Guys this is the second last chapter, thank you to all who read this story, I had so much fun writing this seriously ...enjoy
"Wh-what does that mean?" Joey stuttered "Oh, okay I understand" he hung up the phone and continuosly tapped it lightly off his chin "What is it Joey?" Joey turned and stared sadly, Abi watched as tears fell from his eyes, he wiped them quickly "It's not good news is it?" she whispered "The nurse said- she said that Laur- she said that her condition was critical and uhm to fear the worst" he buried his face in his hands and sobbed Abi lay her head on his shoulder as she began to sob Joey lifted his head and stared at Abi "I'm sorry Abi"
"It's not your fault Joey" she sobbed "I promised her!" he yelled standing up "I promised her I wouldn't let Jake anywhere near her again, I promised her she'd be safe, and look where were are!" he continued Abi stared at him sadly "I thought she was going to die last year, before she left for rehab but I never thought this would happen!" Joey stared at her and turned to the door he hit it hard and spun in a circle putting his hands on his head "Joey you have to calm down! we both loved her" Joey turned to her "There could be a chance she'll survive right?" he asked quietly "I have to think positive, i'm the oldest here, I have to look out for you, I have to tell Max and Tanya that their daughter-" Abi stopped him "I just don't want to hear you say it" she replied walking up the stairs, Joey stared around and stormed out the door he walked into the Vic and walked to the counter "Alright Joe?" asked Mick "Give me the strongest drink you have!" he replied "You joking?" he smiled "Do I look like i'm joking!?" Joey yelled "No, sorry coming right up"
Cora walked into the Vic and walked towards Joey "What are you doing?" she asked "Not now Cora" he replied "If i were you i'd stop drinking and go and be with your cousin, who's in the house where her sister was attacked brutally!"
"Shut up Cora!" he yelled "I'm just doing what Lauren would have done if the roles were reversed!" Cora moved closer to him "Lauren last year would have done this, Lauren this year would be there for her sister!" Joey slammed the glass on the table and walked out of the Vic, he didn't walk back to Abi he walked to the jail to visit Jake.
"Have you heard anything?" asked Jay sitting next to Abi on the couch "It's not looking good Jay" she sobbed he pulled her onto his shoulder "Everything will be okay" he smiled kissing her head, just then there was a knock on the door Abi stared at Jay and stood up to answer it "Mum?" she quizzed "Hello darling, mum rang me, what's happening? where's Lauren?" she asked panicked Abi stared at Jay and tried to answer she choked on her tears "Lauren was stabbed last night" answered Jay "What? Mum just said she was in the hospital, I didn't know she was hurt what happened why would anyone do that to her?" Tanya didn't let Jay answer as she ran out the door and met with Cora, they both got into a car. Abi stared at Jay "What if she dies Jay? how will I deal with that?" Jay closed the door and wrapped her in his arms.
Joey walked through the jail, he walked into the visitors room and saw Jake, he was seething, Joey wanted to kill him there and then "Fancy meeting you here Joey" he joked "This isn't funny Lauren is dying in hospital as we speak!" he yelled "Sit down Joey" he insisted "Save it i'm not here to stay, i'm here to tell you I should have killed you last night when I had the chance" he whispered "Harsh words" Joey rolled his eyes "The girl I love is dying and you put her there! Show some remorse, you are sick mate, I hope you rot in that jail cell" Joey walked off and walked outside he brokedown and sat on the side of the kerb he took a deep breath and wiped his eyes he stood up and walked back to the house.
Jay had just recently left and Abi was alone, she recieved a devastating phone call from her mother and she was reeling with her thoughts when the door opened "Joey? where have you been?" she asked wiping her eyes "I talked to Jake" Abi stared "You went to the jail? why did you do that?" she asked "I needed answers Abi okay?" he walked passed her into the kitchen, she quickly followed "Sorry, my head is knackered!" he replied leaning on the counter "Mum's back" she replied "Tanya came back?" he asked "Yeah, nan rang and told her, she came in and within two seconds of us telling her she was gone to the hospital" Joey stared at the ground and sighed "You heard anything?" Abi nodded "My mum said that it didn't look good" Joey nodded and sat on a chair facing the opposite way to the door "Abs, can I be alone for a bit?" he asked politely Abi nodded and walked towards the sitting room.
Joey ran his hands through his hair and sighed loudly, the front door opened Joey didn't turn he blocked out all noise as he wasn't ready for the news that awaited him, he heard the door close behind him and felt a presence behind him he didn't turn "Just tell me" he replied bluntly "Tell you what?" on those three words Joey jumped off the chair and turned to face the voice.