Emmett and Bay- Good Enough

Chapter Five.

hello everybody - okay so this chapter is emmett and an oc - basically jade is me if i was in the show- i would like to be her! basically after the season finale i have had to rethink my entire ending to the story because that whole big beautiful speech made by emmett - talking and signing was the whole vibe i was going for - alas, but never fear i already have a new plot ending on the brain. so this is a little emmett centered chapter about him growing and trying to do right for bay.

btw. hate daphne at the end of episode 10 .. BITTTERRRR. but how awesome - season 1 of switched at birth will have 32 EPISODES AHHHH THEY START FILIMING IN FALL! YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!

I DONT OWN ANYTHING APART FROM , JADE OR KATE THE RECEPTIONIST. :)

He knew that today was a risk, but Emmett had got to the point where he knew it had to be done. He showered, dressed and ran downstairs realising he was already late for school. He quickly grabbed an apple and planned to eat it at school till Melody starting signing; he was never going to ignore his mother talking to him. He knew better than to do that.

You seem happier today? I suppose it went well last night? She asked.

Emmett smiled. It went awful actually- I mean I did the whole knight in shining armour thing and then she basically told me it was over.

Melody looked puzzlingly at her son. Then why are you so cheerful?

Emmett raced forward and gave his mom a kiss on the forehead. Because I'm going to win her back.

And with that Emmett was out of the door, ready.

He struggled to get through the day, his stomach in knots due to being so nervous. He barely touched his lunch and when Daphne starting asking him what happened last night- she obviously saw that something wasn't right with Bay when she got home, Emmett told her he would explain later, he lied. If bay didn't want anybody to know then he sure as hell wasn't going to tell anyone- that included his best friend.

Time ticked slowly through all his lessons, he didn't take any of it in and when teacher called on him he somehow managed to get himself out of giving an answer. During English lit. Daphne tapped him on the shoulder. What's the matter with you today? You so could have answered that question.

Emmett looked at Daphne hating the fact that he couldn't tell her why he was acting so strange. Nothing I'm just tired that's all.

Daphne rolled her eyes. Well you better pull it together or you'll fall asleep through my basketball game. I need you there cheering me on.

Emmett froze, he completely forgot about Daphne's game. He couldn't miss his appointment- he knew if he didn't go today he never would. I can't go, I'm really sorry- Jackson needs me to go to his. We have a massive project to do and I've already bailed on him before. I promise I'll be at your next one.

Luckily their teacher Mrs Aranda started talking again so the two were forced to pay attention; Emmett didn't look at Daphne or speak to her again the whole lesson and as soon as final bell went Emmett was out of class and on his bike before she could stop him. Daphne knew Emmett was lying because Jackson's sister was on the team and Jackson was going to watch the game from the bleachers. Wherever Emmett was going he didn't want her to know about, he didn't trust her which nearly made her heart break in two.

Jade and Emmett met at a summer camp for deaf children when they were four and saw each other every year after that. Before Daphne, Emmett called jade his best friend but when jade's younger brother was born she stopped going to camp to would help out her mom at home instead. They both lost touch over the years but when jade emailed Emmett telling him she was moving to his town he thought they would be inseparable, which turned out to be a bit more difficult. Jade was known as a CODA- Child of a Deaf Adult. More to the point she was a hearing CODA. Jade was the only member of her family who wasn't born deaf, apart from her mom who lost her ability to hear in a car accident when jade was two. Both her younger brothers and father were born completely deaf and jade started going to camp to learn how to sign. She was amazing at it, fluent. She never struggled or misunderstood, she signed with enthusiasm and sarcasm and humour. But Emmett knew deep down inside that she felt like the odd one out, she never felt like she belonged- that's why her parents let her go to a hearing school and seeing as Emmett didn't use to mix with hearing kids it made their friendship difficult. Before bay, jade was the only hearing girl Emmett was close too and remained close too.

Emmett loved jade, she was like the sister he never had. But he knew she was going to kill him for being late.

Emmett rushed inside of the building to find jade standing there arms crossed and tapping her foot impatiently- teasing him obviously.

I could have been out bowling or something but nope I'm stuck here waiting for you as always. She signed smirking as he approached her.

Traffic. He simply signed back and she scoffed walking up to the receptionist. She started talking to the pretty blonde behind the counter, he read her lips as she spoke understanding she was asking for Dr Vega and explaining the appointment was for him. The blonde smiled and picked up the desk phone.

Jade made a face to Emmett indicating she didn't like the 20 something year old dealing with her request. Jade was the nicest person he had ever met- apart from bay and Daphne- but she had a tendency to be too opinionated. She was the total opposite to 'Kate' as her name tag said in every way. Jade's hair was long, wavy and a deep red, she wore very basic clothing- the scruffiest but coolest black jeans and boots as well as big oversized t-shirts and sweaters. Her make-up was the bare minimum except from her eyes and she wore a long gold necklace with every outfit. Her dad got it for her when she was ten, for Christmas. It was one of the nicest things she every received from him. Whereas Kate was blonde, tall, into wearing a lot of make-up and chewing gum in the most awful fashion. Thinking about it jade and Bay were very similar in ways- they would get on well. When Emmett went to visit jade to ask her to do this favour he told her all about Bay, she seemed to like her.

All of a sudden jade was talking to a woman who had come from around the corner, she seemed to know her and they started talking until jade turned to Emmett.

"This is Emmett" she signed and said. The woman smiled at him and began to sign.

Hello Emmett, my name is Dr Vega. I'm going to be your speech therapist. Let's all go to my office and we can have a chat and begin. Emmett felt jade slip her hand into his to show him that he wasn't alone, whilst in his head he kept chanting for bay, for bay I can do this for bay.

He nodded to Dr Vega, she smiled. Shall we? And with that they followed her to the office.

For Bay.

Emmett somehow managed to keep going to therapy for the last few weeks- of course with jade's help.

It was good today; you only pushed the chair over twice that session- you're getting better! She signed as Emmett and she leaned against his bike. Emmett hung his head low.

I keep getting angry at myself. I know I sound stupid!

Jade smiled and wrapped her arm around Emmett and signed with her free arm. You're sounding great Emmett, trust me – out of the two of us who do you think is more capable to judge?

Emmett laughed silently; usually he hated it when hearing people would joke about him being deaf but he had known jade long enough to let her get away with it and not be offended.

Thank you, for coming to the last few sessions. Emmett signed to her. I don't know why I don't want to go on my own.

Jade smiled sympathetically at him. This is a big thing Emmett, god it was a huge step for my dad to take speech therapy- you know how stubborn he is. He only did it because my mom asked him too so he could communicate with me better, not that it really helped. But you, you're doing this because you want to. And that's why I am very proud of you. She leaned forward and kissed Emmett on the cheek grinning wildly.

Don't go all soppy on me it's weird. Emmett smirked and again laughed silently at jade's fake expression of hurt.

Jade pushed herself off of the bike to stand in front of Emmett. So have you actually talked to bay since the mall? She asked crossing her arms ready to hear his answer. Emmett sighed shaking his head and shrugging his shoulders. I'm not ready yet, I want to talk to her when I'm better at this whole speech therapy thing-

You could go and sign to her; you said she was better at it. Or you could I don't know text her or email her, this is the age of technology. Jade interrupted.

What would I say? He asked getting annoyed how jade wouldn't drop this.

Hey bay, you're the love of my life and I the love of yours now let's get married and have loads of cute little babies. Emmett could see the sarcasm all over her face.

JADE! He signed quickly, hoping she would be serious.

Jade's face suddenly changed to confusion. She hesitated before signing- why are you so scared?

Emmett looked down; he was scared for many reasons. One because he had never felt like this about a girl, he never thought he would ever be going to the extremes to show he was committed to someone. Two because even though he did try and learn to speak, what if Bay still didn't want to be with him. But then again there was his biggest fear of all.

I don't want to look or sound stupid- he began before he caught Jade's shocked expression and stopped.

That's what you worried about? Emmett you have to stop being embarrassed about who you are! Deaf or hearing… you are the most amazing, kind and annoyingly adorable person I have ever met and because of all those things- Bay loves you.

Emmett stood up quickly and away from his motorcycle. But she ended it…

I thought you said you weren't giving up on her either way and besides you told me she said it was because she loved you and didn't want to hurt you.

Emmett stood there searching for something to say. Yeah but-

But nothing- jade signed her eyes wide. There are no excuses. Look, the truth is you're never going to be perfect at speaking aloud using your voice… so what? I don't care, bay's not going to care- nobody is going to care Emmett. And the people who will care and who don't get it don't deserve to be in your life.

I'm not saying run to bay tonight, I'm just saying at least think about doing it soon.

Emmett smiled at jade and looked at her carefully, he always felt bad that he spent more time with Daphne than jade but being with her now he remembered why they worked. There was no drama between them, Jade would tell Emmett if he was being an ass and he would tell her if she was being a stroppy bitch (which she insists is so not often). No bullshit, and with everything going on around Emmett that was what he needed. How did you get so wise? He asked.

Jade shrugged one shoulder. I have to read a lot of self-help books, because I have friends with issues.

They both stood there for a moment in comfortable silence. Then jade started to sign. Can I tell you something without you teasing me about being soppy and serious?

Emmett smirked at her and leaned back on his bike. I'm sure you're going to anyway but sure and I'll try my best not to.

Jade continued. I want to say thank you, for asking me to do this with you, for trusting me. Honestly I don't know why you didn't ask Daphne to come with you.

Emmett replied immediately. Daphne wouldn't get it, she doesn't even get bay and I's relationship but you, you do. You always get me.

Jade couldn't help but smile. Yeah I'm pretty awesome. They both laughed till jade changed the mood completely but jumping towards him and creating a hyped up atmosphere. So do you want me to come again next week?

Emmett looked up at the sky in a fake train of thought. Nah I think I can manage one session without my parole officer.

Jade grinned. Good, now let's go eat- lecturing you has made me hungry.

Emmett passed jade his spare helmet and climbed on his bike and revved the engine. Jade narrowed her eyes. You so think you're James Dean don't you. It was more of a statement than a question.

Huh funny, Bay thinks I smirk like James Dean. He said just about to put his helmet on. When Emmett could clearly see her hands again jade replied-

Wow smart girl she can see it too.

Get on before I leave you here starving. Emmett signed quickly.

Alright, alright cool it James. Jade climbed on behind Emmett and before she could tease him anymore Emmett speeded out of the parking lot of the clinic.

hope you liked it - if you really like jade i will bring her back - maybe a little mistaken convo with bay? please review and i would like to know what you thought of the finale :)

oh my mama is due to have her third child this week so i may be busy soon - but i will try and update i dont know when i can start the next chapter- hopefully this weekend and have it up by next wednesday. love you guys, review. Cheers x