I was lay face-down on the hotel bed. It was around 3 o'clock in the morning and I was a mess. My face was streaked with tears and my brown hair tangled. Joseph Walker had kissed me. Most fangirls would be jumping up and down and screaming that a Starkid was in love with them, but I wasn't. I didn't get it. I didn't think I was in love with Joe, I liked him like every other Starkid. Maybe I did, I was completely lost when it came to things like this. And he had kissed me at the worst time. My sister could die. Couldn't he have just given me a hug? I groaned. I knew I would still feel the same way if he had kissed me, even without the car accident.

Knowing I probably wasn't falling asleep anytime soon, I sat up. I tried running my fingers through my mess of hair, but had little success. Maybe I needed a shower. I headed to the bathroom, and jumped into the shower.

I thought about Joe, again. Maybe I did like him; he's all I've thought about since I got to Chicago. I got out of the shower, and slipped on my pajamas. Heading back to bed, I mulled over my situation. I should probably call Mom, see how Lily's doing. I got up to get my phone. Crap. I'd left it at the Manor. I groaned. Maybe I should go get it. Nah, I'd go in the morning. All the Starkid were probably asleep by now. I'd get the phone, call Mom, and then head back to New Mexico. Sighing, I closed my eyes and drifted off.

My eyes shot open when I heard the doorknob turn. It was Lauren.

"Lauren?" I sputtered groggily. "How did you get in here?"

"I wanted to give you your phone. The lady at the desk let gave me a key." Lauren stepped inside, shutting the door carefully and pulled my phone out of her shorts pocket.

I sat up. "Thanks." I caught the phone as she tossed it. "Did anyone call?"

"Your Mom did last night, when you were with Joe," Lauren replied, "She said your sister is going to be fine, and you don't have to come home."

"She did?" I began, "But what if she's not Lo?"

Lauren sat down next to me. "Paige, she's ok. I promise."

"I don't want her to die," I whispered.

Lauren gave me a hug. "Your mom said she'd keep you updated on your sister. If it gets any worse, then I'll fly home with you to see her."

"You'd do that?"

"Of course. I've never been to New Mexico."

I laughed. "Thanks Lo."

"When did you plan on leaving?"

"Uh, Wednesday."

"Want to come over to the Manor?"

I nodded, but hesitated. "Where's Joe?"

"He wasn't there when I left. Paige, he's really embarrassed about what he did, and I don't think he has the guts to talk to you about it."

"To tell you the truth, I'm not sure I want to talk to him right now either."

"That's ok. I should leave. Go get dressed and come over when you're ready." Lauren stood up.

Lauren shut the door behind her, a giant grin spreading across her face. She had an idea. Lauren raced out of the hotel as fast as her feet could carry her. She had to find Joe.