Sister to Jonas

Over

Joe's POV

"Okay. Can we be more open to things today, please?" I ask Nick and Kevin, and they both nod. "Thanks. I was thinking since we each have different types of music in mind, and different values, we try to incorporate everything into this album."

"We could try. That way everyone would be happy, right?" Kevin says, and I agree.

"I guess," Nick says, but I can sense another emotion behind his agreement. He's thinking of something else, but if he won't just tell me what's up, I won't ask.

"What if we wrote a song about family? We've done that before, and it would sound like us, but we could make it sound more adult?" Kevin suggests.

"Yeah. It could be based off of your marriage to Dani, since that is so important to you," I tell him.

"That would be awesome. And I know she would love a song written strictly about her," Kevin says.

"Good. So that's an idea for one song, then," I say, and both of us look at Nick for confirmation.

"I just think it's not going to be very popular with audiences," Nick says, shrugging.

"How do you figure that? Our fans love to hear about our lives, and everyone loves Dani! How could they not like a song about her?" Kevin says, temper flaring up already.

"I'm not saying they don't like Dani, I mean who wouldn't, but nobody wants to listen to gushy love songs anymore! Music has changed! People want upbeat songs!" Nick says.

"So maybe we put a few of those on this record, Nick, but you can't deny Kevin this. If we're combining everything we love into one product, you have to be flexible and give in to some of what we want," I say.

"Fine. If you want it to be personal, then you can write that one yourself, Kevin," Nick says.

"Fine," Kevin says, rolling his eyes at him.

"Okay. Then I was thinking of writing a more sentimental song, one that sounds more like our old ones, about a wedding. About not wanting an old girlfriend to get married to someone else, because you still have feelings for them," I say.

"I have a perfect idea for that, so I guess that could work," Nick says.

"Awesome. And then what about a more upbeat song about what someone means to you?" I suggest.

"If it's upbeat, then it could work," Nick says, and Kevin nods.

"I like it, Joe. Thanks for the ideas."

"Except, one problem. None of these songs really fit together. There's no central emotion to the album if we use all this stuff," Nick complains.

"Do you know what? If you don't want to use any of my ideas, then you come up with something," I say, slightly stung. Why does he have to hate everything someone else comes up with?

"No, Joe, I'm not saying that. They're good ideas, they are. Just I don't think they really fit well together," Nick says, and I shake my head at him.

"Well, that's all I've got. If you want to come up with something, be my guest."

"Guys, this isn't working," Nick says.

"Because you're not willing to be flexible! Both Joe and I are trying to work with you here, and all we ask is you listen to our ideas too!" Kevin says.

"No, I mean, it was stupid to even try to put out more Jonas Brothers music. We're not the same people we were in 2009. We're older. We have our own lives. We don't work together as good anymore. This isn't going to work out," Nick says, taking a deep breath.

"So what are you saying, then?" I ask nervously.

"I'm saying -- I'm sorry guys. I think we should be done with this. I think the Jonas Brothers should be no more," Nick says.

"So that's it then? It has to be over just because you say it is?" Kevin says, annoyed.

"No, it doesn't. But I feel like trying to do this again is just tearing us further apart. We're already fighting over everything," he says.

"You get one taste of fame on your own and suddenly you don't care about your brothers anymore. That's bullshit," I say, my anger bubbling to the surface.

"That's not it at all! I promise, it's not. The whole reason I stopped doing Broadway and the Administration was so that we could put out music together again!" Nick defends himself.

"But you're the one who's been the most critical of everything! Through this whole process you've only wanted to listen to your own ideas! So you obviously miss doing whatever you want and not having us in your ear!" Kevin shouts.

"I'm willing to listen to you guys, I seriously am, but we just have so many different ideas now. We can't work on music without fighting a ton. I thought about this long and hard over the last week, and I want to have a strong relationship with you both as brothers, even if it means I have to sacrifice the band," Nick says.

"What if we don't feel the same way?" I question.

"We're always going to be brothers! We won't always be in a band! It's more important to work on the family relationship than the music one! You have to agree," he says.

"I guess," Kevin says, and something inside of me snaps.

"You know what, Nick? You want to be done? Then that's it. We're done," I say, and though it feels like my heart is cracked in two, I'm furious. I'm furious at Nick for doing this to me, without consideration of how I feel, and I'm furious at Kevin for siding with him.

"There's no point of breaking up if you hate me for it," Nick says quietly.

"Too late. It's already done, and I already hate you. I hate both of you," I say, standing up at once and storming towards the door.

"Joe-" Kevin starts, but I don't look back at him. I can't handle them at the moment.

As soon as I shut my car door, the tears start to fall. A whole big chunk of my life is over, for good this time, and now my relationship with my brothers is ruined. For good reason, but still. Though I can barely see, I start the car and peel out of the parking lot. All I can hope for now is that Brexley is home. I need to talk to her right now. I need the support of my twin sister right now.