The room was silent except for the quick beeping of the heart monitor. Ratchet stared at the man that stood by the now closed door, he was convinced the man was going to kill him. The doctor knew he wasn't dead, and the mafia leader couldn't have him telling anyone else. Megatron could see the fear and worry in the doctors eyes and face. He glanced to the door and smiled a little. A kind and inviting smile.

"Piper is a wonderful girl... my daughter, Baylee and her friend Brooke... they're all friends..." he mumbled and looked at the doctor again. "Thank you... for... not turning my daughter away from yours. For not shunning my son when he reached out for help." He said seriously. Ratchets expression turned to one of confusion.

"I'm not going to hurt you... friend... if that was the case, do you think I would have wasted my time saving you?" He asked as he sat by his side. The doctor tensed and the heart monitor quickened. Though after a few minutes he calmed down a little, realizing he was right and probably wasn't going to hurt him. Then again, this could be a trick. Why was he even in the hospital? Did he mean to hurt him anyway? He felt himself panicking again.

"Easy Ratchet... you'll harm yourself... again... I won't hurt you... my son tried to save Grimlock... and... got hit by a car." He explained, unsure why he was telling him this. Ratchet looked away as tears fell down his face.

"H... he's... gone..." he rasped weakly and looked to the ceiling. "I... coul... dn't... save... him..." he whispered and squeezed his eyes shut as he choked back a sob.

"Don't blame yourself for what happened. I have a feeling they... that you're not their only victim." He said as he glared out the window then glanced at the doctor, who watched him cautiously, as if he would do something.

"I don't expect you to ever believe this... you have every right not to... but I've changed and become a better man... who I was before the mafia." He explained as the doctor gave him a skeptical expression. Megatron sighed forcefully and stood then turned to leave.

"Just don't tell anyone you saw me." He growled a little and left the room as he frowned deeply and walked off.

He sighed and hung his head as he thought about his life after the mafia. He'd probably never have his friends back. But at least he had his family. That was all he needed anyway. He grunted as someone ran into him and he was about to snap at the person but stopped.

"I'm so sorry sir." Bumblebee said as he stepped back and ran passed him towards Ratchets room. Cassidy was holding his hand as they went to find the doctor.

Megatron blinked in surprise, little Bumblebee was married? He had to admit that the two were cute together and that made him smile a little. A nurse looked at him in confusion and he turned then walked down the hall to avoid suspicion, but paused when he saw the others in Optimus' family. He just stood there and stared at them as his old friend smiled and walked with them. They were so happy and such a beautiful family. He wanted so badly to have them back in his life. He shook his head and quickly ducked around a few corners. They could never know he was alive.

Bumblebee continued to head to his uncles room but slowed down as he thought of the man that he ran into. He stopped altogether as he furrowed his brow and looked back over his shoulder, but he didn't see him. He seemed familiar somehow, but the facial hair made it hard to recognize him. He couldn't place how he knew the man, but he resembled someone he knew. His eyes widened in surprise at it finally dawned on him. Megatron. But it couldn't be, the man was dead and the one he just ran into looked too kind.

He shrugged it off and went into the room with Cassidy. She asked him what was wrong and he just smiled reassuringly before they went in to see the doctor. The rest of the family entered the small room to visit Ratchet, and Optimus sat by his side as Piper came in to check on him. The injured man's spirits seemed to be lifted as he watched and listened to his family. They helped him feel better, but his son was constantly on his mind.

Bulkhead was starting to get a little claustrophobic, and left the room for now. He sighed shakily and wandered the halls as he thought. He found himself going to visit Andi and decided he should check on her. He smiled a little as he walked towards her room. He stopped at the doorway as he saw a man sitting by her side. He seemed out of it and swayed a little as if he was unsteady.

"Hey Steve." He said as he smiled sadly and walked over. The man looked up at him and furrowed his brow then looked at his sister.

"I... s... sh... should... kn... know... her..." he stuttered as he held her hand. "S... I... iz-z s... she... family?" He asked slowly. Bulkhead nodded and gently gripped his shoulder.

"Yes.... she's your sister." He said as he stared at her. Steve had gotten shot that night by Starscream. Right in the head, but he had somehow survived the experience. Knockout said it was his dumb luck and positive attitude.

It took him a while to relearn everything, but he was determined to be normal again before his sister woke. Knockout felt bad that he didn't have help, and took care of the man. Steve would randomly have seizures because of his injury but he didn't let that stop him, he also forgot things on occasion. Though like Optimus, the hospital was working on helping him in gaining his memories back.

"R... right...." Steve said as he looked at the woman then up at Bulkhead as he swayed again, the other man gripped his shoulder again to keep him steady. "I... I... n-n-need... to... get.... bet-t-ter..." he said as he looked up and his eyes glazed over a little.

Bulkhead knelt by him and gripped his shoulders to keep him steady as he had a seizure. The bigger man glanced at the clock to time it as Knockout taught him. Steve soon stopped and panted quietly as his head rested to one side. He looked around groggily then over to Bulkhead.

"You're fine... it's over." He said and looked to the doorway. "Who brought you to see Andi?" He asked quietly. The man focused again and gripped the others shoulder so he didn't fall over.

"K... novk... K-K...nock... out..." he stuttered and shook his head a little.

"Okay... come with me to find him and we'll get you home. That-"

"N... no..." he said and furrowed his brow. "A... Andi... n... need... needz... me..." he rasped and gave him a serious expression.  "C.... can't.... lie.... leave... here.... again.... no... not... again..." he muttered with a pleading look in his eyes. Bulkhead watched him for a moment then looked at Andi.

"Is... it because of what Starscream did to you two?" He asked as he glanced at him and Steve nodded quickly as tears fell down his face.

"I-I-I-I.... ki... killed.... her.... d... did... this... to her..." he sobbed and Bulkhead hugged him tightly.

"No you didn't Steve. You didn't do this to her." He whispered quietly and tried to comfort the man. He let him cry into his shoulder and looked at Andi. Silently begging her to wake up. They both needed her.

~

Peregrine sighed in frustration as her and Orion sat on the same chair. They were still small enough to do so. She looked at the others as they spoke to Ratchet and huffed again. She was bored and the doctor wasn't talking much, just the others. She looked at her brother and pouted cutely.

"I wanna be with Jack." She said and folded her arms. "Why can't we pway with him?" She asked.

"Jacks out of town until tomorrow and can't babysit us." Orion said and looked at her. "He had to go see his dad remember?" He whispered.

"Why can't his dad live here?" She huffed angrily. "Then I can marry Jack." She pouted again.

"Peri.... mom and dad explained this to you several times. You can't marry Jack... he's too old." He explained.

"Then I marry Gandpa." She said in a matter of fact tone. "Him sad and need someone to hug him." She said seriously then got down.

"That.... no... that doesn't work that way either." He mumbled as she went to her mom's bag to find snacks. She grabbed her tiger and the snacks then looked around.

No one was paying attention to her and she left the room. The little girl wandered around, then got lost. She saw a woman and tugged at her pant leg.

"Um... um... excuse me... I need help." She whispered quietly. The woman turned around and the child gasped in surprise. The lady's face had scars and burns all over. Beta realized she scared the child and looked away quickly. She hated scaring children. Not to mention she had already scared several while here, and others had just stared at her. She felt extremely self conscious at the moment.

"W... what do you need help with?" She whispered quietly, making sure to keep her head down. Peregrine watched her then tugged on her to come to her level. The woman hesitated and looked around then knelt in front of her, keeping her face away from the child. Peregrine huffed again and gripped her face then made her look at her. The child stared at her then smiled brightly.

"You so pretty." She grinned as she stared into the woman's eyes. "Like a butterfly." She giggled. Beta stared at her blankly then hugged her tightly as she fought back tears.

"And you're a precious little girl..." she choked. "Everyone thinks I'm... scary..." she admitted and the girl huffed again as she stroked the woman's hair.

"Mean heads." She said and stepped back then put her hands on her little hips. "Hobbes will eat them." She said seriously and held up her tiger. Beta choked back a sob as she laughed a little then wiped her tears away. The child hugged her again as she smiled brightly.

"Well I love you." She grinned and Beta smiled again. The woman looked up as Megatron walked over.

"Who is this?" He asked as he furrowed his brow and took note of Beta crying. "Is this another kid making fun of you or staring at you." He growled lowly and Peregrine huffed as she put her hands on her hips like her mother when she was upset.

"I no making fun mister Grumpy-pants." She said in a sassy tone as he helped Beta stand up. He blinked in surprise and looked at the older woman.

"Is she yours?" He asked and the woman scoffed then smacked his shoulder as she gave him a look. "Hmm... thought so." He chuckled and Peri peaked into the room he came from. She saw a young man laying on the bed and a girl sitting by him. She gasped in surprise as she recognized him.

"Bliwing!" she squealed and ran into the room as the grown ups watched her in surprise. The little girl went to the bed and looked at him then frowned as she looked at Baylee. "Wha happen?" she asked. The sister hesitated and glanced to her parents as they came in.

"He... um... got hurt trying to help someone." She whispered trying to put it delicately for the innocent child. Peregrine nodded slowly and looked at him as he woke up again.

"Bliwing? You have owies?" she asked. He slowly focused on her then smiled weakly as he stared at the bright eyed child.

"Pe... ri... hi..." he rasped, now laying on his stomach. The doctors had moved him a little to make him more comfortable. "Y... yes..." he whispered and she set her tiger next to his hand.

"Here. Hobbes will make sure you get better." She and gripped his hand then looked at all his cuts on his face. "Kiss all better?" She asked and he chuckled weakly as he closed his eyes.

"I'll... be okay..." he said and looked at the tiger. "But... he... needs to... protect you..." he rasped and she nodded quickly  then hugged the tiger. "I... have... my... family... besides... he'd miss... you... and cry... all night...." He whispered. She nodded again and kissed her tiger then whisper comforting words to it. She looked at the young man and kissed his forehead then looked at him sadly.

"Get better Bliwing...." she whispered and he smiled a little as he fell asleep again. She looked up at Baylee who stood and held her hand, leading her out to help find her parents. Megatron watched them go then looked at Beta as he smiled a little.

~

After Baylee helped her get to her parents, she spoke with her father and hugged him before leaving to go to the police station. She wanted to see if they had a lead on the vehicle that hit her brother and took Grimlock. She wanted to find a way to help her family, and Pipers. She got to the station and asked to speak with her friend, saying she was visiting. They told her he was in his office and led her to it, then knocked on the door. He didn't want to be disturbed and no one wanted to bother him.

"Rodimus sir, you have a guest." The cop said and waited for a response as he furrowed his brow. "He's been in there ever since-" the door opened a little and the now Chief of police stared at them.

"Baylee?" He said and blinked in surprise. "What are you doing here?" He asked as he stared at the young woman.

"I needed to talk to you..." She whispered and he hesitated then let her inside the room. She walked in and stopped as she stared at the couch across from his desk. A little boy about six, with dark black wild hair was sitting there as he colored and had the mans worn cap on his little head.

"Um... who is this?" She asked and glared at the redheaded man as he closed the door. He looked at the boy then sighed a little. "Don't give me that. I thought we were best friends. I don't even remember why I came into this office now." she fumed as she looked at him.

"Baylee... let me explain... please." Rodimus sighed as the boy kept coloring, after glancing at the person that came in. "This... this is Elliott... my little brother." he said and smiled a little. She stared at him blankly for a few minutes then blinked in surprise.

"What?" She asked in complete shock that her friend not only had a brother, but never told her about him. Why did he keep the child a secret?

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Guess who's back. ;) Also special thanks to Tenshineko01 for the idea.

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Or else. >:]