Thirty three

Josh was sat waiting for them at one of the glass windows. Jessie and Rick sat down in front of him. They all just stared at each other. "I'm sorry about your arm Rick. If there was anything I could do to help I would. But I want to say thank you for... well saving Jessie. Without your brave deed my sister might not be sat in front of me and I'm so grateful to you for keeping her safe," Josh started.

Rick grinned. "It's fine. I wanted to protect her and besides I'm not dead and as you say she could have been," he replied. Josh grinned back while Jessie scowled.

"I am here and can hear everything you are saying," she grumbled.

The boys exchanged a glance. "We know," they said in unison. This made Jessie scowl even more.

"Anyway I called you here today as I have some news for you Jessie," Josh said turning back to her and trying to make her happier. She stopped scowling, looked up and smiled hopefully. "Well there is some good news and some not good news. Good news is that Daniel has been taken away and arrested so I have a room to myself and I have been forgiven about breaking his jaw because he's admitted to provoking me. Which means I'm still getting parole," Josh started to explain. Jessie's face split into a wide grin as she was so happy at the news. "the bad news is that I have to stay at the YOI for a further week before I can get out and once out I'm on a curfew," he finished. Jessie hadn't stopped smiling.

"That's brilliant. I'm going to get my brother back," she sang happily. "I don't care about the week, I don't care about the curfew tag. I will have you back home with me. And I think we can all cope with the curfew," Jessie told him. He smiled.

"I wanted to tell you in person. So I could see how happy you were. I'm glad I did. You've made me feel better about the whole curfew thing too," Josh replied. Jessie smiled and shrugged.

"Come on Rick. We've got to go tell the others," Jessie said jumping up and grabbing hold of Rick's good arm to drag him away. "I'll see you tomorrow Josh. I love you," she said as she finally managed to drag him away. Josh laughed at the sight of his sister dragging her boyfriend away as he waved goodbye to Josh.

Josh walked back to his cell. He walked in and was still shocked by the quietness of the room now Daniel wasn't there. He climbed onto his bed and opened his exercise book to do some English work. He needed to get a month's worth of school work done in one week or the school would not be happy. He set about doing the English coursework task he had to finish. He'd done most of his schoolwork but with his community service he hadn't had time to do it all. The community garden were aware he was being let out but he had asked if he could still continue to do community service once out of the YOI after school. The people may not like him but he enjoyed helping them out. Especially Mrs Oldham, Mrs Geiger and Mrs Jones. They were lovely and he enjoyed the chats they had with him.

Back at Elm Tree house Rick and Jessie were running up to the door. Jessie pushed it open and shouted "House meeting and that means everyone," knowing the youngest person in the house wouldn't understand what was happening as she had only just arrived. Jessie and Rick stood in front of the TV as everyone came in. Jessie noticed a strange new boy in the living room with them, as well as a girl Jessie assumed to be Floss, and wondered who he was. When Mike and Gina finally joined them Jessie started. "we've just been to see Josh and he told us he is being given parole and will be released Sunday but will have a curfew on him!" Jessie cried happily. Elektra ran up to Jessie and hugged her while almost everyone else cheered.

"That's brilliant news Jessie," Elektra told her. She smiled and nodded.

"Who's Josh?" Floss asked. "I've heard him mentioned several times today including on Harry's Gus tour," she added.

"Josh is my twin brother. He used to live here until he got arrested and now he's coming back," Jessie said happily.

"Jessie, Rick I need a word with you two in my office," Mike said. The pair followed him and they sat down. "listen Jessie I'm not saying Josh can't come back but he won't have his current room, as we... well we sort of have an emergency placement staying with us in your room Rick. He might be gone by the time Josh comes out but... we can't promise that and Josh won't have anywhere to stay," Mike explained hurriedly.

"What are you trying to say Mike?" Jessie asked suspiciously.

"Well take him back... once Blake has left," Mike said quietly. Jessie stood up furiously.

"You promised me when Josh went into the YOI that when he got out he could come back here, back to his room and now you are telling me otherwise!" Jessie shouted. "Why do I ever believe care or social workers? All you do is lie to us!" Jessie opened the office door to see everyone stood outside it. "And now you lot know what's happening. I hope you are happy Mike." Jessie pushed her way through the kids and ran up the stairs to her attic room. She threw herself onto her bed. There was knock on her door. She looked up. "who is it?" she asked. The door was pushed open.

"Hi, I'm Blake Stuart, I'm sorry about your brother. If I'd realised he was coming back well... I don't really think I would have had much say in where I stayed anyway due to the fact I had to be taken away from my house rather quickly," the boy explained. Jessie scowled at him.

"you're in my brother's bed. You've taken his room and now I'm not going to get him back. Why should I feel sorry for you or even let you be in here?" Jessie asked looking at the boy carefully. He was average height with brown eyes and black swept over hair. He was wearing a yellow and blue checked shirt and jeans. He was smiling and he seemed friendly enough.

"Because Jessie I've had a similar upbringing to you. Although my mum died less than a year ago my dad started abusing me and it got too dangerous for me to stay in the same house as him," Blake told her. Jessie looked confused. "I asked around as to why you're brother was in a youth offenders and Faith explained everything." Jessie scowled a little bit.

"Well she shouldn't have but I suppose given how I know how it feels, I'll let you off," Jessie said smiling slightly. "it's nice to meet you Blake, I'm Jessie."

A/N: Oh dear! Josh is getting out but he has nowhere to stay and will Blake and Jessie get along or will sparks (as in fight and arguments) fly? Indigo :)