Welcome Back to GH: Always a Christmas Mystery for Joss and Dex
Christmas is often a time of joy, love, and togetherness. But for Josslyn, this season feels heavy with loss and longing. As festive lights twinkle and snow blankets the world in serene white, Joss finds herself caught in an emotional whirlwind.
Her memories of Dex—vivid and bittersweet—dominate her thoughts. She imagines him standing in the snow, his familiar smile warming her heart. Yet this is only a dream, a figment of her grief. Dex is gone—or so she believes.
Joss has been doing her best to push forward, leaning on her close friend Trina for support. Together, they try to find solace in the traditions of the season—decorating, exchanging gifts, and seeking moments of laughter. However, despite Trina’s best efforts, Joss struggles to let go of her sadness.
The joy of the holidays feels like a distant echo compared to the void Dex’s absence has left in her life. Every festive carol, every shared laugh, feels like a reminder of what’s missing.
But everything changes with a single, unexpected phone call.
As Joss sits alone, lost in thought, her phone vibrates with an incoming call. Her heart skips a beat when she sees the number: Dex’s number. She freezes, disbelief and shock coursing through her veins.
The phone number is unmistakable, yet she knows it shouldn’t be possible—Dex’s phone had been buried with him during his funeral.
Her mind races. Could this be a cruel prank? A mistake? Yet the pull of hope, however fragile, compels her to answer.
On the other end of the line is a voice she thought she’d never hear again.
“Joss,” he says softly, his tone unmistakable. The warmth, the familiarity—it’s him.
Joss’s breath catches in her throat. Her world tilts as he explains the impossible truth: Dex is alive. His death was staged—a carefully orchestrated plan between him and the police. They needed it to look real to catch those who were targeting him and Sam.
This was their only chance to uncover the criminals who wanted them dead. The deception was necessary, but it meant cutting himself off from everyone—including Joss.
Joss can barely process the revelation. Her emotions collide: shock, joy, confusion, relief, anger, and hope all at once. Dex is alive. The man she thought she’d lost forever has been hiding in the shadows, risking everything for the sake of justice.
Despite her astonishment, Joss quickly understands the stakes. This is not just a reunion—it’s a mission. Dex’s safety and the success of the police operation depend on her keeping his secret.
Dex’s voice softens. “I need you to promise me, Joss. You can’t tell anyone.”
Joss doesn’t hesitate. “I promise,” she says, her voice trembling but resolute.
The call ends, leaving her breathless and filled with an uncontainable mix of emotions. For the first time in weeks, Joss feels truly alive. The grief that had been suffocating her is replaced by exhilaration. Dex is alive.
Just knowing he exists—breathing and fighting for his survival—is enough to light up her world. Her demeanor changes almost instantly. Where sadness had lingered, hope now blooms. A radiant smile graces her face, and a newfound energy fills her spirit.
Trina notices the change immediately. Her usually reserved and somber friend suddenly seems bright and full of life. It’s a startling transformation, and Trina’s curiosity is piqued. She presses Joss for answers, wanting to understand the cause of this dramatic shift.
“Who called you, Joss?” she asks, her voice tinged with concern and suspicion.
But Joss, bound by her promise to Dex, remains evasive. She offers a vague explanation, dodging Trina’s questions with half-truths and misdirection.
Deep down, Joss feels a pang of guilt for deceiving her friend, but she knows the stakes are too high to risk the truth.
As the days pass, Joss struggles to maintain her composure. The secret weighs on her, but it is also a source of strength. She holds on to the knowledge that Dex is alive—that he’s out there fighting for justice, even if he can’t be with her right now.
Her thoughts are consumed by questions: Who was behind the attempt on Dex’s life? What dangers still loom over him? And how long will she have to keep this secret before they can be reunited?
