A New Beginning • Emmerdale

Chapter 10: "I do not want to go see him"

JOE'S POV

I clenched my fists looking around at the now trashed bedroom and smashed window.

"What the hell is wrong is you" Graham said through gritted teeth.

"Leave me alone" I spat, before storming downstairs and out the door slamming in behind me.

I jump in the car, driving so quick That there were times I nearly completely lost control.

As I pull up outside a house, I get out the car slamming the door so hard, I'm surprised it didn't fall off.

I didn't bother to knock, i just walked straight into the house.

"What the hell are you doing here?" Charity shouts

"You are sick!" I scream at her "What you did. To your own child!!"

She just stares at me. "I didn't want her to go to jail Joe!! I just wanted her to get into trouble!"

"Why?!! Why you put your kid through that? I guess you'll be glad to know she's gone" I shout louder as my eyes water.

Charity's mouth hangs open "What?" She says softly

"Don't you dare pretend you didn't plan on this to happen!" I spat

"I didn't!! I really didn't! I just wanted her to back off a little."

"You're such a manipulative liar. You took it too far!! And now, yet again you taken something I love, away from me" a tear drops down my cheek.

"You what"

"You heard" I growled. I turn to leave, punching the wall before I slam the door shut behind me.

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-6 months later-

KENNEDY'S POV

I was back in a taxi heading back 'home'.

I wasn't planning on coming back to early. But the constant flood of messages Debbie sent me, convinced me otherwise.

'Please come back soon'

'Ken, Joe's gone off the rails'

'We need you back. HE need you back'

So I decided to just go back. The whole journey, I had sweaty palms and a forehead for that matter. Just wondering if I stayed, what would Charity do next.

As I pass the Emmerdale sign, a flow of regret flows over me, all the memories coming back.

I hand the driver the money before getting out with my stuff. I walk over to Debbie's place and knock on the door.

"KEN!!" She shouts jumping on me hugging me.

"Dude you're going to crush me" I try get out a laugh.

"Sorry" she pulled away "Come in!"

I follow her inside placing my bags beside the stairs before joining her in the kitchen sitting down on the countertop.

"I'm so glad your back" she smiles.

"Don't get too used to it" I look down at my feet.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, I'm just visiting" I shrug

"No, i thought you were coming back for good?" She said while her smile completely fades.

I shake my head "not after what mum did to me. God know what she'd do next. Kill me?" I joke

"Don't say that" she glares "I suppose you've heard what's been happening lately" she avoids my eye contact, which made me know exactly what she was talking about. Joe.