I run out of Michael's room, searching around for Daniel.

I see him in the corridor and run to him.

"Now what?" I ask. Daniel smiles.

"You was pretty bad there," he says. I smile in satisfaction.

"Yeah, well, he deserved his ass being kicked. He lied to me saying he was bad, but he ain't bad," I say.

I should be an actor!

Daniel looks down at the floor and rubs his arm awkwardly.

"And I still don't know if I like you," I say. Daniel looks up, shocked.

"Why did you come with me then?" he asks.

Damn, what do I say now?

"Because it beats being with that jerk back there," I say, stuttering a little. Daniel smiles.

"At least I'm better than someone," he says. I nod.

"I guess. At least you're bad. I like that," I say.

Daniel blushes a little. He tries to hide it by covering his cheeks with his hoodie sleeves, but he knows I've seen.

"So, you think you're bad, Costello?" he asks. I nod my head.

"I know I'm bad. There's no thinking involved," I say. Daniel chuckles.

"And I guess I was wrong about you," I say. Daniel looks at me intently.

"You were wrong how?" he asks.

"Well, I always thought you were a jerk. I always thought you were stupid. But after all that has happened, I know I was wrong," I say.

Daniel looks down again. I can tell he's thinking.

"Whatcha thinking about?" I ask.

He takes another moment of silence and then looks up.

"Uh.." he mutters.

"What?" I ask.

He rubs his arm again.

"I was wondering.." he says nervously.

This isn't like Daniel.

"Wondering what?" I ask.

He pauses a second then looks back up at me.

"Would you wanna be the first girl to ever join in The Jax..?" he asks.

Yes! My plan worked!

I pretend to think a moment.

"Uh.. Sure. I would love to," I say.

That didn't sound 'bad' enough. I clear my throat.

"I mean.. Yeah. Sure. 'Spose," I say.

Phase two complete! Yes!

Daniel smiles. "Cool. C'mon, I'll take you to meet the other members properly. I'm sure they'll enjoy meeting a new member."

He takes a hold of my arm and drags me gently out of the hospital. We drive in his truck back to his home.

He gets out the car and walks round to my side and opens the door for me.

Hmm, getting a bit crazy, Daniel? Opening the door for me, I can do it myself..

"Cheers," I say as he allows me out the door.

We walk into Daniel's house together and the other members are looking out the window in shock.

Probably wondering why I'm there.

We get through the door and are greeted by the other Jax members.

"Uh, Daniel, why is she here?" Miles asks, pointing at me.

"She's a member of The Jax now," Daniel explains.

Miles smiles a fake smile.

"Cool," he says bitterly.

I can tell he doesn't like me. Wayne steps forward.

"So, what about Michael?" he asks me. I scoff.

"That dude? Ha! I hope I never see his face again!" I hiss.

Wayne steps back, unsure how to reply. Sammy, the German dude comes to me.

"I don't know about everyone else, but I think you'll be a good member of this gang," he says in his little German accent. I smile casually.

"Cheers, pal," I say.

Daniel places his hand on my arm.

"Anyway! Uh, me and Becky are just gonna go through a few little.. things," he says.

He drags me up to his room, his grasp still gently on me.

"What we gotta talk about?" I ask.

Daniel opens the curtains in his room, and a load of dust can be seen flying about in the light of the sun.

"Just a few little things, that's all," he says. I nod.

"Go ahead," I say.

God, it's so hard acting nice to a dude I hate.

"Ok, so, first. You gotta prove you're really bad. I believe you, but it's something we do with everyone. You gotta go bad on someone you're really close with. Like, a friend or family member," he says. I nod.

I know who I can fake-hurt.

"Emma," I say. Daniel smiles.

"Awesome. Tell her to meet you at the park tomorrow. We'll all be there. Then you gotta hurt her, or do something, whatever, to prove you're bad. I know you can do it. I know you're bad," he says. I smile evilly.

"I'm so ready to do this," I say. Daniel pats my back.

"And we're ready to watch," he says.

I slap his hand away from me. Oh damn, he'll think I don't like him!
Shoot..

"Ah!" he says, with a smile. Erm..

"Uh.." I say.

"Already getting badder are we? Already tryna hurt me? Ha, you're good," he says.

I only wanted him to stop touching me, but I'll go with that..

"Yep. See, I'm already bad. Tomorrow will be a walk in the park!" I say.

Oh, that was rather apt. Ha..

"Me and the rest of The Jax'll be waiting to see how bad you are, Becky," Daniel tells me. I smile.

"Oh, Daniel, I'll be waiting to prove it."