Hey guys! I'm so sorry I haven't updated in such a long time. School has been kind of a lot to handle right now, but I should be updating more often now that I'm hopefully through the worst of it.

Disclaimer: I don't own JATP

I won't keep you guys any longer, and I hope you like it!

Luke's POV

"Brother?! How is this even possible? And why did you never mention him? And how come Ray or Carlos never mentioned it? And-"

"Luke! Calm down! I'll answer all your questions, just… slow down first." I took a few deep breaths to try and relax a little. "You good?"

"Yeah. Sorry Julie."

"There's nothing to be sorry about. You're just curious, and I'm guessing Alex and Reggie are no different." I felt Reggie put his hand on my shoulder, as if he were trying to non-verbally confirm that.

"So… your first question. Um… my tía is Willie's mom, so really, we're cousins. But we grew up as brother and sister. The reason I never mentioned him, was for the same reason I stopped playing music when my mom died, it was just too painful. And it is probably the same for Ray and Carlos." I had the urge to hug Julie again. No one should have to go through that much loss in a short amount of time, and before they're even an adult.

"That makes sense. But you." Alex turns to face Willie, "How come you never mentioned you had a sister?"

"I don't know, I just never really had the chance to bring it up. And I know that family can be a sore subject for you guys, so I guess I didn't want to really chance it. I'm sorry."

"Like Julie said, you have nothing to apologize for Willie. But you know if you want to talk about something, you don't need to worry about me. I'll support and/or listen no matter what."

"I know. Thank you Alex." Willie smiled at Alex.

I still couldn't believe it! Willie and Julie are related! I'll just talk to her about it later. First we need to celebrate that she is finally home! "Hey guys? Sorry to ruin the moment, but just to remind everyone, because why not. We defeated Caleb!"

Julie's POV

When Luke reminded me of the whole Caleb kidnapping me thing, questions started to flood my brain. How long was I gone? What does my family think? And Flynn? Did the guys tell her?

"That reminds me." I finally decided to vocalize my questions. "How long was I gone?"

"Um… six days." Reggie muttered, but I still heard it.

"Six days?! What about my dad, Carlos, and Flynn? What do they think happened? Oh my gosh! What about Nick? When Caleb first took me, he was controlling Nick, and then hurt him!"

"Julie, , try and match my breathing." Luke stood in front of me, making his breaths slow and loud, so they were easy to follow.

After about five minutes I had calmed down, and it was much easier to breathe.

"Thanks Luke."

"Anytime Jules." That nickname always makes my heart flutter when he says it.

"But seriously. What does my family know?"

"Well, I don't know if you remember this or not, but summer just started, so Ray and Carlos and your tía-" Reggie told me before I realized what he was getting at.

"Are on their two week camping trip. Okay. So that's good, but what about Flynn and Nick?"

"Flynn actually helped us get you back. She helped us come up with plans, and came up with ideas that were beyond helpful. I think she wants you to call her now that we're back." Alex spoke softly, still standing fairly close to Willie.

"No surprise there, but how were you guys able to communicate with her?"

"Turns out we can be seen by any lifer, as long as we really focus, and it helps to be playing our instruments." That's interesting, but what does this mean about them being ghosts?

"'Wow. Okay. Um we'll talk more about that later… then what about Nick?"

It's quiet for a moment but then Reggie speaks up.

"So, we know that Caleb sent him home, said he doesn't remember ever coming to your house, and that he took care of our so-called 'problem', but we didn't ever check up on him."

I was about to scold the boys for not making sure Nick was okay, when I started getting really light headed. I guess I'll worry about that later, Willie looks like he has a few questions on his mind. And he chose that moment to speak up.

"If we got that all cleared up, I actually have a few questions of my own for Julie."

"Oh. We'll just poof out of here for now, and you guys meet us in the studio when you're ready?"

"Sounds good." And with that the boys poofed out of the room.

"So what did you want to talk about?"

"I know it's probably a sensitive subject. But, um… you said Aunt Rose, your mom, died? When did that happen?"

I really don't like talking about it, but Willie's family, so he has a right to know. "I think it was maybe a year or two after you died."

"Okay. I have only one more question, or more of a comment." I gave him a reassuring nod prompting him to continue. "So, I know that it's not a bad thing, or to most people, and I know that times are different and people are more open to change, and…"

"Willie!"

"Yeah sorry. So while I've been a ghost, I figured something out."

"And that would be?"

"I'm gay." After those two words I jumped at Willie and gave him what would've been the most bone crushing hug, if he had bones.

"Thank you for telling me."

"So I take it you're okay with this?"

"Of course! Why would you think any other way?"

"Good. And I don't know, just nerves I guess."

"Yeah I know the feeling. So has anyone in particular caught your eye yet?"

"Well…"

"OH MY GOSH! SPILL!"

"Fine, but you can't tell anybody!"

"Pinkie promise." I held out my pinkie as he interlocked his with it.

"It's Alex."

My jaw dropped.

"Really?" He nodded shyly "YES! I was hoping you would say that."

"What? Why?"

"Well I couldn't picture you with anyone else other than someone I trust!"

"Obviously."

"Should we call the boys back in?"

I guess they were listening because right at those words Luke, Alex, and Reggie poofed back in.

"Um… hey guys." Alex waved shyly

"Don't worry, we weren't listening to most of it." Luke not so subtly elbowed him in the stomach. "Hey!"

"So what do you guys want to do now?" Willie asked.

"Well I'm going to change into something I wasn't wearing a week ago, so everybody out!"

"Yes ma'am." Reggie saluted as the four ghosts all poofed out again.

I couldn't believe it. I was gone for six days and my family didn't even know, Nick got possessed by Caleb, Caleb is gone for the foreseeable future, and Willie's back. Thinking about it all seemed to bring out all my exhaustion at once.

Finally dressed, I'm about to make my way to the studio. Changing took much longer than I expected, but I also didn't expect it to hurt that much when I move. I step out of my room and see Luke waiting for me.

"Hey Jules." He speaks softly.

"Hey." I reply with the same gentle tone. I'm about to start walking down the stairs, when one of my steps falter, and I nearly go down. Lucky for me I had Luke to catch me.

"Julie are you okay? You don't look so good."

I don't feel so good either, but I probably shouldn't worry them with more of my problems. They've been stressed enough as it is.

"Julie?"

"Um… yeah sorry. I guess I'm just tired."

"You sure?"

I'm really not sure what's going on but before I get the chance to answer everyone else poofs in.

"What's taking so long! We set up for a Star Wars marathon and you two lovebirds are taking forever." Reggie whined.

"We're not lovebirds." Luke almost glared at Reggie.

"Yeah. Sure you're not." Reggie smirked back at Luke.

I started getting dizzy again while they kept arguing.

"C'mon man just admit it." Alex jumped into the conversation.

"Never!"

"Guys." I said as loud as I could, but they didn't hear me. Black spots started to cloud my vision.

"Alex! Why didn't you tell me about the two lovebirds?" Willie joined too.

"I told you already. We're not lovebirds!" Luke nearly shouted.

They were all in a shouting match by the time I started to intervene.

"Guys." I said with the last of my strength. As the room started darker, and my balance got weaker.

"What Julie!" They all yelled in unison as they turned in my direction, and concern flooded each of their faces.

"I don't feel so good."

The ground started coming closer, and I thought I saw Luke jump forward. Then complete darkness took over.

I hope you guys liked it. I will most likely upload another chapter sometime this week. Please review and tell me what you guys think.