You were the youngest, just a year younger than Ponyboy. And you've been his best friend since childhood. Your parents were very similar to Johnny's. Darry took you in. Johnny and Dally got really close with you, and so did Ponyboy, but you were already close to him. Two-Bit is also like a brother to you. And Steve doesn't really like you that much because you're pretty young but he protects you.

A week ago, you were on the roof of Darry's with Dally, Johnny, Two-Bit, and Ponyboy. They were laughing and joking with you.

Johnny ruffled your hair, and you snuggled up to him. You could have really lived like this. But now...? Now, you're in the hospital. You're so... tired.

Darry is stroking your hair. Soda is holding your hand, Ponyboy is reading to you, Steve is... actually being pretty nice for once, Dally is sitting directly next to you, not in a chair. No. On the bed. Darry tried to tell him not to, but he's not gonna listen. Two-Bit is holding your other hand, and Johnny is laying his head on your chest softly to listen to your heart.

7 boys that were better than your own family. Darry's like a father to you, Ponyboy, Soda, Two-Bit, Dally, Steve, and Johnny felt like brothers.

"Just relax. We're here," Johnny says, Darry's hand again runs through your hair.