Well, I'm finally updating! Sorry it's taken so long but I have been rather restless and have been only able to write one-shot fanfics, which give instant satisfaction! Anyways... back to the story. Oh also, yes I am British!!!

Summary: Joan and Adam are still kept apart by the numerous boundaries that surround them. Just as they start to get somewhere Adam is taken from Joan and God has a lot to answer for.

Disclaimer: Ohhh de ja vu! I own nothing I'm afraid. Sulks

So...Kevin... How is your love life?

Kevin made his way into the kitchen earlier than usual and was surprised to find Joan sitting at the breakfast table buttering some toast.

"Hey Joan, what are you doing up so early? I thought it was more your style to roll out of bed late then leave before you eat breakfast?" Kevin's amused tone startled Joan, as she did not hear him enter the room.

"Oh hey, well actually I couldn't sleep, had way too many thoughts to process."

"Wow, that almost sounded deep, what's up?"

"Nothing and everything, you know what it's like. How about you, how is your life?" Joan decided she would ease her self into conversation with Kevin about him and then slyly slip in a comment about his love life.

"Oh you know, the life of a cripple is absolutely riveting." His sarcasm kicked in.

"Kevin, you can talk to me you know, you don't have to put on your sarcastic 'I don't give a dam' act when you talk to me. Mum and Dad may accept it but I don't. You should know that." Joan sounded slightly hurt at his reaction.

"Look I'm sorry Joan, I'm just too used to give that reply to people. Life is ok; I mean work's going well, I'm settling into my job and interacting with people. I'm finding sports fun again, I never thought I would after the accident but I'm coping. I've made friends with other people in my situation which is quite helpful and also comforting."

"And what about your love life? Is there anyone in particular?" She said in a would-be casual manor had Kevin not know her well.

"Where is this leading? Why the sudden interest?" Suspicion filled him as he wheeled closer to Joan with a glass of juice in his hand.

"I'm just curious, you know, I want to know whether my brother is seeing girls and whether I'm likely to you know, become an aunt or something."

Kevin laughed as he stopped at the head of the table. "No Joan, there is no girl in my life, and don't expect to become and aunt anytime soon!"

Joan smiled at Kevin and decided that she would drop it for now.

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Luke and Joan entered the school's main entrance in a hurry, as they were late again for school. Joan had taken longer to get ready than she usually did due to an unknown reason to Luke. Even though Joan had gotten up early she had fluffed around with what to wear.

(A/N Coz I'm British I have no idea about how the American school system works so just go along with what I write!)

Just as Joan reached her locker the bell went to signify the beginning of school. She dashed off to the English room with Luke in toe. They both took their seats in their own circle of friends.

"Yo Jane" Adam smiled as she sat down.

"Hey Adam, Grace" She gave Grace a nudge as she pulled out her 'Of Mice and Men' novel by John Steinbeck.

"Why do we need to know about pre 1940 ranch workers? Really, I mean what is the point? And this Lennie Guy, he's got a few screws loose, I'll tell you that." Grace mumbled as she randomly flicked through her novel.

"It's about more than that, it's about getting across the meaning of loneliness and it portrays hopes and dreams and how easily they are shattered." Joan was surprised at her own outbreak in response to Grace.

"Nicely said Joan, it's nice to see that this novel reaches out to people and that you understand it's meaning." Miss Prior, the English teacher said as she passed the group.

Adam looked at Joan with awe; he loved that she could get so passionate about something. It was another thing he loved about her. It also amused him that she was shocked with her outburst. It was intriguing that she never knew her own passion.

Grace pulled a face at Joan and then stuck her tongue out as she returned her glaze to the novel in question.

"I never knew you liked reading Jane." Adam whispered to Joan as not to disrupt the lesson. "I learn a new thing about you everyday and I love that" They both smiled at each other as Miss Prior began the lesson.

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A/N Heya guys! Sorry it's so short but I'm so tired and I want to get this posted in the morning! I hope you guys review even though it's a rubbish chapter!!!

Freaky T x x x x