Charlie was in the kitchen , she had finished getting ready and was just making sure she had everything in her handbag that she needed, when in strolled Ruby, Ruby had gone straight to Xaviers after bumping into Joey at the Diner, she couldn't wait to tell him that she had ,had the shock of her life seeing Joey in the Diner, it was a good shock tho.

"Hey Rubes, where have you been" said Charlie

"Wow" said Ruby not even answering Charlies question "you look amazing sis, I do hope Angelo appreciates your effort" continued Ruby.

Charlie looked flawless in a little black dress that hung loosely off one shoulder and was cut just above the knee showing off Charlie's long beautiful legs in all there glory , her hair was scraped back into a neat ponytail with the front of her hair sighty raised, you could see that she had gone to a lot of effort.

"Urm but Charlz, there's something I need to talk to you about" said Ruby wanting to tell Charlie that Joey was back in town and that she would be coming over to Leah's later, Ruby wasn't sure how Charlie would react.

"what Rubes" charlie hadn't quite heard what Ruby said

"Charlie I need to tell you something" repeated Ruby

Just then they were interupted by Angelo walking in the door

"well I'm affraid its going to have to wait, because tonight she's all mine" said Angelo smuggly, upon looking at charlie he looked like the cat that had got the cream

"What is it Ruby, is there something wrong" said Charlie slightly concerned

Ruby looked at Charlie and then looked at Angelo who was stood right beside her sister, now definitely wasn't the time or place to tell her about Joey being back in town, not with Angelo there anyway.

"No, nothing that can't wait" I'll just have to tell her first thing in the morning thought Ruby.

"Are you sure Rubes" replied Charlie

"No honestly its fine Charlz, now go and have a goodnight and I wan't you back by 10"joked Ruby

"Ok , ill see you in the morning" with that Charlie and Angelo left.

10 minutes later ..........................

Joey found herself approaching Leah's house, she was slightly nervous as she did wonder if Charlie was going to be there and Ruby would have almost definitely told Charlie that she was back in town. Joey had told herself that if she did see Charlie that she would be polite to her and try not to make a big deal out of it, but deep down she knew that if she had any incling that Charlie was there that she would turn around and go straight back home. Joey was relived when she turned the corner and Charlie's car was not there, she drew a big breath "Phew" thank god for that she thought to herself!

Knock, Knock

"Hello" shouted Ruby from the sitting room

"Its only me" shouted Joey

"Yey Joey" said Ruby excitedley

Before Joey had chance to get through the door Ruby had already ran to meet her and was embraceing her in a full on hug.

"wow that's some grip youve got" joked Joey

"sorry, I can't help it but its just so good to see you" said ruby letting go of Joey

"well I do have that affect on people" joey laughed

"yeah if you say so" ruby grinned

Time flew and the two friends were sat beside each other on the couch in front of the TV, they hadn't stopped talking since dinner, they had talked about anything and everything, except neither of them had mentioned Charlie but Ruby being Ruby couldn't help herself any longer and she had to mention Charlie, she knew her sister hadn't quite been the same since Joey left and she was sure her relationship was just a poor substitute for the gap in her life left by Joey!

"Charlie's really missed you" blurted out Ruby

Joey just half smiled and didn't say anything

"I know you probably don't want to talk about her, but really.........she hasn't been the same since you left Jo" ruby said

"you know she would have done anything to get you to stay in the bay" continued Ruby

Joey still said nothing, she sat with her head almost bowed.

"Joey deep down I know your the only one for my sister" Ruby couldn't help herself she needed to say all this, she had always hoped that Joey would come back and her and Charlie would sort things out and get back together, maybe she was being naive but she couldn't help herself for wanting them both to get back together afterall she had never seen her sister so happy and open to love as when she was with Joey.

"Oh I doubt thats true, she already proved that when we were together" Joey said angrily thinking back to when charlie had cheated with Hugo.

"Charlie knows she made a huge mistake and she's paid for that everyday since youve been gone Jo" said Ruby as if almost pleading

"Rubes please can we change the subject and anyway she as a boyfriend now" said Joey wishing that Charlie's name hadn't been brought up, she felt that if she didn't talk about Charlie then it was easier to forget about her.

"I know she's only with Angelo because she's affraid of being alone" said Ruby facing Joey.

Joey could feel her heart filling with warmth for charlie at the things Ruby was saying, what if the things Ruby was saying were true and Charlie did love her as much as she had loved her.

"And I know that if she could take back what she did with Hugo then you would both still be together" continued Ruby

At that moment all of Joey's warm thoughts turned to anger at the mention of Charlie cheating on her with Hugo and she remembered all the heartbreak and hurt Charlie had caused her to feel and there was no way she ever wanted to feel like that again.

"yeah well she can't take back what she did" Joey said in an angry tone "and anyway I wouldn't want her to, " she knew she didn't really mean what she was saying "Ive moved on Rubes, I'm..........I'm with someone else now and she makes me happy" said Joey putting on a front.

Ruby sat bolt upright in shock"youve found someone else, have you really?"

"Yes really, her names Ali, she's kind and beautiful and I really, well I really like her" Joey was feeling really deflated the evening had been going so well until Ruby had mentioned Charlie.

"you really Like her or you really Love her" said Ruby still hoping there was a chance

"please Rubes can we just drop it now and talk about something else, Charlie and me .......were in the past and thats where I want to leave it" Joey replied not wanting to answer Ruby's question and anyway she wasn't even sure what the answer to that question was.

Ruby could tell that Joey really didn't want to talk abut Charlie and she wanted them to enjoy the rest of their evening so she decided to drop it and continue enjoying there evening.

"Ok I'm sorry Jo, I have a bad habit of not knowing when to shut up" said Ruby sadly

"well at least we both agree on that" laughed Joey as she hit Ruby over the head with a cushion

"cheek" ruby replied laughing