Series Title: The Kids Aren't Alright
One-shot Title: Wish You Were Here
Rated: T, over all; light T this time.
Summary for this one-shot: J.T. Yorke knows what love is.
Disclaimer: I own no characters from the show, but I own any titles or ideas used.
Author's Note: This series is basically a bunch of one shots about the graduating class of '06 and the class of '07 three-eleven years after 2006. A special thanks to everyone who has reviewed, especially those who have been reading since the start.
December 3, 2013
J.T. Yorke was famous. Not just a little famous, but 'Oh-My-God-it's-JTYORKE!' famous. It had started quickly, with the release of his first major film, and simply grown from there. The one consent in his life had been Manny; they had started in the business together and were now equally famous. Manny always told him, "It was fate." J.T. wasn't so sure. After all, he didn't believe in fate.
On the set of his latest film, Lamb, J.T. sat comfortably in his trailer. His hands flew across the keys of his notebook. Quickly and quietly he wrote out his daily email to Manny.
Manny,
Hanging out in the middle of the Middle East has led me to figure out two things: it's hot as hell out here and I miss our house. I miss the cold floor beneath me feet in the mornings, and I miss the smell of coffee. Yeah, Jeff still isn't letting me have coffee. I'm playing Jesus, so no coffee. Does that make any sense to you?
Anyway, how are things at the house? In Los Angeles? How's pre-production going on 505? I'm telling you, it's going to be a hit, damn it. You'll get those awards. As if the People's Choice isn't enough for you. Though . . . whose has the freaking Tony? I do, woman. And, don't you forget it!
By the way, our big day is coming up. Can I expect you on my doorstep in three days?
Miss you,
J. T.
Carefully, J.T. clicked 'send', and happily waited while the email floated off into internet-space. If J.T. had timed it right, and he knew he had, Manny would be online and she'd be opening the email in mere moments. So, he waited.
And waited.
And wait...
After five whole minutes, Manny still hadn't answered the email nor had she popped up in an instant message. Maybe he had timed it wrong? Yeah, Manny was probably out. Unless . . .
Craig was currently during shows in Los Angeles. What if, Craig had called Manny? And, because she was still in love, Manny went to see them. So, instead of being on the internet, Manny was currently on top of Craig!
Suddenly depressed, J. T laid his head down on his notebook. Manny was with Craig. Had the last two years as a couple really meant so little to Manny? Slowly, J. T. Reached over for his cell phone.
Carefully, he pressed '1', and waited for his phone to dial Manny's cell.
December 6, 2011
Feeling lazy, Manny rested her head against J.T.'s right shoulder."If you could have anything in the world, what would you want?"
The duo was quietly sitting around their small apartment, each enjoying a little time off from their every growing schedules. J.T. didn't bother to answer Manny, he just continued to stroke her hair.
Snuggling up against J.T., Manny yawned. "I'd want you not to go to New York next month." J. T. smiled softly. "I'll wish you were around everyday. "I'll sit around thinking, 'Why isn't J.T. here?'"
Without noticing he was doing it, J.T. silently kissed the top of Manny's head. "I have to go. It's Broadway, Manny." That was when he took a chance. "You're not working until next month. You could come hang out for a couple of weeks."
Manny glanced up at him, smiled, and softly kissed his lips. "I'd like that."
December 3, 2013
She had started their romantic relationship and now. . .
"J.T.?"
Placing the phone to his ear, J.T. sighed loudly. "It's over."
"What?"
"You're dumping me - again."
"J.T. I dumped you in high school, because you were acting like a kid. I'm not dumping you now, even if you are acting like an idiot."
He could almost hear her roll her eyes over the phone. "You're not? It's just. . .you didn't answer my email. And, Craig Manning's in Los Angeles this week. And . . ."
"Craig? J.T., he cheated on me twice. He cheated on me with Ellie Nash, just two weeks after...you know." Manny sighed softly. "Craig was high school. We're adults now, Yorke. I'm twenty-four, I'm not looking to play games. I'm looking for what we have."
"So, stop looking." J.T. paused for a moment, before asking: "Wait, why didn't you answer your email?"
Manny laughed. "I had more important things to do, J.T. My life isn't ruled my the internet. Besides, I think you'll love what I was doing."
"Yeah?"
"I, Mr. J.T. Yorke, was taking a pregnancy test." Manny let that sentence hang in the air for nearly a minute. "You know, when you're grown up, you're supposed to get married first."
Not able to think of anything, J.T. said the first logical thing that popped into his head, "We're getting married March 22."
He could almost hear the smile in Manny's voice. "I'll be five months."
Without thinking, J.T. laughed. "Everyone will know I...we are now true Hollywood stars. I got you pregnant, than I married you. Have you told anyone else?"
"Just you. I'll call Emma later. Let her know that Emily will have a cousin, well foster-cousin." Manny paused again. "J.T.? I hope you don't mind, but I've already booked a flight to come see you. I'll be at the door of your trailer tomorrow."
J.T. laughed again. "Why would I mind? I miss you, and the baby. I love you, Manny."
"I love you too, J.T." Another long pause. "J.T.? Will you stay on the phone with me, until you have to go do your scenes?"
"Yeah. Yeah, sure, Manny. We can discuss baby names. I think James is nice. Or Manny."
"Those are our names."
"Knew I liked them for some reason."
Manny laughed loudly. It was a sound that J.T. adored. "J.T., be serious!"
"Okay, okay. But, James is a nice name. You gotta admit to that."
J.T. stayed on the phone with Manny for thirty minutes. And, after his scenes were finished, he called her again. She didn't mind, despite the lateness of the hour. Instead, the spent five hours on the phone, talking about everything and nothing.