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(Written back in February 2024)

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Cole's pov-

My head my sore and so was the rest of my body. What happened? Am I still on the island?

I slowly opened my eyes, confused and sore. I wasn't on the island anymore, that was awhile ago.
I was actually laying on a hospital bed, the room wasn't to bright, which was gentle on my eyes. But I could see the sun shining through the blinds. Noises of people walking around and talking could be heard.

There was an iv In my arm and I could feel how bruised my body was. The knuckles on my left hand were very bruised and bloody. At least they weren't broken, but my ribs might have been. As I tried to move, pain shot up from my side and back that had been kicked.

Kicked...? The fight. That's what happened. But where Is everyone? Where's Peter!? Is he okay!?

I hit the call button and waited for a nurse to come In.

"Are you okay, sir?" A woman asked as she quickly walked In.

"Kind of. What happened? Where Is everyone?" I asked.

"I'll tell you In a second. Can you just answer a few questions first?" She asked, pulling out a small flashlight pen.

"Um, sure." I said annoyed but, she was just doing her job.
She shined the light In my eyes, made me do a few little tests and answer questions then I could finally know what happened.

"You got In a fight with a grown man. He's also In the hospital. I can call your parents If you want." She explained.

"Yeah... You can go call my parents. But do you know where Peter Is or how he Is?" I asked.

"I'm sorry, I don't know who Peter Is. But I'll go call your parents. I'm sure they can tell you whatever you need." She said then walked out.

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"Honey!" My mom said as she ran In, hugging me.

"Ow! Not so tight." I said as she squeezed me, hurting my bruised body.

"Oh! I'm so sorry. I was just so worried. Are you okay?" She asked, holding my face with her hands.

"I'll be fine, mom. Where's Peter? What happened after I passed out?" I asked.

"Don't worry about that right now, he's okay. You just need to rest. You got hurt pretty bad." She said worriedly, sitting on the bed.

"Eh, I've been through worse." I said with a sigh. Damn, I've been through a lot...
"Can I get some food? And water please?" I asked.

"Yeah, honey. I'll find you something good, not that crappy hospital food." She said.

"Okay, thank you." I said, she kissed my forehead gently then walked away.

My dad walked In afterwards. "Hey, Cole..." He said quietly, hands In his pockets. He looked- upset? Or something.

"Hey, dad. What Is It?" I asked.

"Hmm? Nothing. I- well. It's not nothing." He said, standing at the side of the bed. "I was really worried about you. I'm glad your, somewhat okay."

"Eh, It'll be fine. So Peter's okay? What about his dad? The nurse said he was In the hospital too." I said.

"Peter's alright, his dad Is here. And after he heals up some, he'll be In jail. I think they even handcuffed him to the bed." My dad said, slightly laughing, trying to lighten the mood.

"I'm glad your okay, Cole. Is It okay If I hug you?" He asked.

"Yeah, just not to tight please." I said with a small smile. He hugged me, It felt comforting to have someone to hold me. I mean It would be nice If It was Peter, but... this will do.

My mom came back with food and water, It was nice to eat something and I gulped down the water quickly. I was really tired and sore though. Yeah, I've been through worse, but I know I just need fo rest.

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Meanwhile,

"We are worried about some swelling, but he seems to be doing okay for now. We'll just be watching and waiting until he's healed up. Oh and trust me, we've all heard what he's been through before. He's a strong kid, so I'm sure he'll make It." A doctor said.

"Thank you." Cindy said with a smile then walked over to look Into Cole's room. She bit her lip and tapped her foot, playing with her fingers.

"Your still freaking out, aren't you?" William asked, or more of told.

"Yeah..." Cindy mumbled, not focusing, just worrying out of her mind.

"Come here." William said, hugging Cindy. It helped relax her some, which was better than nothing. But It also helped William, he was worried too, he just didn't show It. Yeah, It was a bad thing to bottle up emotions, but he didn't want Cindy to worry even more. If that was possible...

"Should we tell him?" Cindy asked.

"No. Just let him rest and heal. He needs It."

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"You can't keep me stuck here forever. I want to move around and do something!" I said, walking around the hospital. "I'm also kind of hungry."

"Then let's get you some food." My mom said, looking over at my dad.

We ate the crappy hospital food and talked, even laughed about things.

"Cole." I looked up to see Garvey standing there.

"Hey, Garvey! What's up?" I asked.

"I need to talk to you, alone." He said.

"Um, okay then." I said standing up. "I'll see you guys later." I said to my parents.

"Alright, honey." My mom said.

Me and Garvey walked back to the room I was supposed to be staying In, but I hated being In there. I just wanted to go home. Yeah, I was still hurting, but I'm good enough to go home now. So why are the doctors keeping me here anyways?

"So, what's going on?" I asked Garvey, as I sat on the hospital bed.

"Has anyone told you anything about what's been going on?" He asked.

"Uh, I don't know what you mean. So no." I said confused.

He sat down beside me, putting his hand on my back. "Cole. Since the incident between you and Mr. Driscol... something have happened." He said slowly, carefully choosing his words.

"What do you mean?" I asked worriedly, my heart starting to beat faster.

"Peter's been at a mental hospital since then. He- he's okay, but- everything freaked him out. He's has therapy sessions everyday." Garvey said.

"B-but Is he actually okay? He's freaking out? He's scared? Has he said anything about me?" I asked.

"Trust me, he's been thinking about you non-stop...
But there's another thing, Cole." He said.

My thoughts were racing, what happened!? What happened!?

"Mr. Driscol was In the hospital, then arrested. The judge has set a date. They're trying to figure out If he should go to jail and If Mrs. Driscol will still have custody of Peter." He said.

"Wh- I- Can I see Peter!? Please!?" I asked. I needed him and he needed me.

"Your not supposed to leave the hospital and neither Is he." Garvey said.

"You can't be serious. Who says we can't!? He needed me, Garvey!" I said annoyed, standing up.

"Cole, look just rel-" He started to say.

"Don't tell me to relax! I need to know where he Is and how he Is! This Is important. I need to at least talk to him." I said.

"Look. I'm going to do what I can." Garvey said.

"That doesn't give me confidence..." I said. "Can I at least write him a note or something?" I asked.

"Yeah, you can do that. I'll take It to him myself." He said. "I'm sorry, but we have to figure out all the stuff out with the law first. You know how It Is."

"Yeah... and to think I wanted to be part of the law. I just want to be with Peter right now..." I said, thinking about him. I'm sure he was thinking of me too.

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"What going to happen with him?" Cindy asked Garvey.

"I'm not sure yet. I'll try my best to help him out." Garvey said.

"Thank you, Garvey. You've always helped him." Cindy said, giving him a hug.

"Now I have to go give Peter this love note. Other wise these two teenagers will go crazy." He said.

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Garvey walked up to Peter, "Peter, I got something for you." Placing down the note.

"What's this?" He asked, picking It up.

"Just read It, you'll find out." Garvey said.

"It's from Cole!" He said excitedly then read the note, smiling like at idiot.
"Thanks for bring me this, Garvey."

"Your welcome." He said.

"Can me and Cole see each other soon? Why can't we anyways?" Peter asked.

"There's a lot going on. But It would probably be better for the two of you to be together." He said.

"Yeah, It would. We're meant to be together." Peter smiled, closing his eyes and thinking about Cole.

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