Heres another update! will still update tomorrow also as I'm away this weekend so won't be able to again until monday! Please review and thanks again for all the support :)

Brax stayed all night by Casey's bedside, Ricky had taken Heath home with the promise they'd be back tomorrow. Brax didn't let go of Casey's hand other then when nurses came round and had to take their observations. Early morning, 5am, Casey woke up, his head and stomach aching. He was scared. However, when he realised a sleeping Brax to his left he relaxed a little. Usually he wouldn't disturb his eldest brother as he knew how hard he worked but this time was different, he was scared and felt so alone in the hospital room with the only noise being the various monitors beeping.

"Brax," Casey croaked, sitting up slightly but stopping when a wave of nausea hit him, "Brax, please wake up," he pleaded, he needed his big brother. Brax stirred, his eyes slowly opening, it took him a while to come around and remember where he was. When he did he felt a sinking feeling in his heart. "Hey bud," He said giving Casey's hand a squeeze, "You alright mate? How are you feeling?" he asked and when Casey nodded he raised an eyebrow, "Seriously Casey? You can tell me, you dont need to be brave" seeing Casey getting upset, because he was embarrassed. Brax leaned in close, lowering his voice, "Hay, you dont need to worry or be embarrassed about being scared or feeling vulnerable, your not very well Case, and you're doing so well, a lot better then either Heath or I would be," Casey smiled slightly, "and Case, can I tell you a secret?" he nodded, tucking his legs up to his chest, waiting intently, "I'm scared too."

"Really?" Casey whispered.

"Yeah mate, petrified. But you know what, we'll be okay. Fears a good thing sometimes- it can make us stronger and more determined to beat whatever this is. We all just got to stick together" Brax explained, pushing Caseys hair off his head softly, noticing his high temperature. "Thanks Brax" Casey smiled taking a sip of water. Wincing as his stomach let out a cramp. Taking the glass from casey and handing him a bucket Brax continued, "So, how are you really feeling Case?" he asked. "Sick, really really sick Brax," Casey whispered, before being sick into the bucket, when he'd stopped Brax took the bucket away and gave Casey a tissue to clean himself up, "and I'm so scared Brax… everything hurts… I'm so tired," He said in-between sobs, he no longer could keep them in. "Hay mate, come here" Brax soothed bringing him into his chest, "Its going to be okay, I promise" He said stroking his younger brothers back, could he really promise that? After awhile Casey fell back asleep.

Heath and Ricky came back after breakfast. "How you feeling baby bro" Heath said ruffling Casey's hair. "Okay" Casey said forcing a smile, he couldn't tell Heath what he'd told Brax, he would tease him and think he wasn't cool like he was. They all chatted for a while, about things other then the hospital. Mundane things like school, work, surfing etc.

After the nurses had done their late morning observations Dr. Walker came into Caseys room, greeting them all warmly. "So, I have heard back from the lab that the blood test results should be back tomorrow. I still want to go ahead with the lumbar puncture so we are not any more behind at treating this illness then we are now. I have spoken to the technicians and they have assured me they will get those results back by tomorrow also, so we can decide on the next step". They all kept quiet not really knowing what to say. "And what will be the next step?" Brax asked.

"Its too soon to say with out the results back so I do not want to disclose that information until we are 100% certain it is leukaemia." Dr. Walker explained, "as for this Lumbar puncture I have it scheduled for 2pm, only one of you will be allowed in the room at once" He informed them all. Following this he explained the procedure.

After lunch, Ricky and Heath left, Ricky had work and Heath wanted to meet the boys and as they weren't allowed in the room when the procedure was being carried out it made sense for them to go.

"How ya feeling mate?" Brax asked as they positioned Casey into a foetal position for the lumbar puncture. He saw the fear in his eyes, "Because if I were you I'd be screaming my head off. You're so brave Case" he smiled taking his hand as the nurse positioned herself to make sure he didn't move. "I dont feel brave, I think I may cry again" Casey said with a sad smile. Brax squeezed his hand taking it into his two big hands. "Okay young Casey, you are going to feel some discomfort but where we are inserting the hollow needle we spoke about we have made it numb so it will not be painful. You may feel a bit sick and if you do just let us know" Dr. Walker explained, as he began to prod around and set himself up for the procedure. Caseys eyes were wide with fear Brax gave his hand another squeeze and moved forward to that he was close to his brother, his eyes looking into his trying to reassure him, "Just look into my eyes, you'll be okay" He said with a smile, although when he saw the size of the needle he wasn't so sure, he was just thankful Casey was turned away from it.

Brax was so proud of how Casey was during the test, he sure had the Braxton courage. Once the doctors and nurses had gone again Casey fell back to sleep exhausted.

Ricky and Heath came back early evening. After a couple of hours Brax thought it was time the others headed off to give Casey time to rest again. "Right you two, I think its time for us all to go our separate ways, you have school tomorrow Heath and Ricky you have been great but you need sometime for yourself"

"Ah come on Brax, Case is sick, I'm worried how can I possibly go to school tomorrow?" Heath complained. "Shut it. Your going no questions asked" He snapped, he was exhausted. Heath stomped out the room. "Brax, I think you should go home, get showered and have some proper rest" Ricky suggested giving his arm a squeeze.

"No. I'm not leaving him here on his own. Hes so scared."

"Okay fine I'll stay" Ricky smiled.

"No thats too much to ask- "

"Brax, GO!" She laughed pushing him out the door, "Case is fine with me, I promise if anything happens I will call you.

"Okay, but I will be back first think in the morning, thanks so much Ric I owe you," He said, kissing her on the cheek, "Youre the best!"

Ricky smiled, sitting down next to Casey's bed with a sad smile on her lips.