A/N: I finally added another chapter to this story. This one really takes more time to write (and to think about what to write basically). I can safely say that Logan is recovering in this chapter, but it's not over yet. I'm currently exploring a few options on how to twist the plot a bit again … The story will have a happy end. Being bullied is already bad enough and I wanted the problem to be solved in this case. I'm an optimist. I always hope for the best. So he'll be suffering some more over the next chapter(s), but I'm not planning on torturing Logan. He's too cute ;-)

Thanks for all of the reviews and all of those who follow or read this story. It's so great! I enjoy reading what you think about this story.

BTW: I don't owe BTR (unfortunately).

Chapter 7

Logan was slowly making progress. He had listened very well to the advice of his doctor and therapist. He rested a lot and took his medication as ordered. During the counseling sessions with his therapist he had really opened up, although that was very hard for him to do so. Camille had been by his side all the time. She did a great job taking care of her boyfriend's well-being.

The couple contacted the other BTR boys at a regular basis. They also noticed that Logan was slowly returning to his normal self. He would be ready to return home shortly. Gustavo and Kelly had been very supportive and deeply cared for Logan's well-being. They were also glad he was getting better once again. But Griffin had been on their case non-stop. He wanted the guys to start recording and performing once again.

"Look, Griffin, Logan is not ready just yet to start performing again," Gustavo explained his greedy boss. "We have been talking to his therapist and he is slowly starting to make progress, but he's not okay yet. He had been under enormous pressure which caused not only a bad stomach infection, but also his burn out. He needs lots of rest, so please get of his case."

"What if I add a bonus to his wage?" Griffin said, not really paying attention to a word Gustavo was saying.

"Come on," Gustavo said. "It's his health were talking about. You cannot bribe him to come back."

"Well if that doesn't work, I'll threaten him." Griffin said coldly. "If he doesn't return within two weeks, I'll replace him."

"You've gotta be kidding me, right?" Gustavo exclaimed nearly yelling on top of his lungs. "Logan is part of BTR. We need his high pitched voice. He is really talented and we need him to hit the high notes."

"Well if he still wants his spot in the band, he'll do exactly what I tell him to do," Griffin said.

When the guys got the call from Gustavo, they went straight over to the studio. Gustavo quickly explained them what was going on.

"What?" James said. "He can't do that! It's Logan's health we're talking about. That's way more important."

"I agree," Gustavo said. "But Griffin is going to threaten to replace him if he doesn't return."

"He is not ready to come back yet," Kendall said. "I mean, we've been talking to him and he is getting better. But he is not the 'same' Logan just yet. He still needs to work on his self-confidence."

"I know," Gustavo said.

Right at that time, Gustavo got a Skype call. He checked the ID of the caller and noticed that Logan was calling him. He took the call immediately.

"Hey, smart dog," he said. "So, how are you doing?"

"I'm okay," Logan said still looking somewhat pale. He was nervously toying with the buttons of his cardigan. "I … um … got an e-mail from Griffin. He is ordering me to come back or he'll fire me." His voice trembled and he was super nervous.

"Logan, I know and I'm sorry," Gustavo said.

"It's not your fault, Gustavo," Logan replied. "We all know what Griffin is like."

"Yeah, well I don't agree with him," Gustavo said. "You still need some time to get better."

"I'm doing okay," Logan said. "And I have been out of the picture for about 3 months now. I guess I'll have to come back sometime."

"We do miss you an awful lot," Kelly said.

"I know. I've missed you too," Logan answered her.

"Hey, we've missed our bud too," Kendall said. He and James and Carlos also appeared in view now.

Logan smiled. "Yeah. Me too!" He said.

"So what are you planning to do?" Carlos asked getting all curious.

"I'm coming back," Logan said determined. "I think I'm strong enough to pick up where we left off."

"Are you absolutely sure?" Gustavo said still worrying.

"Yep! And I have to come back next week, because Camille is going back too," he said smiling at his girlfriend. "She has wrapped up with the filming and we're flying back home next Wednesday."

Everyone was thrilled that Logan was coming back. He informed Griffin about his return. Gustavo made sure that Griffin got the wrong flight information, so he could make sure that there was no press at the airport when Logan and Camille would return home. He made sure that Freight Train could pick up the couple anonymously and bring them back to the Palm Woods.

All of their friends were waiting for them upon arrival. A banner was hanging in the lobby. It read "Welcome back Camille and Logan". Everybody cheered once they entered the lobby. Camille and Logan smiled brightly.

"It's good to have you back, bud," Kendall said hugging Logan close. He always did act as if he was his big brother.

"It's good to be back," Logan said.

"I really have missed my math tutor," Carlos said also hugging his best friend.

"I'm sorry, Carlos," Logan said. "I'll help you again from now on."

"Hey man, I've missed you so very much," James said. He squeezed Logan real tight.

"Watch it, James. He can't breathe!" Kendall said.

Logan felt light headed for a minute and was gasping for breath.

"It's okay," he managed to croak. "I've missed you guys too."

"Camille," Kendall said. "We can't thank you enough for what you've done for our best friend. You're the best!"

They all ended giving her a group hug.

"I love Logan like an awful lot," she admitted looking at him. "I loved to take extra care of him. I think we've only grown closer to one another."

Logan eagerly nodded his head. "I love you too, sweetie," he said softly.

Mama Knight was also waiting on the couple with tears running down her face.

"Oh, Logan, sweetie," she said hugging him close. "I've missed you so much. My poor baby. Are you okay now?"

"Yeah, I feel much better again, thanks," Logan said hugging her back. Mrs. Knight really was like a second mom to him.

She gently caressed his cheek. "You still look pale and you've lost weight," she said in a concerned voice.

"Yes, he has lost some pound due to the bad stomach infection," Camille said. "But once he can start sipping smoothies again, I'm sure he'll gain a little bit of weight again." She winked at her boyfriend.

"I'm so proud of you, Camille," Mrs. Knight said. "You have been so good to him taking care of him when he needed you the most. I'm sure it was hard for you too."

"It was sometimes seeing him so heartbroken and vulnerable," Camille admitted locking eyes with Logan. "But we've made it as a couple. I think we have an even stronger bond by now."

She pulled Logan close and kissed him. This time, he wasn't nervous at all. He eagerly kissed her back and didn't even care that the whole Palm Woods was watching them.

"Aww," everybody said.