Disclaimer: See Chapter 1
A/N: Sorry I haven't updated sooner, I just really haven't been in the right frame of mind. I did try writing it a while back but it wouldn't work and I didn't have the motivation to work at it. But its written now and betad once again by the wonderful UFOhelena (I couldn't think of a better word and wanted to get it up before christmas so I left it!) who has written a reall good A/J fic that you should check out. I just though we can't really write that anymore as it could be confused with Austin/Julie hmmm... well shes written a good Andrew/Justin fic that she'd BETTER write a sequel to!
This chapter is dedicated to Sophie who has been a great friend and really helped me even though she has had so much more important things going on in her own life. Also to Bill for his kind words and making me smile properly for the first time in ages at the time when I least wanted to. I also want to say a MASSIVE thankyou to EVERYONE who reviewed. You have no idea how much your words mean to me and how they help motivate me. Especially hennahito-ckbc, red wax, Sarah and Laura, who have been with me through most of this fic and to 1ofthegood1s whos review gave me the final push to get writing. Well I've chatted on enough now so i'll shut up and let you read chapter 13!

Justin's POV
I must have been staring at him because he interrupted my thoughts, 'What?.' He asked.

I smiled at him before replying, 'Nothing.' He nodded to accept this and sat down by the hospital bed.
'Erm, Justin?' he asked carefully. I nodded 'I, erm, told the nurse how to contact your parents.'
'What?' I asked half sitting up causing a wave of nausea, how dared he? He took my hand as I sank back down to relive the sickness that had washed over me.

'I'm sorry, but she was going on about you dieing and your sister and official forms and I was so worried and-' he looked genuinely distressed as I looked into his eyes.
'It's okay' I cut him off, he looked doubtful, 'really, I know it wasn't meant to hurt me.' I sighed, 'Now I've just got to face them.'
'Sorry' He said again. A nurse opened the curtains.

'Your parents are at the reception Justin.' I noticed her eyes flick to where Andrews fingers were still entwined with mine 'Would you like me to bring them through?' I sighed again, I might as well get it over with I suppose, I nodded. 'Okay' she said as she shut the curtains.

Andrew's POV
I felt terrible, forcing him to see his parents again. In fact I was quite surprised they came out this late, by this time it was past 11:30. I looked at him apologetically. 'Do you want me to go?' I asked.
'Please will you stay?' he countered. I nodded, he looked down at where I was still holding his hand. I withdrew it,
'Not a good idea to stress your Dad even more?'
'Probably not' he agreed. 'I don't think they'll be up here quite yet though.' He said with a suggestive smile on his face. I leaned over to kiss him gently on the lips. As I pulled away he reached up to recapture my lips pulling me back down by my shirt. I certainly wasn't complaining. He deepened the kiss and I lost myself in him, pouring all the worry into one kiss. We broke away for a split second for air, our eyes meeting. I smiled before leaning down again. The sound of the curtain opening interrupted us and I jumped away to sit on the chair, I half sat on the plastic arm half missed it and ended up sat on the floor. I looked up hoping it was just the nurse, it wasn't. At the curtains stood the nurse. Next to her were Justin's parents and his little sister.

Justin's POV
Dad looked absolutely furious, like he could wring someone's neck, and he probably could. Mom looked shocked and Brooke, bless her, looked like nothing had happened except someone falling off their chair, politely trying not to laugh. Andrew picked himself up off the floor, 'I'm going to go.' He half whispered.
'I think that's best' my Dad said stiffly. I leaned my head further back into the pillow shutting my eyes forcing the tears that threatened to form away.

I let out a sigh and opened my eyes. I looked at Andrew his cheeks were flushed, perhaps from the kissing or maybe from embarrassment, I don't know. 'Please stay' I asked him.
'Justin' said my father in a warning tone.
I turned my head towards him. 'What?' I asked calmly. He didn't say anything. I knew what he'd meant, of course I did and he knew it but he couldn't put it into words. 'Good then Andrew stays.' He shook his head at me with a look of a mixture between disgust and contempt on his face. I stared into his eyes almost daring him to say something and Andrew sat back down. He didn't and we were silent for a while.
'How are you feeling Justin?' asked my mom. I pulled away from my Dad and looked at her.
'Sick, but not too bad.' I told her
Still trying to force a conversation she added 'They said it was food poisoning'

'Yeah, dodgy fish.' She nodded and fell silent.
Brooke walked over to my bed and my Dad pulled her back. She looked up at him. 'I just want to hug him.'

'Well I want you to stay here' he replied.

She turned toward me. 'I don't have a dollar with me.'
I looked at her confused, 'What?'
'A dollar, I bet you a dollar that I could do 6 cartwheels next time I saw you and I can't'
I laughed, 'I'll give you an extension, it's not really fair is it?'

She shook her head vigorously. 'Will you come to my birthday next week? It's a princess party and I'm sharing it with Suzie, and I'm going to have balloons and a princess cake, 'cos I'm a princess aren't I Daddy?
My Dad nodded 'You are indeed sweetheart.' Tears stung the back of my eyes.
'I'd love to come Brooke b-'
'YAY!' she looked really excited.
'I don't think Justin's free that day Brooke.' My father told her.
Her face fell. 'How about I take you out for a Birthday dinner another night?'
'No' Dad said quickly. I exhaled slowly.
'Well then I guess I'll just have to cancel whatever I was doing that day and come to your party.' Her face broke to a smile and she ran at me wrapping her arms around me.
'Yay! You can meet Suzie, she's my new best friend and she moved from, I can't remember where, but you have to get me a present and you can bring a friend 'cos there will be no one your age there and Suzie's brother's bringing a friend, you can come and help me decorate if you want, We have three different colours of pink balloons and-' her babbling stopped when she realised I was laughing. 'What?'
'Nothing' I said smiling, 'What day is it?'
'Tuesday at 5.'
'I wouldn't miss it for the world.'
'Brooke.' Said my Father, she turned to him. 'You want to go to the car with Mom she's tired.'
'Okay.' She said happily. She kissed me. 'I'll see you Tuesday' she walked over and took Mom's hand.

'Bye Justin' said my Mom, 'Feel better soon.' They left closing the curtain behind them.
My Father walked towards me. Although I am now the same size as him he still scares me. I reached for Andrews's hand which was on the bed. This probably wasn't the wisest move but I didn't care. I needed to know I wasn't alone.
'Stay away from Brooke.'
'Not unless SHE says so'
'She's my daughter and I say so.'
'She's my sister.'
'Your forfeited any rights as a brother when you moved out.'
'Was kicked out you mean?'
'We gave you a choice'
'How can you seriously believe that?'
What do you mean?'
'Change who you are or move out? What type of choice is that?'
'It's disgusting.'
'You're disgusting.' My voice rose. 'You've ripped your family apart, you've-' Andrew squeezed my hand and stood up.
'I think you should go.' He said. Without a word my Father turned and left, not once looking back. Andrew sat back down and looked at me at exactly the right moment to see the first tear roll down my cheek.

A/N: Well there you go I hope you liked it. Please review it means alot to me. I'll try update sooner this time I promise although I have exams soon so it might not be until after that. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. xxxx