Penelope was sitting in her room doing her homework when her floor perfect came.

''There is a phone call for you in the office. They say it's urgent.''

Penelope jumped from her bed and run to the office. She had so many things on her mind. Before she left, her mom told her that her grandmother was not well and she also feared that something might have happened at school. She arrived to the office and took the phone.

''Hello…?''

''Hello Penelope…''

''Dr. Saltzman?''

''I am sorry to call you, but I run out of options…''

''What is going on?''

''Jose…''

''What about her?''

''She is not well… Since the night you left, she shut down completely and she changed a lot… She moved in into your dorm. She didn't let us change your sheets for weeks… She sleeps with your cape and barely talks to anyone. Even MG and her are not as close as they were. Not to mention Hope and Lizzie. Well, with Hope she sometimes exchanges few words… Lizzie is different story…. She almost set Lizzie on fire and…''

There was small smile on Penelope's face. She finally stood up to her sister…but just a moment later she was worried about Josie... What happened to get her to even think about hurting Lizzie in such a way.

''Can you please come back… I have no idea how to get my baby back… She is not the same… She shut down and…''

''Dr. Saltzman…''

''Please… I don't know what to do. She rejects any of us… I am afraid for her. I am scared she would hurt herself if we don't try everything.''

''Did you send her to Miss Tig? She could talk to her.''

''She is not talking to Emma. She sat there for an hour and just left… She did it for month and a half…''

Penelope was very sad and she felt guilty for leaving. She was supposed to grow stronger, not shut down.

''I think she really needs you… more than ever.''

''Fine… Send me a ticket… I'll be there… I will see with my teachers to send my transcripts to you.''

''Thank you…''

''Don't thank me… Maybe I have same luck as all of you did.''

Two days later, Penelope was in Rick's car on the way to the school. It was five in the morning on Saturday. Penelope was so tired from traveling and had only three wishes…shower, sleep and Josie.

''Thank you for coming Penelope.''

''You have nothing to thank me for… I would have done anything for her.''

''I know… and as a father I am very happy she has someone who loves her that much.''

''I do love her…''

''I know…''

''What happened? How did that change start?''

''It started the moment you left. Josie got back to their dorm and moved all of her things to your old room. Since that night, she didn't step into her old room. She cut off Lizzie or anyone who tried to get her to give Lizzie another chance. She was really trying to fix things with Josie, but Josie didn't want to see her. ''

''There is a lot of history there. Josie kept quiet about a lot of things she put up with Lizzie. Now all that anger had to get out.''

''I feel better knowing that you are coming back.''

''See you on Saturday morning.''

''See you Penelope…''

She hung up and went to her room to pack. It didn't take long for her to get her things in the suitcase. She was in a taxi for the airport next morning. Rick was waiting for her at the airport and she got out and he hugged her. She didn't expect that from him.

''Welcome home.''

''Thank you Dr. Saltzman.''

Ride to the school was quiet. Penelope was worried. She noticed how Dr. Saltzman looked older and there was some sandness in his eyes that was not there before.

''We will get her back… I will do everything I can to get my Jojo back.''

He smiled at her.

''Thank you Penelope.''

''You have nothing to thank me for. I would do anything for her… I love your daughter so much.''

''I am sorry it took me this long to see that.''

Rick helped her with the bags to her old dorm door and gave her a weak smile.

''Good luck.''

''Thank you…''

''See you in the morning….or….later…''

''See you.''

She opened the door and saw a very sad sight. Josie was in bed asleep hugging her cape. She felt tears swelling in her eyes and all she wanted was to jump on that bed and get Josie into her arms. But she didn't'… She closed the door and just stood there in the middle of the room watching Josie… She knew that room as a palm of her hand. She didn't need light to move around. Out of her daze she was woken up by the sound of Josie crying and calling her name. Josie was crying and begging Penelope not to leave her. All of the sudden she didn't need to shower, sleep or anything else. She just needed Josie. She got on the side of the bed and got behind Josie. She pulled her into her arms and held her.

''I am here… I am here Jojo… Never again… I will never ever leave you again… I promise…''

Josie cuddled up to her and all of the sudden she jumped and turned on the light. She sat there looking at Penelope in complete shock and silence. Penelope had no idea what to do. She just sat across from Josie and waited for her to say or do something. Josie moved her hand to Penelope's face and touched it.

''You are here… You are real…''

''Yes, I am here…''

Josie jumped into her arms and Penelope held her tight….

''Don't leave… Don't ever leave…''

She moved away from Penelope and started crying.

''…and if you ever leave again, take me with you… Please.''

''I am not going anywhere Jojo…''

Josie kissed Penelope and after some time they broke the kiss. It was such a sad and desperate kiss. It was very salty from the tears since they both cried.

''Why are you here? What I meant was how are you here?''

''Your dad brought me… He is very worried about you.''

''Everybody is worried now… But before…''

''Before you pretended you were fine… So, it's not really blame of the others. You never gave people much chance to take care of you.''

She just looked at Penelope and didn't say anything. Penelope kissed her cheek and got some hair out of her face.

''I have to shower… I spent very long time traveling… I smell like airport…''

''You smell like Penelope… Cherries and vanilla.''

''I have to take a shower… I will be back soon… Ok?''

''Ok..''

Penelope picked up from her suitcase what she needed and went into the bathroom. Felling of water and washing away all the hours of traveling and relaxing was what she needed. She was not surprised when she felt pair of arms around her and Josie's body behind her.

''Took you long enough…''

''I needed few moments to really process that you are here.''

''I am Jojo.. I am here to stay.''

They made love for hours and finally both girls were feeling better…complete…. In the morning Penelope woke up first and went to the bathroom. She took a shower and opened her old closet. Her uniforms were still there, perfectly pressed and she felt happy and sad at the same time. She was happy to be back, but sad that Josie kept her room as some sort of a temple. She didn't want her to shut down. She wanted her to fight… She heard Josie move in the bed and she took a seat beside her. She opened her eyes and smiled at Penelope.

''For a moment I believed it was a dream.''

''No, I am back… And now my lady we have to get up and get something to eat.''

''I don't want to leave this room.''

Josie pulled her into hug. Penelope smiled into her hair.

''We have to… Come on!''

She kissed Josie and she smiled at her. She finally smiled.

''Go! Get dressed and let's hit the dining room.''

''Fine!''

Josie got ready and they left Penelope's room. Since it was a weekend, some of the students went home to see their families and some were sleeping in and planning to get down at lunch time. They walked the empty halls of the school and held hands. Josie was finally happy and she was determined to fight for Penelope this time. This time she will not let anyone come between them. She looked around and pushed Penelope against the wall. She kissed her and they were kissing in the hallway until someone interupred them. It was Emma.

''Girls…''

They separated and saw Emma who had huge grin on her face. Josie still held Penelope's hand and she had no intention of letting go of it.

'' I see that Penelope is back.''

''I am Miss Tig.''

''It's nice to see you smiling Josie…''

''Thank you…''

''Are you staying Penelope?''

''Yes, I am… Dr. Saltzman brought me here early in the morning and we were on our way to the dining room.''

''Oh, it's closed… They are doing some quick work there… You better head to the kitchen and get some food.''

''Ok… Thank you…''

''See you in class..''

Emma left them and they went to the kitchen. It was empty and they picked up some food and went back to Penelope's room. Penelope sent Josie to make the bed and she protested.

''What's the point… We will go back to it anyhow.''

''I know, but let's keep the room neat.''

''Fiiineeee…''

''Good girl Jojo…''

Penelope sat on the bed and Josie sat next to her. She cuddled up to Penelope and put her head on Penelope's chest.

''P…''

''Yes Jojo?''

''Can we stay like this? I just want to be with you…''

''I can't think of better way to spend the day than holding you Jojo…''

Penelope closed her eyes and just enjoyed closeness of the other girl and the feeling that they will make it this time and somehow it would be better than ever. She was tired. She was so tired of fighting for Josie so she would see how special and amazing she was. Maybe leaving was a mistake, but now she was sure that coming back to Josie was the best thing ever. Josie broke her heart, she hurt her, but she broke her own heart too many times too. Now it was time for them to heal and love again. Josie also closed her eyes and just relaxed in the arms of the person she loved the most. Now she finally felt safe, protected and at home. Someone finally picked her and did everything just for her. And this time she will cherish that and appreciate all the love Penelope gives her. She made that vow to herself.