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I don't own Melissa and Joey. If I did I'd be a freaking billionaire.

Joey

"Where the hell is Mel? She's 2 hours late. She should at least give a call if she's late" joey rambled. Ryder and Lennox were least bothered and they continued to watch tv. Joey continued to cook, the kids continued to watch tv. But after an hour or so, when mel still didn't show up, joey really started to worry. Then the phone rang "mel called at last. She should really be more responsible. Especially, when she's responsible for 2 kids."

He was still in love with her. His brother was the only one who was close to knowing the truth. The only reason that he even started dating Elena. He wanted to move on but that didn't turn out so well did it?! But when he picked up the phone, his face fell and also all the utensils that he was holding.

"oh my god, I'll be right there." was all he could say. "kids, we need to go. Your aunt is in the hospital. There was a car accident. We need to go right now." Joe was heart broken. Specially the fact that she didn't even know how much he loved her. Even if she turned him down, he wanted to let her know how he felt. The kids came running, they had a shocked expression on their faces. " oh my god! Is she gonna be okay?" "I don't know, the doctors won't tell me anything until I get there. Let's get going, come on" joey said as he grabbed his jacket and his keys.

At the hospital:

What if she's not gonna make it? What about the kids? I have no idea how to console them. Lennox is crying her eyes out, ryder is trying to stay strong but I could see that he's upset too. I can't believe I'm still stressing on the fact that she doesn't know how much I love her. She's almost dead, her niece and nephew are crying and all I can think about is her silky hair, her electrifying blue eyes, her sky high heels and how hot she looks in a cocktail dress. And now I've realised how crazy I'm being. She's about to die, how can I think like that. She needs to live for me to even tell her how I feel.

"you can see her now" the doctor interrupted our thoughts. I went in and my heart skipped a beat. Her leg was fractured, her head was bandaged up and she was out cold. She was still looking beautiful. Cut it out joe. I don't have feelings.. who am I kidding I love her I thought to myself.

I sat by her side, held her hand and I stopped myself from stroking her hair. "c'mon mel, don't die on us. The kids need you. I need you. C'mon who's gonna give me the basement of their house apart from you." Trying to joke my way out of my hurt is so not working. Lennox and ryder also said some stuff but I didn't really pay attention.

Crap, I thought to myself as , now I'm crying! I thought I would play the I'm-always-annoyed-at-burke card. Guess, that's not working out so well. Lennox is gonna notice and start questioning me like the police. "Are you crying, joe?" ryder asked. Ok, now I'm so screwed. I'll try to play it cool. "No, I'm not crying! Are you crazy? Longo never cries" "fine if you say so!" said lennox. Playing the cool card didn't really work out, did it? C'mon longo, you're better than this. Make no one suspicious about your feelings for mel. Just sit by her and act normal.

2 days later:

"Why isn't she still awake? Doctor, are you sure she's gonna be okay?" joey asked – ok, threatened – the doctor. "please let go of my shirt, Mr. Longo. Your wife is going to be okay. I told you that it will be a few days until she wakes up. Just calm down and sit down." the doctor said. Joey sat down and held mel's hand. Lennox and ryder came in, bringing coffee and snacks. " it's been two days, why isn't she awake, yet?" ryder seemed more sad than usual today compared to the 2 days before.

Lennox started to cry again and ran out of the room. Ryder followed her. She was such a good brother. The doctor went out too, leaving me and my thoughts alone. I have no idea what I'm gonna do without burke. We're co-parents. I thought to myself. "I love you, burke" crap, did I just say that out loud. Thank my lucky stars that no one is in here. What if she heard me. People always say that coma patients can hear their surroundings . I hope she didn't hear me, anyway I'm gonna tell her, still I want it to be special. Not an accident like this. She probably didn't here me so I'm fine. "c'mon, burke. We're co – parents, remember. I cant do this without you." Lennox almost entered but she stopped herself and ryder when she heard joey. But she continued to listen. "Burke and longo – a great team remember? C'mon mel, wake up" is all he said.

Lennox entered and said "c'mon joe, you've not slept in two days. You have to be here when she wakes up. Go to sleep I'll sit next to her. I'll wake you up when she does." Joe has no option but to abide. But he didn't sleep, he just closed his eyes and sat on the chair waiting for mel to wake up.

The next day:

Lennox and ryder went to get coffee and food. Joey hunched and continued to pray. "uh" He looked up and he saw mel awake. She said some other stuff but he just rambled some crap about the accident and how much he was worrying.

Then out of the blue, she kissed me! What's up with that?