I Moved On, Why Don't You

Chaos

Linda's pov

I had just walked into the kitchen when I heard the front door close quietly. I let out a sigh, immediately knowing who it was . . . only Joel would leave while trying not to worry me, no matter how upset or hurt he was. I sighed again as my mind went to the boys dad, a part of me was glad that he was gone, while the other part that still loves him wishes he would come back. I know both my boys blame themselves for his leaving just as much as I do and even though I've told them again and again that they had nothing to do with our breakup, they both still carry a lot of guilt. Hearing a weak  knock on the door, I quickly make my way over to see who was there and the instant I find out, my whole world turns upside down.

"M-Mom please ________________"

That's all my baby manages to get out before his eyes roll back in his head and he collapses to the ground. I scream the scream of a mother whose worse nightmare is being played out before her eyes and struggle in vain to lift my child.

"Mom, what's__________________?"

I didn't hear Joey come downstairs, but I can sense the minute he recognizes his brother lying there and I hear the panic in his voice as he talks to the nine one one operator. And when he hugs me, I can feel his tears drip on my shoulder.

"Mom, I'm so sorry."

Lifting his head, I stare into Joey's tear filled eyes, smiling sadly.

"Baby, this isn't your fault."

"You don't understand, if I hadn't been jealous, I wouldn't have_______________!"

I looked at him in confusion, but the paramedics arrival stopped whatever he was going to say.

"Hello mam, can you tell us the patient's medical history?"

I looked up at them without replying, I mean what was I supposed to say, we're wolves that heal supernaturally?

"You're wolves, right?"

Joey's and my head jerked up as we stared at the paramedic who had spoken in shock.

"Don't worry, we're wolves too, now can you tell us what happened?"

"W-We don't know . . . he went for a walk like he does when he's upset and, well I thought I heard his voice, but when I went outside to check on him, he wasn't there and well my son Joey and I had a fight earlier and Joel doesn't like it when we fight . . . I just wanted to give him some time to himself, I . . . I should have checked up on him, if anything happens to him . . . this is all my fault, isn't it?!"

"Mam, you couldn't have known_______."

"I should have known! He's my baby . . . my sons are all I have left and I've failed them so many times and now this?!"

"Mom, you've never failed us!"

"But you want to leave."

"I-I was just angry, I would never leave you."

"We'll talk about this later."

Joey nodded and we turned our attention back to Joel who was being strapped to a gurney.

"Any idea why he's naked?"

Staring down at Joel my eyes widened in horror as the paramedic's words sank in.

"I was so worried about him falling  . . . I didn't, I just wanted him to wake up."

"I understand, so whose riding to the hospital with him?"

"Go ahead mom, he'd probably be upset if he woke up and I was there instead of you."

Smiling sadly, yet gratefully, I followed the paramedics to the ambulance; climbing inside as Joel was loaded in the back.

"I'll call you Joey, as soon as I find out anything."

Joey nodded and went back inside the house, quietly shutting the door behind him. I was worried about him, but for now I have to focus on Joel, I just hope Joey understands.

Joey's pov

As soon as I heard my mom's promise to call me, I went inside and closed the door, just before I broke down. Sliding down the door, I let my sobs shake my body . . . this is all my fault, I was the one that ruined everything! I was the one that sent those pictures . . . pictures of me, to Kyle! I just . . . I . . .  no, there's no excuse for what I did! Pushing myself to my feet I ran to my room and grabbed my shoes, pulling them on. I have to tell Kyle the truth! I have to make this right even if my brother hates me forever and I lose any chance of having the man I've loved for six years.