A/n: I've concluded I can't write Avin scenes without making them cute and adorable. So here you go... -AV

It had been days since Avi and Kevin have seen Scott. They're sure he's in solitary. And even though they're enjoying their time alone, they're still concerned for their friend.

"You think he's okay?"
"I'm sure he is Av."
"He was pissed though. I've never seen someone that angry."
"Well, Alex put his boyfriend in a coma. I don't blame him. I would have done the same thing if someone touched you."
"Really?"
"Duh... I mean I did punch someone for just talking about you, of course I'd murder them if you ended up hurt."
"If the guards had let Scott keep going Alex would have been dead."
"No doubt about it. Did you see the amount of blood he lost? I'm surprised he was still conscious."
"Meanwhile Scott didn't seem to have any injuries."
"I wonder how he is."
"I'm sure he's fine Kevy. Probably just thinking about Mitch."
"I hope he's not driving himself crazy. You know how intense it gets in there. Nothing but silence all the time. And it's been three days. Who knows how long he'll be there."
"Hopefully he's managing."
"Yea... anyways, do you know if you have anyone coming for visitation this week?"
"My parents are supposed to come. I'm not sure about Essie. You?"
"Ohh. And I don't know. No one has been since the day I came out."
"I'm sure they're still processing it baby. Maybe they'll show up and surprise you."
"Honey, I know you haven't actually met my father but you've heard me talk about him enough. Do you really think he's the surprise kind of guy? He hates the toys in the Cracker Jack box for goodness sake!"
"For real, how can you hate the prizes in Cracker Jacks?"
"Damn if I know. But he does. He likes to know what he's getting, and with those it's always a secret."
"Maybe that's part of his issue with you?"
"What?"
"I don't mean to sound offensive... but maybe it's that you've kept this part of yourself a secret for 17 years."
"Avi, I didn't even know I was bisexual until you came along.  Not really anyway. I've had crushes on guys but never really anything intense like I had with girls. How was I supposed to tell him when I didn't even know? I mean I had a girlfriend up until I was convicted so..."
"Maybe I should rephrase because I think you took that the wrong way... what I meant was maybe he felt like you were keeping it a secret. That you've been lying this whole time. I know it's not true, but does he?"
"Maybe that's part of it... but I think it's mostly the fact that you have a dick instead of boobs."
"It could be. I mean he's uber religious but to be honest so are my parents."
"You're Jewish Avi, Jews love the gays."
"But neither of us are gay..."
"They love the queers then."
"But still... point is just because you claim to be religious doesn't mean you have to automatically be against people who are different."
"I know that, you know that. My father doesn't know that."
"Maybe he'll come around."
"I don't know Avi... can we just talk about something else? Thinking about him frustrates me."
"Sure baby, what do you want to talk about?"
Kevin grinned slyly, "hmmm... how green your eyes are... or maybe how much I love your hair when it's down... possibly how kissable your lips are..."
"Well then..."
"Or we could just talk about how much I love you."
"Or how much I love you."

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Beeping. That's all Mitch could hear. He wasn't sure what it was but it was making his already pounding headache increasingly worse. His throat hurt too. Actually, almost every inch of his body hurt. He needed to open his eyes but it seemed like a lot of effort. Finally, the beeping became too much and he decided he needed to wake up and tell someone to turn the damn thing off.

He cracked one eye then the other and took in his surroundings. He looked around, he could see him mom and Mike and Kirstie and Jeremy but none of them seemed to notice him. He opened his mouth to speak but nothing came out. When he lifted his arm he noticed the bruises as well as the cast and the IV. He looked around again. Hospital.

He lifted his hand and let it fall back onto the bed with a thud causing his visitors to turn. His mother squealed and immediately rushed over.

"Mitch, you're awake!"

He managed to a squeaky "yes" before placing his hand on his throat indicating it hurt.

"Kirstin can you or Jeremy go grab a nurse quickly?"

Jeremy rushed out as Kirstin joined Nel and Mike beside the bed, grinning widely that her best friend was awake. The nurse rushed in and began asking questions.

"Hello, you've been out for a few days. Do you know who you are?"

Mitch nodded.

"Can you tell me?"
"Mm...mm...m...."
Nel saw the struggle, "he said his throat was hurting."
"That's more than likely from the ventilator but I'll have the doctor take a look anyway. Do you think you can write?"
"He's left handed," Mike answered, pointing to the cast.
"Type?"

Mitch nodded as Nel handed him his cellphone. He quickly opened the notes apps and typed his response.

My name is Mitchell Coby Michael Grassi.
"Very good. What is the date?"
I don't know what day it is, it's October? 2017.
"It is October 2017. I wouldn't expect you to know the day, you've been napping. Do you know these people?"
Mom, Mike, Kirst, and Jer.
"Perfect! Do you know where you are and why?"
Hospital. Alex.
"That's right. You don't seem to have any memory loss. Any questions you want to ask before I page Dr. Shelley?"
Nose. What?
"The tube in your nose?"
Mitch nodded.
"It's a feeding tube. We had to get your body nutrition somehow and you were a tad bit underweight when you can in."
Oh.
"It should be coming out soon."
Thanks. I don't like it. Feels weird.
"I'll get the doctor and she'll see about taking it out. Welcome back to the land of the conscious Mitch."

She smiled and left giving Nel the opportunity to carefully embrace her son.

"Oh God Mitch! We've been so worried!"
How long was I asleep?
"Five days."

Mitch didn't type a response but just looked at her shocked.

"You were in bad shape son. The doctors weren't sure you were going to make it. Your mother and I and everyone else have been worried sick."
"Your dad's right. We've barely left this room in a week. Kirstin and Jeremy are here after school everyday as well as your teachers. Even Sco..."

Nel cut herself off, unsure of whether to continue. Mitch just looked at her confused.

"Scott... he came by."
How?

Mitch was only slightly concerned that Scott had found a way to break out of jail.

"Amber pulled some strings, he visited the first day you were here. He sat with you for as long as he could before they took him away again."
Is he okay?

Nel glanced at Mike, she didn't know whether to tell Mitch about the incident Scott had caused. Mike took over.

"He was upset. Obviously. That boy loves you very much."

Mitch beamed.

"But they arrested Alex, since he's 17 and won't turn 18 until next week, they're in the same place. Apparently Scott saw him and attacked him."
Is Scott okay?
"He's in solitary confinement for two more days and got an extra month added to his sentence."
What?!?
"Punishment."
When can I leave? I want to see Scotty!
"As soon as the doctors let you leave I will take you to see Scott."
Promise?
"Promise Mitch!"
I love you all.

All four smiled at him as he laid back onto the bed somehow still exhausted.