Brian POV: I hold an unconscious Justin in my arms. “Justin, please, don’t die on me. I need you. I just got you. I can’t lose you.” Rocking him in my arms I pick up my cell, dialing 911. “Yes, my partner was just hit in the head with a bat. Please hurry.” I give them the address as I toss the phone aside, not caring where it landed at the moment. “Justin, hold on. Just hold on. I’m here. I love you.” Holding my partner in my arms for I hope isn’t the last time. I can’t get the image out of my head. The bat coming towards his head, the fucking blond running off. But most of all, I can’t get over seeing the man I love, laying in my arms. Not moving at all and with blood flowing from his head. The fear of losing him was and still is so over-whelming. “Brian? You need to drink this. It’ll help you.” I hear Mikey say beside me. “No, Mikey, what will help me is knowing what is going on with Justin.” I feel him put his hand on my shoulder. “Damn, these seats are hard and cold.” He tries to make me smile. “I didn’t notice.” I lean my head against the wall, not caring about the tears running down my cheeks. “You love him so much more then you let on.” I look up at the voice, only to see Deb standing there. “No shit. I went after him.” She smiles as she leans over me. “I know sweetie. Michael told me.” She kisses my cheek. “Don’t give up on him Kinney. He needs you.” “I won’t give up on the man I love.” I tell her that as she walks away, I look over at Mikey. “I know you won’t give up. You never were a quitter.” I smile to despite myself. “Taylor family?” I look up to see the doctor walking towards us, and get up to go to greet him. “That’s us.” Debbie tells him. “You his mother?” “Closest thing he has to one since she’s dead. His whole family other then us are dead. But you don’t have to be blood to be a family.” Have to admire the woman. “Well, he is in a coma. We have him on some machines to make it easier on him. Only two at a time in there” But before he could finish Deb steps up. “Bullshit, what that boy needs is to be surrounded by his family and friends. You have a problem with it, call the cops, but let me just tell you, my boyfriend is the chief of police and he knows when I make up my mind on something, there is no one to change it. We will all be in there to support our Sunshine. Now what room is he in?” Leave it to Deb to put a fire under someone’s ass. “He’s in room two thirteen.” As we start to walk towards the room, I look over at Deb, who has put her arm through mine. As soon as we walk into the door, I can hear every ones breath catch in their throats. “I don’t think.” I start to say but Deb looks at me. “You have to, for him Baby. We are all here to help him and each other through this. Now go to him.” I walk to the bed, taking his hand as I sit next to him. “Justin, I am so sorry.” I whisper in a voice no one can hear. “Brian, positive things. He needs to hear positive things” I nod my head. “Hey Sunshine. As gorgeous as you look lying there, as hot as you look in this gown, which probably is open in the back, I want you to be awake when I touch you. I need you Justin. Always have. Always will.” I whisper to him trying to hold back the tears. I feel a hand on my shoulder, and instantly turn into Deb’s embrace. “He’ll wake up. He has so much to live for. He’s a strong young man Brian.” “I know, but he looks so fucking fragile.” I look back at the man who has invaded my dreams and thoughts since I met him. “I know, but he has all of us pulling for him. It’s what he needs.” She whispers to me. “Yes mom.” I turn back around to face Justin. Stroking my finger over the top of the hand I am holding. As the days go by, I get more worried he won’t wake up. Deb is always talking to him. Other then Em and me, the other one who is always here is Deb. She’s always rubbing his hair and telling him we love him and when he is ready to wake up, they will be there. Calling him “Sunshine”, just as I do. Two weeks after the accident, Deb is on one side of the bed while I sit on the other. “Our boy is going to be okay Brian.” Deb whispers to me. “How do you know?” I ask. “I have never lost a son yet and I don’t plan on it now.” She smiles. “Glad to hear that, mom?” We both look down to see Justin looking at Deb, smiling. “Justin” We both jumped up yelling. Everyone in the room came rushing over. “Oh my god Sunshine.” Deb said with tears. “It’s ok ma, he seems to be able to hear you.” Michael told her. “I know, don’t get your dick in a twist. I’m just glad to see him awake and looking at me.” “Mom.” Justin whispers again, then turning his head towards me. “Brian” he smiles at me. Well least he knows who I am. Looking around the room he spots Em who pushes through the crowd. Eyes filled with tears. “Oh Baby, I’m so glad to see your baby blues again” He leans over, kissing him. “I’m glad to see you all too. I’m really tired.” He closes his eyes. “Sleep Sweetie. We love you.” Deb whispers. “I love you all to, mom.” He closes his eyes once more, falling into dreamland. Deb looks at me with concern on her face. “Get the doctor Mikey.” I tell him. He nods, walking out. A few minutes later he comes back with the doctor. “I heard he woke up? And that he is calling you mom but seems to know who Em and Brian are?” He asks as he picks up the chart. “Yes sir.” Deb chimes in. “Mom, what’s going on?” Justin asks quietly. “Justin, how are you feeling?” The doctor asks him. “I am sore. Mom and the gang have been helping. She and Brian would hold my hands, and talk to me.” I want to hold him, but for now I just take his hand. “Justin, no need to apologize. Do you remember what happened? “Justin shakes his head. “ Then why don’t you just rest. Your mom and the gang will still be here when you wake up. I am going to take them in the hall so we don’t disturb you.” Justin nods, pulling my hand to his lips, kissing it. I lean over and place a soft chaste kiss on his lips. “I love you Sunshine” “Love you too. Look out for mom.” I nod my head, closing his eyes. Once in the hall the doctor looks at us. “He seems to have a selective memory. He remembers some of you and is confused about others, like Debbie. Just go along with him until he remembers. If you push him to remember or he gets upset, he could have a relapse from the stress of it.” He explains to us. “For how long?” Emmett asks him. “Till either he remembers. We will know more in a few days after some more tests. For now, just let him talk and feel like he is in control. At least he didn’t forget you all.” Deb nods her head, wiping a tear. “Thanks Doctor.” Ben speaks up. “Just sit with him if you want.” He walks away leaving us alone to think of what he just told us. “Poor Sunshine” Deb looks in at him. “Brian?” I hear from inside. “Yes, I’m here. What you need?” I ask, walking through the door to take a seat next to him. “I want you to stay tonight with me” I look at him, as I see him wink, I burst out laughing. “Only you Sunshine.” I move up to sit next to him on the bed. “I can’t help it. I love to feel you anywhere near me.” He whispers. “Me to. Damn for someone in a coma for two weeks you sure are in a happy mood.” I kiss his temple. “I don’t remember what brought me here, but I do remember everything about you.” He leans his head up, kissing me. “I’m glad Justin. But you need to rest.” “I’ll rest when I am dead, besides I’ve been asleep the past two weeks.” He winks while his hand moves over my crotch. “Oh my” I look up to see Emmett there. “It’s nothing you haven’t seen before.” Justin tells him. “I know, but in the hospital?” He smiles. “Where’s mom?” I look at Emmett. “She’s out talking to Carl on the phone.” Mikey tells him, coming into the room. “So I guess you are my brother?” Justin looks at him. “In some ways, yes.” I look at Mikey who isn’t lying, but at the same time not telling the whole truth. “I think I need to sleep just a little more before our romp in the hospital bed. Just make sure everyone goes home. Including mom.” I nod my head. “You got it Sunshine.” I look at Mikey who nods his head, walking out the door. “Brian?” Justin said just above a whisper. “Yes?” I rub my hand through his hair. “Stay with me.” He whispers. “Always, and forever Justin.” I tell him as I hold him in my arms. “Thank you.” He gets out, just before he passed out. “No thank you Sunshine. Thank you. For making it.” I hold him tight, hoping that whatever is in his mind will work itself out and just grateful he remembers me. Just wonder what all he will remember. Or won’t remember.