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Lauren's p.o.v

I have been living in America with my cousin Amy for the past 4 years now. Now at 20 i have decided to go back to Walford because my mum has been told that she has cervical cancer again.

I am still with my boyfriend Ryan Maloy i love him to bits we live not to far away from Stacey so he can see Lily his daughter. Lily is now nearly six years old.

I'M really not looking forward to going back there is just to many bad memories but my mum needs me.

When i was younger i had a really bad Alcohol problem.

I did a lot of things that i am not proud of.I just hope going back doesn't send me back into my old ways.

My dad phoned me last night and told me all the stuff that has changed since i moved away. One of the things he told me is that my Uncle and his kids now live on the square.

I'M not really looking forward to meeting them because meeting new Branning's normally means a hell of a lot more drama.

End of Lauren's p.o.v

Joey's p.o.v

I moved here about 2 years ago after following my sister Alice here she went looking for our dad.

I hate him he is such a bully i always knew he was but the moment i saw him again proved that as i saw him threatening Lucy my now ex girlfriend the day i arrived on the square which resulted in my punching him.

I dated Lucy for about six months we broke up because she was falling for me and i just didn't feel the same. I don't normally care but for some reason i just didn't want to use her.

I now live with my Uncle Max,Auntie Tanya and my cousins Abi and Oscar. My Auntie Tanya has been has been told that her cancer has come back. Uncle Max told me that his older daughter Lauren was coming back to be there for her.

I'M looking forward to meeting her cause from what her parents have told me she seems really nice.

Alice my sister now lives across the square at number 23 with Derek that's my dad. I just wish she could see though the act he puts on just like i can.

End of Joey's p.o.v

Laurens p.o.v

The last 2 weeks have gone so fast i leave for Walford this afternoon and i'm really not looking forward to the 10 hour flight i have ahead of me.

"Hey you alright baby" Ryan said as he walked into the room and wrapped his arms around my waist.

"Yer I'm just really nervous about going back" i said smiling as i turned around and kissing him softly.

"I just wish i could come with you" he said feeling guilty.

"Me too I'M really going to miss you" i said sighing.

"I'M going to miss you to baby" he said before heading to work.

4 hour later...

I was on my to the airport and i started to feel really sad about leaving.

"I'M really going to miss you" i said while hugging Amy's 3 year old twins Steven and Mia.

"we are going to miss you to" the replied in unison.

"I'M going to miss you so much Amy " i said " you really are my best friend" i said hugging her tightly.

"Your my best friend two " she said pulling away with tears in her eyes.

Then it was time for the hardest part saying goodbye to my Ryan.

"I love you so much Lauren" he said pulling me into a soft yet passionate kiss.

"I love you two " i said as we pulled away and i pulled him into a tight hug.

Pulling away moments later with tears in my eyes i turned away and walked towards check-in

10 hours later ...

Arriving back on the square we pulled up outside the Vic where my mum told me everyone would be.

I walked into the pub to hear my dad and Abi fighting.

"Dad you cant keep me from seeing Jay I'm not a little kid anymore I'm 18 now" she said

"I just don't think its a good idea that you two are sleeping together" he said

"I hope you are not going to be listening to him" i said as they both turned around looking shocked.

"Lo i have missed you so much " she said running up to me and hugging me tightly.

"I've missed you two" i said hugging her back.

"I'M just going to go and get a drink " i said as we pulled out of our hug.

As i was waiting to be served i felt someone come and stand next to me.

"Hey beautiful" he said leaning closer to me.

"Do i know you " i said turning to face him.

"No i think i would remember a face like yours " he said flirting.

"Really and why that" i said.

"I don't think i need to answer that question"he said looking me up and down.

"Really" i said beginning to flirt with back.

What the hell was happening to me i haven't even been away from Ryan 24 hours and I'm already flirting with someone else.

But then to be honest he is so hot. The way his muscles bulge out of his my god do i want him?

"I see you have already met one of your cousins " my dad said from behind us.

"What" i said shocked at what he had just said.

"This is Joey your cousin" he said.

SHIT i thought looking at him i saw the shocked look on his face to.

Well this is awkward.