Becoming Stronger together

*At Jackies and Jeffs*

Christian walked in and went to his room and laid down on his bed. Kaner, Jon, and Sharp walked to Christians' room.

"Hey little man. Can we talk with you?" Sharp asked
"Sure." He mumbled into his pillow
"We love you, and we're sorry that we've stressed you out so much." Jon said
Then Kane said, "We never want you thinking that you can't come and talk with us about anything. We are here for you no matter what. I promise to not be so harsh on the grades, and lay off on being so strict."
"Thanks. I am sorry for being an annoying pain in your ass, and doing drugs." Christian said
"You aren't an annoying pain in my ass, I just got upset. I'm sorry, and I hope you do stop. I don't want anything bad to happen to you. I love and care about you way too much to let you do that to yourself." Kaner said back to him
Christian started to tear up as he thought about Brielle and how the person who hit her was a drunk driver, just like the accident with his parents. "I know what you mean. Like the car accident Brielle was in with a drunk driver that killed her, and the one I was in with mom and dad that killed them."
"Guys can I talk with Christian alone?" Kaner asked Jon and Sharp. They nodded their heads yes and walked out shutting the door behind them.

"I know I wasn't around much growing up, but I do remember the car accident and being there with our sisters and you. We all thought we lost our parents and our baby brother. I was so happy the day mom and dad said they were having a boy, I wouldn't have to play dolls anymore. I was scared shitless when Kev and Steph took us to the hospital to see our parents and you. They wouldn't let us see any of you and it was hard on all of us. I was so thankful to have known that you were going to live, yet at the same time I wanted to find the guy who hit you guys and hurt him the way he hurt you guys. What I'm trying to say is, as much pain as you are in right now, it will get better. I promise, and I'm here for you if you ever need someone to beat up because you hurt that much." Patrick said to his brother.
Christian just nodded his head because he was crying.
"Come here." Pat said pulling him into a hug, "You're the best and I love you, so does everyone else here. Never forget that."

Patrick sat on Christians bed rubbing circles on his back till he fell asleep. Once he was asleep, he put a blanket on him and quietly shut the door. He walked into the kitchen and sat next to Jackie.

"How close was he with Brielle?" He asked
Jackie looked at him, "They hung out everyday since we moved here, she always cheered him up when he was sad, and he did the same for her. She was his first and basically only kiss/girlfriend. He tried dating other girls but always ended up with her again. So really really really close."
"So this is really fucking hard on him huh?" Pat asked
"Yeah. I'm surprised he finished talking at the funeral." Jackie said to him
"If you don't mind me asking. How did you guys get over your parents death?" Shaw asked
"I dealt with it through hockey. Took my aggression out on the ice I guess." Pat said
"I moved away with our sisters. It helped because we were away from everyone always reminding us of it." Jackie said
"So him coming back to chicago would help." Shaw said, "Maybe we should leave for Florida a day early?"
"That could work. Jackie are you ok with that?" Patrick asked
"Yes. I think that is whats best for him." Jackie agreed
"Alright, we'll pack his stuff and head out in the morning." Pat said yawning, "I'm tired. I'm going to bed, night Jackie love you." He said kissing her on the cheek.
"Night patty." She said.

*On the Plane*

"Christian ready to sit in a cold rink in hot florida?" Shaw asked
"Yeah I guess." Christian said looking down
"Come on bud it'll be fun!" Shaw said trying to cheer him up
Christian walked over to his brother and sat down next to him and laid his head on him, "I'm tired. Can I go to sleep?" He asked
"Wanna lay your head on my lap and lay your legs across the seat and Jon's lap?" Pat asked
Christian nodded his head and laid down on his brother and Jon, "Thanks", and he fell asleep.
"I feel bad for him. I think we need to get him a puppy." Jon said
"Ha! No I can barely handle 2 kids. How would I handle a puppy?" Patrick said
"It would be his you dumb ass." Jon said hitting him, "Just think about it."

A half an hour later, their plane was getting ready to land. Patrick let Christian sleep until they were getting ready to get off. He made a call to Mrs. Sharp asking how Tristan was doing. She said he was doing great and staying out of trouble.
Once they got their bags, they got a bus and headed back to the hotel. Christian kept drifting off to sleep, but Sharp kept poking at him and annoying him.

"Christian were going to make a quick stop before we head to the hotel. I need you to come with alright?" Patrick said
"Sure. Where are we going?" Christian asked
"It's a surprise." He said.

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