JJ Maybank Imagines

John B's death (part 2)

part 2 of 'John B's death' make sure you read part 1 first!

trigger warnings, mentions of:
- self harm
- suicide
- depressive thoughts

they're not really described in this story, only briefly mentioned. but if you're easily triggered by this, please feel free to skip this one <3

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Today, you, Pope, Kie, and JJ were in Charleston because Pope got a letter from Limbrey saying they could clear John B's name. Of course you and the Pogues grabbed this chance immediately. You wanted to do everything so could brother could come home.

"This is it, I guess," JJ said when he made Heyward's truck come to a halt. You all looked at the massive house on your left. "Damn. These people make our Kooks look like Pogues," you said. The house and garden were enormous.

Everyone jumped out of the truck and walked towards the door. Pope knocked a few times and eventually a man opened the door. He looked at you all. "Mister Limbrey?" Pope asked while he showed the envelope.

"Missess Limbrey, expected you yesterday," he said with an emphasis on the word 'missess'. "She also wanted you to come alone," he added, looking at you, Kie and JJ. You shared a glance with JJ.

"I'm sorry but our truck broke down. We just want to talk, we do everything together," Pope explained but the man shook his head. "It's just you or it's not happening."

Pope sighed and then turned back to you and the others. Kiara nodded. "It's okay. We'll wait in the car." You and JJ agreed.

And with that, Pope walked inside while you and the others walked back to the truck. Patiently waiting. Just chatting. JJ was playing with his lighter, you were fidgeting with your nails. You were just hoping that y'all could clear John B's name and he could come home.

You still felt stressed about him being gone, but since you knew he was alive, the depressive thoughts had mostly disappeared.

You didn't have to grieve anymore.

It was a relief of course, that John B was alive. But you knew you'd only feel completely at ease again when he could hug him and make sure he was okay.

"Hey look at that," Kie said all of a sudden while looking out the window. Following her gaze, you saw Pope leaving the house and walking inside the garden going the opposite way. "Does that look voluntary to you?"

You shook your head. "I don't think so."

"JJ drive around the house," Kie ordered, her voice urgent. JJ hit the gas and drove the truck around the house, but your view was blocked by a large stone wall. "What do we do?" You asked a bit panicking.

JJ suggested to jump out of the car and climb over the wall inside the garden. It wasn't the best idea, but it felt like the only option. Kie jumped first, then you, and then JJ.

Your eyes widened when you saw Pope fighting the guy who opened the door. JJ immediately joined the fight and helped Pope. He threw the guy to the ground. You helped Pope up. Kie grabbed the taser from the ground and threw it away. "Come on we have to go!" Pope yelled.

Not hesitating a second, you all ran away, quickly jumping over the wall again and hopping in the truck. "Drive!" Kie yelled to JJ who was behind the wheel. "Yeah I'm going!"