Author's note: Warning, pointless AN coming up:

Props if you can get the significance of the room number. Hint: It has nothing to do with BTR, but rather, my favorite video game of all time. :P

There's some Logan and Camille fluff near the end for you fans. It's not much, but oh well. :)

Disclaimer: I don't own anything.

Chapter 7

One Step Back, Two Steps Forward

"Make me feel better. You make feel better. You make feel better. Put me back together."

Text from Jo:

Kendall,

Come to the hospital, Logan's hurt. Please hurry.

"Room 117." The secretary said.

Kendall sent a small nod in thanks and rushed for the room, everyone else in tow. He hurried down the halls, his heart racing, along with his footsteps.

Finally, he reached it and he swung the door open. "Logan!" When he walked in, he saw Logan laying in the bed with Jo tightly holding his hand in both of hers, as she sat in a chair beside the bed.

Logan looked so weak and. . .Hurt. His left shoulder was in a sling again, and he looked ready to fall asleep any minute. Jo looked, a wreck. Her eyes were red and puffy, she'd obviously been crying a lot. But thankfully, she seemed unharmed.

"Are you guys okay?" Carlos asked concernedly.

"What happened?" James demanded.

"Are you okay Jo?" Mr. Taylor asked as he ran to Jo's side.

Everyone swarmed around the bed, shooting questions this way and that. Finally, the sound of the door opening ceased the fire and they turned.

"Whoa whoa whoa. Who are all you people?" The doctor asked as he made his way into the room. Everyone turned their fire of questions to him and he raised a hand to stop them. "Please please, everyone calm down. One at a time."

"What happened?" Kendall demanded.

"Well, it seems Logan here was beaten pretty bad." The doctor explained.

Everyone's eyes widened. "What?" James demanded, and all eyes shot to Logan.

"Who did this to you?" Carlos demanded.

"We don't know who they were." Jo answered quietly. "They said that. . .That we ruined their audition."

"What?" Kendall asked and knelt down beside Jo to rubbed her back comfortingly.

"They said," Jo started, her voice was still full of unshed tears. "That because of us, they couldn't audition for a movie. The set they were suppose to go to was the roof that. . .That I fell from." Her grip on Logan's hand got tighter and tighter as her explanation went on. "They closed it down to repair it, and all auditions were canceled. The men blamed it on us."

"On me." Logan rasped out weakly. He tightened his grip on Jo slightly to comfort her. Then turned to Kendall and Jo's dad. "They didn't hurt her thankfully. But the incident did set us back in her progress. I'm sorry."

"It's not your fault." James said and sat on the side of the bed, across from Jo.

Kendall looked to the doctor. "What's the damage?"

The doctor sighed. "Well, aside from the numerous bruises covering his body, he's got two broken ribs on his left side, and his left shoulder is dislocated."

"Again?" Carlos asked helplessly.

"Also," The doctor continued. "He's exhausted. He hasn't rested yet because of the issues with this young lady." He gestured to Jo who ducked her head in shame.

Kendall looked to her sympathetically. "What happened?" He asked softly.

"She went hysterical when we tried to separate them." The doctor explained. "Logan here explained everything and luckily, he wasn't too hurt that we couldn't work around her anyways."

Jo shamefully ducked her head even more, and Mr. Taylor rubbed her shoulders comfortingly while Kendall rubbed her back. "It's okay sweetie." Mr. Taylor said.

"We'll be keeping him a couple days for observation." The doctor said. "Now I'm sorry, but Logan desperately needs to rest now, I'm afraid you all need to leave."

"But doctor-" Logan started weakly as he gestured to Jo.

"Alright," The doctor said. "She can stay, but everyone else has to leave."

"When can we come back?" Carlos asked anxiously.

"Visiting hours are tomorrow, from 9:00am to 7:00pm." The doctor said.

"Then we'll be here first thing in the morning." Kendall promised. "And I'll bring my mom and Katie too. They didn't come today because mom was afraid that there were already too many people. But I'll make sure they come tomorrow."

Logan smiled and nodded weakly. "See you then."

Then Mr. Taylor gave Jo a hug and Kendall gave her a peck on the cheek, and they all reluctantly left. Jo turned back to see Logan desperately trying to keep his eyes open. "Logan," She said as sternly as she could. "Rest."

"Are you sure you'll be okay?" He asked tiredly.

Jo got up and laid on the bed beside him and Logan wrapped an arm around her. "I'll be fine." She whispered. Logan smiled and finally let his eyes droop closed.

"Twos?" Jo asked.

Logan shook his head with a smug smile. "Go fish."

"Darnit." Jo said, and retrieved a card from the pile.

"Fours?" Logan asked.

"How did you know?" Jo asked with surprise and a hint of frustration.

"I'm psychic." He stated simply.

"Very funny." She said sarcastically with a smile, and lightly slapped his good arm playfully. "I think you're cheating."

"How am I suppose to cheat at 'Go Fish'?" He asked.

"You tell me, cheater!" She said with a smile.

Then the door opened. "Logie!" Carlos shouted as he bounced through the door and onto the bed.

"Hey Carlos." Logan said with a smile.

"How are you feeling?" James asked as he entered the room.

"Sore, but better." Logan answered honestly.

"Glad to hear it." Kendall said.

"Hey Jo." Carlos smiled to her.

"Hey Carlos, guys." She sent a wave to the others and James waved back as Kendall walked over and kissed her on the forehead.

"Logan!" Mrs. Knight said as she ran to his side. She cupped his face in her hands lovingly, making him turn bright red. "Oh honey, I'm so sorry this happened to you, and I'm sorry I couldn't make it here yesterday. Are you alright?"

Logan nodded. "I'm fine Mrs. Knight. Thanks." He said.

"I spoke to your mother." Mrs. Knight said. "She knows what happened and sends her love. But she couldn't come due to work."

"That's okay." Logan said. "Thanks."

Mrs. Knight smiled then turned to Jo. "Hello dear." She said. "How are you feeling?"

"Hey Mrs. Knight." Jo waved. "I'm fine, thanks for asking." She smiled.

"Hey Logan." Katie said quietly. She emerged from behind her mother and Mrs. Knight moved so that Katie could get closer. "I suppose it seems redundant to ask how you're feeling now." She said nervously.

Logan chuckled. "A little bit. But thanks for asking. And as I said, I'm fine." He said with a smile and Katie smiled back. Then sent Jo a small wave who waved back at her with a smile.

"So what have you been up to?" James asked. "I can imagine how boring it is in here."

"Maybe if I was alone." Logan said. "But Jo has kept me company, and we've been playing card games since we woke up."

"You're so lucky." Carlos said as he nudged Jo. "I wish I could stay with Logan in here. But I'm just a visitor." He pouted.

"Hey, at least you're not a patient." Logan said. "But yeah, I wish you guys could stay with me too." He said with a smile.

"How much longer do you have to stay in here?" Kendall asked.

"I can leave tomorrow." Logan answered.

"That's not too long." James said cheerfully.

"Nope." Logan said. "Not long at all."

"Yay!" Carlos cheered. "We get our Logie back!" Everyone laughed at Carlos' childlike behavior.

"So how are you feeling Jo?" Kendall asked.

"Better." She replied.

"I'm glad to hear it." Kendall said softly and wrapped an arm around her shoulders to pull her into a hug.

"I'm hungry." Carlos said suddenly.

"Me too." Katie said.

"Alright." Mrs. Knight said. "Why don't we all go down to the cafeteria for a bit?" Everyone nodded and Carlos, Katie and James got up. "Logan, Jo, do you two want anything?" Mrs. Knight asked.

"Whatever is fine with me." Jo said. "Thank you."

"Of course dear," Mrs. Knight said with a smile. "And you Logan?"

"Whatever James is having." Logan said. He and James had always shared similar taste in food. Logan turned to James. "So better pick something good." He joked.

"No promises." James shot back with a smile. "I was thinking of bean soup, you like bean soup don't ya Loges?" He joked, knowing full well that neither Logan, nor himself for that matter, liked bean soup.

Logan threw a pillow at him and he exited the room laughing. Logan turned to Mrs. Knight. "Please don't let him pick that." His eyes pleading desperately.

Mrs. Knight chuckled. "I'll try my best, but I may not be enough to hold James back." She joked and started to exit the room, but turned back. "Kendall? Are you coming?"

"No I think I'll stay." Kendall said. "Just bring me whatever." Mrs. Knight nodded and left the room, closing the door quietly behind her.

"Kendall?" Logan asked. "Are you okay?" He could see in Kendall's eyes that something was bothering him. He looked like he carried such a heavy weight on his shoulders, and his face held a melancholy expression.

"Kendall?" Jo asked concernedly.

Kendall let out a sigh. "Logan, Jo," He started quietly. "I'm so, sorry."

"For what?" Jo asked.

"I should've been there." Kendall said. "I should've been protecting you better." He dropped his head into his hands. "I'm a horrible friend." He looked back up at Logan. "You got hurt, really badly, and. . .And I wasn't there to help you. I should've been there! Just like the first time!"

"You mean, the roof?" Jo asked.

Kendall nodded. "I should've been protecting you both. That's my job! As a boyfriend, as a friend. I should've helped you."

"Kendall." Jo said softly. "It's not you're fault. None of this is your fault. Things happen. It sucks, but there's nothing we can do about it. We just have live with it and move on. You can't blame yourself for something that was out of your control, you can't move on that way."

"But-" Kendall started.

"Kendall," Logan said as firmly, yet as gently as possible. "Stop blaming yourself. Jo is right, you couldn't control what happened then. But you can control what happens now. We can move passed this together, but you have to let go of it Kendall."

Kendall stared at the two of them with teary eyes. Then slowly, he nodded and Jo pulled him into a one armed hug. Kendall wrapped both arms around her and squeezed her gently, missing the times when she would do the same. Then, to Kendall's and Logan's surprise, Jo started to take her hand away from Logan's.

Jo stared at the hand that Logan held. She slowly started to move it, to unclasp his hand, to let go. She started to shake, so she stopped and closed her eyes, taking deep breaths. Kendall rubbed her arms comfortingly and she opened her eyes and started again. Slowly, carefully, she pulled away. Her hand came away From Logan, and she wrapped it around Kendall and squeezed him tight.

"I'm so proud of you." Kendall whispered.

"I love you." Jo whispered back.

"I love you too." Kendall said softly.

"Are you ready?" The doctor said. Logan nodded and slowly started to sit up. He hissed in pain as his ribs and shoulder bit back. "Easy Logan." The doctor said. "Just take it slow."

Logan nodded and stopped for a bit, to catch his breath. Then continued to slowly sit up and bring his legs around the edge of the bed. James held him up around his back and underneath his sling, and Carlos held him on his other side. Then they carefully helped Logan off the bed and into the awaiting weelchair, held steady by Kendall.

Jo held firmly to Kendall's shoulders. She had gotten so much better since yesterday; she was finally okay with not holding onto Logan all the time. Granted, she still needed to see him at all times or she'd go ballistic, but at least she could hug Kendall again.

Logan breathed a heavy sigh of relief once he sat down in the chair. "You okay?" Kendall asked.

Logan looked up at him staring down behind him. "Yeah, I'm good." He smiled.

"Alright then." Kendall smiled back. "Let's get you home."

2J was quiet on this rare afternoon. Everyone was just sitting on the big orange couch watching a movie. They all wanted to give Logan some peace and quiet since he was still recovering, so that's what they did.

"I would never do something like that." Carlos said as they watched the movie.

"Yeah," James agreed. "No matter how embarrassing my dad got, I still wouldn't just disobey him like that."

"He should be grateful." Logan said tiredly. "His dad isn't mean, he just wants what's best for him. Some kids don't get dads like that."

"No kidding." Kendall said. "But then again, if he didn't disobey his dad, and go over to the boat, we wouldn't have a movie to watch now would we?" Everyone chuckled.

"Still," Jo said. "Nemo is kind of a brat for not listening to his dad." She said as she snuggled closer to Kendall. "I would hate to be his dad."

"Yeah," Kendall said as he rubbed Jo's arm. "But if he didn't have to leave to find Nemo, he would've never met Dory."

"Yeah!" Carlos said. "And Dory would be all alone with no one to talk to her and stuff!"

Jo smiled. "That's true."

Just then there was a knock at the door, and Mrs. Knight went to answer it. "Oh hi Camille!" She greeted brightly. "Come on in, everyone's on the couch."

"Thanks Mrs. Knight." Camille said quietly, and nervously entered the apartment, catching everyone's attention.

"Hi Camille." Kendall said.

"Wanna watch a movie with us?" Carlos asked. "We're watching 'Finding Nemo'."

"Yeah, come join us Camille." Jo said with a smile.

Camille gave her a confused look, then looked to Logan. "How are you-"

"Yesterday." Kendall said. "She still has some work to do. But we're getting there." He smiled at Jo.

"So, you. . .Don't need to be with, Logan all the time?" Camille asked nervously.

"Well," Jo started and sat up a little to look at Logan. "I still need to be able to see him." She admitted. Logan gave her a smile and a reassuring nod, and she smiled back. "But we're working on it." She finished.

"Why don't you join us Camille?" James asked.

"Um," Camille started quietly. "Actually, I was kind of hoping to talk to Logan, if that's alright."

"Of course." Kendall said and they all stood. "We'll wait in the kitchen." Everyone got up and left. James walked passed Camille and gave her shoulder a reassuring squeeze, and Camille smiled before he left. Then it was just Logan on the couch and Camille standing nervously beside him.

Camille went around and sat on the coffee table in front of Logan, and Logan sat up a bit, wincing in pain as he did so. "What's up Camille?" He asked.

A few tears surfaced in Camille's eyes at seeing how hurt Logan was, but she quickly pushed them back. "I uh. . .I wanted to talk you. . .About you and Jo." She said nervously.

Logan let out a sigh. "Camille, really, there's nothing going on-"

"I know." Camille interrupted. I just. . .It still kinda felt like it."

"I know." Logan said. "And I'm really sorry."

"No, I'm sorry." Camille said. "Even though we aren't together anymore. . .Well, I still got. . .Kinda jealous." She admitted reluctantly. Logan's eyes widened slightly in shock.

"Look," Camille started. "I know that we broke up a while ago, and I know that you aren't ready to get back together yet. To be honest, if you asked me right now, I don't think I'd be ready either. But, I still care about you, and. . .seeing the way you were with Jo. . .it just. . .I remember you being like that with me and. . .I guess I just missed it is all." A tear finally made its way down her cheek.

Logan sighed, then using his good arm, he motioned Camille closer. Camille sat on the couch and curled up beside Logan as he rubbed her arm up and down comfortingly. "I miss it too." He whispered.

"What were you guys talking about?" Kendall whispered, the boys and Jo sat in apartment 2J quietly. Carlos and James were in the middle of a round of Mario Kart Wii. Mrs. Knight had gone grocery shopping and Katie was down by the pool. Jo had fallen asleep in between Logan and Kendall.

"She was just apologizing for getting mad everytime she saw me with Jo." Logan whispered.

"So are you two back together?" Kendall whispered.

"Nah." Logan said. "We're just going to stay friends for now. But maybe someday."

Kendall let out a puff of air. "Man, I don't get you guys at all." Logan chuckled.

"I don't wanna feel like this tomorrow. I don't wanna live like this today. Make me feel better, I need to feel better. Stay with me here now, and Never Surrender." - 'Never Surrender' by Skillet.