*Jessica*

"Alright, from the top," Dad said as we sat in his studio.

I nodded as I started to play the song Wretched & Divine.

https://youtu.be/Znq6ASfb_Jg

(Video: Black Veil Brides perform "Wretched & Divine" live on EMGtv)

I finished the song and looked up.

"Perfect. Not even one slip this time, you're amazing," he smiled.

I smiled. "Thanks," I chuckled.

"Now, let's call it a day and get some food," he said.

I nodded as I carefully set the guitar down.

The rest of the time we were here, Dad and the band gave us music lessons, particularly guitar, piano, and a bit of vocals.

Jack definitely wins with voice though. I never even took him to have an amazing voice.

He also seems to have mastered the keys thanks to Jinxx. It was a bit challenging at first, so Jinxx got the idea to place small dots of resins on a keyboard in the form of Braille letters, and immediately Jack got the hang of it quickly.

Right now he's practicing without the Braille as if to memorize, and it seems to be working out well.

We entered the kitchen to see Jinxx and Jack already sitting as Alice and Inna cooked some stuff.

"Hey," Inna greeted. "How did it go?"

"Jessica is doing amazing," Dad smiled as we sat with the others.

*Jake*

Jessie and Jack are really awesome kids.

During their stay, they've been amazing to spend time with, and their natural born music talents are pretty impressive.

Of course I wouldn't say they're both prodigies, but the fact that they both manage to play fluently with little to no experience is pretty impressive.

Especially Jackson, who can sing. That even surprised Jessica.

The fact that my kids grew up to be strong, talented, and kind individuals made me feel proud.

It also broke my heart at the same time, because Emma never had the chance to watch them grow up.

I also thought giving the kids, as well as myself, some closure would do us some good, and decided to ask Lisa and Margret to help me look for Emma's grave.

The kids don't know what we're doing yet, since we want to be sure. Not to mention that I know they're deciding that to do next, if they stay with me and Inna in California, or the Goldmans in Seattle.

I wouldn't mind, really, since they're already 18, so its their choice. Hopefully I do get to still see them, though.

"By the way, John wanted to see us in two hours," Jinxx said.

"Got it," I nodded. "Once we finish eating, we can start heading out."

"What does Mr. Feldman want?" Jessica asked curiously as she spun the prongs of her fork in her spaghetti.

"Band meeting. Probably future tour dates or an event to promote our upcoming album," Jinxx shrugged. "Hell, maybe we might even do Warped Tour."

"I actually hope so," I said. "Maybe if its okay, Jake and Jess can tag along too."

"Really? We can come on tour?" Jessica asked.

"Yeah, absolutely. Of course, so long as you kids want to and its fine with Margret and management," I said.

"I'm fine with it," Jessica said. " What about you, Jack?"

"I'm fine with it. But one condition," He said.

"Which is?" I asked.

"We watch the shows from the safety of the side stage," he demanded. "That mosh pit felt like being in an industrial washing machine!"

We all couldn't help but laugh at his demand as Inna hugged him.

"Lucky for you, backstage passes exist. You and Jessie can watch from the side stage."

"Thank you," he smiled contently as we all continued to eat.

Soon, Jinxx and I finished and left after saying goodbye.

*Jackson*

"You're thinking," I said as Jessica relaxed in the living room.

Ernie was on my lap (smelled like him so I'm guessing its Ernie) and Trixy was elsewhere.

"Is is wrong to think?" Jessie asked with a sigh.

"I'm as stumped as you are. Do we live with our birth father or the woman who took care of us?" I said. "Its like hitting a dead end."

"I just don't want to hurt anyone," Jessie sighed.

"Me neither. I mean, maybe we can come up with some sort of solution,"I said. "Eitherway, I know they won't resent us, and we can always visit whenever we want."

"I know..." she sighed. "God, I wish this were easier."

She sighed. "What do you want?"

Me?

"If it was just you, who would you pick?" Jessica asked.

I thought about it.

Margret took care of us, especially after we were removed from the house where I was blinded. She made sure we had a proper education despite the foster care situations, that we were healthy and had everything we needed, making sure the families who would have adopted us were safe and kind people. They took us in and helped up to get our lives started for when it was time to leave the next (well... For Jessie to leave the nest.... But I was doing stuff, too.)

Jake was always watching out for our biological mother and aunt, having to be hidden from the truth because he and his family could have gotten hurt because of our shit grandparents. Since we met him, he's taken care of me and my sister, and has been kind and dedicated to us. Same with Inna and everyone else.

Both sides said they will accept whatever choice we make, but... It will still make us guilty to have to choose someone over the other.

"I mean... Jake is our dad...." I said. "And its not his fault he was kept in the dark about even our mother dying..."

"I know," She said. "I don't blame him for not knowing. Our mother was just protecting him and his family, and she and Aunt Lisa were scared our of their minds. Their parents could have killed us if they had the chance."

"Then... Maybe we should give him a chance," I said. "If it doesn't work out as planned, then maybe Margret can take us in."

Jessica sighed. "Seems like the best option... I just hope it doesn't hurt Margret, John and Zoey."

"Me neither," I mumbled, looking down.

I then felt Ernie whimper before he started to frantically lick my face.

"AAAAHH!!!" I yelped as I tried to hold him back. "DOWN, ERNIE!! HEEL!! WHY DO YOU SMELL LIKE TUNA?!"

Jessica burst out laughing as she went over to try and help me, and I felt her lift Ernie up and set him on the ground as I wiped the slobber of my face.

"Looks like Ernie felt you needed some cheering up," Jessie said.

"He always does that when someone is sad and he notices," Inna's voice spoke, meaning she and Alice probably heard the commotion and came to see what was going on.

"Well, he did that and gave me a bath all at once," I laughed as I tried to get the slobber off, soon feeling a towel on my face helping to wipe it off.

"What were you upset about love?" Alice asked me.

I pursed my lips as I heard Jessie sighed.

"We made a decision," she said.

~~~~~

So, this isn't exactly a rant, let alone a band related one. More of a question or something, I don't know, but hear me out.

Thing is I had just realized something.

So, in the movie "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," remember the scene where Harry helped free Dobby from his servitude to the Malfoy's? How PISSED Lucius Malfoy got that ha actually pulled his wand on Harry before Dobby protected him?

What occured to me was that Lucius said "Avada-" before Dobby stopped him, which is obviously the first word of the known Killing Curse, meaning Lucius was SO CLOSE to killing Harry.

What I'm wondering is, say Lucius actually succeeded in killing Harry at that moment, right?

Now, how the hell was he going to tell Voldemort, the one wizard who probably wanted to kill Harry more than anyone else in those movies, his scary as shit BOSS, that he, Lucius Malfoy, just took him out ??????????? 🤔🤔🤔

🎹 Currently in Sapph's playlist:

Asking Alexandria "I Won't Give In"

https://youtu.be/VX0Bu_klgvo

♡~ sapphire.