Truths...

*after a fun night spending time with family, and meeting her sisters boyfriend, Jonnie knew she needed to tell Ty about his grandmother so she hugged and kissed everyone and decided to go to bed with Ty. They needed alone time. she let him climb in her bed and she held him close* 

[Jonnie] I need to tell you something, it is going to hurt your heart, cause it hurts mine. *wrapping her arm around him just a little tighter she fights back the tears as she begins to speak* Do you know why we moved with grandpa? 

[Ty] Well, I know you were crying and everyone was mad so I guess you had a fight with grandma and papa? *looking at her innocently* 

[Jonnie] Baby, I don't know how to tell you this but grandma isn't coming back. She passed away. I am sorry I couldn't tell you. 

[Ty] *sitting there thinking* My grandma died? Like she is never coming back? *watching her nod* Poor Papa. Why did we leave him all alone? 

[Jonnie] Papa told me to go, to take you to London and let you start a life there. Grandpa and Papa talked, Papa will come visit us. But, he's not my real dad. You know that. I just needed my daddy right now. *rubbing his hair* Do you understand? I know I didn't tell you, and I am sorry. But I thought not telling you would be easier. 

[Ty] At least you have your daddy. Mine doesn't even know about me. 

[Jonnie] We will find him one day. I promise. *kissing her sweet boy's little face she smiles* Want to stay in here tonight? 

[Ty] Yes. *he settles in the bed and yawns* 

[Jonnie] *as her son falls asleep she lays there with so much on her mind. she needed to find her ex and tell him he was a father. Ty deserved that much* 

Family Meeting

*Joey and Alec sat there waiting anxiously waiting Jonnie's arrival from the airplane. Sitting in the same airport they recently both entered when they started their new life in London. This time it was Jonnie who needed a fresh start*

[Alec] *watching people come into view* Is that.. no.. wait is that.. no. 

[Joey] Daddy, calm down. She will be here when she gets here. She is on that plane right there, not this one. *shaking her head and smiling* You are going to give yourself a ulser worrying like you do. *holding his hand* Is she okay? 

[Alec] I suppose she will be here soon enough. *watching them taxi in to the terminal* Not much longer now. *squeezing Joey's hand in his* I don't know how she is. I just know that she said she needed to get away and I told her to come home. I know it will be an adjustment for you, but you will make do and be a good sister. *seeing her nod he kisses her forehead* You are my angel you know.

[Joey] *giggling* Oh dad! You always tell me that. I am no angel. I just have your best interest in mind all the time. *seeing people coming off the plane* Okay, come one daddy. Let's go look for Jonnie. 

*they go to the area where people were coming in and wait* 

[Jonnie] *looking at the sleeping child next to her, rubbing his little head waking him up* Ty, hey buddy. We are here. Time to go see Grandpa and Aunt Joey. 

[Ty] *waking up slowly and unbuckling his seat belt* Okay, I am ready. *slipping his hand into hers* Let's go Mommy.

[Jonnie] It's been awhile since you have seen them, do you remember what they look like? *looking at him and watching him smile* Well then big guy. You lead the way and point them out.

[Ty] *leading them out of the plane and up the hallway, pulling away from her as he sees his family* Grandpa! *running into his arms* I missed you so much! *smiling and kissing Joey as she hugs them* 

[Alec] Hey buddy! Look at you. What a handsome little guy you are becoming. You look more and more like your grandpa everyday. *tickling him as they laugh together, then putting him down as he sees Jonnie. with open arms he holds her as she sobs, kissing her head, and holding her close* I am sorry honey. I wish I knew what to do to help you, I hurt too. 

[Joey] *taking Ty's hand* Come on, lets go get you some ice cream. Grandpa and mommy need some time alone. 

[Alec] *smiling at Joey and watching them walk away* Is there anything else left to do? I have to go to Cali to finalize the divorce, I can check on affairs for your mom while I am there. 

[Jonnie] No, It's all in order. I took care of it as much as I could and, *pausing as to not say her step dad* Michael took care of the rest. 

[Alec] He's a good man, your step-father. I hope he will take me up on the offer I made him.

[Jonnie] *pulling away a little to look at him* Offer? 

[Alec] *rubbing her cheek* I told him to come visit, I still want him to be a part of your lives. I told him I'd help with expenses too, if he needed. I know funerals aren't cheap. 

[Jonnie] *squeezing him* Oh daddy! I love you! 

[Alec] I love you too. I always will. *taking her hand and turning her around to see Ty and Joey eating ice cream* How much does he know? 

[Jonnie] Nothing. He just thinks we came here to spend time with you and Joey. I told him we'd go see Jackson play quidditch and maybe Mia could show him around Scotland. How are they by the way? I know what it feels like to lose my mom, but they lost both their parents. Aunt Poppy and Uncle Sloan were the best people ever. 

[Alec] *smiling* Well, Jackson is doing great. He got Jaylee back, I told you that. So Ty will have a little play mate. But, Mia got engaged and the same day she found out she was having a magical pregnancy. Twins none the less. They are due any time now. So we should go visit them very soon. I know you and Jackson are very close. Maybe you should call him? 

[Jonnie] I will. As soon as we get settled that will be one of the first things I do. *watching Joey clean Ty off and turn to head towards them* Well, I guess we should go get our luggage. Will you take Ty so I can talk to Joey? 

[Alec] *kissing her cheek* Of course. *looking at Ty* Come on buddy. Mom said the strong guys have to get the luggage, that is us. Look at the girls, weak! *laughing he takes Ty's hand and they walk off. 

[Jonnie] Hey sis.

[Joey] Hey. *both girls laugh at how lame that was* How are you? Really? 

[Jonnie] I still cry alot, but I have to do it when Ty isn't around. He doesn't know. I am not quite ready to tell him, so I wanted to catch you and give you a head's up. 

[Joey] I don't want to hurt him either, but don't you think he has a right to know that his grandma is gone? *looking at Jonnie and seeing the hurt* I am sorry, I didn't mean it like that. I just.. *sighing and then regaining her composure* I just think it would hurt less if you told him the truth now, and not lie to him. Trust me, lying hurts kids. You've met my mother. Her lying broke my heart. 

[Jonnie] I will tell him, I promise. Just not tonight. *hugging her* How did you get so smart? And Beautiful! *looking her over* What happened to my kid sister? 

[Joey] I stopped eating meat! *laughing as she saw her sister smile* And, remember Evan that I met when I went to visit Mia and Jax? Well, he moved to London and we spend alot of time together. You'd like him. 

[Jonnie] And when will I meet him? 

[Joey] He's probably at the house now, waiting for us to get back. 

[Jonnie] Well, then what are we waiting for, let's go! 

*as they walk through the airport to find their dad and Ty they chit chat and make up for lost time, Jonnie happy that Joey helped make her smile and Joey happy that Jonnie is talking to her like a person and not a little kid* 

[Alec] *watching the girls come into view* Finally, there you two are. We were getting ready to call security to help us find you. *winking* Let's go home. The car is ready, I have all your bags loaded. *picking up Ty he opens the door for the girls as they head to the car* Come on Ty, let's go to your new home.

New. Home. New. Life.

*Sliding her journal out from under her undies in her top drawer she smiles and goes and to lay on her bed* 

~Journal Entry~

London has been treating us well. Daddy loves his job and I really like being able to go out and discover the city. Mother has called, but daddy tells her I am out with friends. Its not right to lie to her, but I think it would hurt her more if I told her I no longer wanted her in my life. She did some bad things and hurt my dad a lot. You don't do that to people you care about. One day, when I get up the courage I will face her again. And, I will tell her I don't need or want her in my life. Which seems petty when I know people who have lost their parents, and miss them terribly. But, I don't miss my mom. 

I still haven't seen Mia or Jackson. I am such a bad cousin. Daddy called Jackson and told him that we were in town and Jax gave him tickets to their quidditch games. He can't wait to go cheer on the team. Dad said I should go see Mia, that I might be able to help her out. I have no idea what that means? I didn't question it. I have been to caught up in spending time with Evan. 

He is the best boyfriend ever. He took me back after the disappearing act and loves me enough to some spend so much of his free time here. He's amazing and I am glad he's mine. 

My sister is talking about coming for a visit. I like spending time with her but to be honest I don't like sharing my daddy with her. That really is all we share. We have different mothers. Her mom is a beauty. Dad's high school sweetheart. He was hurt when she turned to the dark arts and left him taking Jonnie with him. She always made it a point to keep Jonnie in dad's life. So she isn't too bad. I just was never allowed to be around her because my mother fears all magic. 

Jonnie and I aren't exactly close but we love each other. Maybe this time when she comes we can finally build a bond. It's long overdue. 

*hearing the front door slam close and her dad cussing she closes the book and puts it back in its hiding spot before running to see what is going on*

Beautiful Reunion....

[EJ] *stands at the airport terminal waiting for Joey to arrive with her father. His heart racing faster, the longer he stands there*

[Alec] Well Joey, we are here. *fixing her collar* You look nervous. Are you sure you are ready to start over in London with me? I know you and your mom aren't close, but I won't be upset if you don't want to stay with me.

[Joey] *smiling at him* No daddy, I am sure I want to be here with you. I am just nervous about seeing Evan. I never told him why I had to leave. He doesn't know about mom telling me you were dying. *sighing* I should've known it was a trick and stayed. I wanted to stay.

[Alec] *standing up and then letting her stand up and walking with her* Joey, if he cares about you he will not be mad that you left. You were worried about me. I am sorry your mother did that. But, its over now. You are far away from her. Don't dwell on it. *taking her hand and smiling warmly at his baby girl* So is Evan meeting us here?

[Joey] *smiling* He is, he told me he'd be here. *as they step into the airport she glances around and then lets go of her dad's hand as she sees him standing there looking anxious* Evan! *dropping her bags and running to him, looking at him before pulling him to her kissing him on the lips and hugging him tightly* I have missed you, I am sorry I kept you waiting. 

[EJ] *wraps his arms around her and pulls her up to his full height, kissing her* I've missed you too Joey. none of that matters now. *kissing her again before setting her back down on her feet* Here I brought you these. *picks up the roses he promised her and hands them to her kissing her on the cheek*

[Joey] *looking at them and smiling as she smells them* They are beautiful sweetie. I love them! Thank you. *kissing him softly and turning to see her dad smiling at them* Daddy this is Evan, Evan this is my daddy. 

[Alec] *extending his hand to EJ* Nice to meet you. I have heard about you non stop since my baby left you. And for 17 hours on the plane. *chuckling and shaking his head*

[EJ] *takes his hand shaking it* Nice to meet you as well sir. *smiles down at Joey* Non stop huh? So why'd it take you so long to call me then? *teases her*

[Alec] *nudging her* Tell him everything baby. I am going to the baggage claim to get our bags. Meet me down there in a few okay. *he smiles at them, picks up Joey's bag and heads down the hallway* 

[Joey] *taking his hand in hers and shifting the flowers before taking a deep breath* I don't know why it took me so long. I guess I thought you hated me for just leaving. I know if you just disappeared I would've been very upset. 

[EJ] *shrugs* Guess I've grown accustomed to it. Every time I fall for a girl she up and disappears on me.

[Joey] I am not your average girl. I didn't mean to hurt you. I can say sorry every day and it won't take away the guilt I feel. 

[EJ] I don't want you to be sorry or feel guilty. I'm sure you had a good reason.

[Joey] *biting her lip* As you can see, my dad is my world. My mom called me one night after you had gone to sleep and told me he was dying and that I needed to come home. I couldn't even process what was going on so I left. I didn't even get my stuff, its still at Mia's. I hopped on the next flight out. It broke my heart to walk away but I believed it was for the right reasons. *trying to fight back tears she turned to look at him* I never would've left you if I knew it was my mom being a liar. 

[EJ] *smiles at her and wipes away the lone tear on her cheek, bending down and kissing her softly* I can't believe she would do something like that. Thankfully your father is obviously fine and you're here now. 

[Joey] I am sorry I was too ashamed to call you sooner. But let's make up for lost time. I am here now and you live in the same city. We can put the bad behind us and move on from the good. And there is good. A lot of good. *smiling and eyes lighting up* I no longer have a broken heart cause the piece I left you is now safe and sound.

[EJ] *pulls her to him and hugs her close before lifting her chin and kissing her deeply* I'm really glad you came back to get it, but I'd love to hang on to it.

[Joey] It's yours then. *winking before kissing him back even deeper then he kissed her* Gosh, I missed you. *seeing Alec holding the luggage* I guess we should go help him, but hey will you come with us? Please? He has to set up his office and I need to unpack my room. I would love some company. 

[EJ] Of course I took the whole day off to spend with you. Did you think I would come see you then run off that quickly. *shakes his head* No way.

[Joey] *motioning towards her dad* Well, I didn't know how you would feel about my dad being around too, but he won't bother us. He's pretty awesome like that.

[EJ]*chuckles* As long as he doesn't try to hex me for kissing his daughter I'll be fine. *winks at her, taking some of the bags from Alec* Let me help you there sir.

[Alec] Thanks son. *handing Joey the light bags* They sent a car for us, Evan are you joining us? You are more than welcome. 

[Joey] *smiling as she watches them*

[EJ] Yes sir, I took the day off to help you both get settled. 

[Alec] *looking at Joey* You were right, I like him. *chuckling he walks out and starts putting bags in the car*

[Joey] Thank you for taking the day off for me. *holding the door for him to get through and then setting the bags down and handing Alec the flowers* Daddy will you hold these? *hugging Evan and kissing him before they get in the car* I think we are going to make out the whole way home. *giggling* 

[Alec] *laughing* Young love. I think I will sit up front so you two can sit in the back together.

[EJ]*grins at her* You really did miss me didn't you. *kisses her again*

[Joey] *nodding* I told you I did. Didn't you miss me? *playfully pouting as the door is closed for them*

[EJ] *kisses her pouted lip* Obviously more then I realized. *grins at her*

[Alec] *watching them and smiling* Here's to starting over. 

[Joey] *whispering to EJ* I am glad I am starting over with you. *cuddling in his arms and resting her head on his shoulder she looks out the window taking in the city that is now her home*

[EJ] Me too. *wraps his arms around her and kisses the top of her head.* We should go for a walk later, the Thames is beautiful at night.

[Joey] As long as am with you I will go where ever. *turning to kiss him*


[EJ] *returns her kiss, pulling her closer*

The call..

[Joey] *picking up her phone and looking at the screen saver and smiling* I have to call him, I never should've left!. *scrolling through the numbers and finding his, pressing send and feeling her heart race as she hears it ringing*


[EJ] *looks at his phone, and seeing the photo flash of the caller, swallows hard* Hello?


[Joey] Hey Evan. How are you? *playing with her hair out of nervous habit*


[EJ] I'm good, Joey how are you? *feeling his heart lurch at the sound of her voice*


[Joey] Well I've had my ups and downs. I made a mistake leaving. I haven't stopped thinking about you since I left. *taking a deep breath*


[EJ] *closes his eyes* Really? I was sure you hadn't thought about me twice.


[Joey] *laughing* Not think twice about you? Evan I was falling in love with you. I didn't want to leave but you know my mother and her issues with me being so far from her. *biting her lip and waiting to see if he freaks out and hangs up on her*


[EJ] *grins, running his hand through his hair* Yeah she's a bit mental about that isnt' she. I... yeah I was definitely falling for you too. *looks down the hall towards Bella's bedroom*


[Joey] *grinning widly* Well, do you still feel that way? Cause there is something I need to tell you. I hope you will be happy about it.


[EJ] *swallows hard* Yeah I do. *Fuck should I tell her about kissing Bella?*


[Joey] I don't know how far you are from London. But, mom and daddy are splitting up and he is taking a position there. I am moving with him. I want you to come visit me when we move there. I can even help with your expenses. If you need me to call and sweet talk Ryan for some time off, I can do that too.


[EJ] *chuckles* Actually I'm living in London with Bella, Ryan sold the bookstore and took a job at a university. When are you getting here?


[Joey] Fantabulous! That is the best news ever! I will be there in about 22 hours. We are packed and now we are just waiting til we have to go to the airport. Where is Bella staying? It's nice you two are still good friends.


[EJ] Um... She lives in Chelsea actually. Yeah I called her a couple weeks ago and just moved in a few days ago.


[Joey] Well I have no idea where anything is there really, but we are going to be right by Hyde Park. Off of Park Lane. We found a cute little house there. Daddy is excited to start over and I am excited to be away from mother.


[EJ] *chuckles* Actually Chelsea is close to Hyde Park. *bites his lip* I have to tell you something and you might not wanna see when you get here after I tell you.


[Joey] *pauses* Did you find someone new? I shouldn't have left.


[EJ] *closes his eyes and takes a deep breath* I kissed Bella.


[Joey] Okay? So what. I kiss my friends. Oh wait... you kissed her kissed her? Like with tongue?


[EJ] No I kissed her but she didn't kiss me back. *sighs* There was no tongue though.


[Joey] Well, no worries. That only happend cause I am not with you. It's okay Evan. I am not mad at you. We all have bad judgement from time to time. As long as you are sure you want to be with me and not her, then it will never be mentioned again.


[EJ]  Okay then I guess we have nothing to worry about then.


[Joey] Well there is one thing.


[EJ] What?


[Joey] There is that little matter of us falling for each other. Can we just go back to being a couple? I never meant to leave. If I had it my way we would still be together.


[EJ] *chuckles* I still want to be with you, so if you want to be my girl friend again I wouldn't have any objections.


[Joey] Of course I do. In fact I will text you the info as soon as I get it, but will you come meet me at the airport and kiss me and pick me up and hug me like they do on the movies? *giggling*


[EJ] *Grins* Yes definitely. I'll even bring you roses. Just let me know I'll let my boss know so I can take the day off.


[Joey] Splendid. Well handsome, I have to go get ready to go to a goodbye dinner with my friends. I will text you all the flight info after I talk to my dad. I will call you if I can between the flight layover. I hate to go but I'll be thinking about you. *closing her bedroom door and walking down to meet her friends*


[EJ] I can't wait. I'll be waiting for the info. Have fun with your friends. I will be thinking of you too.


[Joey] I will, they are here. But to be honest I'd rather talk to you. I know I will see you in less then a day, but to me that seems like forever.


[EJ] Well I'd rather talk to you too, but your friends might get mad that you aren't paying attention to them, and talking to me instead.


[Joey] But I can kiss you. I can't kiss them. *her friends start asking who she's talking to* I am talking to my Evan. He still cares about me and we are back together. *smiling as she sees her friends roll their eyes. one of them grabbed her phone* Oh they are taking my phone away. Bye baby I will see you tomorrow. *pouting when her friend closes the phone* I didn't get to hear him tell me bye, you guys suck! *laughing* Let's go to dinner since you are so impatient. *tucking her phone in her pocket and smiling excitedly knowing she will see Evan soon*


[EJ]*chuckles and hangs up the phone, heading out the door to go to work*

I. am. Joey

A little about me seems like the right thing to start with. My name is Joey Campbell. Okay, really it is Josephine but I hate that name. I refuse to answer to it. I was born and raised in California. I had a happy childhood. I was the apple of my fathers eye. I got away with stuff if I smiled the right way. *giggle* My mother was always a bit odd and as a child i never understood, but as I got older I realized I was different. My mom is what we call a muggle. Or in our world it means has no magical powers. My dad, a pure-blood stole her heart and made her his wife. She was always very scared of his powers and he chose to give up all his family ties in Scotland and England and stay in Cali with my mom. I am a half-blood and my own mother is scared of me. The first day I ever showed any signs of being magical I was treated like an animal by my mother. She couldn't stand the sight of me. My relatives in Scotland said I could some visit but I never really made time for them. I met this guy at the bookstore. Evan, the sweetest guy. We spent my vacation together and one night my mom called me and told me I had to come home. She told me my father had fallen ill and needed me. I never really told anyone why I left but I ran away leaving my family and my heart. Getting home to see my dad alive and well I threw a fit. After that things were difficult at home. My parents always fighting and me miserable. Dad had finally had enough when mom told him how worthless he is. They split up and I packed up to move with him. As soon as we got our stuff out of the house he got a job offer in London so instead of apartment hunting in Cali we moved into a hotel and let his company find us a house instead. We sent our belongings and now we are just waiting to head to London to start over. I just hope that Evan still wants to be my friend. I am going to call him and see where we stand. If he met someone else I will still be his friend. I owe him that much. I need to get ready for my goodbye dinner. I can't wait. Goodbye Cali... Its been great. But, I am ready to start over. Dad and I will be okay.... Hello London! We will make the best of this!