Wild hearts run free (Joe Elliott fanfic)

Ch3 The letters

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I got into Trinity College by my dad's friend. I wanted to learn about writing and teaching. In my spare time I would write Joe and teach children sign. My dad's friend said that would be a way to pay him back for the free college.

We wrote millions of letters back and forth. We were like best friends. On my birthday he sent me a card, letter and a silver Celtic ring which I still have.

Dearest Lep.,

Guess what? I met Pete Willis from Atomic Mass and they want me to be their singer. We've changed the spelling of Deaf Leopard to Def Leppard. We've been practicing every night and even wrote some of our own stuff. Mum and da are so proud of me. Thought about going into a studio but feel we are missing something. Pete our guitar player has a mate that is going to be showing up to play. Say's he good, guest we'll see. If he's what we are looking for great.

Mum and da say they can loan me money to get some studio time. Will let you know more, am excited. You were right about me singing. When we get it all recorded, I will send you a copy. See if you can get it some air play there. Hope College is exciting and your birthday is happy.

Here if you really miss me here's a picture me mum took of us at the picnic. I do miss your bright cheery face. Work is still 'ell the boss is giving me shit because my back is acting up. I keep knocking things over. Hate this crap and can't wait until we get out of this place. Anyway love and miss you. Hope things are going better for you.

Love
JT

I smiled at the picture because we looked so happy. It was black and white. I always looked at it when I wrote him back.

Dearest Kitty,

I say that cause I still think you're a big old cat. I miss your smile like crazy. School is great. There's so much to learn. I've learn sign language real good and been teaching some method's of it to some kids. Let me know if you ever do the concert. Would love to be there for it. Dad has a wonderful business going. Thinking about being a teacher, what do you think? Hey heard Dublin is ahead of England in the points this month.

Love your second heart,
Leopard

He didn't write back until February 1978, about 2 months later.

Dear Lep.,

That guitar player of Pete's was exactly what we needed. I've never heard anyone give so much of their heart into playing. He is what we were missing and he said if we don't do a gig he will leave. So I'm working on sweet talking Westfield school into a gig. The only thing they have is for July 18, 1978. I know its five months away, but it gives us time to get ready for it. Getting frustrated with the drummer's girlfriend. Hopefully we can swing you something for the show. If not, please forgive me. We will have some spotters out so maybe we can get a manager. Ha never know. Anyway I'm sure England will snap back in the playoffs.

Love Ya,
JT

After I got the letter, I went to my dad and begged him to let me go. I gave him a pretty please its summer vacation look. By then I was 17 1/2 and could drive only I would have to beg my dad to barrow the car. He wouldn't let me go and I got a letter from Joe saying it was only for the school anyway.

He said he would make up for it. It took years later but that's a separate story. Anyway even though I was crushed I kept up to date with how they were doing and he sent me a letter after the show saying it was great and his parents were giving him a loan to get into the studio. He sent me a copy and it was cool.

He also wrote me on why I wasn't writing him and they got a new drummer for the recording because their drummer quit them. Anyway I didn't get to write him because I was busy trying to get ready for mid exams and was trying to shake this lad that wanted to go out with me.

So by the time I wrote him it was November 29, 1978.

My dearest Joe,

Sorry I haven't written lately. Been busy with mid terms. Seen some of your reviews and they're crap. Don't listen to them. Love the recording very heavy. Smashing. The other reason to as why I haven't been writing is there's this Yankee lad that won't leave me alone until I go on a date with him. Don't want to cause I love you still. What do you think I should do?

Love,
Bethany