damon and juno were sitting in a small restaurant for breakfast. it was sunday, and juno was dropping damon off at rehab later that day. there was a strange feeling in the air. it ruined the vibe of the day.
juno was trying to be positive for damon, who was very clearly struggling without drugs, but she couldn't help but feel slightly upset that he'd be gone for so long.
his rehab program was a month long, but if he didn't show signs of improvement, there was a big possibility that he'd have to stay longer. juno believed in damon, but she had a pit in her stomach all through the breakfast.
damon cleared his throat, trying to alleviate the awkward energy surrounding the pair. "you know, i'm allowed to make phone calls and send you letters while i'm there".
"that's good... what's visitation gonna be like"?
"there isn't any.. only phone calls and letters".
juno smiled sadly. "okay. make sure to phone me often, alright".
"i will.. i'm really going to do my best juno". damon smiled, taking a sip of coffee.
"i know you will. i'll be rooting for you twenty-four-seven".
the two tried to take as long as they could to eat their food, not wanting to have to say goodbye. juno wanted nothing more than to stay cuddled up with damon, but of she course wanted him to get the help he needed.
after they finally settled up, juno made the drive to the rehabilitation centre. it was in the countryside, just outside of nottingham, and was honestly more like a country club.
the program offered multiple types of therapy, including massage therapy and heat therapy, with saunas and ice baths, as well as a beautiful yard with a small, yet gorgeous golf course, and the bedroom he would be staying in was more like a hotel room.
juno knew he'd be in good hands. the influence of his band mates, specifically alex and dave, really rubbed off on him. they'd give him a hard time when he'd try to lay off on drugs, and poke fun at him. graham was always supportive of damon, but it was alex who really knew how to make him aggravated.
the car ride was quiet. small conversations being made, but none that would hold up for longer than five minutes. it was clear that damon was nervous, and juno was trying to be the most supportive she could be.
eventually, the two pulled into the parking lot of the rehabilitation centre. juno helped damon take his bags out of the car, and the two walked in silence to the doors, where juno would ultimately have to leave him for a month.
damon turned to juno, dropping his bags next to him, and wrapping his arms around juno's neck. juno stroked his back as he nuzzled his head into her shoulder.
"i love you". he murmured against her skin, leaving goosebumps on her neck.
"i love you too. call me tomorrow, okay? i'm going to be at noel's".
"i will.. bye juno".
"goodbye damon".
damon smiled sadly as he turned away, entering the foyer of the facility. juno watched as he got himself checked in, not leaving until he entered the elevator.
turning on her heel, juno had a lump in her throat as she got back into the car. she drove to noel's house listening to sad depeche mode music.
-
over the next week or so, juno would begin to feel ill, even throwing up some mornings. juno immediately knew what was going on, and immediately told meg, noel's wife. meg drove juno to the chemists. the drive was filled with an awkward silence. the two women weren't close friends, only acquainted when juno moved into their basement.
meg was curious. she wanted to know what juno thought of the situation. so, after hesitating, she asked. "juniper, do you want a baby"?
juno thought for a moment. this wouldn't have been her first time getting pregnant. last time however, she was young, her career was just starting, and she wasn't ready. now, she was twenty eight, she was used to the fame and attention that she had from the world, and most of all, she knew damon was getting better.
"i mean.. this wasn't.. planned, per se, but.. i don't know.. i can't help but get a little excited, you know"?
"i feel you. would damon be happy about it"?
"i'm pretty sure he'd be thrilled. he's wanted to have a baby for years.. i've just never been ready".
"well, just remember what you do is up to you. not him. alright"? meg said, parking the car in the lot.
juno nodded and exited the car. juno told meg to just wait for her in the car while she grabbed a couple pregnancy tests. once she arrived home, meg waited outside of the bathroom while juno took the tests.
after a couple minutes of silence, meg grew anxious. "juno? what's the story"?
"i don't know.. i'm scared to look".
"do you want me to look for you "?
"..yes please".
meg opened the door and walked in, grabbing ahold of the two pregnancy tests on the counter.
juno's hands covered her face as meg flipped them over.
"two lines juno. you're pregnant". meg smiled, juno returning the smile.
"fuck.. i think i'm gonna keep it.. i feel ready".
"good for you juno. i'm happy for you.".
-
the next day, juno decided to call damon, and tell him the news. the whole thing felt like déjà vu as she dialled the number. just a few years ago, she'd be making this exact same phone call.
a soft female voice rang through the phone as the call went through to the rehabilitation centre. "thank you for calling narconon rehabilitation centre, how may i help you"?
"hi there, my name is juniper, is it possible for me to get on the line with a patient eboy the name of damon albarn"?
"of course. hold for a moment please".
juno waited anxiously for the call to go through, the hold music filling her ears as she bit her fingernails. after a couple minutes of holding, damon's deep voice came through.
"juno"?
"hi damon, how are you"?
"i'm alright. only five more days of this shit".
"i'm excited to see you. how have you been feeling"?
"i'm good. it's getting easier.. what's up with you"?
"well.. i do have some news for you".. juno started.
damon waited patiently for her to continue speaking. "you're gonna be a dad damon"?
damon was silent for a moment, his jaw dropping in shock. "are you serious"? he asked.
"yup. dead serious". juno grinned, her smile evident in her voice.
"oh my god.. i love you so much juno.. i cant wait to see you".
"i love you too damon. i'll see you in five days, we'll discuss it more".
"okay. goodbye my love".
"bye damon".
authors note
i'm so sorry for that hiatus... school is kicking my arse.. DO NOT TAK GCSE ART ITS NOT WORTH IT.
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