Dr. B saw that Johnathon had opened his eyes and came around to the other side of the bed, 'Johnathon, you're in the hospital. You got hurt.'

Johnathon blinked slowly as he tried to focus on the man that was talking to him.

'Johnathon, I am Dr. Brown. I've been taking care of you. You hurt your belly and leg, but you're going to be just fine. You should go back to sleep now. Are you hurting anywhere?'

He slowly moved his head from side to side while he whispered—'No'.

Dina took to caressing his head over and over as he drifted off to sleep.

Kay approached Cameron noticing that he had tears streaming down his face and was visibly shaking as he reached out and put his hand on Johnathon's. The stretch seemed to cause a great deal of pain. He winced as let out a soft moan . Kay guided him back into the recliner and rubbed his head just as Dina was still doing for Johnathon.

'Cameron, you need to go back to your own room and rest. You don't look so good right now,' Dr. B. said.

'Come on, I'll take you back,' Kay gently offered.

'He is going to be out of it for a while,' Dr. B said. 'He is going to be sedated and sleep for a while. You need to get some rest or I'm going to sedate you too,' he offered a weak smile at his bad joke. 'Seriously, you don't look good. I know that bruise on your ribs has got to smart right now and you have hardly eaten or gotten any sleep since Johnathon's surgery.'

He laid his hand on Cameron's forehead. 'I think you are hot. '

'Everyone thinks I'm hot,' he quipped back.

He grabbed a thermometer, 'open up' and he slid it under Cameron's tongue and picked up his wrist to check his pulse.

'Can you just be Johnathon's doctor for a minute and not mine?'

'Shh—no! Lucky you!—you are both stuck with me,' they glanced at the thermometer as it beeped.

'You have a fever again.' I'm going to change your activity order to bedrest, now please go back get some rest, it really is doctor's orders.' He paused watching Cameron debate in his head how to handle this. Finally he continued, ' I''ll come give you an update a bit later. and don't give Kay or the staff any trouble. Now let's get you back in the wheelchair.'

Cameron slowly pushed himself up and gave Dr. B a death stare as he did it. He paused at one point and bend down and whispered into Johnathon's ear, ' OK Johnny, sleep well, and don't you cause any trouble. See ya when you wake up.' He watched for any signs of acknowledgement, but there were none.


'AHH ...home sweet home. I think I'll sit on the couch'.

'What do you not understand about bedrest? Now get in there!' Kay helped Cameron into the bed and quickly pulled up the side rails and smiled at him.

'NO. Really! Put them down! I won't fall!' he exclaimed as he shook them a bit, which caused him to wince at the obvious pain it caused

'Hey Master Escape Artist, don't you try to slip past me!' He rolled his eyes at her.

'Cameron...just take a nap and when you wake up and feel better, we can go back to Johnathon's room.'

'I can't sleep. I'm not tired, and I'm definitely worried about Johnny. I need to know what's going on! Whenever I have gotten hurt, I always wanted him there, especially if I woke up the hospital. The best times was when he wore a disguise.'

'Hey! Maybe i can use a disguise to deceive Dr. B?!'

'Maybe you could, but you won't deceive me or Dina or the rest of the team,' she said as she gently guided him back down onto the soft mattress. 'Come on, lets watch a movie. Want me to sit here with you?'

'Absolutely!' and Kay put the side rail down and climbed in as he scooted over. She flipped through the stations over and over, finally saying-'Cam, pick something to watch.'

'You know I don't care, I cant focus on anything except my last conversation with Johnny."

'I don't want to escape with you….' he whispered.

'Soon enough you will be able to talk to him about that with him.'

'He looked so hateful and angry.'

'Knock knock-Can I come in? It was Violet, 'How are you feeling today? Dr. B. asked me to check your vitals and give you some Tylenol and start some fluids through your IV. He said you had a bit of a temperature earlier and doesn't want it to get worse.'

Kay jumped out of the bed, as she wrapped a blood pressure cuff around his arm and attached the pulse ox.

Kay reached over and gently put her hand on his forehead. 'Oooh, your hand is nice and cool,' he said.

'No, you are just really hot,' she replied.

'People keep telling me that'' he smelled at her. Violet also smiled as she gave him the Tylenol with a large glass of water. 'Now lets see the IV, so I can get this started and you can get some rest.

'OOH —- that's cold' he exclaimed, as he felt the fluid start infusing into him.

Violet, just smiled and said 'that's cuz you are hot.' and they all smiled and Cam blushed a bit. 'now, get some rest.'

'I told you, I'm just not sleepy.'

'Are you in pain?

'not anymore than what seems to have become the norm.'

'I'm gonna leave this pulse on on your finger, while you try to rest. Close your eyes.'

Cameron nodded, but watched her leave.

Kay said, "I have an idea. How about another back rub?'

'That's too much work. I'm fine.'

'You're not fine, Cameron. This whole experience bites. You don't deserve any of this. Johnathan should have never been in prison. You should be a famous magician.'

'Hey wait! I am a famous magician!.'

She sat on the edge of his bed once more, taking his hand in hers looking into his eyes as she continued, 'Ok…..but you have had a little black cloud over you for years. You don't deserve this awful mess. It's really my pleasure to help you feel better. I don't want to be just an FBI agent to you. I want to be more than that. Cameron…..now what do ya say?' She said as she lifted up the sheet to allow him to adjust and turn over. ' I know you have got to be tired. You look really tired, I can see it in your eyes.. Ya look worn out.'

She laid the bed down watching for signs of approval or rejection. He finally slowly turned over onto his stomach and propped himself up on his elbows.

'NO! Come on, lie down'

''Bossy aren't you?

'Just relax and do it Cameron, she whispered as she adjusted his pillows.

'Close you eyes.'

She put on some soft ocean wave sounds on her phone and turned off the lights. She grabbed a cold washcloth and gently put in on his forehead, covering his eyes, 'So just relax. listen to me. listen to my voice, listen to my words.' She spoke slowly and quietly.

'You have so much running through your head. Just stop thinking and listen to me. Breathe with me. Breathe in with me…that's it….now breathe out. Just clear your head and listen to my voice. Come on, breathe in again with me..nice and slow and let it out.'

She moved from kneeling by his head and gently caressing his head to sitting at the edge of the bed where she could get a better angle to begin to massage his back.

She softly put her hands on his shoulder after untying the gown and exposing his back began to gently massage it, avoiding any healing injuries. She kept talking to him and she could easily feel the tension leave. She could feel him complying with her requests to follow her breathing, She could feel him melting into slumber.

She removed the cloth from his forehead as she finished, and he briefly opened his eyes at the change. His eyes were completely unfocused and distant, She rubbed his hairline and hushed him and he closed them again and drifted off to sleep.

Kay pulled the sheet back on him and settled down on the couch for a nap. man am I tired and I'm not sick or injured. How could he think he wasn't tired? He just needed to turn his mind off and relax, she thought as the ocean sounds lulled her to sleep.


Dr. B. gently sat on Cameron's bed whispering to Kay, waiting for Cam to wake up. He had come to discuss Johnathon's recovery with him and give him an update. Kay laid her hand on his forehead and smiled at the lack of heat. Dr. B took the opportunity to listen to Cameron's chest and watch the monitor that was still on his finger.

'He is definitely improving, but he is not going anywhere for a while longer. Fevers are a common part of recovery. Don't worry , he has just been on a crazy ride for the past week or so.'

'Kay smiled as Cameron started to stir. 'Hey there…,'She said to him as he opened his eyes slowly, realizing that they were not alone.

'Are you feeling better after you got some sleep?' Dr.B asked.

'I think so'.

'Let's check you temperature again,' he said as he slipped the thermometer under Cameron's tongue.

''Perfect! No more fever. You were probably dehydrated, you need to keep drinking or we will need to keep the fluids going.'

Both Kay and him nodded understanding.

'So now that you are on the road to recovery, let's talk about Johnathon. This caused a look of concern to appear on Cam's face and he bolted up in the bed.

'Hey relax! Sit back.'

'So he is fine first of all.' Cam breathed a deep sigh of relief.

''In fact he is improving. His vital signs are stable and his labs are improving.'

'Is he awake?' Cam asked.

'No, we still have him on pretty high doses of pain meds. He awakens for a few seconds or maybe minutes and falls right back to sleep. Dina and Gunter are with him.'

'I would like to take him back to the OR to fix his leg, as I said he is more stable and should be able to handle the surgery. Then he can really start the path to his own recovery.'

Cam nodded. 'Are you sure he is ready?'

"Yes as I said, he is more stable now.'

'When will he have the surgery?'

'I have the OR booked for 2 hours from now.'

'You can come and see him until we take him back and then you should come back here and rest some more. I will come and talk to you here instead of the surgery waiting room when it's over.'

'Ok-let's go' as Cameron practically jumped into the wheelchair,


Johnathon was still sleeping as they arrived. Cameron sat on the edge of the bed that Dina had just vacated. The two brothers were left alone.

'Johnny can you here me? Johnny! Johnathon?' he said as he held his hand. He sighed as there was no reaction.

'Hey Bro, I am so sorry for letting you down. You have NEVER let me down. You always made sure everything went down without a hitch,….I really thought that Kay and I….Well... that the team would figure out MW and get you out…and well, we couldn't. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I understand why you hate me.'

'I know that you don't think that there is a life for you now, but there is! Whatever you want, you got it.'

'Mike and Deakins are working on getting you exonerated. You just need to get better.. They are gonna fix you leg now and you'll be escaping from…I mean doing anything you want to do super soon.'

'I'm sorry Johnny. I'll always be here for you. I love you.' Cam said, resting his head on Johnny's hand.

'ove you too. G'd nigh'.' Johnny mumbled.

Cam popped his head up. 'Johnny wake up! Can you hear me?'

But Johnathon didn't awaken again. Cam sat smiling at him. (Could it be the drugs?) he thought.

Cam wasn't done. He gently shook his shoulder and picked his hand up to squeeze it.

Johnny furrowed his eyebrows and eyes fluttered opened briefly before closing again. '5 more minutes, Cam. I'm tired,' he again mumbled.

'I know Johnny, you go back to sleep and I'll be here when you wake up.'

Johnny nodded and he quickly was sleeping again.

(he doesn't seem mad to me)

Cameron pulled the blanket up to his chin and tucked them around him snuggly and just watched his brother for a few minutes.

Dr. B came in. 'Ok we are ready for him,' and they wheeled him out.

Cam patted him on the shoulder and rubbed his hairline for a brief second, 'Sleep well Johnny.'

Dina gave him a peck on the cheek and Gunter said a quick prayer and off he went .

'He is in good hands,' Kay said as she hugged Cameron.

Mike decided that it was a good time to home for a bit. Gunter and Jordan decided it was time to force Dina to back to the Archives for a while to refresh. They knew that Kay would call as soon as she heard something.

'Kay, you should go home too,' Cam told her.

'I'm fine,' she replied.

'or you could always go hang at the Archives if you want. Anything is more comfortable than the couch in my room.'

'What are you talking about? That couch is just grand! So much better than the one in the FBI lounge. Don't knock it 'till you try it,' she finished.

'I will be fine if you leave me. I can be by myself. I won't do anything stupid, I promise.' He pulled her into a gentle hug and she returned the gesture and guided his head onto her shoulder. He held her for a long while. Finally Kay had to peep to see if he was asleep on her shoulder. He wasn't, and he smiled back at her, seeming to read her mind.

'Come on, let's go sit on your comfy couch,' she said as she lead him back to the wheelchair and took him back to his room.


They sat comfortably next to one another on the couch. Cameron could see out the window from his angle and seemed to be mesmerized by the skyline. Kay broke the silence. 'Should I guess what you are replaying in your head?'

'No need to guess. I'm sure you know… Thanks for staying with me,' he said as he leaned on her shoulder. She leaned into him and kissed him on the cheek, 'Anytime, Cameron.' He looked her in the eyes and gently returned the kiss. After another small tender kiss, he quickly pulled away. ' Hey no Kay. I might make you sick. What if I'm contagious?'

'You're not. If you were they would make us all wear masks.' She paused. 'That's not an excuse to stop this, ya know.' He kissed her again as his answer to her comment.

'This could be a great way to pass time. We should have tried this ages ago,' She said in-between kisses.

They were interrupted by a knock. It was Violet, who effectively stopped all Distraction-like activity.

'Hi Camron, Dr. B. wanted me to let you know that the surgery is starting now and as soon as he is done, he will come update you, but don't expect to hear from him for hours. I wanted to get your vital signs and check if you needed anything now, so that I don't have to bother you and you can rest.'

Cameron nodded and sat back on the couch to catch his breath for a second as Kay got up.

'Would you mind hopping into the bed? The monitors don't reach the couch….or you can move to the recliner if you prefer,' she paused.

He thought for a minute. 'Or I guess I can go get a portable monitor, if you don't feel like moving.'

'No. No. the bed is fine. I'm fine. I just needed a minute to work up to moving.'

'Are you feeling Ok?' Violet asked.

''Are you in pain? or short of breath?'

'No'

'You do sound a bit winded. Can I help you up?'

'No, really I'm fine, ' as he climbed into the bed.

Violet quickly checked his Heart rate and listened to his breathing and found that they were faster than normal, but she chalked it up to the anxiety of his brother having surgery. She went to tie his gown when Cameron said, 'Oh just leave it, I think i'll take a shower.'

'Ok do you have everything you need?' She asked.

He nodded, and she left.

Kay approached the bed and gave him a peck on the forehead. 'Come on, Ill help you into the shower.'

'I'm not taking a shower now.'

'Oh really? You lied?

'I deceived,' he said pulling her back down next to him.

She put her hand on his cheek and reached around to the back of his head and gently pulled him in for a another kiss.

They kissed and whispered to each other until Kay finally said it. 'I love you Cameron. I always want to be with you.'

'I love you too Kay!'

They kissed deeply and passionately until Cameron lost his breath and started coughing and panting and sat up.

Kay immediately looked concerned and gave him some water. She caressed his chest and forehead and 'hushed' him as she realized how fast his breathing was. 'Shhhh. Take it easy. Relax. I shouldn't have let it get this far, ' She said looking over his cherry red complexion as she could feel his heart pounding quickly. He reached up and held onto her wrist and she looked at his, puzzled.

'If you get feel my heart pounding, I want to see if yours is racing too.' Kay felt the warmth come over her own face and realized she was probably blushing too.

Finally she said to him, 'Do you want to take that shower now?

'Ya, I definitely need one.'

She smiled and was certain that if she wasn't blushing before, she was now.

She helped him up and gave him a peck on the check and sat on the comfy couch, where she fell asleep.

He emerged and looked at her, climbed back into bed and watched her as his mind drifted back to Johnny and his surgery and the upcoming discussion he planned to have with his twin. The dreaded conversation. He was so happy to the company. She helped him stay present...in the moment. He actually let a tiny smile come across his face.

He said a quick prayer and closed his eyes as he awaited for news of Johnny.