Running
Running had always been an escape for Joy. She enjoyed loosing herself in the motion and pushing her body to its absolute limit. She was so focused on her run around the track and listening to her iPod that she didn't even sense the person coming up behind her before it was too late.
"I was wondering where you had gone." Connor started to keep pace with her. "You're usually not an early riser."
"I have a lot on my mind…. with the negotiations." Joy explained.
Connor looked at her critically. He knew what was really bothering her, but he wasn't going to force her hand. He would be there when she was ready to talk about it. Until then he might as well enjoy some alone time with his fiancée.
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After her run and shower with Connor, Joy decided to visit Will. Connor was the love of her life, but today she needed to see her only family member and twin brother. She was surprised to hear muffled voices when she approached Will's apartment. Her brother wasn't known for being very social, well at least not at noon on a Tuesday. When she opened the door she froze.
"Where's my Joy? Where's daddy's little girl?" Joy could feel her pulse race as she listened to the voice of her dead father. "There she is"
"Daddy" she cried as Will came bolting out of the living room to hold her.
"I'm sorry. I was watching home movies and I didn't realize you were coming over," Will gasped. "It was just today and I felt like I had to watch them."
"I know. I'm sorry I got so upset. It was just the shock of hearing his voice. I'm better now I promise." Joy assured him. "Can I watch with you?" She asked him sheepishly.
"You don't even have to ask." He smiled weakly as he led his sister into the living room to watch home movies on the anniversary of their parent's death.