Blake's POV

"Is it over yet?" The familiar tug at my sleeve; Roxas was anxious to see the babies. I was, too. But he had a little brother at home, and an older sister.

"I don't know. Usually takes awhile." Oh, how to explain the birthing process to a little boy? I wasn't his parent, and I didn't feel like explaining such an uncomfortable subject.

Roxas giggled, fidgeting in his seat.

"Yep! My brother took a while, too! Two whole days!" I laughed, doubting it was really two full days. But, you never know.

"Oh, really?" He nodded eagerly. It's okay; he's just a little kid. Any kid would be excited.

"Hey! Blake! And…little dude…" Jake came out, smile plastered on his face, until he saw Roxas.

"This is my new friend, Roxas Fisher. He's staying here at the hospital, too. I met him a little while ago." I smiled sadly, thinking of my love lying in the hospital bed, forgotten.

"Oh, cool. Anyway, they're here. The babies are here." Jake laughed, a smile unfurling from ear to ear. Fatherhood seemed to be a happy thing, regardless of age. A glow seemed to come over him, one I'd never really seen on Jake Ryan before.

"Congrats." I smiled, feeling a little jealous he was so happy.

"Yay! Congradulations!" Roxas said, happily, throwing his arms above his head.

"Thanks. Kimi did really great without any pain meds. Oh, man," He sighed, running a hand through his reddish hair. It had gone back to its original color. "Wanna see them? They're so beautiful."

"Yeah, sure. You're real different. These kids and Kimi sure seemed to have turned you around for the better." I say, taking Roxas' hand, following Jake down the hall, who was obviously anxious to get back to his new family.

"Really? Heh, I guess so. They are all pretty cute." We reached a door; he opened it slightly, and stuck his head in. "Hey, Kim, you got some visitors." He opened it all the way, his voice taking on a soft tone.

Kimi was lying on the bed, holding a small bundle, which made soft, almost whimper-like noises. She smiled down at it, the rush of emotions every new mother experiences clearly showing upon her features.

The baby she was holding was so tiny, its fingers opening and closing, like a reflex. It had Jake's reddish hair and hazel eyes, barely opened. Kimi's pinkie finger was in its mouth, suckling sounds were audible.

"This is Alexis Mara. Lexie…this is your uncle Blake. Say hi, pretty girl." She took the infant's hand and waved it at me.

"Hey…" I said, offering the baby my finger, and she took it. Don't people always say babies have strong grips? Well, they do.

"And this," Jake said, gently lifting the other baby, presumably their son, from the plastic bassinet. This one had tufts of blond hair and blue eyes. I questioned this and Kimi confessed her original hair color was blond.

Roxas just stood at the doorway, being all quiet. Maybe he was scared.

"Oh? Who's that?" Kimi motioned with her head.

"This is my new friend. Roxas, this is Kimi."

"C-can…can I hold one?" Roxas asked shyly, fidgeting with his fingers.

"Of course, you cute little boy! Gosh, I've never seen a cuter boy!"

"Hey! What about me and Jasper?" Jake said, his eyebrows rising in mock outrage. But his eyes gleamed with mischief.

"Oh, you're all cute." Kimi scooted over in her bed, allowing Roxas to eagerly climb up beside her, getting situated.

As soon as she placed Alexis in his arms, I could see why he'd been so excited to see the babies.

He'd wanted to feel like a brother again.

No POV

The eyelids that had long since been dormant, fluttered open, glancing around to see an empty room. No one. Not like he'd expected.

Where was everyone? Why did they not stay by his side?

Where was his love? Of all of the people he knew and cared about, why was his love not here? Where was he?

If he wasn't here, then…neither should he be here any longer. It wasn't right for him to stay here.

He would have to leave this place.