I'm sorry I haven't updated for such a long time. I've been feeling really down, and haven't had time. BUT… I have updated now, and I am sorry it took so long.

Okay, here we go.

Review so far: Kai survived having SCIDs, but now needs a bone marrow transplant to allow a more normal life. (I did research this, one reason it took so long, bone marrow transplants can "cure" SCIDs. I read it in a medical type book). Ray was identified as the only match and has already been operated on. Kai is about to go into surgery. The media knows.

Chapter 14:

(I'm not going to go into details of the surgery, like in the theatre and all that because I'm not a doctor and it's rather pointless to the story.)

"Mr. D. can we go in yet?"

"Yeah can we see him?"

"No boys, both Kai and Ray need to rest. Especially Kai."

Ray lay there, slowly waking up to his surroundings. He was hooked up to an IV unit. He could hear nurses and doctors outside.

"Please let us see him…" Came Tyson's voice as he begged a doctor to see him.

Ray's door slowly opened and the doctor came in.

"Hey Ray, How are you feeling?"

"Okay, I guess."

"Do you feel up to visitors?"

Ray nodded, "I could handle it."

"Okay, I'll send them in."

Tyson, Max and Kenny came in slowly, as to not disturb Ray.

"I am awake guys."

"Are you okay?" Tyson asked nervously.

"Yeah, my arm hurts but I'm fine. How are you guys?"

"Silenced."

"We can't say anything to anyone about you and Kai. Mr. D says a conference will be held to explain all, but what's said is really up to Kai."

"Where is Mr. D?"

"Waiting for news on Kai."

"So you don't know how he is?"

"No, we had to beg to see you." Tyson said.

Ray chuckled, "Yeah I heard."

Everyone relaxed at that, Ray was laughing, all was well with him then.

"All we know is that he's in intensive care. Apparently the operation really took it out of him."

Down the hall, or a few actually, Kai lay quiet on his bed, the only noise around being the beeps and whirrs from the machines monitoring him.

Mr. D watched from the window viewing into the room. He was allowed to be with Kai, because he was an adult, he didn't want the boys to know that they couldn't see him because of their age. The doctors feared too much noise would disturb Kai. They would be allowed to see him eventually.

The operation had gone well for Kai, no drastic complications. But now he lay there drugged up, so that his body wouldn't reject his new marrow. Though he would be on drugs the rest of his life to ensure this won't happen, if it is a success Kai won't have to worry so much about his allergies. Hopefully some may even be cured.

Mr. D's thoughts were broken when he saw movement in the room he was facing. Kai was moving. That was always a good sign. He called for the doctors, who came running down.

One went in and sat by Kai. Talking softly to him, hoping to get a response. Without a conscious response they wouldn't be able to test his allergies or even find out the outcome of the operation.

(Kai's POV)

Where am I? The last thing I remember was the beach. When did I go to the beach? (Okay guys I don't think he ever went to the beach in my story, he's just confused).

I stirred, trying to move. I wanted to open my eyes but they wouldn't open. I heard the door open and someone sit next to me.

"Hey Kai," a soft voice came, "Are you awake?" The voice held my hand softly.

I tried to respond but it came out in a grunt, how degrading.

"Hey, can you open your eyes for me Kai, open them for me."

I tried again, they fluttered, and I saw the face, a doctor, that's nice. I shut my eyes again. I can live with that, a doctor, indeed.

(He's fairly vague at the moment 'cause he's been out of it for ages.)

(3rd person POV again)

The doctor left the room and walked up to Mr. D.

"He's achieved a level of consciousness, that's a really good sign."

"What happened in there?"

"I just talked to him, he can't talk yet but he can respond. He tried to open his eyes and nearly did."

"Can you try again?"

"Yes, but if we push his body too far too fast he may overload himself. Which I don't need to tell you is not good. Let him rest some more."

The doctor walked off towards the rest of the hospital. Mr. D. left also, but in the direction of Ray's room.

There you go.

I'll try and get another chappie up soon.

Thankyou for being so patient, it means a lot to me.

Luv ya

KaiKoi