Two Pink Lines

chapter 18: bad days

Joe had an annoyed look on his face as he walked down the stairs to the kitchen. Taylor gave him a worried look, "You okay?"

Joe nodded, "Yeah, sorry just having a bad morning."

Taylor gave him a sympathetic glance, "I'm sorry. Is there anything I can do?"

"It's okay," Joe shrugged.

Taylor walked over to him, giving him a quick hug. Joe smiled slightly, kissing the top of her head. "Love you," Taylor said softly.

"Love you too," Joe replied, his morning already becoming better.

"Are you still taking James to set? If you don't want to that's okay," Taylor said.

Joe bit his lip, "No it's okay."

"What time are you leaving at?" Taylor asked.

"In about thirty minutes." Joe said.

Taylor nodded, walking over to where James was sitting eating his breakfast. "C'mere James, lets get you changed."

Thirty minutes later Joe and James were on there way to set. Joe stepped out of the car, carrying James towards the huge building. He was greeted by the makeup artist, Brianna, "Hi!"

"Hi," Joe replied.

Brianna smiled, "Is this James?"

"Yup," Joe said, looking towards James. "Do you want to say hi?"

James buried his face in Joe's shoulder. Joe chuckled, "He's a little shy."

Brianna gave a small laugh, "Okay, why don't we get your hair done."

Joe walked over to the seat, as the stylist did his hair, James sitting in his lap. Once they were done Joe changed into his costume, before bringing James over to the set. "Hey Joe," The director, Jodie, greeted him. "Ohhh, is this James?"

"Yeah," Joe smiled, looking over at James.

James made a small wave, "Hi."

Jodie smiled, "Hi there! Okay Joe, so you'll be up after Sam and George film this scene."

"Cool," Joe nodded. Five minutes later he set James with one of his castmates, so he could film. They had to do four retakes, much to Joe's frustration. He was in some sort of a kink, and couldn't quite portray the emotion like he wanted to.

"Maybe just take a moment?" The director asked.

"No, no it's okay I got it," Joe said determinedly.

They shot another take, Joe once again messing up. "Ugh, I'm so sorry," Joe apologized.

"No worries," Jodie said. "Why don't you just take a quick break, we'll film the other scene first."

Joe nodded, "Okay, thanks."

Joe went to sat down, taking James back into his lap. He bit his lip, resting his head on his hand. "Fuck," He muttered, forgetting James was there for a moment. He covered his mouth, looking at Joe, "Sorry."

James just looked at him, not understanding. Joe bit his lip, "Don't tell your mum I said that."

James just ignored him, reaching into Joe's small bag that he brought for him, wanting to draw. Joe and Taylor had bought James a toddler tablet, so he could play games and draw on it. Joe took it out for him, letting him use it.

They went through the day without any other hiccups, and eventually Joe brought James home. Taylor had just gotten home from a meeting, and was sitting on the couch answering emails as Joe and James walked in.