Once I finished my meal, I curled up on the couch between Drew, and Mike. We only had a couple hours left of our flight and I didn't want to take any more medicine, especially since my stomach had not objected to my dinner of soup and crackers. I was watching a movie with Mike, each of us using one of his ear buds, when Patrick's phone started ringing. I glanced over at him to see him stand and disappear into the back of the plane. I focused on the movie again, when ten minutes later Patrick returned and drew all of our attention. He was pale and shaking, he sat down heavily in a seat, his head falling onto his hands. After a shocked moment of silence we were all gathered around him, waiting for him to tell us what was going on.

I was standing in front of the rest of the guys and reached out to softly run my fingers through his hair.

"Patrick, what happened? What's wrong?" I murmured stepping closer to him to offer comfort.

After a few more moments of silence Patrick finally spoke.

"Two of my dad's were in an accident. Michael is going to be okay he made it out with a broken leg and some cracked ribs. But Liam was driving and was badly hurt. His lung was punchered from one of his ribs breaking, along with a broken leg and some head trauma, he's still in surgery." Patrick's eyes were glassy by the time he had finished telling us what happened. He reached for me, pulling me into his lap before burying his head into my neck. I hed him tightly as he shook, murmuring quietly while continuing to run my fingers through his hair.

While I stayed with Patrick, Drew picked up his phone and began making calls, while the twins stayed close in case we needed anything. Mike disappeared into the back of the plane and returned a few minutes later with a glass half full of whiskey. He silently handed it to Patrick who nodded his thanks before downing it in one gulp. Shaking off the burn of the alcohol, Patrick looked up at me with an utterly lost look on his face.

"I don't know what to do love," he admitted in a shaking voice. Before I had a chance to respond Drew came up to us. "There will be a car waiting for you as soon as we land, it will take you to the hospital where your dad's are at. I also booked you a room in a nearby hotel for several nights so you don't have to worry about driving back and forth. I talked to you mom and she said they had a room there as well." Drew explained.

"Thank you brother," Patrick said lifting me off his lap so he can stand and give Drew a hug. He turned to face me pulling me in close for a hug. "Will you come with me Em? I don't know how bad its going to be when we get to the hospital but I want you with me if you don't mind."

"Of course I will go with you Patrick, I would do anything for you, any of us would." I said including all the guys in my statement. Kissing the top of my head, he sank back into his seat, and I glanced at Drew hoping he would know what to do. Drew motioned for me to follow him and I left Patrick with Mike and the twins, as I followed Drew.

"I want you to take this, and don't argue. I know how you feel about your trust fund, but you will be using it for a good cause." Drew said in a firm voice. Then he handed me a black credit card with my name on it. I stared at it for several moments before slipping it into my pocket.

"I don't want Patrick to have to worry about anything but his dad's getting better. Use it for food, room service what ever you need." I nodded in understanding.

"I will take care of him Drew, don't worry." I assured him.

"I know you will beautiful, and thank you for not fighting me on this." Drew held his arms open for me and I sank into his hug. He held me for several minutes swaying us back and forth. After a quick kiss, he turned me and gave me a nudge and I went back to Patrick.

I finally managed to get him to sleep, and I didn't wake him until the plane had almost landed. The twins had been working to separate our luggage, repacking everything Patrick and I would need for several days into one suitcase. They also included our laptops, and my e reader which I was grateful for.

The car was waiting for us just like Drew had promised, and I leaned into Drew as Patrick gave each of the guys one of those quick back slapping man hugs.

Drew turned me so he could give me another kiss. "I hate that we won't be with you. But I don't want to overwhelm Patricks parents so I think its best if just the two of you go. You call if you need anything, understand?" "Even if I just want to hear your voice." I promised. After another kiss he turned to Patrick. Mike was right there, and he wrapped me in a tight hug.

"Baby, if you need anything..." I smiled up at him.

"Same goes for you. You got the twins and Drew?" "Yeah, I have them, don't worry." He promised. "Good, and don't worry I will take care of Patrick."

Cupping my face Mike gave me a gental kiss. "Take care of yourself too, That's an order baby."noveldrama

I smiled against his lips. "Yes sir." He returned my smile before stepping back and letting the twins surround me. Jake half picked me up in a hug before passing me to Josh who pressed his forehead to mine.

"We are going to miss the hell out of you baby girl." Josh murmured kissing me and then turning me to face Jake again. Jake stepped closer until I was sandwiched between them and softly kissed my lips. "Take care of both of you, and call to let us know how things are going."

"I will, as soon as we have news, one of us will let you know what is going on." I promised.

Patrick came over to me, and wrapped an arm around my middle pulling me out from between the twins.

"I have our girl. We'll call as soon as we have some news."

"Let us know if you need anything," Drew said as Mike and the twins nodded.

"Thanks, guys."

We stood next to the waiting car for another moment, then Drew nodded to it. "Get going, traffics going to be hell this time of day"

With a hand on my back Patrick usherd me into the car, handing me the backpack he had been carrying, then slid into the car behind me. He locked his hand around mine, lifting it to his lips for a kiss. I squeezed his hand and then tucked my head against his shoulder. This wasn't the way I thought our vacation would end. I was worried about him, and his dad's. I just hoped everything would turn out ok.