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Chapter 5

Pony's POV

We got to Steve's house within a few minutes. He told me to stay by his car, and I knew it was because Steve didn't like me. He thought I was a tagalong kid. I didn't care though, because I don't like him much either. Soda came back and got in the car. I still didn't know what was going on. I asked Soda.

"Hey, Soda, what's goin on?"

"Mom and Dad are in the hospital." He mumbled. Soda hadn't been himself lately. Usually he's happy-go-lucky. I think Sandy might have something to do with it. I got a knot in my stomach when he said that. I was afraid to ask the next question.

"Why?" I really didn't want to know.

"Car crash. Drunk driver hit em." The know got ten times worse. We were silent for the whole rest of the way.

When we got to the hospital, we practically ran inside. Of course, I got there before Soda, being in track and all. We ran up to the reception desk and ran straight to their room. I saw Dad lying there, eyes closed. I was hoping he was only sleeping. Then I thought, what would we do without Darry or parents? The state would stick me and Soda in some stupid boys' home. I didn't want that at all.

Soda's POV

Mom noticed we were in the room. Instantly she started crying. That made me want to cry, too. But I tried to be strong, for Ponyboy and Mom, both.

"Sodapop. Ponyboy. I am so glad you're here. How did you" She started.

"A strange guy woke me up by pounding on the door" I answered. I was just so happy she was alive. I hope dad was too. I don't know what we would do without them. Dad is so cool and me and Mom are real close. I love them as much as I love Pony. And that's saying something.

"Are you gonna be okay?" I asked.

"Yeah, I think so." She said and looked out the window. I was sort of hesitant on the next question.

"Wh-what about.. Dad? Is he gonna be alright?" I was starting to break down. I don't know why, either. I don't usually. Just all this, Darry being gone, Sandy, and now my parents was ruining me. I'm not usually like this. I looked over at Ponyboy. I honestly had forgotten about him, while I was worrying. I put an arm around him since he looked a little spooked. Just wanted to let him know I was there for him. Then a nurse walked in. That could have been good or bad depending on how you looked at it. I politely asked her,

"Excuse me, Nurse… Sherri?" I said reading her name tag. "Could you tell me how my mom is? When can she go home?"

"Well.." she began. "She s fine, but she has a swollen ankle and a broken arm. She can go home tomorrow after we run a few more tests just in case and you guys might have to help her while she recovers." I could really care less. I was just happy to hear that she was coming home. I was again afraid to ask the next question. I guess Pony was thinking the same thing, since he started shaking. I put both my arms around him.

"And, what about my dad? He's okay too?"

"Well, we're not for sure. He has two broken legs, a broken arm, two broken ribs, a bruised neck and back, a lot of bruises and scratches, and he keeps going in and out of consciousness. He will have to stay here a bit longer. He was sitting on the side where the drunk's car hit theirs. He was smashed around pretty good." I hated this. I hated everything. I hated college, women (well not all the way), I hated drunks and strange men who came knocking on your doors when you're half sleeping for God's sake. I was so scared right now. I didn't know what to do. I wish Darry were here. Pony started to cry and put his head on my shoulder. We sat down in the chairs for a while and Mom fell asleep, and so did we.

Pony's POV

I woke up to someone tapping on my shoulder. I was in a white room. For a second, I didn't know where we were. Then it all came rushing back to me like a bad dream. It was the nurse who was tapping me.

"Excuse me, but visiting hours are over now. You need to leave." I woke Soda up. I was real scared. I didn't know what to do or say. My oldest brother was away when we needed him. My dad was doing terribly in the hospital. I was just a wreck. But man was I hungry. I looked at the clock. It was 9:00. Whoa. We'd been sleeping here for at least 10 hours or so. I didn't even think I was that tired. I guess I was. I saw Mom staring out the window, into the dark parking lot. I wonder why she didn't wake us up.

"Hey, Mom, we gotta leave. Nurse said. We'll come to pick you up tomorrow. Me and Soda were usin Steve's car." She seemed distracted, but I thought nothing of it really.

"Okay, sweetie. Love you." And she gave us soft kisses on the cheek. Me and Soda walked slowly out of the room. I said one last thing.

"Oh yeah, if Dad wakes up" I hated using the word 'if'. It made me wince inside. "Tell him we said hi and that we love him." She nodded her head and we left.

Soda's POV

I was so glad Mom was okay. I felt kind of bad though, for falling asleep. I don't know why, me and Pony both weren't tired. Out of nowhere, Pony asked me,

"Hey Soda, can I sleep with you again tonight? I mean, I don't want to sleep all alone in my room knowing we are alone? You dig?" he was scared still, I could hear it in his voice, but he didn't want to show it.

"Yeah, sure little buddy. Anything for you." I actually was hoping he would ask. I could use some company with the state I was in right now.

When we got home, the phone rang. I picked it up and it was Darry. Great, now he calls. But I guess I should be thankful he did call.

"Hello?" I said, kind of depressed.

"Hey Soda, what's up?" he said. He sounded kind of happy. I was wondering how I was gonna break the news to him.

"Nothing. Missin you. Sandy dumped me." Tears started forming. Good thing Pony went to the bathroom.

"Aww, man I'm sorry." He said, sounding really sorry. I loved that about Darry. He said things they way he thought in his head. You could tell when he was really happy, or sad or being serious.

"Yeah, and mom and dad are in the hospital. They got in a drunk driving accident."

"What? I'm coming home right now."

"No, Darry, don't. Mom's coming home tomorrow. We'll be fine. Promise" I said, really promising. He worked real hard to get to college. I wasn't gonna let him throw away his future because of us.

"You sure, buddy?" he said softly.

"Yeah, Dar, I gotta go. Call soon. Love ya."

"Love ya too, little brother." He said as I hung up. How Pony could be tired still, I don't know, but he was out on my bed. I decided to join him.

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