Author note: I made some changes in chapter one to make it less confusing, and also the story changes P.O.V's, the last chapter was Abby's, this chapter will be Rays P.O.V

Chapter 2: The Dilemma

Rays P.O.V

"That was my father." I began, my voice bitter. "He left when I was eight, right before Mom had Madison. When I was 18, he decided he wanted to be part of our lives again. Madi accepted him with open arms, she'd always hated the fact that she didn't have a father, and I think she resented the fact that I wasn't the fun older brother like all her friends brothers, I had to play father and brother to her, and that wasn't really fair to either of us. But I refused to let him into my life. I remembered the things he had done to mom, and to me, and I didn't want it to happen again. But Madi just didn't understand, I guess she thought that I wanted her and mom all to myself. See, over the years she had pretty much built him up to hero status in her mind, and she didn't want to believe anything else. 2 years ago, my mom died, and he gained custody of Madi. I would've taken Madi, but the court said I couldn't have custody until I had a steady job. I promised her that as soon as I could I'd come get her. I put myself through school, and landed myself this internship. It's been 1 year now and I still haven't gotten her. Now she's in the hospital and probably scared, and I need to be there with her. The only problem is that I have no way to get to her." I finished, and looked over to see what she thought of all this. She seemed to be thinking, judging by the look on her face.

"I can take you." She said.

"Abby, you don't have to do that!" I said.

"No, it's ok. I want to, really I do." She replied.

"But what about work?"

"I have this week off, as soon as this shift is over."

"Well…ok…if you're sure. When does your shift end?" I asked.

She looked at her watch, and said

"Actually, it ended 5 minutes ago. So, let me go hand off my patients, and grab my stuff, than we can head over to your place and get what you'll need. It shouldn't take too long."

"Take your time." But she knew that I only said it so I wouldn't seem pushy or anything.

I started for the door and she followed, than asked

"Ray, what exactly happened to your sister?"

That stopped me dead in his tracks, than I turned to face her,

"I…I don't know. He said she was in the hospital and I freaked."

"Oh."