From The Radio 2

Disclaimer: This is the second fic in "From the Radio". The song used is sung by Dionne Warwick. It's "That's What Friends Are For." I wanted to show how strong Jason and Zack's friendship is. I know there are lots of stories about Jason and Tommy's friendship but not that many about Jason and Zack's. So I decided it was about time somebody wrote one. Oh, and you don't have to read "How Do You Like Me Now?!", the first story in this series, to read this one. And I borrowed the characters from Party of Five again. They aren't mine either.

Jason Scott sat in his bedroom. He was sitting on his bed, tears rolling down his face. His parents had just died in a car crash. His five brothers and sisters were downstairs, crying and talking to the police. Jason had called his best friend Zack Taylor and told him that he needed to talk. Zack had sensed his friend's sorrow and immediately agreed to come over.

             "And I never thought I'd feel this way
              And as far as I'm concerned
              I'm glad I got the chance to say
              That I do believe I love you."

     The doorbell rang, shaking Jason out of his thoughts. He jumped up and ran downstairs, beating his older brother, Charlie, to the door. He wiped a few tears from his face and told his brother, "It's probably for me. I asked Zack to come over."
     Charlie smiled tearfully, "OK. I called Joe. if that's him, tell him to come into the kitchen."
     Jason nodded and caught his brother in a hug before he answered the door. When he answered, Joe and Zack were standing on the steps. Zack smiled woefully at Jason's confused and tearful look. "I was riding on my bike, and Joe saw me on the way over here. He gave me a lift the rest of the way."
Charlie ushered them to come in. "Joe, you can come with me into the kitchen. Jason I expect you want Zack to go upstairs to your room with you?"
Jason nodded dumbly and led his friend upstairs.When they arrived in Jason's room, Jason said, "I haven't told you why I called and wanted you to come over. You're probably also wondering why I called you and not Tommy. I can't answer that. I have no idea. i just picked up the phone and dialed the first number that popped into my head. I think that subconsiously I wanted it to be yours. I mean, I've always called you in the past." Before he could continue, he broke down crying.
     Zack put his arm around his friend's shoulders. "Jase, I'll always be here for you. You know that. And you can tell me anything."

                "And if I should ever go away
                 Well then, close your eyes and try
                 To feel the way we do today.
                 And then if you can remember
                 Keep smiling, keep shining
                 Knowing you can always count on me for sure.
                 That's what friends are for,
                 For good times and bad times
                 I'll be on your side forever more.
                That's what friens are for."

     Jason nodded. "I know Zack, my parents were just killed by a drunk driver.