Gerard was in his final days. They'd known for a while.
But when it took a half hour to wake him up this morning, they knew it was coming soon.
Mikey held his hand, Ray sat at the foot of the bed, Bob was asleep in the corner, and Frank held him.
"Hey, beautiful." Frank knew he was awake, though his eyes were closed and he was motionless. "We're all right here. We love you, honey."
Gerard faintly squeezed Mikey's hand.
"I'm here, big brother. I'm right here." He cried softly.
Ray just poked his side playfully, causing the boy to tense, the corner of his mouth pulling up. His breath hitched and he gave a weak, delayed laugh.
Frank knew it hurt Gerard. He knew that today would be the day.
Gee wheezed, coughing. His breath stuttered and Frank held him tighter, kissing his forehead.
Gerard fell asleep.
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When the fans checked Twitter the next morning, every band member's bio was the same.
Rest in peace, Gerard Way. He lost the lengthy fight with terminal brain cancer early this morning at 3:22 am. He will be forever missed and his memory will live on in his music and art, as well as in all of us. Gerard is gone, but will never be forgotten. We love you, Gee.
