* Disclaimer: I do not own Benny and Joon, nor do I own any characters. I'm just here to write a story*

Finally, June could hear the much awaited sound of Ben's El Camino pull onto their street. Within seconds, she was out the door and jettisoning herself into Sam's waiting arms. He held her frame tightly, breathing in the familiar scent of her shampoo. Within a few moments, they were kissing, separating only after running out of breath to touch foreheads and entwine fingers.

"Come on, you guys! For Pete's sake, it's only been two days!" Benny turned to Ruth. "It's like they've been apart for two years or something."

Ruthie smiled wistfully. "I guess that's what love feels like." With that, her smile disappeared. "Ben?"

"Yeah?"

"Could you stay and talk?"

Benny leaned in to kiss her. Sensing her apprehension, Benny met her eyes. "Yeah. Yeah, sure." He followed her into the building.