Everyone was in high spirits and that melted away any of the fear that she had previously felt. It was nice to have everyone together again. Jack and Doug came with Amy, who was growing so quickly she couldn't believe it. Bessie and Bodie came with Alexander, and she couldn't have been more happy to see her family. Gayle and her whole crew came along, bringing Grams with them. Ever since Jen had died, Grams had been living with them. She of course insisted that she would be too big of burden, but Gayle wouldn't take no for an answer. Grams was so frail these days. It was shocking to see her that way. Everyone tried to ignore it though. I know no one wanted to even think about another loss.
"Joey, it's so good to have you back. Are you just visiting, or are we perhaps going to be seeing you more often?" Jack said with a hint of suspicion in his voice. He always seemed to know exactly what was going on. He had always been able to read her so well.
"Well," Joey said while fidgeting with her ring behind her back, so that no one could see, "there is something that Pacey and I want to tell you." Pacey put his arm around her, brimming from ear to ear. "Pacey and I are getting married!"
"Finally! I'm so happy for you guys," Jack said as he hugged them both.
"Joey that's great news! I couldn't be more happy for my little sister!" Bessie hugged her, making her excitement even greater now that she had her sister's full support.
Everyone began congratulating them and it was a blur of hugs and tears.
"Where are you going to live?" asked Gayle.
"We're going to live here. I'm going to keep running the Icehouse and Joey's going to start writing."
"I'm glad to see my investment in the Icehouse isn't going to waste little brother," said Doug with a huge smile on his face.
"I would never do that to you, Dougie." Pacey said sarcastically. They hugged once more. "Joey, I don't know how you put up with him, but thank you. I've never seen Pacey this happy."
"Oh, it's a burden Doug but I cope." She smiled and kissed Pacey on the cheek.
"That's great that you're going to start writing again Josephine," said Grams. She was glad to see she still had the same spirit despite her physical condition.
"Thank you Mrs. Ryan."
"Have you told Dawson?" Gayle asked.
"No, we haven't. We wanted to tell everyone in person first, but don't beat us to it. We would like to tell him ourselves."
"Jen, would be so happy….for you." The words came out of Grams' mouth before she even realized what she was saying.
The room got completely silent. Nobody quite knew what to say.
"She would be happy for you, we all are." Jack sounded somber but seemed happy to mention her name and remember her in that moment. "We love you guys, and you know we're here for you, and are willing to help in any way we can."
"Thanks, Jack." Joey smiled looking around at all the wonderful people surrounding her. "It's great to be home again. I love you all so much." Tears of joy came to everyone's eyes once more.