I Figured It Out | Jemi

Forty Five

Demi and Emily stayed with Joe the whole time, Ben had gone home once Demi had explained Joe's injuries to him and knew that is wasn't anything serious. He had given them some money to spend on the treatment even though Demi insisted he didn't. Denise and Nick had been by to see him while he was sleeping but went back to their hotel to pack to go home, they would come see Joe again while he was awake to say goodbye. They would be back soon to see how he was doing and they would speak over the phone. Joe slept for a good few hours which they wanted him to do Demi squeezing his hand as he begun to wake up.

"How are you feeling now?" Demi inquired kissing his cheek.

"Better." He spoke his voice groggy from just being asleep. They both helped him sit up on the bed when they saw him trying.

"You do scare us at times Joseph." Emily lectured but she wasn't harsh on him, she knew none of this was his fault. It was just what he had been through as a kid.

"I'm sorry." He mumbled Demi squeezing his hand. He sometimes found it amazing that she was still here with him after everything that had happened to him. He thought she'd run away. Demi was a caring person though and wouldn't think about leaving him to do this by himself.

The next couple of weeks were about getting Joe better again. His ribs weren't painful and neither was his arm, it was uncomfortable because of the cast but that was it. It was now signed by Kean and Carter too both of them drawing him a picture on a place he could see. He knew they had put him on a list to send him to a place where he could get help, he didn't want to go but he knew that it was for the best. He just didn't want to miss Elliot's life knowing this was stage in his life where he was getting to all his firsts, he didn't want to miss Demi's pregnancy.

"This pregnancy is lasting forever." Joe stated as he had a hand laid down on her small bump. Demi could feel kicking and whenever Joe put his hand on the bump he or she seemed to settle down a little bit after kicking some more knowing their father was close by.

"It's because we have so many problems on top of the pregnancy." Demi sighed slightly but smiled when Joe moved up kissing her gently. Demi kissed him back straight away the two of them smiling through the kiss.

Demi wiped her eyes of tears as she heard the doorbell echo through the house, she closed her eyes as she felt Joe move next to her but he only stirred then going back to sleep. She climbed out of bed stumbling downstairs where she reached out a shaky hand opening the door revealing her best friend. She instantly broke down into Willa's arms confusing Willa but she comforted her best friend rubbing her back, she could feel her small bump pressed against her middle.

"What's wrong Demi?" Willa inquired as she stepped into the house shutting the door so nobody would see them. "Come on let's sit down." She led her into the living room taking a seat but wrapped her arm around her as she continued to sob. She got a text from Demi asking her to come over, she knew something was wrong instantly. Demi didn't write the like she would normally, it was plain with no punctuation, no kisses or emoji's. She was scared to learn what was wrong with her best friend, it had been a while since she saw her best friend like this. She thought since Liam passed away, she hadn't been in hysterics since.

"J-Joe." She muttered.

"What's wrong with Joe, does he need to see a doctor?" Willa inquired but Demi shook her head quickly taking in a deep breath.

"H-He raped me." She stammered breaking down again. Willa had to hold back her own tears as she comforted her best friend.