A/N- Hello. Sorry its been so long since I updated this story. I'm going to try to update a bunch in the next couple days to make up for it. I'm going to be in a place with no guarantee of internet for a few days next week. But, I'll work to get chapters up as quick as I can. Here we go!

Joey was sitting in his apartment when his phone rang, "Did somebody say Joey?"

"Hey, its Darren."

"I know."

"How?"

"Caller ID. We've had it for a while now in Chicago. Is LA gonna get it too?"

"Very funny." Darren said sarcastically.

"What's up?"

"Julia isn't returning my calls!"

"Dude, did you see the video?"

"What video?"

"Guess not. Go on YouTube and watch it. Then call me back." He hung up and called back a few minutes later.

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"She needs a break. Let her be."

"You know something." Darren accused, "Have you talked to her?"

"Maybe."

"Joey!"

"Yeah I have."

"When?"

"Yesterday."

"Is she okay?"

"She's fine. Besides I made her promise to call me everyday. I would know if something was wrong."

"Why did she leave?"

"She needed time."

"Don't give me that crap! I know you know the real reason!"

"Darren... Don't ask me. I can't tell you."

"Yes you can!"

"You can't ask me to betray her trust. I'm sure you'll find out eventually."

"Fine! If you can't tell me I'll find someone who can!"

"Good luck with that! You might need a Hufflepuff." Darren hung up.

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Julia stood on the stage in the auditorium of her old high school. A group of hopeful students sat in the audience.

"Hello. My name is Julia Albain. I will be directing the musical this year. Its my understanding we'll be doing Into the Woods. Is this true?"

"Yeah." A girl spoke up, "Can you tell us a bit more about yourself? What qualifies you to direct a musical?"

"And you are?"

"Lilly Taylor."

"That's an excellent question Lilly. Everyone should know the past experience of everybody they come into contact with while doing a show. As I said before my name is Julia Albain. I am an alumna of this school and a native of Cincinnati. I graduated from University of Michigan with a degree in theatre. While I was still in college I was involved in the production of A Very Potter Musical. When I graduated me and a few friends opened a theatre company called Team Starkid. You may have heard of us. Since then I have helped produce all six musicals, I was in charge of both SPACE Tour and Apocalyptour, and have written a book."

"Cool." Lilly sounded impressed. Auditions went by quickly and as Julia was preparing to go home Lilly came up to her.

"Hey! I just wanted to say that I'm a huge fan!" She said.

"That's cool." Just then Maddy and Chris came in.

"Jules, ready to go?"

"Yeah."

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The following days were stressful at Starkid headquarters. Joey was avoiding Lauren who knew he knew something about where Julia went. She wouldn't stop pestering him about it. Joe was trying to avoid Lauren but no such luck. So, he settled for making plans everyday of the week so they couldn't go on dates. Darren called multiple times a day because Julia still wasn't taking his calls. Rehearsals had all but stopped, without Julia because there was no one to organize them. Finally Joey had had enough and a few weeks after she left he called Julia.

"Hey Joey!"

"Jules, when are you coming back?"

"I don't know. Why?"

"Its getting ridiculous! We haven't properly rehearsed since you left! And Darren's gone nuts! Lo is driving me crazy!"

"Well, the musical closes Monday so, I could be back on Tuesday."

"Are you ready to tell them?"

"Yeah... I need to do it. I need to close this."

"Okay. Can I tell them you're coming back?"

"Go ahead."

"Mkay Jules. Take care of yourself."

"You too. Tell them I miss them."

"Will do. Bye."

"Bye."

The next day was Friday. The group was assembled at rehearsal. The usual awkward silence they had come to know since Julia left had fallen over the room. Joey stood up. "Hey guys! I have some exciting news!"

"What?" Lauren asked clearly unexcited.

"I talked to Julia and she told me that she's flying back on Tuesday."

"Why will she talk to you and not me? I'm her best friend! She should be telling me things not you!" The room became completely silent as every Starkid held their breath.

"Lo can we not start this now? She'll be back on Tuesday and we can talk then."

"You know what? I think you're scared! Scared that I'll find out! I don't know what it is but when Jules gets back your secret will come out!"

"I'm not the one hiding things." Joey looked pointedly at Joe. Lauren seemed oblivious to his hints.

"Oh, sure. Blame Julia!"

"It wasn't Julia's fault. The person who's at fault here knows what he did and I hope he's sorry."

"I certainly hope you're sorry for whatever you did to make her run!"

"I didn't do anything!"

"Well, we'll see when Jules gets back what she has to say!"

"That's it! I'm not fighting with you anymore! Its pointless!"

"That's right run away Richter! That's what you're good at!"

"That's enough Lauren. Sit down." Meredith broke up the fight. She sat Lauren and Joey on opposite sides of the room. When they cooled off, rehearsal continued with noticeably more tension. No one could wait until Julia came back to fix the mess she'd left behind.

When Joey got home he had three missed calls from Darren. He called him back.

"Hey Joey."

"Hey man. You called. Three times."

"I know. What's up?"

"Another fight with Lo."

"Sorry. Same thing?"

"Yeah, 'bout Jules."

"I know I asked last night but speaking of Jules, you talked to her recently?"

"Yeah actually. Thats why I called. She'll be back Tuesday."

"Great! I'm flying out there then."

"Okay. Just don't smother her when she gets here. Or pressure her to talk to you. She's going to probably want to talk to Lo first."

"I can wait. As long as she talks to me eventually. She can't avoid me forever."

"She's not planning to."

"Well, I got to go. Have to get some sleep. Early filming tomorrow."

"Good Night."

"Night."

A/N-This idea sorta didn't work out the way I wanted so I just decided to fast forward until she gets back. Anyway. Review Review!