Homecoming Pt. 1

Devin 90

Antonio had to drove to San Antonio because I couldn't stop shaking, it was like I was in a daze. I didn't even remember leaving his house I just remember pulling up to the hospital and there being a bunch of reporters out front. We walked inside and I was expecting to see Cam, Marcus or Enzo but I didn't see anyone that I knew, we walked up to the desk and waited for someone to tell me what the fuck was going on with my brother. After waiting for what seemed like hours, or was it minutes? I wasn't sure but a nurse came walked up and asked how could she help us.

"I'm here to see my brother Khalil...... Cunningham." I said in a shaky voice. I saw the irritation pass across her face as her eyes narrowed.

"Look young man..... I understand that you're a fan but this is a very serious matter, now if you'll excuse me." She said as she started to walk away, that's when I snapped.

"TELL ME WHERE MY BROTHER IS BEFORE I TURN THIS WHOLE HOSPITAL INSIDE OUT!" I yelled, I nurse turned and looked at me I could tell she was getting pissed but her anger was nowhere near mine. We stood there staring each other down until Cam called my name. I turned and saw him walking towards me. I looked at Cam looking for signs of the worse but his face was completely neutral. "Cam is Khalil...... what's going on?" I asked my voice barely above a whisper, Cam looked me in the eyes and I saw the tears building in his.

"Not out here Dev..... can you take us back up?" Cam asked the nurse, she nodded her head and walked us to the elevator.

"I'm sorry about that..... it's just ever since the news broke everyone that's come in here has been related to Mr. Cunningham in some way or wanting to know his condition." She said solemly. I was still pissed but I felt my anger receding, besides I had more important things to worry about like my brother. We got off the elevator and I saw Legacy sitting next to Marcus who looked like he had been through a thousand years of hell since the last time I saw him. When Marcus saw me he got up and walked over to me, I didn't realize I had been crying until I felt Marcus's shirt getting wet.

"Where is.... is he really..." I couldn't force myself to say the word but Marcus understood.

"He's in critical condition...... they don't think he'll." Marcus started to say but couldn't continue, he started crying and I felt like shyt. Why didn't I answer my phone? I should've been here sooner but I was so focused on myself. Enzo walked around the corner with the doctor and I knew he was pissed, like him and the doctor had been arguing.

"Mr. Gonzalez as I've explained I have to notify immediate first." The doctor said calmly, I looked at Cam and we walked over to Enzo and the doctor.

"What's going on with our brother?" Cam said looking at the doctor.

"When Mr. Cunningham arrived he was in extremely critical condition he.... he has since been upgraded to just critical, he has a punctured lung, his right arm and leg are shattered, he also has a few cuts and he's suffered massive head trauma. As of right now we've stopped the bleeding in his lung but what concerns us is the head trauma but we're doing everything possible to bring some of the swelling down." The doctor said.

"Can we see him?" I asked. I looked at Cam who looked like he was going to be sick.

"He's still in surgery once he's done two of you can go back, but right now I'm needed please excuse me." He said before walking away. Me and Cam walked back over to everyone and told them what the doctor had said. Antonio sat next to me, with his hand on my shoulder and I was thankful for him being there but there was one thing I want ed to know.

"What happened? How did Khalil end up like this?" I asked, but I wasn't really sure I wanted to know.

"Khalil had come over to my house like he did every weekend and I.... I found..... something  that caused us to argue and he left he said he was going to handle the situation then I got the call...." Marcus said wiping his face. I could tell he was leaving out a lot but I wasn't going to pressure him because I could tell he was hurting just as much as I was. We all sat there for the next few hours quiet until the doctor came out and told us that me and Cam could go back. We started walking but Cam froze.

"I.... can't go back there Dev, I can't see Khalil like that." He said quietly, I stopped and looked at him , I started to say something but I saw something in his eyes I've never seen before.... fear. Cam who next to Khalil and Enzo was the strongest person I knew was scared to see our brother hurt, and I completely understood. I watched Cam as he walked over to Marcus and he stood up and came over to me, we didn't say anything as we walked to Khalil's room. We got to the door and both froze I knew we were both bracing ourselves for the worse. I opened the door and we walked inside, the room was dimly lit but I clearly make out my brothers features. I couldn't make myself believe what I was seeing, Khalil laid there and I turned my head. He had a huge bandage across his forehead and cheek, his arm was in a sling, and his leg was propped up. Marcus walked over and sat next to his bed but I couldn't move, this was too much I turned and walked out the room seeing my brother like that was....... beyond words. I walked back into the lobby and Enzo hugged me.

"It's alright Dev." He said as I broke down in his arms. I sat down and noticed Cam, Legacy and Antonio were missing.

"Where's....?" I started to asked but Enzo cut me off.

"I had them take Antonio home, then I told them to go to the house. Which I'm going to ask you to do as well." Enzo said and I started to protest but he stopped me. "I already know what you're going to say Devin and I get that you wanna stay but I can tell just by looking at you, you're tired as hell you need sleep. I promise to keep you posted on everything but you're no good to anyone if you can't keep your eyes open." Enzo said, and even though I wanted to argue he had a point, I hadn't even notice the sun was already up.

"I'm not going to Houston, I'll just stay at your place." I said holding at my hand for his keys. He tossed them to me and I reluctantly walked away. When I got to Enzo's condo I showered and set my alarm to wake me up in an hour before I fell asleep on the couch.

I don't know how long I slept but when I open my eyes the room was completely dark, I jumped up and checked my phone for any missed calls but there was only four the first was from Cam. I called him back and he told me he was just checking on me, he told me he was on his way to the hospital and that he'd see me up there. The second was from my foster mom she left me a message telling me that she was praying for Khalil, I'd call her later once I found out how Khalil was doing, the next call was from Antonio who was to see how I was doing, I talk to him for a few minutes before I told him I had to go. The final call was from Nico..... I didn't know if I should call him back or not, but before I could decide I heard someone moving around in one of the other rooms. My heart rate increase as I dark figure walked out of the room, when he turned the light on I calmed down realizing it was just Legacy.

"I guess Enzo kicked you outta the hospital too." I said rubbing my eyes. Legacy walked in the kitchen and I noticed he was only in basketball shorts.

"Yeah he told me to get some sleep and when we came back he'd come home to sleep, he tried to get Marcus to leave but got cussed out.  So hurry up and let's get back." Legacy said. We got dressed and went back to the hospital and as soon as I walked into the lobby the same nurse from last night look at me and smile this time she didn't give me a hard time she just took us straight up to Khalil's floor. When we got up there Enzo was pacing around the floor while Cam sat with his hands together as if he was praying while Liberty rubbed his back.

"How is he?" I asked walking over to Enzo.

"The same, Marcus is still in there with him..... he hasn't left his side since last night." Enzo said quietly.

"Has anyone else been up here to see him?" I asked.

"Just a few of his teammates, I talk to your dad and he's on his way." Enzo said and I nodded my head, I knew I should probably go see him but I couldn't after seeing him last night I couldn't bring myself to look at my brother like that so I decided to go sit down when Marcus walk around the corner.  He looked even worse than he did last night, I could tell he hadn't slept because he looked past exhausted.

"I'm about to go downstairs and get something to eat can one of ya'll go in there with him...... he doesn't need to be left alone." Marcus said weakly. Enzo said he would and Marcus started walking away, we watched him as he walked to the elevator when the doors opened Marcus took three steps back even from where I was standing I could see the fire in Marcus's eye. Even though I couldn't see the person I knew whoever was about to step off that elevator clearly wasn't supposed to be there.......