Thanks to:

BigTimeFan50- Maybe he did love her, maybe he didn't. I'm not going to say but it is true, he is somewhat beginning to understand the douchenozzle he's been. Jealousy maybe? Is Kendall jealous of Jett? Would he be? Thanks for the review : )
Carla- Well you're reviewing now! I'm glad you've seen she's matured because that's the main thing I wanted to present from the transition from the last story to this one. Yeah, he's a jerk but maybe he does it for a reason? Thank you for the praise, really! Here's your update so I hope you enjoy! : )
JamesMaslowBTR100- Yeah, Kendall's a douche bag. Aha, yes, maybe her kicking him in the balls was a sign for Kendall to stay away from Echo! To be honest it was terrible killing off the baby before it even lived but it would have just created problems from where I want to take this story. Aha, I totally agree with you, using Griffin to fly me out and kill Kendall, but Echo's not like that, she has Jett now and to be honest, right now she's used to life without him, or at least she's used to his absence, she'll never truly familiarize herself with accepting the fact he's gone.
SWACGleekFreak- Aha, I'm glad you've noticed her maturity! Yeah, I feel sorry for Jett, being constantly portrayed as a bad guy so I decided to give him a break in this story. Yeah, Kendall is still sucking ass, it will change eventually...I think. Thanks for the review : )
Deedee- Does he have feeling for Echo? Well... maybe he does, maybe he doesn't. Yes, she's with Jett now, but will they last? Aha, well I appreciate your review and I hope you'll review the end of this chapter : )
Seliiia- I'm so sorry I only did half of your English homework, I'm really sorry! My internet cut off as soon as I sent you the first email so I couldn't put up any chapters and then hotmail turned around and blocked my email account completely! I've got it back now but it wasted so much time in getting it back, I'm so sorry again! I'M SO SORRY! Please don't hate me!
Boysboysboys love em- Yeah, it really seems like she's healing. Aha, the guys all needed to see it, it's important. Yeah, everyone does seem to hate him but I do have a soft side for him. Aha, you lucky thing! I don't really go on twitter to be honest, it bores me. Aha, don't worry, no one is much of a Jo lover, I'm not really. Here's your update and I hope you enjoy : )
Gigi- Aha, well I guess I'll take that like you liked the last chapter? Well, you haven't seen anything yet, mate. Just you wait. I hope you like this chapter ; ) thanks for the review : )
TheClaire24- Well thank you so much for acknowledging the song choices I put into each chapter, that actually made me smile! Yeah, Echo I on the mend, yeah I really want to capture how much her life is changing without the guys. Hawk will be making multiple appearances throughout some chapters, just wait and see. Here's your update and I hope you like it : )
autumn rose- I'm glad you've noticed how I have developed the characters, it makes me feel privileged that people notice all the little things that build up in Echo's character. Well, in this story I think it's safe to say anything is possible with the pairings. Well, I hope you like this chapter, I did have you in mind and I hope you think I have made the right decision with what I have written this time. Thank you for the praise, the interview is really key just to show to not only the readers but the guys how much Echo has truly changed. I'm glad you have that view on my story, I try to make it as real as possible. Thank you for the late birthday wish! Thanks for the review! : )
StuckAt9.99- Aha, I guess you hate the pairings that are going on at the moment then. I know, James is all alone and upset, it's sad. Kendall needs to realize what damage he has truly done and the hypocrite he has made himself out to be. Aha, well I hope you like this chapter and thanks for the review : )
Kiki61058- Well, I give you a full hearty welcome to being a member on FanFiction. Aha, I do like Jett, I personally think he's a little cutie at heart, a sensitive guy is just waiting to burst out. Well I'm glad you liked the last chapter and I hope you like this one just as much : )
le trolling girl- Maybe Kecho is back, maybe not. But Jett and Jo are here now... I'm glad you like Echo, I'm really happy you've seen how she's grown from the last story to this one, it makes me feel accomplished. Aha, yes, Hawk will be making a few appearances throughout the story. Yes, I can totally see Echo not only dating Jett but dating Kendall and James... ;) well I hope this chapter was worth the wait for you and thank you for such a detailed review : )
TheFonzGhandi19- Aha, well I'm glad you've found it too. I would love to answer your questions but I feel like I should let my story speak for itself and reveal itself in its own time. James is a cutie and I'm glad you like him. Well, here's the next chapter : )
TheCooliest- Aha, well I still know it's you even if you haven't logged in. Don't worry, I'm just glad you reviewed : ) a lot of people love Kecho, I think Jecho fans are dwindling a little. Maybe I just bring more hope and crush that hope? Why did Kendall keep it a secret? Will you ever know? Of course you will... in time. Thanks for the lengthy review : )
socoolio- Well I thank you for reviewing this chapter. A lot of people still love Kecho, you're not the only one, don't worry. Maybe he does love her, maybe he doesn't, you'll just have to wait and see! Well, you're just going to have to wait and see how they are going to meet, I've nearly plotted it out! Aha, well I'm not really much of a Jo fan, I just thinks she's portrayed as a whiny bitch on it. I'm glad you liked the last chapter and I hope you like this one. Aha, don't worry about your iPhone messing up, I understand how annoying technology can be. Well thank you for those extra reviews, I thank you for that. Well to be honest, I haven't fully listened to all of the songs, it may just be me but I found all of the songs predictable, I didn't really like how they've branched out. They've turned into a typical boy band which is kinda annoying, I liked their versatility and it seems in this one they don't have it, thanks for the awesome review : )
whatIfeel- Gosh Olives, that's a good one ;) well, I've nearly plotted what has gone on when they meet, so you're just going to have to wait and see what will happen, I'm not saying anything! Yeah, the four ex's is quite ironic how they are all going out with each other. Well, Jo and Kendall seem like a weird couple in this story, I agree with you but we both know how 'persuading' and what a ladies' man he can truly be. Don't worry, the guys will be coming back soon, this chapter kinda gives you an idea of when, and I'm trying to bring them in as quickly as possible! Well I'm glad you notice my lyrics, it really makes me happy. I love BTR too, but I'm not too sure about their new album, it seems they have gone straight into mainstream predictable boy band crap which frustrates me because we all know how versatile they can be! I love indie and rock music, it makes me life! I swear if you ever see a Rhianna or Lady Gaga song on here, the lyrics either go absolutely perfectly or I've gone crazy (probably the latter) Well, here's the next chapter and I hope you like it, a few more surprises are in store ;)
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Lovely- Yes, Kendall is feeling 'something' but none of us know what that 'something' is to be sure. Well, I hope you like this chapter and thanks for putting a quote in your review, I found it quite enjoyable : )

Picture perfect memories scattered all around the floor.
Reaching for the phone 'cause I can't fight it anymore.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind?
For me it happens all the time.
Need You Now – Lady Antebellum

So, I got a chance to briefly listen to BTR's new stuff on their 'Elevate' album. I'm going to be honest. It seems in order for them to get mainstream they have just transformed into a predictable boy band and most of the songs kinda sound the same (maybe it's because I haven't listened to them all very much) which is kinda depressing considering how versatile they were on their first album. Though I do like 'Blow Your Speakers' 'Cover Girl' 'Love Me Love Me' and 'Music Sounds Better With U' and I don't really like their cover of No Idea by All Time Low, maybe it's cause I just like the originals but I'm just not feeling it.

"Happy birthday!" Jett had slept over at the house yesterday, we were so tired from filming the season finale for New Town High that Griffin was fine with Jett sleeping in my bed with me, even though he gave a little fatherly 'don't do anything' look.

We didn't do anything...much. After I pretty much undressed Jett and jumped him, he couldn't fight me off, he was too tired to say no even if he wanted to, after a heavy session of make-out and heavy petting it suddenly turned into oral sex. Not that I was complaining, Jett had an amazing tongue, Jett didn't seem to complain when I gave him a blowjob either.

Now it was the end of November, November 30th and it was Jett's birthday.

"How did you know it was my birthday?" Jett asked as he woke up and pulled me closer to him.

"I'm just smart like that." I shrugged.

"Jerry told you didn't he?"

"Yup." I said grinning, giving him a peck on the lips. "You're old now." I told him.

"Hey, 20 isn't that old." He said, feigning anger.

"I'm going to have to give you those hair dyes soon to cover up your grey hairs, those 'Just for Men' ones." I said to him, giggling as he suddenly crawled on top of me.

"And my dick will shrink." He said with a playful smirk as his lips attacked my neck, travelling down to my bust.

"It's already small." I laughed at Jett's response, the way he looked like he was going to burst into tears. "I'm joking." I laughed as he pulled my top down to reveal my breasts.

I gasped as his tongue touched my nipple, it stood stiffly again my body and the pleasure bolts ran down my body to the apex of my thighs as he pinched the other while sucking on one. All coherent thoughts flew out of my head as my thighs burned unbearably and I whined in anticipation.

"Oh God, Jett." I groaned as he nibbled on my nipple and I bit my lip as the pleasurable plain sent shockwaves through my body.

"I think I know what I want for my birthday." Jett said with a grin as he blew on my nipple making me mewl in delight. "Griffin's taken Asha to the Palm Woods for school, hasn't he?"

I nodded. "Yeah," I breathed out and Jett grinned.

"I really know what I want for my birthday now." Jett said, suddenly thrusting into my pantie covered core, he was hard and I was wet, I groaned loudly.

"Please." I nodded, running my hands over his smooth, bare chest, worried that I was going to combust from the sexual tension in the room. Jett pulled the t-shirt over my head and threw it over his shoulder, kissing down the valley of my breasts, my sounds of appreciation egging him on further. When he slid off my panties, so slowly I nearly hit him. He was teasing me and I hated it, I just wanted his dick inside of me and Jett seemed to know that oh so well. He continued to be a tease by placing several kisses on my inner thigh and blowing a gust of cold air onto my pussy, only making me moan and grip onto his shoulders.

And then, it was like last night, as soon as his tongue touched my opening, my walls were throbbing and I was squirming on the bed. He groaned in appreciation at the wetness and my brain clouded over with the pleasure I was feeling, I gasped as he sucked on my opening before thrusting his tongue inside, my nails dug into his shoulder and the way he was intensely staring at me made me so close to a climax already.

Though, suddenly he stopped and I growled at him. "Jett, what are you-Oh God!" I shouted loudly when his condom covered member buried itself inside of me.

Instantly, I felt uncomfortable and worried that I was somehow going to get pregnant, but with one look from Jett I managed to calm down. He certainly didn't go easy on me and I didn't really care. This thrusting was animalistic, lust driven and goddamn amazing. I was nearly crying from the pleasure and the way Jett was constantly groaning made me enjoy it that much more.

We had both been waiting for this moment, we both wanted it and I was enjoying it immensely.

And it was then at that moment I realized I loved Jett Stettson.

December

A knock on the door sounded through the house. "Can you get that, Echo?" Griffin asked from the kitchen.

It was Christmas and Griffin had definitely put in a big effort. Asha helped him decorate the big synthetic tree he brought and I helped him until midnight, wrapping up Asha's presents until he had to wrap mine and I was forced to leave.

Asha had woke us up at 6am, I felt bad for Griffin as he only had about 4 hours sleep tops, but the smiles on our faces when we opened the presents seemed to be enough for him.

Asha decided she wanted to see Jerry again as she hadn't seen him or Linda in a long time. Griffin was quick to agree and after we had cleared up all the wrapping paper he rang Jerry who was happy to come over.

Griffin then set work in the kitchen, to try to cook a Christmas dinner, I was prohibited from the kitchen, Griffin knowing the terrible cook I am wanted me nowhere near the oven.

Things have only been improving in my life. New Town High's new season hit off with 6 million viewers and growing, we were all chuffed and went out for a cast dinner that Mark said he would pay for.

I had written more lyrics for Hawk but he said that he wanted to find a new girl band as the lyrics I wrote were perfect for a three piece girl band. I agreed, just glad that he had liked my songs. I had written 10 now and I was proud of all of the lyrics. Hawk and I had produced the music to 2 of them and paid me for all of them.

Asha and my relationship was at an all time high, we were finally like sisters for once in our life; I took her out to the movies and out shopping a lot, most of the time Camille tagged along, too.

Jett and I have just been getting better and better. And I was ecstatic he was coming over as I hadn't seen him in just over a week because he had to go over to LA with a few other cast members to talk about New Town High in several interviews.

Lisa had been absent at home lately, I avoided her as much as possible, she gave me sneers and glares whenever I was around, but in a way I thanked God she was over in Australia doing 'business.'

"Sure." I left my place next to Asha on the couch and bounded over to the door, opening it with a beam on my face.

"Oh, Echo! Look at you!" Linda immediately engulfed me in a hug and Jerry rolled his eyes at his wife's enthusiastic greeting. "You look so grown up and beautiful!" She said after she let me go.

"Thanks, Linda." I said smiling.

"Where's your father?" She asked.

"He's in the kitchen trying to cook something up." I said.

"Oh, God. I'll go and put a stop to that right away. Heaven knows he can't cook!" Linda announced, zooming past me and disappearing into the kitchen.

"Hey, kiddo." Jerry said grinning.

"Uncle Jerry." I grinned as he took me into a hug.

"It's been a long time. I haven't seen you since you've been in hospital."

"Yeah, I'm sorry; I've just been so busy."

"Don't you worry; Griffin filled me in on every single thing that you were doing anyway." Jerry said. "I bet he's dying in there with Linda, I'll go lend a hand." Jerry said eager to see his best friend.

"Cute Christmas hat," Jett grinned at me and I touched the Santa hat that was on top of my head.

"Hmm, and yet a few weeks ago when I had this had on you didn't let me leave the bedroom all day." I said to him, remembering when Jett came home a week into December with a very revealing Santa's outfit he wanted me to wear for him. I did and the result of what he did to me would be engraved in my mind forever.

"It's because I love you." Those three words had become a usual thing for us to say after he told me at the start of December after a dinner out in a restaurant.

"I love you, too." I said as he wrapped his hands around my waist and pulled me to him sharing a modest kiss with each other as we knew Asha was sitting on the couch behind us.

"I missed you." Jett admitted, pulling me into a hug and I tucked my head under his chin.

"I missed you, too." I said to him, grinning.

"Hey, guys, looks what's on TV." Asha suddenly called out, Jett and I broke our hug and walked over to Asha to see what the fuss was about.

"It's New Town High." I said grinning, plopping down on the couch next to Asha, Jett smiled too, sitting down next to me and I cuddled up to him.

We spent the next hour watching New Town High and Jett would squeeze me closer to him when I appeared on screen and kissed me on the cheek when Asha wasn't looking.

"Dinners up, kids." Linda called as we watched SpongeBob, at Jett's request.

"You're such a kid." I told Jett.

"Psh, I'm no kid, I'm twenty." Jett said as Asha bounded into the kitchen and I got up off the couch.

"A twenty year old who's obsessed with SpongeBob." I teased him.

"Hey, he's a total babe magnet; he gives me tips on picking up the ladies." Jett grinned.

"Please, you haven't had sex in nearly two weeks." I pointed out.

"That's about to change tonight." He winked at me as we had our meal and I giggled.

The meal was nice, I enjoyed it, I caught up with Linda and Jerry while Jett tried to feel me up under the table the whole time.

After that Jett and I ventured upstairs where he presented me with diamond earrings and I gave him a Rolex watch. After a quick session of sex we went back downstairs to spend the rest of the night with the family.

"SpongeBob must be a hell of a smooth talker." I winked at Jett as we walked downstairs and he laughed heartily.

On New Year's Jett and Camille invited me to a party that was being held at the Palm Woods, though Camille drove over to mine to help me get ready for the night. Asha was already over at the Palm Woods with Katie and I was nervous, nervous because this was the first time I was going to go back to the Palm Woods in four months.

Though, through Camille's convincing we finally got there at 9pm. Though, as soon as we got out of the car we saw Asha and Katie sitting near the pool, talking and laughing with each other. Asha saw me straight away and urged me to walk over to her.

"Hey, Echo! You here for the party?" Asha asked and I looked down at Katie. She had become taller and her hair was longer. I hadn't seen her in four months and she looked up shyly at me, obviously stuck on what to say to me.

"Yeah." I nodded smiling at the girls.

"We're not allowed in because there's alcohol." Asha sighed.

"Hey, Echo, can I talk to you alone for a second?" Katie suddenly spoke up and Camille gave me a knowing look.

"Uh, sure, I'll be right back, Camille." Katie led me over to the entrance of the Palm Woods.

"I'm so sorry." She said she looked like she was going to start crying.

I smiled at her and pulled her into a hug. "It's not your fault, I don't blame you."

"I'm sorry about everything. What my brother has done to you, the hospital, and the pain." She said, sniffling in my embrace.

"Katie," she broke the hug and looked up at me, "I want you to know it's not your fault. Things happened. Kendall was proving his loyalty to Gustavo and his friends, he loves producing music and you love it here. He did it so you could stay in Florida." I told her with another smile. "And tell your mother I don't blame her either and thank her for all that she did for me when I stayed at the Palm Woods." I nodded to her.

"Thank you." She said with a little smile on her face. "I'll let you get to the party." Katie said, walking back to the pool and Camille walked around the corner a few seconds later.

"She's been blaming herself ever since..." Camille trailed as we walked in.

"She shouldn't have, it wasn't her fault."

The New Year's party was great, even though I wanted to get smashed, Jett wouldn't allow it and was glued to my side to make sure I didn't for the whole night as he didn't want Griffin to see me puking my guts up.

I saw all of my old classmates. They were so kind to me, even the Jennifers, well; they weren't kind they were just neutral. And I saw that as an attempt which was the thing that mattered most to me.

And, I finally cleared the air with Stephanie, she saw that too and I guess you can say we're friends now.

January

At the start of January Hawk called me to the studio.

"Now, Echo. I know you've been writing a lot of songs lately and I just want to congratulate you on having your first single released." Hawk said with a proud smile as I sat in his office.

"What?" I asked with a smile.

"I found a girl band at the start of December, I wanted to surprise you with them coming in and singing the song for you, it was released today." Hawk said grinning larger than before, motioning that I should follow him into the recording studio.

"Which song?" I asked excitedly as I put the headphones on that Hawk passed to me.

"You're first one." He answered putting on his own. "Echo, meet Cherry Boom." Hawk announced and my jaw dropped at who walked in.

I knew my life was going to get worse eventually.

Of course, Kat from Kat's Crew had to walk in along with Jo Taylor of all people! And then there was Jennifer, blondie!

I was ready to stab myself.

Me and Kat hated each other.

Me and Blondie still kinda hated each other.

And I was madly envious at Jo, at how fucking immensely perfect she seemed to be.

"You ready, girls?" Hawk asked and they smiled and nodded.

If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a, bed of roses
Sink me in the river, at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song

Uh oh, uh oh

Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother
She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh well
Life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no
Ain't even grey, but she buries her baby

The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had just enough time

If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song

The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had just enough time

And I'll be wearing white, when I come into your kingdom
I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger,
I've never known the lovin' of a man
But it sure felt nice when he was holdin' my hand,
There's a boy here in town, says he'll love me forever,
Who would have thought forever could be severed by

The sharp knife of a short life, well,
I've had just enough time

So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls
What I never did is done

A penny for my thoughts, oh no, I'll sell 'em for a dollar
They're worth so much more after I'm a goner
And maybe then you'll hear the words I been singin'
Funny when you're dead how people start listenin'

If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song

Uh oh (uh, oh)
The ballad of a dove (oh, uh)
Go with peace and love
Gather up your tears, keep 'em in your pocket
Save 'em for a time when you're really gonna need 'em, oh

The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had just enough time

So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls

I stared at them, they sang the song perfectly and their harmonies were tight as a band.

I couldn't fault them, which annoyed me the most.

"That was great." I said a little bewildered.

"Cherry Boom is going to be singing all of your songs now." Hawk said with another big smile. "And, if sales rise they might be up for an award in the March Nickelodeon awards."

I didn't want them to sing my songs, but I had already sold the rights to Hawk, he could do whatever he wanted to do with the song now, no matter my belief or input.

That's great... just great...

As much as I would have hoped it didn't, sales rose dramatically and Cherry Boom were the new kids on the block. Of course I moaned to Jett about it, thankfully he made me forget all my worries by taking me to bed. I moaned to Camille too, begging her if she could sing instead of them in which she questioned if I was drunk.

A week ago

At the start of January, I remember waking up one morning to voices coming from downstairs.

"She hasn't paid me any rent whatsoever!" It was Lisa's voice, she was back from Australia.

"She's our daughter, why does she need to pay rent when she's making her own living?" Griffin argued.

"I want her out of this house; she's nothing but a waste of space."

"Are you hearing yourself right now? She nearly died and yet you don't care about her?"

"Oh get over it, if she died it would have done us a favor."

And then, then it was just silence. But then I heard a slamming of the front door and I knew Griffin had stormed out angrily.

Is Griffin finally seeing who Lisa is?

Mid January, things only got worse between Griffin and Lisa. Mainly because Griffin noticed scratch marks on my arms a few days ago.

When Griffin was out, Lisa decided to start her abuse again. I didn't know what to do or what to say, I tried to stop her but she only dug her nails in deeper.

I tried to cover them up for as long as I could, but Griffin was already weary with how Lisa was speaking about me, when he found out the truth of the nail marks, he went berserk.

"What the fuck is this on her arm?" Griffin seethed to Lisa. I had never in my life heard Griffin speak so angrily or even swear. I thanked God that Asha was sleeping over at Katie's tonight. It was already 11pm and I just wanted to go to sleep.

Lisa rolled her eyes and sneered at me. "I don't know, you tell me."

"Don't play fucking innocent with me, what the hell is wrong with you, abusing our daughter? Does she not mean anything to you?" Griffin boomed.

"Please, she's not much of a daughter, look at her. Beside, I've been smacking sense into her for years."

Griffin's body froze. "What?" He ground out in a serious, scary voice. "You've been abusing our daughter?"

"Yeah," Lisa shrugged. I knew Griffin wasn't going to get anywhere with this argument.

"DON'T YOU FUCKING CARE ABOUT THIS FAMILY?" His voice rose and his face went red. "WHO THE HELL ARE YOU?"

"Your wife," she said inspecting her nails.

"You've changed; you're a fucking worthless piece of shit." Woah, that was uncalled for. Lisa's eyes slid up to Griffin and she glared at him.

"I've changed? You're the one who's killed our marriage!"

"How?"

"By fucking caring too much about her than doing anything with me."

"You've been out on business!"

"Yeah, and do you know what business that is? All I've been doing is taking your money and having sex with your colleagues." I wished I could become invisible, I really did. I had no idea what to say, I had never in my life seen them argue like this and Griffin was really starting to scare me.

"I WANT YOU FUCKING OUT OF THIS HOUSE TOMORROW."

"You can't do that; I'm your wife and the mother of your children."

"YOU'RE NOT ECHO'S BIRTH MOTHER, YOU NEVER WERE." And then he did what he always did when it got difficult with her, he walked out the door into the rain of the dark night.

What?

Did he just say that Lisa wasn't my birth mother?

Did he say it out of anger or truth?

He didn't purposely leave her with me, I knew that. He was just so angry that he needed to just drive for a while, that always calmed him down.

"THIS IS ALL YOUR FUCKING FAULT!" Lisa screeched at me.

"You're the one who cheated, not me." I said to her firmly. "I've had enough of you hurting and abusing me."

"You're such a little piece of shit, grasping for attention."

"Even though my child died inside of me, I'd be a better mother than you would ever be." I said venomously, turning around and storming upstairs.

The door slammed again and Lisa was gone. I breathed a sigh of relief, I thought she was going to follow me and punch the living daylights out of me, but thankfully I was wrong.

I sighed as I flopped down on my bed, I couldn't text Jett, he had been sleeping for the whole day after a difficult day of filming for him but I wasn't needed.

I couldn't get to sleep either, I was still reeling from what Griffin had said, I wanted him to come home already so we could talk.

12am, no sign of him.

1am, no sign of him.

2am, no sign of him.

3am, no sign of him.

By the time 4am had come around I had rung him multiple times but I had no answer, I was starting to get worried.

Just as I couldn't take the waiting anymore the house phone went off and I sprinted to answer it.

"Hello?" I breathed down the phone.

"Hello, this is Ray calling from Florida hospital, is this Echo?"

"It is."

"I'm sorry to inform you that your father has been in a car accident, they don't think he's going to make it."

…What?

Griffin crashed?

I ran, I ran down the stairs and I got in my car, flinging myself behind the wheel and speeding down the streets.

Tears were already slipping down my face by the time I had got to the hospital. I was worried and I was scared. The fact that Griffin may die was one thing but now I knew how he felt when I was rushed to the hospital.

I ran inside the hospital, through the rain. I went straight up to the reception. "Arthur Kimberleigh." I said instantly, my heart hammering.

The receptionist looked at my sympathetically. "I'm sorry, he's in surgery at the moment and he will be until 9am at the earliest. I would advise you to go home and sleep until at least 9am and then come and see me."

"But my dad-"I whimpered.

"I promise I will call you if anything happens, you will be the first to hear. Just please, go home. You're going to work yourself up sitting in the waiting room." The receptionist was thinking of me but it made me angry I was being shunned away from my father when I don't even know what's happened.

"Just please tell me what happened and I'll go." I urged, desperate to hear the news.

"He has a collision with a lorry, his windscreen wipers jammed and he couldn't see past the rain. There is major damage to his lungs and heart, he's fractured his skull and he's in bad shape. The doctors are trying their hardest in surgery right now." I ran, ran out of the hospital.

I was sobbing loudly. With injuries like that who can survive it?

Griffin wasn't exactly fit and healthy or young anymore; his body is past its prime and isn't as good with healing as it used to be.

As I got in my car, I stopped off before I went home. I don't know why I stopped off and brought loads of alcohol, but I didn't know what to do and I thought that the alcohol would help with my fretting brain.

I ran up to my room and drank my tears away. After 2 bottles of vodka I was well and truly smashed.

The pain was numb but it was still there and I had been crying for hours.

I needed to talk to someone, anyone. Someone who would comfort me.

I reached out for my phone and called the person who I knew would comfort me the most.

"Hello?" I gasped audibly at the sound of his voice.

"James?" I croaked out unsurely.

I'm gonna be honest, I was ready to

upload this chapter earlier this week and it was longer than this but it seems that the reviews are dropping slightly which really affects my mood to write because I am a beg when it comes to reviews.

So please, review and I'll update as quickly as I can, if not quickly then the chapter will be longer!

WE'VE REACHED 100 REVIEWS, WHOOP!

(The song that Cherry Boom sang is if I Die Young- The Band Perry)

It's a quarter after one, I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
Said I wouldn't call but I've lost all control and I need you now.
And I don't know how I can do without.
I just need you now.

It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now.
And I said I wouldn't call but I'm a little drunk and I need you now.
Well I don't know how I can do without.
I just need you now
Need You Now- Lady Antebellum