[Joey] *opens the door and tries to hide the fact that she is upset* Hey babe. *hugging him before moving so he can enter the house* How have you been?
[EJ] Um... not good. And I need to tell you why. *looks down at her* Can we go some where quiet and talk? Why are you so upset?
[Joey] *frowning and leading him into the living room* Jonnie and Tyler had a fight, she took off and left Ty here. At first I thought she needed space and now its been four days and no one has seen or heard from her. *wiping her tears* I am just worried. *taking his hand* Ty is asleep, everyone else is out looking for Jonnie, we have the whole house to ourselves. So anywhere we pick it will be quiet.
[EJ] Okay how about the sitting room then. *follows her in and sits down with her on the couch facing her* I'm sorry about your sister, and I'm sorry for being a horrible boyfriend.
[Joey] You aren't a horrible boyfriend. You had work and Bella and ... *frowning* I think I am a horrible girlfriend.
[EJ] I never told you the whole truth about Bella. *looks down at his hands* You're a wonderful girlfriend, far better then I deserve considering all the lies I've told to protect Bella.
[Joey] *looking at him confused* Sweetie, what in the world are you talking about? I've met Bella. She's a bit odd but she is your best friend. So, what aren't you telling me?
[EJ] Bella's in St Mungo's. She has been since prom. *shakes his head* She doesn't seem to be getting any better either, infact she's getting worse.
[Joey] *shaking her head* What is wrong with her?
[EJ] *runs his hand through his hair and furrows his brow* Well at first it was to get her off that damned potion but.... now *shakes his head* She's not in there anymore. The girl I've been spending time with isn't MY Bella.
[Joey] *curling into him* Why didn't you tell me Evan? I would've tried to help you.
[EJ] I didn't want anyone to know, but she's just getting worse. No one but me and her parents even know she's still there. She hasn't told Jackson or Mia or anyone else.
[Joey] So, what now? Are they moving her or doing something more to help her? *holding his hand but feeling him not hold hers makes her let go*
[EJ] I don't know. *looks at his hand that she was just holding* I'm leaving Joey. I can't watch her continue down this path, she's got her own little world now. And I was playing along with her. But the man she thinks she's in love with looks at her like she's insane which she clearly is and now she thinks she's pregnant with his baby for crying out loud. *looks up at the ceiling* I love you Joey and you are the only thing that's been holding me here this long. But I can't do it anymore. I told Ryan I was leaving this morning.
[Joey] *tearing up* You are leaving me too? First my sister and now the man I love. *hugging him and feeling his arms around her* I don't like it one bit, but I understand. I wouldn't want to see my best friend like that either. I don't want you to go. You're gonna break my heart.
[EJ] *a lone tear rolls down his cheek* I'm sorry Joey, the last thing I want to do is break your heart. *hugs her tighter not even sure he can let her go now that he's told her*
[Joey] *taking his face in her hands* Promise me that we will still be friends. I can't pretend it won't hurt, but it will hurt less if you are still in my life. *kissing him* Promise me.
[EJ] *returns her kiss* I promise. *feeling like his heart is being ripped from his chest* I promise. *kisses her again* I better go before I can't.
[Joey] *watching him stand up, she walks him out onto the porch* I love you Evan. Please let me know when you get to the states. I will let you know about Jonnie. *smiling at him before kissing him*
[EJ] *returns her kiss* I will I promise. *takes a deep breath* Can you tell Jackson and them about Bella? I'm sure they'll want to know.
[Joey] *nodding* I can do that for you. Keep me posted too, okay? *taking his hands in hers* You are a good friend to her, maybe one day she will get better. *smiling at him* I don't want to let you go sweetie. I love you and will miss you very much. Who knows, maybe you will invite me to come visit or something. *feeling the tears come she hugs him one more time*
[EJ] *returns her hug and pulls away from her with tears in his eyes* Consider yourself invited. *kisses her forehead* Goodbye Joey. I'll miss you. *turns and walks down the walk to the street and starts toward the metro, not looking back*
[Joey] *standing on the porch watching him leave she cries, crying til he is no longer in sight* Bye Evan, I love you. *walking back inside and going upstairs she crawls in Jonnie's bed with Ty. holding him she cries herself to sleep*
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