"Hey little brother I'm right here." I said.

"Oh," Mark whispered.

His eyes started to close then stopped. He stared at me for a moment and said softly;

"What time is it?" His eyes closed and he forced them open again. "Damn I'm tired."

"You still have time baby," I told him kissing his cheek. "Go back to sleep."

"You coming back to bed sis?" He asked as his eyes closed.

"Yeah," I lied. "Just going to the bathroom just go to sleep and I'll slip back in with you okay?"

Mark grunted something but his eyes stayed shut. I reached out and slowly caressed his back making sure he...