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Chapter 30: Tell Me The Truth

Logan sighed walking Connie through a Staples to buy her school supplies. Being that she was going into the first grade and he hadn't really ever done the school supply thing, and they were still feeling out the Daddy and Connie situation, it wasn't going well.

"Daddy," Connie said.

"Yes baby," he said.

"Mommy usually gets me clothes before school starts," she said. "That's what back to school shopping is."

"Clothes?" He said. Connie nodded. "You need new clothes?"

"Yup," she said and picked up a binder, "can I have this?"

"Um, sure," he said. He took his cell phone out and called Claire.

"Hi honey," she said and picked it up.

"OK, so I'm back to school shopping with Connie," he said.

"Oh, she needs sneakers," Claire said. "Plain white ones, and black shoes. Mary Janes would be adorable with her uniform. Well, it's all on the list."

"List?" He said.

"Yes," she said, "the list that the school sent with everything she needs. I left it on the counter."

"Oh," he sighed. "Right, the list."

"You had no idea that there was a list did you?" Claire sighed.

"No," he said. "We'll go home and get the list. When are you coming home?"

"Depends," she sighed. "Scott's coming when he and Kelly finish packing up her apartment, it could be a late night."

"OK," he said quietly. He forgot about this element of Claire doing one on one edits. "I love you."

"I love you too," she said. "Kiss Connie for me."

"Sure," he said and hung up. "Hey, baby?"

"Yes Daddy," Connie said turning around.

"Did you know that there was a list for school?" He said. She looked down. "Uh huh, that's what I thought." He picked her up. "Come on, we're going home to get the list."

Jimmy walked into his apartment and saw Tammy sitting on his couch with Ponyboy curled up next to her.

"Hey," he said. "What are you doing here?"

"Steve's at our place packing." She shrugged. He looked at her. "I didn't want to be there."

"Sure," Jimmy said. "Do you mind me asking what the hell happened with you two?"

"I don't know," she shook her head. "I mean, after the baby, things were never the same, and then everything kept building."

"Sure," he nodded and then looked at her. "Wait, baby?" She swallowed. "You were pregnant! When you came home after graduation?" She nodded. "Oh God, Tammy! You didn't tell anyone?"

"Steve and Connie," she said quietly.

"But Connie freaked," Jimmy said. She nodded. "And you didn't tell Julie, because,"

"She would freak," Tammy said. "Connie didn't understand why I didn't just give the baby up, like she did." He hugged her. "So, what's happening with you and Julie?" He sighed. "Right, sorry."

"It's just complicated right now," he shook his head. "Once I graduate and figure out where I'm doing residency and Mike and Steph get settled in a little bit," he said. "I don't think I'm ever going to have sex again, Tam."

"Don't be stupid," she rolled her eyes and stood up. "Of course you're going to have sex again. And with Julie, she just needs time."

"Couldn't she be maladjusted like Steve and just want to do it all the time?" He asked.

"Huh?" Tammy said.

"Well, you two, you know, and Taylor walking in on you," he laughed.

"Tommy told you about that?" She gasped.

"No, Steve did," Jimmy stood up.

"You're talking to Steve?" She said.

"Uh, he's sort of staying here," Jimmy said. She looked at him. "Look, Tammy, I mean, it's really hard to find an apartment in New York, and I'm moving out in a little bit anyway, so I'm going to rent this place to him at a reduced rate and put the money in an account to send Mikey and Steph to Eden Hall."

"Does Julie know that Steve is going to pay for her brother and sister to go to a school that's a thousand miles away from where they live, after they were orphaned?" Tammy said. Jimmy looked at her. "I didn't think so."

"I thought it was a good plan," he frowned. "I mean, I am going to be their father, sort of."

"Right, um, sort of," Tammy said. "But I don't think those kinds of decisions are up to you, even if you and Julie do get together. You know how she is about making her own decisions." Jimmy sighed. "She basically went to Japan just to spite you. And slept with Paulo, and Peter for that matter."

"Yeah, what ended up happening with Paulo?" He asked.

"I don't know, entered the world vague unanswered questions," she shrugged. "I mean, like, what happened to Luis Mendoza and Olivia Martinez? None of us have heard from them since like," she stopped, "shit! What, halfway through senior year?"

"Huh," Jimmy nodded. "Yeah, that's kinda weird. I think they got married or something." Tammy shrugged.

Julie sighed laying on the couch with Mikey and Steph. They'd both fallen asleep watching a Seinfeld rerun. She sighed and picked up the dirty plates from the lasagna they'd heated up and eaten. Stephanie had remarked that it wasn't as good as Julie's and when was Julie going to cook for them? Julie had said when they ate all of the food people had brought them, then she would cook. Mikey said that was a stupid plan and had gone in his room and slammed the door and stayed there for an hour. She washed the dishes quietly.

"Hey you," Taylor said walking in.

"Hi," she said and rubbed her face.

"How are you doing?" Taylor asked. Julie shrugged. Taylor walked out and peeked at the kids. "You probably shouldn't let them get used to that kind of thing. They need to get back into a routine."

"Taylor," Julie said. Taylor nodded. "We're working on it OK? I don't need Mommy lessons, although I appreciate you stopping by."

"OK," Taylor said softly. "Can I sit?" Julie nodded. Taylor sat down. "If you want I can help with the back to school shopping. And Aaron asked if Stephie could come over, if you need a break, or want some one on one time with Mikey or something."

"Sure," Julie said. "I'd love one on one time with Mikey, I'm not sure he wants it with me." Taylor laughed. "I don't know Tay, I'm in totally over my head here."

"I'm going to make some tea," Taylor said. Julie looked at her. "That's what Elyse always used to do when I would get freaked out." Julie smiled. "Isn't your Mom helping?"

"Taylor, my mom's in California trying to fix her marriage," Julie shook her head. "Plus, she never really made it past the Sesame Street stage of parenting." She ran her hands through her hair as Taylor started boiling some water. "Mikey's too young for me to buy him a car, right? That's what Jaime did when I was really mad at her."

"Definitely too young for a car," Taylor nodded. "Although I doubt he'd be opposed to a mountain bike and his birthday's coming up." Julie laughed. "You're doing fine."

"How are you doing?" Julie asked. Taylor shrugged. "The baby's OK?"

"The baby's fine," Taylor said. Julie nodded. "Brett and I," she sighed.

"I know," Julie said. "Elyse told me." Taylor nodded. "Tay, I always felt like, I mean, once Aaron was born, you guys were trying really hard. It was one thing when we were kids and you guys were all about being the life of the party, then you made sense, but now…"

"I do love him," Taylor said. "And he is the father of my children." She sighed. "I don't know, seeing Steve."

"Oh God! Tay, no!" Julie groaned and put her head on the table. "Don't go down that road. I love Steve, but he is not in a good place to be anybody's anything." Taylor nodded. "I love Tammy too, but those two did a number on each other. Emotionally, they're about fifteen right now." Taylor laughed. "Plus, he really doesn't have it in him to raise someone else's kids."

"Nah, you got the only guy our age who's up for that," Taylor smiled. "Where is Jimmy?"

"New York," Julie said. "He has school. He graduates in the winter."

"And where are you?" Taylor said.

"I don't know," Julie shook her head. "I love him, but I don't want him putting his future on hold for me and the kids, it's not fair to him."

"It's not fair to you, what happened," Taylor said. Julie shrugged. "Julie, the only time in the past few weeks that I've seen anything resembling a real smile from you is when he's there." Julie looked at her. "Honey, you lost your dad. There is nothing in the world like the relationship you had with Cal, but you've got a man who loves you and wants to share this shit pile that life dropped in your lap. You can't ask for more than that." Julie smiled. "Alright, I should go. If I leave Brett alone with Aaron for much longer he might take off on me." Julie hugged her. "Call me, OK? I know, you'll go crazy if you go too long without someone to talk to."

"OK," Julie said. "Thanks Tay."

"No problem," she shrugged. "See you soon."

Tanya sighed cleaning up the apartment a little. Fulton had fallen asleep but she couldn't. He told her about what had happened at the funeral, and although she was grateful for the honesty, she couldn't say she was thrilled about what happened. She sighed hearing a knock on the door and answered it. Dean was standing sheepishly waiting for her.

"Dean," she sighed. "I don't have the time or patience for it tonight."

"T," he said. "Come on, I leave for camp tomorrow. I don't want to without making sure things are right with me and you. Is Fult here?"

"He's sleeping," she said. "And before you tattle, he already told me about Maine and Tammy and all of it."

"I know," he nodded. "I told him if he didn't I'd kill him." She laughed. "Do you want to go for a walk?"

"Sure," she nodded. They went outside and walked quietly for a while.

"I saw Elena again," he said. She nodded. "She yelled at me."

"I knew I always liked that girl," she smiled. He laughed. "Dean, I," she sighed. "I should have thought of your feelings."

"No," he said. "I had my shot and I walked away." He touched her face. "I guess I kind of still wanted to be the guy who climbed in and out of your window."

"I liked when you were that guy," she smiled. She hugged him. "Have a good season Dean."

"Thanks T," he whispered.

"Now this year, try to meet a nice girl," she said as they walked. He laughed. "I'm serious."

"Don't mother me, T," he shook his head. "I've got my real mom and Lisa for that." She laughed. "But I will try."

"And no more married women?" She said.

"She's not a married woman," he reminded her. "She's Janet, and it was a mistake." Tanya nodded. "But I do promise." She smiled.

"Good," she said.

Janet sighed looking in the mirror and frowned. Since losing RDC she was worried. She'd still done the Bryant Park show, but she'd been the face of this company since she was nineteen. What did that mean now?

"Hey," Dave walked in and wrapped his arms around her. "You OK?"

"Sure," she said softly.

"I still think you're beautiful," he kissed her neck.

"Stop," she shook her head. "I know you were a part of the decision." She shrugged him off.

"Janet!" He sighed. "I had to give Tammy my real opinion."

"That I'm too old," she nodded. "Do you really think I'm too old, Dave?"

"For a company that's main demographic is the mall crowd?" He said. "Yes, you are. You're not the girl next door model anymore Janet." She sighed. "I love you, but I wasn't going to lie for you. You've outgrown it."

"And how long until you decide you need something else?" She asked.

"Me?" He said. "I'm not the one who's looking for something else in this marriage Janet." She sighed. "I've slipped a few times, I've never denied that. But I've never looked for something else. Can you say the same thing?" She looked down. "I love you, and only you."

"I only love you too," she whispered and kissed him. "This is just hard for me."

"I know," he said. "Is there anything else you want to tell me?" She swallowed.

"I slept with Emily," she whispered. He looked at her. "Dave, it was at the shower, and we were really drunk."

"That wasn't what I expected," he pulled back. "How could you two do that to me?" She swallowed.

"We don't really remember what happened," she said. "We just remember waking up together." He nodded.

"This one I need time on," he said.

"Why?" She said. "Why is it different than any other time?"

"Because this isn't some girl you had too much fun with on a shoot, Janet!" He shouted. "This is Emily, she's my family, my best friend." She swallowed. "You know it's different, otherwise you wouldn't have told me." She sighed. "I'm gonna go up to Rhode Island for the rest of the summer, I think."

"Sure," she whispered. "Go, think about it. Whatever."

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