Crutchie can't help but feel worried as he looks at the snow falling from the dark night sky. It isn't like Jack to not come back to the lodging house 2 days in a row. He stares out the dark window next to the couch and worries over the 'what ifs' that encircle his mind.

All the other boys have been arguing for hours about what they should do. But without their leader, it was just a jumble of yelling from all of the boys.

"I says we go try and find 'em!" Race yells over the loud boys from one side of the long table they are all seated at.

"No way, Race!" Specks yells back, fixes his glasses on his face. "If we try and go out now, we'll get stuck in that blizzard!"

"But if we don't act now, then he's gonna be in even more trouble!" Romeo argues, throwing down his cards from where he sits playing poker with Darcy. "How do we know he ain't hurt!"

"What if the Delancies got 'em?!" Henry exclaims, standing up from his place leaning against the wall behind Race.

"Guys, Guys!" Davey yells, as he climbs onto the table and tries to capture their attention. The boys stop to listen, treating Davey the same respect they treat Jack with. "Listen! There's no reason for us to go running out into this blizzard to find him! As cruel as that sounds, think about it! It's dark, it's cold, and it's really late. Would he want us all to go running out into the night and get pneumonia because we wanted to find him? No! He would want us to get some sleep and go find him in the morning. So that's what we'll do! We'll get up early, before the cirulation bell rings, and we'll find him! Who's with me?!"

For a moment, it's dead silence, and then the boys erupt with cheers before running upstairs to their beds to get some sleep. Davey jumps down from the table and sits heavily onto a chair. He sighs and opens his books, hoping to finish it.

"Davey?" Crutchie calls from the couch, causing the older boy to turn to his friend. "Do you really think he's okay?"

"Of course I'm sure!" Davey says, walking over to sit beside him. "Jack's always okay. He's probably just camping out at Katherine's or Medda's to avoid the storm."

"I hope you're right." Crutchie replies, looking out the window worriedly.

"Crutchie," Davey says, causing the crippled boy to look at him. "I promise, Jack'll be fine. And there's no way he would want you to sit up worrying for him. Am I right?"

Crutchie nods and smiles at his friend. "He would kick my butt for this." He chuckles, he practically hears Jack scolding him in his mind.

"Right! He would probably soak me for trying to take his leadership spot." Davey laughs, imagining his face.

The two boys sit there for a while, laughing about their best friend, before deciding to give in and go to sleep, the promise of finding Jack in the morning hanging over their heads.

"Goodnight, Crutchie."

"Goodnight, Davey."

A.N~ Hey guys! I'm sorry that this is really sort in comparison to most of the chapters, but I wanted to write this little chapter to show the boys reacting to Jack being gone. It's like 12:30 right now, and to say that I'm burning the midnight oil is definitely an understatement. I'm roasting that stuff right now. I'm havin' a bonfire with it, lol. Probably not, but a girl can dream! Anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed this, and I can't wait to write the next one! As for the next chapter, I'll give you a sneak peek. It includes The boys, Jack and Katherine (duh), and Pulitzer! Dun Dun Duh! Coming soon! But as for right now, all I have to say is, (Kisses hand and waves) "Gnight Everybody!" Name the cartoon!

Update: Guys I am so sorry that this chapter was messed up the first time around. I didn't see that, and it constantly keeps happening! I don't know if its a problem with the site, but I'm gonna try and get it fixed! Special thank you to paperstars24601 for her kind message and her warning! Thank you so much, dear! Hope you guys enjoy the chapter, sorry for the malfunction! Love y'all! Byeee!