A/n this is the sequel to Spacing brought us together. and i dont own TP... this is a song fic chapter abt the last day Arrow seen his brother Avery. using the song Numb by Linkin' Park.

Late one night Alton couldn't sleep so he sat down at his and Amelia's desk. He pulled an old photo out his wallet , it was of him , his sister Abbigale and His older brother Avery. The phtot was taken not long before Avery went missing which Alton now knew he was off getting married and starting a family. But Alton then remembered the last night he talk to his brother...

"I gotta get outta here Al." "Ave would ya stop talkin' like that?" "what do you mean?" "You've already left once and ya came back." "For you , Abbie and mother. I got dream Alton. I'm not gonna let him take my dreams he can't!" "Promise me you'll come back." Both brother turned to see Abbie now a young lass of 16 and the prized baby girl of Alexander Arrow.

I'm tired of being what you want me to be
Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface
Don't know what you're expecting of me

"Abbs..." "you just got back!" "what do you want me to do Abbigale? I've got a duty to the Navy and I can't stay here waisting away!" "Are we not enough for you. ""Abbie .. I love you two but I-I can't-" Abbigale couldn't listen any more turned and left tearfully. Not to long after that there father came in. "What'd you say to you sister?" Alton looked at there father. "Shes just upset about-" "About you leaving in the morning ? " Alexander finished. "Yes sir." Being twenity years old Avery was just as tall as his father. Alton had gotten there mothers height. "She'll get over it eh?" "yes sir." Only Alton , and Abbie knew Avery wouldn't be back. Avery didnt want to join the Navy , Alton did. Thus the younger son excelled through the ranks. When Avery didn't... He was only in it for his father.

Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)

Avery looked over to his brother even at his young age Alton had already been in battle and was now home recovering from a was keeping a big secret for his brother. The brothers both knew Avery did not want the family business."come boys your mother has dinner ready." "We'll be right there dad." Alton stoped his brother. "what is it Al?" "Why wont you just tell him?"

I've become so numb, I can't feel you there
Become so tired, so much more aware
I'm becoming this, all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you

"Some times son you need to take what life hands you...and do whatcha have to do." "I don't want to be like that Avery." "Dad doesnt expectmuch from you Alton cause you 'ill' but you gotta show 'em differnt!" "Avery I- I dont know how , without you I-" "Im just your brother Alton... you'll be fine." "I dunno why you can't come back.." "I just can't Alton I've got reasons I can't I'll tell you one day."

Can't you see that you're smothering me,
Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control?
'Cause everything that you thought I would be
Has fallen apart right in front of you.
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
Everystep that I take is another mistake to you.
(Caughtin the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
And every second I waste is more than I can take

The next morning bright and early the family was up and getting ready to say good bye to the young man. With so much intentions. "bye Abbie." "Good bye Avery!" She wrapped her arms aound her brothers neck . "alton.." "See ya around bro." was all Alton could say."Gonna miss you kid!" "miss you two!" It was a heart wrenching sight to see twp brothers hug not knowing the two of them would never see each other in this world again...

I've become so numb, I can't feel you there,
Become so tired, so much more aware
I'm becoming this, all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you.

And I know
I may end up failing too.
But I know
You were just like me with someone disappointed in you.

"Stay outta trouble!" "You to and stop getting hurt so you can join me!" " Avery Bryson Arrow leave him alone!" Beatric said play slapping her sons arm. "Ouch yeah im gonna miss that mom." she laughed and said , "I'll sae them just for you !" And took her son into a warm hug. "mom i'll be fine ." He kissed her cheek . "Avery." "Yeah dad.." "See you soon son! Makes us proud!" He hugged his son and sent him off. And with that Avery was gone. Never to be seen or herd from again.. Two montth later a knock sounded at the door..Telling them he was gone...

I've become so numb, I can't feel you there,
Become so tired, so much more aware.
I'm becoming this, all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you.

I've become so numb, I can't feel you there.
(I'm tired of being what you want me to be)
I've become so numb, I can't feel you there.
(I'm tired of being what you want me to be)

"Alton?" Amelias tired worried voice snapped him from his memories. "I'm coming darling.." "whats wrong?" "Nothing sweet heart .. " "you should nt lie to me." "Its just Avery..he lied to me... for five years... " "He did what he had to because of you know what.." "I know..Bt he coulda told me I wouldn't have told.." "He loved his younger brother to much to. As I do." "I love you two." "Now come you need to rest as much as I do."

a/n okay not the best chapter but kinda gives a little peak into the past :)