Somehow we got off the plane and at some point I stopped crying. Joey and I are now on our way to the manor where I will be staying. He keeps throwing me sideways glances as if I'm about to break down crying again. I'm not. I'm over it.
"I know what some of StarKid Manor looks like. I saw it on Alex Carpenter's vlog. It's very…. Much like y'all" I smile wryly
"You don't like it?" He tosses me a Joey smile and I know I'm in trouble.
"Nope, the colors are too bland and there's nothing even remotely neon."
"I'm sure Brian will love all you have to say about it."
"Oh, don't you don't you DARE tell B-Hole!" I don't know why, but Brian kinda scares me.
"Fine, just because you are my honorary little sister"
"Thanks… Joey? Can I tell you something?"
"Shoot lil' sis"
"My brother, my real brother, hates me. He beats me and yells at me. So… You claiming me as a sister is something I've never experienced. Even though you're not really my brother, it's nice to have someone that wants to be…" I look up at him. His eyes are tearing up.
"Well, I'm honored to be your brother. And even better, you have a whole family waiting for you at the manor."
"Thanks Joey"
"Man, you're just an emotional rollercoaster aren't ya?" He teases
"Hehe, kinda"
"Well, here we are your new home" Joey gestures to the house I've only dreamt of seeing.
"Joey?"
"Yeah?"
"Why is To Have a Home stuck in my head?"
"Because this is where you belong"