Ed leaned back against his chair, reaching over to the glass beside him and taking a sip of the cool liquid.

"You did it Brother, you took the medicine and didn't get sick, and you don't have to be in the hospital anymore!" Al's excited tone made Ed smile.

"I told you I'd be fine. I've taken it before, you always seem surprised." Ed shook his head.

"I know, I'm just happy to have you back at home. You'll be able to get back on your normal routine soon. I know you're not looking forward to-"

"I don't want to think about that jerk for the rest of the week." Al chuckled, his brother was becoming more like himself a little each day. Al hadn't expected Ed to take the doctor's orders well, but was grateful that he didn't fight against the down time.

"Sorry. You'll have to deal with him sooner or later though."

"I'd prefer later, not at all would be great. If he says one more thing about my height, I'm going to-"

"That won't solve anything."Al said.

"It would make me feel better."the alchemist grumbled.

"It'll only get you in trouble and I'm just getting you back You have that follow up appointment next week too, don't do anything that could-"

"I won't. You worry too much."Ed said dismissively. Al didn't reply, he could imagine the scene unfolding in Mustang's office when they returned. The younger Elric was looking forward to the return of their usual routine. The sooner Ed was completely back to normal, the better for both of them.

'Maybe you don't worry enough sometimes." Ed shook his head.

"you don't. If you were worried when you were sick you would've seen a doctor, I have reasons to worry."Ed looked away.

"It must have been hard for you, I didn't really help you feel any better. There are things you told me about that I honestly don't remember doing. I can't imagine what- "

"That's because your fever was too high, the doctor said you probably wouldn't. That was kind of scary, I know you weren't trying to be that way. I'm just glad you're okay now."

"Yeah, so am I. I wouldn't be if I didn't have you Al."

"That's what brothers are for, I just did the same thing you would've done if I was sick. I don't know what I'd do if I lost you."

"You don't have to find out Al, I'm still here and I will be for a long time."Ed vowed.

"Promise?"

"Yeah, I promise."

A/N: this concludes the story, thank you for your reviews and taking the time to read it, I hope you enjoyed the story.