James thanked Ethan for adding him to the flowers. Caffeined out of his mind, he never even thought of stopping somewhere for flowers. That was one big difference between him and his life-long friend. Ethan was always thinking 'ahead'. Where I, James thought sarcastically, am a manic nut.<br/><br/>Dude, you are not only a nut, he realized many times, you are a mess. Everything in his life seemed to be one messy situation after another. The only times he felt calm was when he was with Anna or Ethan. His best memories were always when with these two best friends of his.<br/><br/>Looking down at Anna, he grinned. "We got the staff here to agree. You have to sign legal documents to ensure that you will not ever see Jace again." Placing his hand over Ethan's and Anna's, he shook his head. "Sorry, little stubborn one, they have agreed. In fact, they confirmed they wouldn't fix your knee until you agreed."<br/><br/>Sharing eye contact with Ethan, it was silently understood. If the shit even makes any sort of appearance, they would deal with him. It was always a sore subject with Anna. She hated being told or guided in what to do. But my God, James thought, this is her life we are talking about.<br/><br/>As Ethan stepped out to get water for the flowers, James gave her a serious look. "Oh Anna, indulge a greedy request from a dear friend. There are two people in this world who I care most about. One, just walked out. And you, lovely one, you are the other." Squeezing her hand, "I'll be right back."<br/><br/>Walking out, he caught Ethan before he walked back in. "Thanks man... about the flowers." Knowing him since first grade, being best friends nearly that entire time, he knew nobody more. "I... wow I just freaked and couldn't think at all."<br/>