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Once inside the studio the usual happened. Taylor was ushered in first followed by Zac and then Ike. They saw to Tay's comforts, sent him to wardrobe for an outstanding outfit and Ike was sort of pushed to the back and forgotten about just like his was in all of the photos.

While they were fawning over Tay in wardrobe Taylor thought about how much fun Ike would have in there. "Hey, what about my brothers?" He said causing everyone to stop dead.

"Yeah, get Zac and Isaac back here." Said the woman who looked to be the one in charge.

Taylor watched as Ike looked completely dazed as he was surrounded by people and ushered back to where Taylor.

“You can change anything, but Ike's shirt." Taylor said as the women began looking him over and calling out suggestions.

Ike looked over at him and smiled. "Yeah, my brother wants me to wear this today."

"I have the perfect pair of pants to go with that."

Ike was still dazed by all of the attention when the shoot began. At first everything went as usual, Tay was in the front and getting all of the camera's attention, but then something strange happened. He felt an arm go around him and pull him forward. He looked up to see that Taylor had pulled both of his brothers into an embrace for the camera.

"That looks great Taylor! I never see shots of you guys like that."

Taylor smiled. Then you're really gonna love this. He thought as he positioned himself halfway behind Ike. He kept his arm around him and placed his chin on Ike's shoulder. He pulled Zac closer and positioned him next to Ike.

Taylor could tell that both his brothers were shocked and he loved it.

The photographer, Paul, called a ten-minute break so that the boys could rest and so the he could change backgrounds and film.

As usual everyone catered to Tay's every want and need. "Hey Ike. Get over here and try this stuff!" Taylor called.

Isaac didn't know what to make it, but he figured he'd better do it while he had the chance.

Once Taylor saw that Ike was enjoying himself, he went over to Zac to do the same for him.

"Hey Tay? I don't know what's gotten into you, but I like it."

"Me too little bro, me too."

"Wow, look at Ike! He looks awesome!" Zac enthused when he caught sight of his brother looking as though he was having the time of his life.

"Yeah, he looks great!" Taylor smiled and sat back and enjoyed the site of his brother having a good time.

They watched Ike get into it for a few minutes, and then he called them both over, and they all took goofy shots for a while. One Tay stuck his tongue out at Zac, and one Zac gave Ike bunny ears and then at one point all three of them were giving one another bunny ears they had a blast.

They all piled into the car happy as clams all jabbering away like each of them hadn't been with the others.

"That Paul guy was weird looking."

"Isn't it weird isn't it strange..." Zac began to sing.

"Shut up, Zac." Ike and Tay said together.

"Fine, where's the love? It's not enough it makes the world go round and round and." Zac starts doing the cabbage patch. Both brothers can't help but go into fits of laughter.

"Ha ha the Zac man wins again making them double over in laughter."

"Hey Ike, those solo shots looked really good!"

"Ya think, Tay? I was nervous."

I know you were. Tay thought to himself. "I couldn't tell Ike you looked like you were having a blast."

"Thanks, Tay." I was. He thought to himself. I was having a great time.

“Hey Dad, how much time do we have till the we have to be at the stadium?"

"Um... you got four hours until we have dinner."

"Hey guys, why don't we go blading when we get back to the hotel?"

"That's a great idea, Tay. Ike?"

"I'm game."

"Cool"

The three brothers donned their roller blades and headed out of the hotel room. They exited the back way- just to b safe- and were off for a few hours of their favorite past time- skating and crashing.

Tay watched as Ike jumped the bench with out problem. Hmmmm let's see, I know what I did wrong the last time. Maybe if I get a little more speed and pull my knees a little higher. He tired the jump again, but yet again he missed and fell on his knee.

"Tay! Tay, God are you okay?!" Ike exclaimed as he rushed to his brother's aid. Taylor was holding on to his knee and gritting through the pain.

"Are you okay? Lemme see." Ike said pulling Tay's hands away from his knee. "Is it sprained? Can you walk on it?" He questioned helping his fallen brother to his feet slowly.

"Yeah, I think so... I'm okay Ike I think anyway."

"Are you sure you're okay? That's a nasty cut."

"Ewww, it is nasty." Tay said getting a good look at the cut on his knee. "And dang destroyed yet another pair of jeans. Oh well. I'll be fine."

"You sure?"

"Yeah, I'll be fine. Thanks for the concern, Ike."

"I'm your brother I worry." He said with a smile "And sides if you got yourself killed mom would kill me and poor Zac would have to sing all by himself. I have my motives for keeping you okay."

"Well thanks, love you too." Tay said in a joking manner.

"Guys, we should get going." Zac said looking at his watch.

The boys got back to the hotel just in time to get cleaned up and get ready to go to dinner. They went to the hotel restaurant for dinner. Everyone looked at the menu to decide on what they wanted.

Tay watched as Ike helped his sisters. Don't worry Ike, you won't be all by yourself tonight. He thought to himself.

"... can you help me...pwease?"

"Hey, why don't you let me."

"Okay Tay-Tay." She smiled.

Tay just gave Ike a smile as he began feeding his sister.

"Thanks, Tay." Ike said and began actually eating his dinner.

"Glad to help bro."

When Jessie made a mess and had to be taken to the bathroom, much to Isaac's surprise, Taylor handed off the fork to Ike and took Jessie's hand to lead her to the bathroom.

"Thanks for being so nice, Tay-Bear."

"You're welcome sweetie."

"Are you gonna be like this from now on?"

It almost broke Taylor's heart to think of how awful he had become over the years. "I promise, I'll be the best big brother I can be from now on. I won't be half as good as Ike, but I'm gonna try."

"I love you, Tay."

"Love you too. Let's go see if we can finish dinner."

"Okay."

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