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Darrys POV

I was on my way to the hospital, the doctor told me that Pony had dealt with the surgery just fine, but now he came down with a fever. The kid was suppose to be coming home soon too, now im not so sure. I cursed the whole way there, hoping, praying that my baby brother was alright. He must think that I was a real jerk older brother, for not talking to him much yet. But I couldn't help it, I could hardly look at him, I didn't like seeing him like that, or remembering that he may never remember. But I was thinking about it, thinking that even though Ponyboy doesn't even remember me as his brother, I have to be there for him. I need to be strong for him, a shoulder for him to lean on, not just a brother that seems anti-social or maybe he thought that I didn't like him. I felt sick the whole drive to the hospital and ran to Ponys room as soon as I parked my car.

The room was dark, but I could make out the form of kid brother and my little kid brother laying in bed. Pony was laying in the bed sick with fever, he was sweating but his lips were quivering like he was cold. His eyes were closed and his breathing was shallow, why was this happening to him? Pony always has been sick easy, if any of us were sick Pony had to stay far away, because he would catch it 3 times worse. That's how my brothers immune system always has been, I could only imagine what he was going through right now.

"How is he?"I asked Soda who was sitting next to him holding his hand

"it's weird Darry.. He's hot all over"Soda said quietly

"what'ya mean?"

"Like not just his head, his hands, stomach, arms, legs, Darry.. He's burning up"

"oh god"I mumbled under my breath

I walked up slowly and felt Ponys head, it was on fire. I felt his arms and gently touched his sunken in stomach, he was hot all over. His stomach reminded me that he hasn't been eating too much, I better note the doctor on that one.

"Hey Ponyboy"I said softly to him

his eyes fluttered a bit but didn't open

"they say he's a bit delirious"Soda said softly

"what?"I whispered back

"he's been mumbling things, but they never really make sense, they say because he has no memories to say. So he's saying things that's been in his head, it's like a giant nightmare to me"

"my poor baby"I took my attention back to Ponyboy

"im so sorry this happened to you honey"I whispered as I stroked his hair

"sideburns?"a small voice came from Ponys lips

"sideburns?"I asked Soda questionably

he shrugged "told you, they only make sense to him"Soda said gently running his fingers over Ponyboys arm

"kinda reminds me of Two-bit"I said quietly

"yeah, maybe that's what he means"

"when's my brother coming back Steve?"was the next thing that came from his small lips

"I'm right here Ponyboy"I said softly

"Sodapop?"he rolled his head a bit, but didn't open his eyes

it hurt me a little but I didn't blame him for asking for Soda, I was the anti-social brother to him.

"No it's me honey Darry"

"hey Soda what was mom and dad like?"

It occurred to me then that Pony couldn't even hear us, he was just talking, or being delusional whatever they called it around here.

"Are the others here?"I asked Sodapop

"yeah, they went to get a burger, they should be back soon"then as if on que don't think I spelled that right. Dally, Steve, Two-bit, and Johnny walked into the room arguing about something

"will you guys shut up"I hissed over my shoulder

"sorry Dar, how's the kid?"Dally asked

"not so good"

Johnny walked over and I backed away from Ponyboy, allowing Johnny to go visit him now, they others talked quietly on the other side of the room.

"Hey Ponyboy"Johnny said quietly

Johnny placed a quivering hand on Ponyboy arm

"Jesus man, your on fire"Johnny whispered to him

"I hope you get better soon, I miss you man"then Johnny bowed his head and walked to the other side of the room to join the gang

"hey get better soon Ponyboy"Steve walked over and stood next to Sodapop

"because this kids a nervous wreck with you in here"he added ruffling Sodas hair

The gang took turns saying things quietly to Ponyboy and slowly they all left, until it was just me and Sodapop again.

"I think you two better go now, visiting hours have been over, but I let you stay a while longer"a nurse said from the doorway

I like her, she was nice and always gave us a few extra minutes with Ponyboy

"alright, come on Sodapop"I nudged Soda who fell asleep with his head resting on the side of Ponys bed

"huh?"he mumbled

"come on little buddy"I said ruffling his hair "time to go"

"bye Pony, see you tomorrow"Soda said softly as he kissed the top of his brothers head

I loved watching Soda take care of Pony, my two kid brothers, I loved them so much.

Sodapops POV

I woke up the next morning to the sound of Darry talking on the phone and the smell of chocolate cake in the air. I pulled myself out of bed and stretched, I rubbed my stomach and looked for a shirt but didn't see any laying around.

"Whatever"I said softly to myself and walked into the living room

Darry hung up the phone

"who was that?"I asked playing with a string on my plaid pajama pants

"these people reminding us about the trial coming up"

"what trial?"I asked confused

"the one with the drunk guy"Darry answered like I should have known

"Pony doesn't have to go does he?"I asked concerned

"yes he does"

"well did you tell him that he's sick! Or maybe that he well, can't remember, how is he gonna go there if he can't even remember what happened!"I yelled frantically

"well im not sure if they're gonna ask him anything, but they are gonna ask you, Johnny and Steve I think"

"oh, right"

"but he's sick"

"well when he gets better"Darry said turning around and cutting a piece of cake for me

"hey Curtis family!"I heard a voice that was no doubt Two-bit yelled from the door

"hey Sideburns!"I yelled from the kitchen

"Sideburns?"he asked questionably as he entered the room

"a little name Ponyboy came up for you, or at least we think it was you"

"haha very funny"

"Hey Buddy!"Steve called from behind Two-bits shoulder

"hey!"I shouted back

Two-bit walked over to the chocolate cake sitting on the table and just grabbed a chunk with his hands.

"Nice Two-bit"I said

"what you want me to be civilized?"he asked then he grabbed a napkin and stuffed It into the neck of his shirt

"civilized enough?"he asked

"very"Steve said sarcastically

"oh it's not enough for ol' Steve here is it?"then Two-bit stuck out his pinky

"how bout that one Stevo?"Two-bit laughed and took a bite out of his cake, still leaving his pinky up

"oh knock it off Two-Bit"I said shoving him

"what are you goons doing here?"Darry asked walking into the room

"what's up Darry?"Steve asked

"why Darrel, how nice it is for you to join us, come have a seat"Two-bit said in a high class voice and pulled out a chair for Darry

Darry shook his head "im not even gonna ask"he said shaking his head and left the kitchen

I laughed "you weirdo"I said slapping Two-bit over the head

"so when's that trial thing?"Steve asked

"Im not sure, but I think were having it as soon as Pony gets better enough"

"do I have to go?"Two-bit asked

"no, just Darry, Steve, Johnny, Ponyboy and me"I answered

"good, I don't think I could be civilized enough for them"Two-bit said eating his last bit of chocolate cake and grabbing a beer out of the fridge

"beer for breakfast their Two-bit?"Steve asked

"what did you call the cake.. An appetizer?"

"Whatever floats your boat"

"so we gonna visit Ponyboy again today?"Steve asked

"or can we actually go out and do something fun?"

"My brother is in the hospital and if you want fun, you can go find it yourself"I said bitterly, I didn't mean to sound so angry

"whatever man, that kid is getting to your head"Steve said heading for the living room

"Mickeys coming on!"Two-bit shouted and headed for the living room, I laughed and followed them

"M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E mickey mouse!"Two-Bit sang until the show started

"Jesus Two-bit you like the kid of the gang"I said from the couch

"no im just not boring"Two-bit said happily as he whistled along with the theme song

I laughed and tried to keep my attention on the tv, instead of Ponyboy, my little brother, my sick, very sick, little brother. As you can see, it didn't help me much.