Sorry again that it's taken so long to update . . . but: HERE IT IS!! THE CHAPTER YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!!! Sorry if it's a bit corny . . . I suck at writing these kind of things . . .

Confessions

It was almost silent in the loft. Roger was quietly plucking at his guitar while Mark was doing who-knows-what in his room. He was almost finished with his withdrawal and seemed to be going back to his old self. But he wasn't his old self. So much had happened to Mark that he could never fully be himself again.

At least he was getting better. Maybe Jo could come back soon. Lord knows she must've been depressed. According to her friends, Jo was being like Mark was when he was depressed. She wouldn't eat, she hardly slept and she wouldn't talk to anyone.

Roger was worried about both of them.

Suddenly, the loft door slammed open. Jo stood in the doorway looking tired but determined.

"Jo?" Roger was shocked. Jo wasn't supposed to come yet . . .

"Where is he?" She demanded, fire burning in her eyes. Terrified, Roger pointed to Mark's closed door. She swiftly strode over to Mark's room and opened the door. Mark was sitting at his window, looking out at the city. He turned to face Jo and gasped.

"Josie?"

Jo walked over to Mark and hugged him tight.

"I love you." She said.

"What?" Mark was shocked at Jo's confession and pleasantly surprised she was here.

"I love you." She said again, "Always have, always will," Tears welled in her expressive grey eyes. "You are my everything. I don't know what I'd do without you."

Mark held Jo for a few moments before he said, "I love you too, Jo." Tears threatened to fall from winter-blue. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner. I just . . ."

"Shh . . ." Jo petted Mark's recently cut (to get rid of the brown) blonde hair. "Forget regret or life is yours to miss." She gently turned Mark's face toward hers and caught his thin lips in a sweet kiss.

That kiss was everything they could have hoped for and more. It wasn't awkward or like kissing a sibling. It was just Jo and Mark, connected and together. And it was perfect.

After a moment, they broke their kiss and held each other close.

Roger stood in the doorway and smiled. He didn't want to break their moment so he crept away and went to the phone.

First call: Collins.

"Hello?" Collins' husky voice answered.

"Jo's back and she told him."

"Jo's back?"

"And she told Mark she loved him. They're comfortable in each other's arms right now." Roger said triumphantly.

Surprisingly, Collins laughed. "I knew she couldn't stay away for long. What did he say?"

"What do you think? He returned the sentiment." Roger said.

"Well, I'm comin' over to congratulate." Collins said, "Call everyone else."

"Way ahead of you," Roger laughed before calling another number.

After informing all of the Bohos, Roger decided it was time to check on the lovebirds.

He made his way over to Mark's door and cautiously pushed it open. The sight before him was too cute. Curled up together and fast asleep on the bed lay Jo and Mark, content as can be in each other's arms. Smiling to himself, Roger let the couple be.

The loft door opened and in strode Collins with a bottle of Stoli.

"Hey man," Collins greeted. He was soon followed by Mimi who ran to kiss her boyfriend.

"They're together?" She asked hopefully. Roger smiled and nodded; Mimi squealed. "Oh, I'm so happy!"

"I know, it's about time," Joanne commented, walking in with Maureen at her side. "We got here as soon as we could." She said as Maureen peeked into Mark's room.

"Aw," She cooed at the couple. "They're so cute together."

"Ya think?" Collins commented. "We've always known they were good for each other, so of course they look good together."

"You know we can hear you . . ." Mark said sleepily. Everyone laughed and Jo and Mark moved off the bed to join their friends. Collins was the first to give Mark a hug and Mimi was the first to give Jo one.

"Oh chica," Mimi squealed, "I'm so happy for you!"

"We all are." Joanne said, the next one to hug Jo.

"Yeah, it's about time you two got together." Maureen said, winking at Jo who smiled back.

"Sorry it took so long . . ." Mark apologized, "But as you know, we've both been a little busy with my withdrawal."

"We know, that wasn't your fault." Collins said reassuringly. "How're you feeling now?"

"Much better; the shaking and sweating have stopped but I don't think the crave will go away completely . . ." Mark said.

"It won't," Roger said, placing a hand on Mark's shoulder. "But you learn to work around it."

Mark nodded and Jo gave him a hug then kissed him on the lips.

"We're going to be okay now, right?" Jo asked, seal-grey gazing into winter-blue.

Mark smiled, "Yes, we're going to be okay."

The Bohemians threw a small party for Mark and Jo. Collins (obviously) brought the marijuana and the vodka. Mimi went down to her flat and brought up a bunch of snack foods. And Maureen and Joanne brought cards to play games. The gang ate and smoked and played games while drinking vodka late into the night. All were happy and all had a great time. Things were finally looking up for the Bohemian family. But of course, not all good things last forever . . .

TADA!!!! FINALLY!!! THEY KNOW THEY LOVE EACH OTHER NOW!!!! I'm so excited! I've been waiting for this chapter for a while . . . had to go through 35 Friggin' chapters to get to this point but . . . meh, I'll get over it . . . THEY FINALLY DID IT!!! WHOOT!!! REVIEW AND I'LL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL!!!