Thanks to those of you that reviewed. I was planning on having this up earlier, but seeing as it is Friday night, I had plans. So I just got home and now I'm watching my favorite movie, The Boondock Saints, and typing you guys another chapter.

So here's chapter 28:

Enjoy.

Nick had drifted into a restless sleep after speaking with Kevin for a few minutes. The combination of lack of sleep over the last few days and the pain medication was really taking it's toll on the young Jonas. He laid back, listening to Kevin speak softly to Joe. The constant beep of his brother's heart monitor was like a lullaby to Nick's ears. It was a steady reminder that Joe was still with them.

He opened his eyes slightly when he heard Kevin humming softly. As he listened, he recognized the song he had written not too long ago about his diabetes. He smiled closed his eyes again, feeling even more relaxed hearing Kevin.

Kevin finished humming the song to Joe and looked hopefully at his brother.

Unfortunately, Joe sat as still as before. His face was void of expression. The steady rise and fall of his chest gave Kevin the reassurance that he needed. He held Joe's hand in his own and spoke comforting words to him.

"Joe? Come on man," he said quietly. "Please?"

He squeezed his hand and snapped his head up quickly when he felt a slight pressure on his own hand. Kevin raised his gaze and found himself looking into Joe's half-open, slightly glazed eyes.

"I was waiting for you to say please," Joe said weakly. A smirk played across his face.

Kevin laughed and stood up. He hugged Joe as carefully as possible, avoiding his injuries as best he could. Joe returned the gesture, wrapping his good arm around his brother's back.

When Kevin released him and sat back down, he had tears in his eyes. Seeing Joe awake and knowing that he was one step closer to being okay.

Joe looked at him questionably. "How's Nick?"

Kevin smiled, flooding Joe with relief. "See for yourself." He nodded his head in the direction of Nick's bed.

Joe turned his head and felt a eight lift from his shoulders as he saw his little brother sleeping. The color had returned to his face and he no longer looked like he was dead on his feet.

"Nick?"

Nick stirred and brought his hands up to his face. He rubbed the sleep from his and turned his head. When he realized who said his name, a grin spread across his features.

"Joe!"

Joe returned the smile. "Hey lil Bro."

Nick attempted to get up, wanting to be closer to Joe, but immediately stopped when pain shot through his leg. He winced and sunk back down into the matress. He placed a hand on his leg, attempting to relieve the pain.

"Easy Nick J," Kevin said worridly. He stood and walked over to Nick's bed. "You aren't gonna be able to move like that for a long time."

Nick looked frustrated. Nothing appealed to him less than staying in this bed for more than a day. He didn't know if he could handle the amount of time it was going to take for him to heal.

"Can you at least move my bed then?" Nick asked. When Kevin looked at him confused he added, "Closer to Joe."

Kevin smiled, "Of course I can."

After a few minutes of rearranging, Nick and Joe's bed were next to each other with Kevin chair separating them. The three brothers sat in silence for a few minutes. Words that should be said were stuck on the ends of their tongues.

"Look guys," Joe started. "I wann thank you, ya know, for coming and saving me. Being with Cane-" he paused for a moment, "That was hell."

Nick put a comforting hand on Joe's shoulder. "I had no choice in the matter. I was kidnapped."

Joe chuckled slightly, wincing as it rattled his injured ribs.

"But I would've," Nick added. "In a heartbeat."

Joe looked at Kevin who smiled. "I'm your big brother Joe. I'd go to the ends of the earth for you."

"I just-I really appreciate it," Joe replied.

Nick knew he owed Joe an even bigger thank you. One that should've been voiced long before this moment. "Joe-you really are a great big brother."

Joe looked at him, "Thanks...kinda random don't ya think?"

Nick shook his head, "Never too random to thank you for what you did."

A hug was shared, but words weren't spoken. Feelings were always understood between the Jonas Brothers even when they couldn't find the words to represent them.

"You guys should get some rest," Kevin said, protective older-brotherness kicking in.

Nick and Joe both nodded in agreement.

It wasn't long before Kevin's little brothers were comfortably resting. He felt such relief wash over him that it brought tears to his eyes.

"We're all gonna be okay," Kevin said softly as he closed his eyes.

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