Thanks for the reviews, I'm glad you guys liked it. This chapter is less intense!
I'll try and update every day, but sometimes i may not manage it, as life is really hectic at the moment!
Chapter 25: I missed you
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Two whole weeks had passed since the gang had watched Spinelli being dragged away into the police car. None of the gang had any real contact with Spinelli. TJ and spoken to Mrs Spinelli every evening, hearing how Spinelli was slowly progressing. Every day TJ asked Mrs Spinelli to tell her daughter hello, and that he was thinking of her. After the first week, Mrs Spinelli had told TJ that Spinelli had finally said hello in return, since that day, TJ and Spinelli exchanged daily 'hello's' passed through Mrs Spinelli. For days TJ had been inconsolable, nothing the gang could do or say seemed to help. But slowly, as the days went on, as he and Spinelli had started to exchanged 'hello's' and as TJ heard about Spinelli's progress, his spirits began to lift slightly. However, the greatest lift to TJ's spirits came when Mrs Spinelli explained that he could have a brief 10 minute visit with Spinelli on Saturday morning, explaining that Spinelli was well enough for a short, calm visit.
Gus and Mikey remained quiet about their relationship, deciding now wasn't the time to tell everyone, they wanted to tell the whole gang together, and so decided to wait until Spinelli was well enough, and back in school. Gus had continued to live with his mum and was happy, despite the fact that Mr Griswald still couldn't accept his son's sexuality. Gretchen's pregnancy continued to progress well, and the bond between her and Vince grew stronger, they did of course, continue to fight like cat and dog.
TJ awoke on Saturday morning, checking the time he realised it was a full three hours before he was due to meet Spinelli. Getting up, he showered and got dressed, working on some homework to pass the time. Finally, the time came for him to go and see Spinelli, he made his way down to her house; of course, she wasn't there but Mrs Spinelli had planned to drive in with TJ.
"Ashley is really looked forward to seeing you" said Mrs Spinelli starting the engine "This is a really big step for her, she's made real progress to be allowed someone other than her next of kin to visit."
"Has Mr Spinelli visited yet?" asked TJ.
"No, we didn't think it was a good idea, they weren't on the best of terms before Ashley became unwell, and when she did become unwell she became paranoid about him" replied Mrs Spinelli, "Besides, he seems to be distancing himself, he asked how she was in passing, but pretty much blames me for Ashley's bipolar. I honestly don't think he'd visit her even if she had asked. Bob has never been very good with that sort of thing; he was more of a friend to Spinelli than a parent"
"That's awful of him" replied TJ "and you know it isn't your fault"
"Well that's Bob for you, he's not good if any issues arise" explained Mrs Spinelli, they drove in silence for the rest of the journey, Mrs Spinelli spoke again as she parked up the car, reiterating what she'd previously said "You'll need to take things slowly when you visit Ashley, we want things to be as relaxed and calm as possible"
"Ok" replied TJ, thinking that 'relaxed' and 'calm' have never been words to explain Spinelli's character; he got out the car, and looked at the big building that stood before him.
"Ready?" asked Mrs Spinelli, TJ nodded "Ok, follow me then"
TJ followed Mrs Spinelli as they walked through a metal detector, and were given a quick body search by two awaiting security guards. Finally, a member of staff led them through heavy, code locked doors, finally stopping outside a communal room.
"You can have 10 minutes" informed the member of staff.
"You can go in, Ashley usually sits on the sofa by the window" said Mrs Spinelli gently.
TJ walked into the room, a few people watching him. He spotted Spinelli, sure enough sat by the window, and made his was over to her; her hair now tidy, but still a vivid red.
"Hey Spin" he said gently, feeling a little unsure of what to say.
"Teej!" said Spinelli with a beaming smile, hugging TJ "you came"
"Yeah, course I did, how are you?
"I'm feeling a lot better; everything before I came in was such a blur. I just remember snippets, things like forcing you into the janitor's closet" said Spinelli wearily "Sorry about that"
"Don't worry Spin, you don't need to apologise, I'm just glad you're starting to feel better" replied TJ, taking hold of her hand.
"Thanks Teej" replied Spinelli with a smile "they said if I keep making progress, I could be home by next week"
"That's great, it'll be good to have you back!"
"I honestly can't wait to get out of this place, they keep making me talk about what I'm feeling, harping on about the mind and body healing together" said Spinelli rolling her eyes "and I've only just started to get used to the these tablets they're put me on"
"Do they make you feel better?" asked TJ.
"They take the edge off" shrugged Spinelli "They kinda just make everything feel the same. Apparently as my body get used to them, I might start to feel kinda normal again, but I'll never be the person I used to be"
"Well you'll always be Spinelli to me" replied TJ "Nothing will change how I feel about you"
"Really?" asked Spinelli.
"Of course"
"So how is everyone?" asked Spinelli.
"The gang? They're all good, nothing new really, Gus has moved in with him mum instead now, but that's about it"
"Wow, really?"
"Yeah, I was surprised too"
"I'm sorry Spinelli, but it's time for your visitor to go now" said same member of staff that TJ had followed in.
"Already? But TJ's only just got here!" protested Spinelli.
"It's been 10 minutes, we explained that's all the first visit is, sorry, but its protocol"
"Yeah yeah, alright then" replied Spinelli rolling her eyes, she turned back to TJ "See you soon?"
"Course, I missed you Spin" said TJ, kissing Spinelli gently.
"I missed you too Teej"
"Bye then Beautiful; see you soon" said TJ, giving Spinelli one last kiss and walking away.
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So Spinelli is FINALLY getting better! And wasn't TJ cute! Bless him, of course we knew he'd sand by his girl!
Burton's Disney Princess: Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it! Like you said, a least Spinelli has finally got some help! I'm glad I portrayed all the stuff where TJ watched Spinelli getting dragged away well! Even if it did make you tear up :p Thanks again!
Sonni: Thank you so much! I'm glad you got so hooked! And now Spinelli is getting the help she needs bless her! I'm glad you liked Mrs Spinelli in the last chapter, I wanted to make i really sad, making Spinelli beg her and all! I hope you enjoyed this chapter!
sexehbunneh: Thanks! I hope you liked it, and hope you enjoyed this chapter!
omgpear: I know your only on chapter 8, but wanted to reply anyway, i hope you enjoyed he chapters untill this point and the rest (thats if your sill reading) thanks for the review!
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