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Chapter 15

"You really shouldn't be eating that stuff, you know. You already have enough meat on your bones. I'm sure Jared wouldn't like it." Rachel offered her unsolicited opinion to Kim who blushed embarrassed. Sure she had gained weight but Jared did not mind.

Jared growled and moved towards Kim but Sam stopped him.

"Bones are for dogs, real men like meat!" Jo growled venomously before she pulled Kim away from a gaping Rachel.

"I was just offering some useful advice! No need to get all touchy just because you're jealous your boyfriend was with me before he got hot and heavy with you!" Rachel said disdainfully. She could not believe it. Paul Lahote was actually in a relationship! What a joke!

"Rachel!" Billy shouted, his cheeks burning with embarrassment.

"Don't worry about it Billy." Jo said as she laid a comforting hand on his shoulder.

Rachel just flipped her hair before she sat down beside Brady who promptly moved away from her and closer to the circle which had formed near Jo. Rachel huffed before she threw her burger away and headed to her car. She'd had enough of this stupid bonfire. Billy just shook his head while Sue and Emily moved to his side to comfort him.

"Man! Her skirt was so short, I could see her lips clapping!" Rosie said shaking her head.

Everyone looked wide eyed at Rosie before Kim giggled and that set everyone off. They burst out laughing.

"Why are they laughing, Quil? And what did Rosie mean? I could see Rachel's lips all the time, what did it have to do with her skirt?" Claire asked absolutely intrigued.

Quil stopped laughing immediately which set everyone off again.

"AAh! They are all stupid, Claire! It makes no sense. That's what got me laughing. Come on, sweetie lets roast more marshmallows!" Quil said effectively diverting her attention.

The tension was gone and the air was light again. Everyone was laughing and chatting once again. Paul looked at Jo expectantly who offered him a small smile.

The legends were told by Billy. Most of them had heard them plenty of times over the years and so were just snuggled up and half listening. Jo was sitting between Rosie and Seth. Jared had pulled Kim away and into his arms. Paul had been trying to get her attention but in vain. She seemed to have put her guard up even though whatever had happened, it really wasn't Paul's fault. Paul knew that Mike cheating on her had everything to do with it.

The stories ended and it was getting late and colder. Seth offered to drive Rosie and Jo home. Paul was literally seeing red. What the hell did the kid think he was doing?

He calmed down though when Jo said that they'd leave with Paul if he took them.

"Of course! We live in the same house! Come on, let's go" Paul said pushing Seth away from Jo's side and taking his place. Seth chuckled as he went to get his mom home.

"Hey, Jo! Would you like to go shopping sometime? Emily and I have been planning a trip but it'll be so much more fun if you'd join!" Kim said looking hopeful.

"Sure! Let me know when." Jo said easily. She liked Kim and Emily. They were really nice and simple.

"Awesome!" Kim said enthusiastically as she hugged Jo tight while Jared and Emily chuckled. She sure had changed for the better. The old shy Kim would never have asked anyone to go with her.

"Don't worry, bud. Just talk to her without losing your cool. I'm sure she'll understand. She's a nice girl." Jared said patting Paul on the shoulder when he looked wistfully at Jo.

"I sure hope so, man. I don't know what I'd do if she stayed upset because of that stunt Rachel pulled. Why did she do that anyways?" Paul growled out angrily.

"I think Seth or Brady said something about you being in a relationship and she heard. Guess she didn't take it well." Jared said with a shrug.

"Well, she had better not cross me again. I don't think I'd be able to control my anger."

"Calm down, Paul. And as long as you have Jo near you, I don't think you could phase if you tried." Jared said with a smile.

"Yeah, I could never hurt her."

"I know. Now go they are ready to leave. It's getting colder too."

"Yeah, see ya."

Paul walked towards Rosie and Jo who were standing near the truck after saying their goodbyes.

"You really shouldn't be worried about her, Jo. Some people are like slinkies; good for nothing until you see them fall down a flight of stairs. Then they give you a reason to laugh! And I could trip her for you, honey." Rosie said lovingly as she pushed her granddaughter's hair behind her ear.

"Nana! Please don't do that! It would be embarrassing to bail my grandmom out of prison if you pulled a stunt like that!" Jo said alarmed. She knew Rosie would actually do it if she got the opportunity.

Paul chuckled as he overheard their conversation. Rosie sure was something. She was his favourite grandma as of now.

AN: is Rosie your fav grandma too?:)

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