It takes two

Chapter eighteen

"Trust me Dotty, you'll be fine." The two stood in the studio, having gotten there five minutes ago. While Emelia sat and watched a movie, Joe and Dianne stood by the mirrors, pending Zoe's arrival.

Dianne was feeling extremely apprehensive, to the point where she could feel her stomach in knots and her breathing quicken. She knew that Zoe was one of the closest people to Joe, So was desperate to make a good impression. Not only could Zoe be her potential sister in law, but an aunt to Emelia, the fact making her feel warm but at the same time shiver with anxiousness.

"Alright, Thank you. I've never really been the best with meeting new people." she admitted shyly, resting the back of her head on his chest. They were stood facing the mirror, his arms around her waist, the two rocking side by side with his head rested on her right shoulder.

"I've never been the best either, but honestly it'll be alright, Zoe is the loveliest person, trust me." Zoe was truly the loveliest person, and Joe had faith that she would welcome Di into her life with open arms.

"I know, I guess I've just never..." she gathered her thoughts and translated them into words, seeing Joe nod gently in their reflection.

"Never felt this serious about a relationship, I mean sure I've had one or two in the past but this,"

Joe was glad she felt the same as he did, serious. He was in this for the long run, the good days, the bad days, the teenage years and everything else that would come their way. He hadn't loved anyone the way he did Dianne before, and was certain he never would.

"this feels right, and I just want Zoe to approve of me, and Emelia." He lifted his head to kiss her cheek, feeling her melt under his touch a little, the skin that was once a tan slightly rosy.

"This feel right, it does. I know she will, trust me when I say that Zoe loves children." she turned around, facing him and resting her hands on the back of his neck, little goosebumps forming. "You've got it easier than I have, I have two brothers to get on board."

She chuckled, although deep down she knew that Brendan and Andrew were very protective. "You do have a point, but they'll definitely approve, you'll be like the three musketeers."

Joe laughed a little, the two connecting their lips which met seamlessly, moving together in a seductive duet, some sort of tango or rumba. Whatever gap there was between their bodies was now non existent.

"Oi lovebirds, not in front of the children!" they heard Neil Jones giggle, leant in the doorway with a massive smirk, seeing the two pull away a little red faced. He did notice that Emelia wasn't really paying attention anyway though. "Or in front of the producers today, they've been grumpy about the curse all week."

They both rolled their eyes. "Why? Anyone else we should know about?" Joe wiggled his eyebrows. Neil shrugged, not saying anything. He had in fact caught Ashley and Gio, but didn't like the idea of creating a rumour, so just left it at that.

Emelia took out her headphones, bouncing over to Neil who gave her a warm hug. "Hello Emelia, you excited to meet Zoe?" Dianne and Joe both have amused looks, both watching the small child bounce around excitedly.

"So much so that she came in and shouted down our eardrums, seven am, not even a knock." Dianne chuckled, Neil not forgetting the 'our' but keeping quiet. Despite being the biggest Joanne shipper out of the cast, he didn't feel like fanboying right now.

"Oh god. Not even a knock?" They book shook their heads, Emelia crossed her arms, furrowing her eyebrows.

"I was just really excited Okay?" Neil burst out laughing, the other two couldn't help but laugh as well, she was definitely something else indeed. "Neil, what dance are you doing?"