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So here's chapter 10:

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Nothing anyone said to Nick calmed him down. Kevin tried to comfort his brother, but the fact was, they all needed comfort.

Words weren't spoken all day. After the tape was turned off, tears were shed, hugs were given, everyone blamed themselves, but nobody talked. The Jonas family was finally speechless.

Kevin couldn't help but think that Joe would find a way, somehow, to make everyone smile. To lighten the mood like he always manages to do. But not today. Not anytime soon. Even if Joe were to be found and brought back to them at that moment, he would be in no condition to lighten any mood.

A shiver ran up Kevin's spine as he tried to put the mental image of his brother's beating away. He never wanted to think about it again.

Kevin glanced to his left, where Nick was laying on Joe's bed, gripping the pillow Joe had laid on only days before. He had tears running down his face. Kevin couldn't figure out how he had any left. He hadn't stopped crying since the tape came on.

To restless to sleep but to emotionaly drained to do anything else, Kevin got up and went into the bathroom. He figured a shower would calm him down enough to actually get some sleep.

Nick heard the bathroom door closed and looked up, seeing he was now alone in the room.

He sat up slowly, realizing he hadn't actually moved in hours. He was stiff so he decided to get out of the room and walk around. He wiped the tears from his face with his shirt sleeve and got up.

He opened the door to find his dad staring back at him.

"Oh, Nick. I was just coming to talk to you," his dad said to him, placing a hand on his shoulder and leading him out of the room.

"About what?"

"Joe."

Nick took a deep breath, trying to control himself. Even the mention of his brother's name made him feel weak. When the got to a room at the end of the hall, Nick's dad led him inside. Nick looked around, seeing half the room filled with members of the secruity team.

"What's going on?" Nick asked no one in general. He just wanted an answer.

"Well Nick, why don't you sit down," Big Rob said gently.

Nick took Rob's advice and sat down on the edge of his dad's chair.

"Now. We've been discussing things for the last couple of hours Nick, and we think it's time that we fill you in, and hear what you have to think."

Nick nodded, "Okay."

"We think it's time we try to get your brother back."

Nick sat up straight, listening more intenlty than before. It was about time they actually tried something.

"What do you wanna do?"

"Well the only way we can think of getting Joe back, is if we give him you. And that isn't going to happen."

"But why not, Joe's been through enough. I'll do it," Nick said. Trying to get his point across.

"No," his dad said firmly. "Joe did this so that you wouldn't have to suffer through anything Cane would do to you. We're going to respect Joe's choice."

"But dad."

"No buts Nicholas," his dad said. "Just listen to the plan. You'l be able to help if your willing."

Nick crossed his arms, most likely looking like a pissed off five year old who was just told he couldn't have a cookie.

"We want to call Cane and tell him that we're going to trade. Once we find out where he wants it to take place, one of our best men will take you. We'l have others their already. The second they see Joe is alright, they'l move in."

"Okay, I'll do it."

"Are you sure. We'l do everything we can to protect you, but it could still be dangerous."

"I said I'll do it," Nick said, meaning it. He would do anything he could for his older brother. Joe had done to much for him already. He just wanted his brother to be okay.

"Okay then. This," Rob pointed to the big man sitting to his left, "is Ray. He'll be the one driving you. Now go back to your room and get ready while we try to get a hold of Cane."

Nick nodded and got up. His dad held his arm as he tried to leave.

"Don't forget to tell Kevin. He's not going to like it."

"I know dad," Nick said, a;ready thinking about how much Kevin would disaprove of putting himself in danger. "But I have to do this."

"I know son."

His dad let go and Nick made his way back to his room. Big Rob watched him go and couldn't help but feel nervous. He prayed that this would work. He still hadn't found the man that had been helping Cane, so he had been careful in deciding who to tell about this plan. He trusted Ray more than anyone on the secruity team, so he had been an easy choice when it came to who would drive Nick.

"Cane."

Rob turned when he heard Mr. Jonas speak the name. Finally, they had gotten a hold of him, and they could put their plan in motion.

When Nick got back to his room, Kevin was getting dressed, obviously just getting done with his shower.

"Gosh you take long showers," Nick said casually.

Kevin gave a small chuckle, glad to see Nick was finally up and talking.

"These good looks don't come on their own little bro."

"Really? Mine do. Guess that shows who the better looking brother is," Nick laughed lightly at his joke. But he realized how empty the argument was without Joe throwing in his thoughts.

"Very funny."

Nick put a hand to the back of neck and sighed loudly.

"Something you wanna say?" Kevin looked at Nick, knowing something was on his mind.

"I just came from dad's room, and uh, they've gotta plan on how to get Joe back," Nick said, trying to avoid the subject for as long as possible.

Kevin's eyes widened, "What?! That's great. What is it?"

"Well, they want to act like they're trading me for Joe," Nick said. From the look on Kevin's face he could tell he was going to protest. "They're gonna call Cane, find out where to make the trade, then they're gonna have people wating their, and they're gonna grab him."

"Are you insane? Your not going are you?"

"Of course I'm going," Nick told him. "I'm gonna help Joe, just like he helped me."

"But Nick," Kevin pleaded. "This is dangerous. I don't want to lose another brother to that man."

Nick looked up at Kevin, new tears forming in his eyes, "You won't lose me, and you haven't lost Joe yet. Please Kevin, you have to understand. I have to do this."

Kevin to a breath, trying to keep his concern in check. He looked his little brother in the eyes, and he knew that he was going to do it. Know matter what he said to him, Nick had to do it.

"Okay little bro. I understand."

Nick wrapped his arms around Kevin, finding comfort in his older brother's strong arms. Kevin ran a hand through Nick's curls, trying to find the strength to handle the waiting he was going to have to indure.

The door opened, and both brothers looked to see their dad and Ray standing their.

"We're ready for you Nick."

Nick sat in the passenger seat of the black SUV, looking at the city buildings pass him by. They were headed toward an old wharehouse in the center of town. Nick had seen the place before. It was on the way to the hotel from the arena they had played at earlier in the week.

"Are ya nervous kid?" Ray asked him.

"No," Nick said, though it was a lie. "I just want my brother back."

"Don't worry. You'l be with your brother soon enough." Nick was to busy staring out the window to notcie the twisted smile on Ray's face. He wasn't to busy to notice however, that Ray took an exit that didn't lead to the center of town.

"Where are you going?" Nick asked quickly, sitting up straight. His face palled when he saw a shiny black object pointed at him.

"Just keep your mouth shut, and I'll take you to your precious brother," Ray cocked the gun as a warning.

Sorry I didn't update sooner. Me and my friends got together to mourn Heath Ledger. We had 6 movies, black clothes, and candles.

It was very depressing yet very needed.

So, tell me what you think please.