Clueless

Epilogue.

*Joy POV*

"I understand why you did it grandma. I do. And mom, I want you to be proud of me." I said as we all had a picnic inside of the graveyard. Me, Faith, Delano, Ashley and Deidra. Aunt Gina, Robyn, Benji, and last but not least-
"Hey twin, can you help me out here?" Jay yelled, carrying more food and blankets than he can hold.
"Coming!" I yelled and I got the blankets and got back to our mothers and grandmothers grave site.

I know it's a little weird to have a picnic in the middle of the grave yard but it honestly brought peace to my heart. Something told me to just come and visit. Almost like they were with me...
It's been 2 weeks since I've came out of a coma. I've been going to therapy twice a week, and I've been going to school. I had to leave my job at The Joint, Aunt Gina wasn't having me over stress myself. She wanted me to solely focus on school, and she helped me with my house bills (and Faith threw in some "allowance" money here and there) I missed 2 months of school and I had to do a lot to keep up with my grades. I could always get back my job though so that's a good thing for me in 3 more months 😊
"Thanks" Jay said, putting down all the items. "No problem big brother" I kissed his head and we both laughed. I was happy that Jermanie was in my life. I finally felt so much more complete knowing that I really wasn't alone. I was born with my own best friend. I never feel lonely now that I know.
"Ms. Joy!" Deidra came running to me and I picked her up and spun her around. I've missed having my god daughter with me. She's been my little helper, making sure that I was taking my medication, and keeping my company. My little woman.
"Hi love" I kissed her on her cheeks and she berate laughing.
"Did you eat Ms. Joy?" She asked and I shook my head. I honestly want feeling all that hungry, especially since me and Jay had subway sandwiches earlier.
Jay always had the bigger appetite, he eats everything.
"Ms. Joy come eat" Deidra begged and I laughed. "I'll eat later Dee I promise"
"Deidra quit bothering Joy, go to your father" Ashley said and Deidra rolled her eyes. "You want a spanking?" Ashley asked and Dee shook her head no. "Don't roll ya eyes at me. Now go"
I kissed Dee's cheek and put her down as she ran to her father.
"Kids" Ashley said and I smiled. "Tell me about it" we stood in silence.
I know that Delano and Ashley mended their relationship, and about her past. I respected their decision as Delano's friend. I never really got to talk to Ashley like that since I've gotten out the coma.
"Hey" we both have at the same time but we didn't really finished.
"Look its awkward. I just wanted to thank you for bringing Delano some happiness. He really needed something to keep him together, who knew it was his own sperm" we laughed and Ashley sighed. "Guess you really not a boyfriend stealing hoe. I'm sorry for disrespecting you in the past, and everything you've gone through. I've been there with Derrick, more than you know" I began getting teary eyed thinking about what Delano told me. She didn't know I know but damn, this woman's been through so much and me beating her senseless made her situation probably 3 times worst for her.
"There were many nights I would have wanted to give up my life just to escape the misery that I lived. But the only thing that kept me going..." she trialled off looking at Delano and Deidra playing with one another innocently.
"She's my 'hope' baby. And now look at you. You went from a few people in your corner to having an army." I looked at my brother who was kissing Faith, Benji eating quietly to himself, Robyn and Aunt Gina conversing with one another and honestly.
She was right.
"I'm sorry for everything I've done in the past Ashley. And you're right, I have an army and I have space for one more member" I opened my arms wide as she walked right into them and hugged me.
"My girls" Delano said coming behind Ashley. He kissed her neck as she smiled in return and I smiled with them. Everyone around me was happy. Maybe one day I'll have a relationship too, just need to give someone the time of day....

...

"Hey" Jay said coming behind me. It was getting late and I wanted to see my mom and grandmother one more time before I go. I had therapy tomorrow and school right after.
"We should get going, you can see them tomorrow if you want to" Jay said, putting his arm around me.
"Yeah.... I'm just. At peace and wanted to share that with them. I wanted to be around the people I love"

We let go of the sibling embraced and went to join the others. I was truly at peace. I ended up finding multiple loves. Friendships, family, and people who wants to be apart of my life, helping me throughout all my troubles.

I've had everything I could ever ask for....