears started to blur her vision, but she was determined to make sure they wouldn't fall.

She shuffled into the kitchen and made her way towards the sink, which was still full from breakfast. She started the water and took a plate in her hand. Her eyes drifted over to the backyard. Jerry and Bobby's footsteps were imprinted in the snow, but the new storm which had swept over Detroit was quickly covering the prints. She remembered when those were still small. She remembered when there was a time when Bobby hid

Jerry sat at the top of the stairs listening to his mom sobbing quietly. The sound of breaking glass brought him rushing back down the stairs only to see her on the ground crying. She looked like a mess, not at all the composed woman who just had an argument with Bobby. Her hair was all over the place and her eyes were bloodshot.

Jerry walked in cautiously not knowing how to handle the situation. "Momma?"

She looked up surprised to see Jerry. She gave a weak laugh making her break down even more.

"Oh Jerry," she cried softly. Jerry helped her up and led her to the table. "I'm sorry, you have to see me like this," she sobbed.

"Shh, mom, it's ok. Bobby, he's just being Bobby, don't even worry about him ok?" Jerry said. "Come on, you go take a nap and me and Angel will clean this mess ok?" Jerry hugged her reassuringly. "Besides, you haven't had any sleep since yesterday."

"How do you know?" Evelyn asked in surprised.

"Please ma," Jerry scoffed giving a gentle smile. "You think you and Bobby the only ones that can't sleep after coming from jail?"

Evelyn nodded understandingly, and let her self be led up the stairs by her oldest.

"Um…?" Angel asked uncertainly when he exited his room only to find Jerry their mom into her room.

"Go downstairs…" Jerry said simply.

Angel nodded and took one look at Evelyn before heading down the stairs. His thoughts swirling through his mind as Jerry came down the stairs, his shirt soaked with his mother's tears.

"What happened?" Angel asked picking up the broken glass.

"Her and Bobby got into a fight," Jerry said simply.

"He didn't hit her right?" Angel asked alarmed.

Jerry looked down at the younger boy and saw the fear in the boy's face. He went over and hugged Angel who at first flinched under the hug but slowly relaxed letting Jerry comfort him. He wasn't crying, he's seen too many people fighting and crying to care. But this time he felt different, this time he felt angry for Bobby for making his foster mom, adoptive mom, whatever she was cry. This time he was scared for Bobby who was wandering the streets, angry.

"Angel listen to me," Jerry said picking the small boy up and carrying him to the couch. "Bobby would never EVER lay a finger on mom in a threatening way. I won't either. It just don't work like that. Not in this house…"

"…but," Angel started. "What if he gets real mad and drunk?"

"Then he'll blow off steam outside the house. He wouldn't come in here looking for trouble. I mean sure we'll rough house every now and then, but he wouldn't lay a finger on me with the intention of hurting me too bad. There's a difference in the fighting you know?" Jerry tried explaining.

"He won't hit you like the way Ralph did?" Angel asked uncertainly.

"Who's Ralph?" Jerry asked confused.

"My old foster dad…" Angel looked down subconsciously at a scar on his arm.

Jerry followed his eyes and cursed silently. "No…Bobby ain't like that kid. Most likely he'd be beating the shit out of the fucking asshole if he ever saw that scar."

"You think he'll hit me?" Angel asked.

"HELL NO!" Jerry dismissed the thought. "Bobby don't do that to people he love. You know why Bobby was so fucked up when you came home?"

Angel shook his head. "No?"

"Remember that kid from last night. Jack?" Jerry looked at Angel who nodded. "Bobby paid Jack's dad a visit. He fucked up the guy real good. He'd do that for you, me, ma, anyone he loves. Bobby don't love people too often so consider yourself lucky that ma took you in. Ma saw something special in you kid. Bobby sees it too." Jerry said setting Angel down. "It isn't too often you see Bobby taking a liking to someone who just moved in."

Jerry moved towards the kitchen with Angel on his heels. He walked towards the broom closet and grabbed the dustpan. He handed it to Angel and grabbed himself the broom and started to sweep the broken pieces off of the floor.

"Once he broke someone's jaw," Jerry told him.

"Well when's he coming back?" Angel asked looking up.

Jerry sighed plopping down on the couch flipping through the channels for what seemed like the hundredth time. He had burned through nearly a pack of smokes by the time Angel went to bed him self worried with what was keeping Bobby out so late. He wasn't used to Bobby being out by him self. Seeing as he and Bobby were so close in age Bobby was like Jerry's best friend. The two were almost inseparable.

Jerry must have dozed off because by the time Bobby had opened the door the sky was slightly lighter and the clock read 5:50 in the morning. He jumped up and rushed towards Bobby barely stopping himself from pushing Bobby to the ground.

"Where the fuck were you punk?" Jerry asked.

"The fuck you still doing up little brother?" Bobby asked surprised, slurring his words together.

"The fuck is this? Are you fucking drunk? Hello genius, your fucking doctor said no alcohol with the pain killers. You trying to kill yourself?" Jerry demanded.

Bobby tensed up, Jerry noted it and paled under his skin. "Oh my god! Bobby, what the fuck! Bobby!" Jerry cried out. "Bobby…the fuck…" Jerry sputtered through his words.

Bobby shrugged. Jerry looked him over and he looked even worse than when they came home earlier. He saw blood seeping through Bobby's black shirt and his eyes widened. Bobby looked down completely forgetting about the gash until he saw Jerry's face.

"Bobby what the fuck happened to you brother?" Jerry asked taking Bobby by the sleeve.

"I got into a fight. Calm down Jerry, and go to bed," Bobby tried ordering.

"Take off your shirt, and trash it," Jerry ordered. "Ma will freak if she sees that much blood on your shirt."

"No," Bobby said stubbornly.

"How the hell you get into a fight? You just came home from the hospital because you were so fucked up. How the hell did you find a fight looking like you did?" Jerry demanded.

"Shut the fuck up Jerry and help me out of this shirt," Bobby said waving Jerry's concerns away.

Bobby was leaning against Jerry now for support, something that didn't go unnoticed by Jerry. Jerry looked at his brother and shrugged and took the shirt off for him. He gasped out. His heart started pounding when he saw a small bullet wound to Bobby's right shoulder.

"What the fuck Bobby, that's a bullet in your shoulder!" Jerry yelled in surprise.

"A little louder Jerry I didn't hear you the first time," Bobby muttered sarcastically.

"Shit Bobby," Jerry cried. "Bobby! Why aren't you in the hospital? What were you planning to do bleed the fucking bullet out? You'd be fucking dead by morning!"

"Shut up Jerry!" Bobby shushed.

Lights upstairs flickered on and both boys looked towards the stairs where their mother was slowly coming down.

"Jeremiah? Is that Bobby I hear?" Evelyn called coming down the stairs.

She did a double take when she saw her oldest leaning on Jeremiah, his eyes glassy. She ran down the stairs and turned on the hall light trying to get a better look. His chest was painted with crusted blood and new blood kept flowing through.

"What the hell Bobby!" she cried in fear.

"Ma he has a bullet in him!" Jerry cried.

Evelyn paled and grabbed her car keys. "Take him to the car right now!"

Evelyn's mind raced as she shakily started up the car. She must have driven her son to do something stupid. She must have failed him somehow. She held back her tears as Bobby moaned in the passenger seat as Jerry buckled him up.

"Ma, no hospital," Bobby cried out.

"You have no choice Bobby. Oh baby, what have you gotten yourself into," Evelyn whispered.

"So what's wrong?" Angel whined when Jeremiah woke him up.

"Fine you stay here while I go with Ma and Bobby to the hospital," Jerry said.

Angel sighed and threw the covers over knowing he wouldn't be able to sleep in a house by himself in the first place. He liked the new place he really did, but he was so used to sleeping at night that he felt it wasn't normal to get up in the middle of the night.

"Is ma ok?" Angel asked shooting up from bed.

"Yeah, but Bobby's not," Jerry told him.

"Ma, please don't take me to the hospital," Bobby moaned.

"Bobby, you're going to die if I don't take you," Evelyn reasoned.

"So let me die ma! No hospital," Bobby moaned.

"What happened to Bobby?" Angel asked alarmed when he entered the van to see Bobby arguing with their mom.

"I don't now Angel. Put on your seatbelt," Evelyn said knowing Angel would have forgotten.

"Ok we're going," Evelyn said backing out.

"Jerry's out," Bobby said starting to slip in and out of consciousness.

Jerry's eyes widened from the back seat. He avoided Evelyn's eyes as they tried unsuccessfully meeting his eyes. Bobby must have hunted down some action. Jerry felt angry as he felt for his glock which was in his halter hidden safely from his mother's vision. He was thankful that he and Bobby had a spare lying around their room and even more thankful that they had both forgotten about it earlier, or else they would both be in jail facing first degree murder charges.

No one in their right mind ever fucked with Bobby and got away with it. He saw red as he started planning Bobby's revenge.

"Jerry, Bobby says you're out," Evelyn repeated.

Jerry cleared his throat, "y-yeah, I heard," Jerry stuttered.

Before Evelyn could ask anything else they arrived at the hospital. Evelyn had rushed in only to come out with a few nurses and a gurney.

"Bobby Mercer, age 16, bullet wound to the shoulder," the doctor said stating the facts.

"Ms. Mercer, please wait in the waiting room," a nurse led Evelyn to the waiting room with Jerry and Angel at her heels.

"Hi Ms. Mercer," a nurse Evelyn had recognized from earlier had come into the room with paper work.

"Well this is lovely," Evelyn said nervously tapping her fingers skimming through the pages. "Paper work while my son's in the OR…"

"Sorry Ms. Mercer but you have to fill them out. You know the drill," the nurse implied stealing a glance at Angel and Jerry who both looked tough as nails despite the worn out look both boys wore.

After a couple of hours a police officer came into the room and Jerry gulped. "Why do I have a feeling they are looking for us," Jerry whispered straightening in his seat, eyeing the cop down.

"Ms. Mercer?" the cop asked the older lady.

"Because they are," Angel muttered.

Evelyn stood up. Her eyes were round, and through the calm exterior Jerry could see the scared look on his mom's face.

"Can I talk to you in private please?" the cop tried leading Evelyn out of the room.

"I would like to be with my sons with me please," Evelyn announced.

The cop looked at Jeremiah and Angel confused, but didn't say anything. "If you're sure," the cop responded.

"Yeah, I'm sure," Evelyn said.

The cop coughed clearing his throat taking out Bobby's file from under his arm.

"Your son Bobby needs to be taken down to the station for questioning. He was in a bar and there are witnesses saying he was possible involved in a shooting resulting in an injured cop. There are witness saying he was definitely the person who assaulted an unarmed victim after an argument got out of hand in a bar, driving under the influence in a stolen car, and possible pushing drugs," Evelyn hand met her mouth gasping.

"That's not Bobby," Jerry said standing up for his brother.

"There were witnesses," the cop said.

"Well they were fucking wrong," Jerry spat out disgusted.

"Jerry…," Evelyn's voice was soft, but firm immediately shutting the teenager up.

Jerry closed his eyes. Bobby, Jerry knew well enough, had done all those things the cop had accused him of. He probably did get drunk getting in with a fake ID, and he probably did assault a man taking out his anger and frustration through him. But they didn't understand Bobby. Bobby would never take drugs. He's seen too many people become messed up because of it. Jerry knew how much Bobby hated how he pushed drugs. He was never the pusher. He knew other ways to make money. He hustled little rich kids in the suburb a couple of minutes from the city, and he did stupid things, and maybe he did drink every now and then, but never was he one who condoned drug use.

"So what exactly are you saying officer," Evelyn asked breaking into Jerry's thoughts.

"What I'm saying, is that he needs to be brought down for questioning right away," the cop said. "And…we have a search warrant to search his room for any possible evidence…"

"Of what?" Jerry demanded.

"Illegal activities," the cop said glancing at the boy.

"You guys aren't giving him the benefit of the doubt. You don't even know my fucking brother!" Jerry hissed out. "You a punk ass mother fucker just out to stick him in jail because he don't fit your excuse of a clean cut faggot."

"That's enough Jerry," Evelyn glared blushing a bit at the use of Jerry's profanity.

However as Evelyn stared the man down silently she could see Jerry's words were correct. This man wasn't in front of her to warn Bobby, or even ask him to come down. He was already guilty of all counts in the man's eyes. Bobby wouldn't be given a fair trial, and he wouldn't be asked for his side of the story. His words would just be twisted into some sick scheme to throw him in jail, killing what was left of his childhood innocence.

"I'm here to bring you home, and have you open the door," the cop told Evelyn studying her movement trying to get a read off her.

"You will not be able to take me out of this hospital while one of my sons is in the operating room. I'm sorry officer," Evelyn said laying her foot down.

"Ma'am," The cop started.

Jerry stepped in. "My mom's done talking."

"We'll tear down your door then," the cop spat out trying to stare Jeremiah down.

Jerry tossed his keys into the man's face. Angel grinned as it made a thud on the hard head. The cop gave a small yelp in surprise, and Jerry laughed bitterly.

"Fucking pig," Jerry muttered.

The cop hesitated but turned around abruptly. Jerry sighed and gulped knowing that they probably wouldn't find any drugs in the house because Bobby had taken it out of his room last night, throwing into a stranger's garbage can. There wasn't much said afterwards, Bobby had given Jerry a look that clearly said try me.

"What's in your room Jeremiah?" Evelyn asked once the cop was gone.

"Nothing," Jerry answered honestly.

"Are you sure you don't have anything?" Evelyn asked.

Jerry nodded. "Angel, you have any of that heater still lying around the house?" Jerry asked his younger brother.

They had discussed what had happened in his previous foster home one night, and the thought that a ten year old had a gun just stuck to Jerry's head. The thought that his youngest sibling really didn't know what innocence was growing up so young. He's seen more than most people have in their lifetime. He knew that heaters were a necessary weapon.

"No, Phil never gave me the heater back," Angel told him.

"Lordy, I need a seat," Evelyn said feeling light headed.


A/N: Sorry to cut it off short again. But the next chapter is just like eh. This is the only place I could cut it off. So here are my shouts and if you don't want to listen then just scroll down and gimme a review. It'll help with the chapters trust me!

Othlover04 – was this great too? Oh man don't you just love that police officer? Well review

AzNnEgGrOePnOi – I had to focus on the other characters to set up Jack's appearance once more. Trust me everything is interconnected. You gotta review cuz your review was awesome! I hope you like this chapter. Review tell me what you're thinking

Goldencompass – yeah Jack does need to get out of the house. Don't worry though we're getting there. Hope you like this chapter! Review tell me what you think

xOx HeavenSent – yeah Phil is a jerk. You kind of hear where Bobby went in this story, but I need a little fluffy crap so I can set up the rest of the story. Hmm what do you think? We're getting there! Review and tell me

babiixmahal – yeah bobby got his ass kicked. that aint cool, but don't worry. As for Jack…well we'll see review!

Lovebuggy – hahahaha! Man let's throw him into the ocean and watch him get eaten by sharks! Yeah Jack has like no idea he's so messed up, its kinda sad. I'm sorry I made you cry. I hope you like this chapter. Maybe you want to throw something at Bobby just to knock some sense into him? Lol tell me who you want to throw something at this chapter. Review!

The Mercer Sister – We should all burn their house down with them in it. MWUHAHAHA! Lol…ok not really, cuz Jack might get hurt. Man I have so MUCH homework. I totally failed us history test I'm going to cry. Lol well review and make me feel better. I love reviews they do make me feel better

Supercaptain – Yeah poor Bobby. I feel so sorry for the guy. But don't worry…Jack…well Jack's Jack, and we'll see about Jack. ! Review!

pirategurl15 – Phew! I thought I might have over done it. Yeah but that makes total sense. I need to show how strong a family they are you know. Through thick and thin they always got each other's back. Do you notice that in this chapter. Through thick and thin. I needed to show that words may hurt but they'll always take you back cuz your family. Review! Tell me what you think.

Death By Teacup – I did? Yeah I do believe he was crazy. Maaan, I was almost not going to update because I couldn't see a way around the fight, and I was afraid people were going to hate it, but here you are saying you liked it. I feel so great. You don't know how good that boosted my little self confidence level Review!

shadieladie – you'll see how the phil thing plays out. I'm sure you'll understand once I'm done, but I don't like social workers, maybe being a little biased because of my own personal experiences but no…haha. Yeah Bobby's word might be shot to hell, but you know maybe everyone else needs to give bobby a little more credit. Hope you like it review tell me if you don't…or if you do I just like your reviews

Jessica – I'm sorry you didn't like my previous chapters as much. Yeah I could see where you're coming from, but I don't think even Bobby could have been the most angelic son a person could imagine no matter how much he loves her. Yeah Jack's a little messed up in the brain right now, but he'll get through it. How? Well that's when you come in. Review and you see D

Tanith Lilitu – I think everyone hates dave right now. Yes! My life is complete! Lol I think they should kill him but that's totally besides the point. Lol. Thanks for your opinion. Tell me what you're thinking here. Too over the top? Reviews shall be good

darkdestiney2000 – School stinks ass cracks! I hope this chapter cheered you up some. What is up with your school situation? Review talk to me…

Adiemus1 – Jack was too close to leaving. Man why can't he just leave! Wait…I forgot I'm writing this. LOL…well you know what I mean I just got lost in the writing. Hope you like this chapter. Bobby should get his mouth washed with soap. Review!

Elven-Princess Ginny – Munchkin? LOL ok…Jack's officially a munchkin. Do you mind if I use that for future references. I'll credit you. I promise! Yeah Phil + Dave stupid. Grr them! Review por favor!

Chelsea – lol a never ending story you mean? Hmm I don't know…I might just start a totally DIFFERENT story D review tell me what you're thinking

Ashley – thanks for thinking like that dude! I know you're not a dude but you know what I mean. I'm real comfortable with the way I write, so I don't know if I could change it even if I had to. Review this chapter please!

Zoe – Yeah…phew! That's good to hear you think like that. I just…everyone just make it seem as though Bobby was the greatest son alive. Even if he was awesome he was bound to have a moment where he just screws up. I know wht you mean. I do that with other stories as well. I just hope that four brothers has a section on its own soon. Review tell me what you're thinking

Spoongirl1 – Check out the lyrics concrete angel. That shit was happening to me for like 10 years and fuck, but no one really noticed. It's fucking sad ain't it. Kinda hard to write this shit cuz it's a lil too close to home if you know what I mean. It's gay. And please rant on. I believe this story is my whole rant. Hahaha. Weird aren't i? Review!

Moonlightscout – Yes…Jack was very awesome! Review tell me what you're thinking

sparkl0413 – I think everyone who reviewed wanted to beat Dave up. Wow...can I make a person hated or what. I know exactly what you mean with the love thing. Me and my mom argue like there's no tomorrow but I know that I still love her. Iunno bout the other way around though…hahaha review tell me what you're thinking as well!

ChaiGrl – I love writing. I don't think I'll ever stop I just need inspiration for it. Well tell me what you think and I'll def. update soon.!

WOW! That was a lot of reviews! THAT'S AWESOME! I hope you guys like this chapter as well. Review! Tell me what's up…what's wrong…what's working…what's not…or simply your pet's name! hahaha…ok not really, but anything at all juss tell me you're still reading and my efforts aren't going to waste.

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