The Tanner household buzzed with concern. Jesse, usually the life of the family, had retreated to his room after Becky's departure for New York. His absence weighed heavily on everyone.
"It's been days," Danny said, worry etching his face. "Jesse hasn't come out. He's locked himself away."
Joey leaned forward, his eyes wide. "This isn't like Uncle Jesse. Maybe he's really heartbroken."
DJ nodded. "He loved Becky so much. But this? It's extreme."
Stephanie rolled her eyes. "He's acting like he's in a soap opera."
Michelle clutched her teddy bear. "What if he's stuck in there? We should check on him."
Danny agreed. "Let's go knock on his door."
Outside Jesse's room, they hesitated. Danny rapped gently. "Jesse? It's Danny. Can we come in?"
No response.
Joey quipped, "Maybe he's writing a song about heartbreak. 'My Love Left for New York, and Now I'm Stuck in My Room.'"
Stephanie smirked. "Or binge-watching 'General Hospital' reruns."
DJ's expression turned serious. "Guys, this isn't funny. Jesse's hurting."
From behind the door, Jesse's muffled voice reached them. "Go away, guys. I'm fine."
"The guitar misses you," Joey called. "It's been crying out of tune."
"And Comet thinks you're a werewolf," Michelle added.
"I appreciate your concern," Jesse replied, "but I need time alone. Becky was my soulmate, my muse."
DJ sighed. "Maybe he should talk to someone."
"I've been talking to my hair," Jesse said. "It's a great listener."
"Time to unplug from your hair," Stephanie said firmly. "We're here for you."
They exchanged worried glances, waiting outside Jesse's door. The house felt incomplete without him.
The Tanner family huddled outside Jesse's door, their curiosity piqued. Danny, still knocking, glanced at the others. "Maybe it's Kimmy," he suggested. "You know how she just lets herself in."
But as the knocking persisted, realization dawned on Danny's face. "Wait a minute. It's not Kimmy."
He opened the door, revealing Becky—surprised and concerned. The family gathered around, relief flooding their expressions. DJ exclaimed, "Becky! We've been worried sick. Jesse's been holed up in there since you left."
Becky stepped past Danny and headed toward Jesse's room. Inside, Jesse sat on the bed, surrounded by crumpled tissues and half-written lyrics. His eyes were red from crying.
"Jesse," Becky said softly, "it's me. Can we talk?"
He looked up, vulnerability etched on his face. "Becky, I—"
But she cut him off, pulling him into a tight hug. "You don't have to say anything," she whispered. "I missed you too."
