A/N: Wow! It has been FOREVER since I've updated anything! D: I am so sorry about that. Been busy and have only been able to get on here with my phone. Until now! :D *throws confetti up in air* Anywho, I know this chapter isn't all that long, but it's storming and I wanted to at least submit something before I risk the power going out on me. Hope ya enjoy! And reviews are always nice...

Chapter 4:

Seto slowly sat up, his every muscle aching as if he had run a marathon the day before. He let out a heavy breath and reached for his i.v., aiming to yank it out when a hand on his shoulder stopped him.

He looked over to see his younger sibling staring at him with those wide grey eyes he knew so well.

"Seto..." he said quietly.

Seto turned his head away, unable to bare the shame and guilt weighing upon his conscience. To think he had almost left Mokuba behing forever... Mokuba sat down on the edge of the bed, pulling his brother into an awkward hug.

"I'm so glad you're okay...You don't know how happy I am to see that you're awake..."

"Mokie..."

"I wish I had known everything, Seto. I would have never abandoned you-"

"I know that, Mokuba." I pulled away just enough to look at him for a moment. "I'm so sorry I put you through that. I wish I could take it all back. You know I never wanted to leave you behind."

"I know, big brother...but you almost did."

Seto threw a hand over his face so the other wouldn't see the pained expression plastered across his face.

"I...wasn't myself."

"Of course you weren't. The Seto I know would have never even considered suicide as an option." Mokuba began, "I understand, though. You were going through more stuff than you could handle...And, no thanks to me, you didn't have anyone to go to with your problems besides your therapist."

"It wasn't your fault-!"

"Please, Seto, let me finish."

Seto bit his bottom lip as he waited for his brother to continue speaking.

"I promise you, from this moment on, I'll always be there for you. I admit, I was being a little too self centered. And I should have known it was affecting you negatively...And please don't think I blame this all on myself. I know there were other things. Especially losing the company. That affected me, affected all of us- everyone who had been involved in the company. But nobody blames you. You were fighting all alone to keep the company standing. Sometimes things just happen, ya know? And it's nobody's fault, really..."

Seto slightly smiled. Who knew a thirteen year old kid knew so much about life. Mokuba's words were lifting his spirit.

"As for Joey..."

"...What about Joey?"

"I think you should confess to him how you feel."

"I...want to. I really do. But Joey-"

"Got into that accident?"

Seto nodded.

"I heard about that." Mokuba said, "Is that why you were in such a rush to try and get to your feet?"

"...Yes..."

"Well, you see...I contacted Yugi earlier, because, well...I needed someone to talk to...And Joey is okay. He actually showed up at Yugi's house right before I called-"

"What happened to him?" Seto blurted out.

"Another car hit his head on. He spent most of that morning in the hospital so they could make sure he was alright. He broke his left hand and had a minor concussion. Other than that, he came out of that wreck rather well considering."

Seto let out a sigh of relief. That took a lot off his mind, just knowing that Joey was still alive.

"He and Yugi are at Yugi's house at the moment." Mokuba added.

Seto was about to say something when a short blonde headed nurse opened the door.

"How are you feeling, Mr. Kaiba?" she asked in a bubbly voice, making the oldest Kaiba wonder how she made it through medical school.

"Fine." he sharply replied.

"Are you hungry? Can I get you anything?" she asked.

"No."

"Alrighty then... Sir, someone from a mental evaluation clinic is coming to see you soon to check over a few things."

Seto blinked. He inwardly slapped himself in the face. Of course this whole thing would bring about the question of whether he was able to properly care for Mokuba or not. But, seeing as how he was over the age of 18 now he wasn't horribly worried over it. Besides, millions of unfit parents were able to keep their kids every year...right? He just needed to prove that he was okay now.

Seto nodded, then looked over at Mokuba.

"Don't stress over it, okay?" Mokuba whispered, "I'll tell them about all your best qualities, okay?"

"Okay..."

The nurse practically danced out of the room, causing Mokuba to burst out laughing.

"Bring home one like that and I'll kill you." Seto joked dryly.

"No worries. I promise!" Mokuba replied playfully, lightening the mood a bit. "Anyway, you need to rest a bit more, okay, big brother? I'm going to step outside right quick and call Yugi to tell him you're awake and completely fine."

"Alright."

"I love you, bro."

"I love you, too, Mokie."

Mokuba pulled his cell phone from his pocket and began dialing before he even made it out of the room. Seto lay back and stared up at the ceiling. Maybe after all of this was over he could get back on his feet and be happy again. Preferably with Joey by his side...

I'm going to try to update this story again soon. :) Hope you all liked the fluffy brotherly love. I love Seto and Mokuba's relationship. It's adorable! :D