take two

Two months had passed since the breakdown. Bailey and Joe had no way of contacting each other. Unknowingly, Bailey's mom had blocked Joe's number from calling. Also, Ross made the boys get new numbers to keep Bailey from getting a hold of Joe. No one could understand why they weren't allowed to talk to each other.

"Hey dad, I'm home!" Bailey entered the door to her dad's house, which was her new home. After everything, she decided that it was best to be with him instead of her mom. After everything her mom had done and said about the Joe issue, Bailey had enough. She was out of there.

Especially when all her mom still talked about was Jake and how he was so much better for her.

"Hey sweetie." her dad smiled at her as she entered the living room. Bailey dropped her purse to the ground as she stared at the extra person in the room.

"Oh my God." she barely whispered before running up to the dark haired boy standing next to her father. His long hair was little more chunkier and his body looked a little more built. Instantly, she wrapped her arms around his neck as a few tears trickled down her cheeks. "Joe, I've missed you so much. I called, I really did." His right hand held the back of her neck as the other squeezed around her waist.

"Shhh, it's alright. I know. Everything will be fine now." his comforting voice sent tingles down her spine. Softly, he kissed the top of her head, causing her to pull away from his body to look up into his eyes. She slowly leaned in towards his face, her eyes slowly closing.

BEEP BEEP BEEP!

Bailey rolled over in bed, cursing to herself. She rubbed her eyes, then stared up at the blank ceiling.

"Same dream again?" Sarah asked, lying next to her in her bed. Bailey had crashed at Sarah's house for the weekend. Bailey and her mom hadn't stopped arguing since she had been sent home, two months ago. She needed time away from her.

"Same dream." Bailey mumbled.

Sarah had been sent home from the tour the day after Bailey. There was no reason for her to stay there, since she was only there for her any way. She assured Joe that Bailey had no choice. It felt like Sarah repeated herself a million times, telling him that Bailey would've said 'goodbye' if she could, but he didn't want to hear it. His heart was crushed and it effected everyone.

"You know, the boys are playing n Philly one last time. Tonight's the last show of the tour. . ." Sarah trailed off, looking around the room nonchalantly, hinting her off.

Bailey sat up and stared at her, the most serious look on her face. "We're going. Sare, I don't give a shit anymore." her emotions started to take over. "I'm fed up with people telling me to let him go and that everyone is better off without us being together. It's stupid! You can't tell someone who they can and cannot talk to! We're going to that show."

Sarah winced at her loudness. "It's not 10 'o clock in the morning or anything." she rubbed her ears. "-But I understand, really. That's the only reason why I'm letting you crash here and that's why I completely agree with you. We'll go to the show."

Bailey groaned, then thought of her mom. She'd spazz if she knew of any plan to get a hold of Joe. Tonight was her chance. Their last show of the tour was tonight at the Wachovia Center, Bailey knew for a fact she was going to be there.

- - - - -

"Sold out?!" Bailey repeated, looking over Sarah's shoulder as she clicked around on the computer. "They can't be sold out!"

"What can I say? Those boys are just that hot." she smirked, then received a smack on the arm.

"Dude, we're still going."

"How, Bails? Everyone there will recognize you. What do you think Ross will do if he sees your face?" Sarah questioned.

"Who cares anymore?!" she exclaimed.

"Obviously not you. . ."

"Sarah, I can't shut my eyes without seeing his face! It's like he's haunting my mind. I have to see him." Bailey's eyes started to burn at the thought.

"Alright, alright." she stopped for a moment. "I think I have a plan."