"Robbie, are you sure you'll be ready by Friday?" Tori asked as Cat rubbed my back and looked completely miserable.

"Yeah. I sound fine. I can tough it out." I said, trying to mask my annoyance at everyone's unnecessary worrying about me.

"But you've been sick for a week now! The doc must have misdiagnosed you, this should have run its course by now." Jade frowned.

She was there when the doc diagnosed a combo of the cold and Hay Fever. Weird, since I don't have bad allergies usually.

"Guys, don't worry. I'll be fine in two days."

"You better." Beck said ominously. I simply glared at him.

I wish he'd back off. Not helping.

"Just get better ok man? And let us know if we can help you guys with anything ok?" Andre said, addressing Cat at the end.

"Kay Kay."

"Thanks guys." I smiled.

"See you guys later." Jade smiled at me as the others started to the parking lot. "I'll come by later, I've got to drop Beck at home. His car is biting him in the butt right now."

Cat giggled as I smiled at her. "Ironic. He's the car guy."

"Oh yeah, and it's on his last nerve, He can't figure out the problem, and is too masochistic to go to a mechanic."

Beck poked his head in. "Jade. I can fix it."

"Yeah yeah, whatever. Let's get you home silly."

"Bye!" Cat called out, as they both waved.

Once they disappeared, I let Cat lead the way to the car and I relaxed. I'm wiped out. I just wanna collapse in bed.

"Still dizzy Robbie?" Cat asked softly as we reached the sunlight, slightly obscured by clouds.

"Yeah."

"You're tough. I have to give you that one."

"Not really, I had to come today sweetie. I can't get everyone all worried about me not making it."

"True. But still, you made it thru and looked fine, despite feeling positively awful." She said, sounding like she's smiling.

I don't know, my eyes are closed. Cat's guiding me to the car with her arm around my waist, I'm simply moving my feet in whatever direction Cat is guiding me.

"That was the goal. Now I just would like to get home."

"On it. We're at the car." Cat said, as she opened the door. I gingerly stepped into the passenger seat and finally laid my head on the headrest.

Since Cat's driving, we took the Scion to save gas, since her SUV is a gas guzzler. This is kind of convenient, since we are planning on selling it and using it will make everything work better.

A moment later Cat softly shut the door and started the engine, then backed up and soon was on the highway.

"You're lying down when we get home. Understood?" Cat said, using her "stern" voice. She tries to take control, but she's too worried about me and loves me too much, so it just has a little edge to it.

"That's what I was going to do." I smiled at her.

"Your mom just texted me, she brought flowers and your father wants to see you. Is that ok?"

"Yeah, just make sure they know I am still feeling bad."

"Kay. Want some music?"

"Sure, not loud though. Just some background noise."

A moment later a song I didn't recognize came on. Cat apparently knew it, because she started humming along with it immediately.

I don't know how long it took for Cat to get home, two songs and a few commercials but Cat just pulled in and stopped, judging by she just hit the brakes.

"Robbie?" She asked quietly. "You awake?"

"Yep. We here?"

"Uh huh. The house is to your right."

I gingerly got out and started to the door. Cat raced to catch up and beat me to the door.

"Hey!" I heard my mom call out.

"Hey Mrs. Shapiro, Robbie's coming." Cat said.

I heard Mom and Dad move before I saw them.

"Hey." I smiled at the sight of my parents, stepping inside.

"Hey man. Still feel bad I see." Dad smiled, as I walked past both of my parents.

"yeah, if you wanna talk, I'm gonna do it lying down."

I could almost feel Mom frown behind my back as I made my way to bed and plopped down.

Cat quickly darted to one side and ducked down. When she came up she was crimson and holding a bra.

"Sorry, I was lazy this morning." She mumbled, dashing to the hamper in the bathroom atrium.

"No prob, you guys have had a tiring week." Mom brushed Cat's worry off with a smile.

"Not really. I've been sick and Cat's taken care of me." I replied.

"Sweetie, being sick takes more out of everyone than a normal week does." Mom said.

I rolled over to face Cat, who was fiddling with the covers. "Thanks for taking care of me sunshine. Appreciate it."

"Of course, that's why I'm here." Cat smiled back, taking my hand and rubbing her thumb over it.

"Well, that's not the only reason…" Dad quipped.

Immediately, Cat went crimson, and Mom yelped and swatted at him as I groaned "Dad…"

"—our baby boy does NOT feel well and you're here making inappropriate jokes! That's not what he needs!" Mom tore into Dad.

Cat quickly giggled. "Baby boy? Aww, that's cute."

"You'll understand someday sweetheart. You'll call your youngest son your baby boy even when he's 50."

"I'm your only baby boy mom." I smiled, trying to get her to smile and loosen up. She clearly doesn't like me feeling bad this long and is displaying a uncharacteristic short temper.

"You got that straight." She rushed forward and kissing my forehead. As Cat smiled and mom stepped away, the front door shut.

"CAT? You here?"

"In Robbie's room!" She replied. A few seconds later Jade walked it.

"Hey! Guess we're having a little get together!" Jade smiled as my dad moved to hug her and Mom smiled happily.

"Yep. How are you Jadelynn?" (A/N: I'm gonna miss calling Jade by this. Might work it into the next story. I've gotten attached to my little nickname for her.)

"I'm fine. Just annoyed someone apparently was faking how good he was feeling!" Jade said, finishing with annoyance in her voice.

Before either of my parents or Cat can get in a word edgewise, I pipe up "I told you I wasn't feeling good!"

"But then why are you lying down?"" She snapped.

"Because, in making my appearance to the world, I wore myself out."

Jade attempted to retort, then apparently thought of something and shut her mouth without saying anything.

"How did class go today?" Mom asked.

"Fine. Play starts Friday." I replied.

"Great, we'll be there!" Dad smiled.

"You sure you'll be ready?" Jade frowned at me.

"Yes Jade. If I don't feel 100% I'll load up on meds, get the adrenaline flowing and go knock it out."

"That's my boy. Not letting the dumb flu keep you down."

"The doctor said Cold and Hay Fever." Mom replied to him.

"You thirsty?" Cat asked me. I nodded and she dashed off.

"Well, whatever it is, let me know if I can do anything ok? And don't be all macho and tough it out too long. If you still feel bad Sunday, I'm taking you to the hospital." Jade said sternly.

"I'm fine with that. Sunday will be after the play runs its course correct?" Dad asked.

Cat answered by nodding as she brought in some cold water and ice.

"Thanks." I smiled at her. She simply kissed my forehead and looked at my parents, who both looked like their hearts went to mush.

"You guys are too perfect. I'm so glad you're getting married." Mom threw out, softly smiling.

Suddenly Jade jumped up and yelped "WHAT? Married?"

"You didn't tell her?" Dad asked, as Cat and I shook our heads

Next thing I knew, Jade had tackled me into a hug and was crying into my shoulder.

Just like last time.

(A/N: Wow. One more chapter to this story. I can't believe it. Started it in Houston but wrote most of it in Seattle last summer. Now here we are, one year later, and I can still remember slaving over chapter 16 of Stuck in my uncle's basement. Amazing how things change. Thanks to everyone who reviewed. And even if you didn't, love you anyway :). Can't wait to start on my next story. I'll let you guys know the title of Cabbie 2.0 after Ch. 35.)