2 years after the reunion

[MrsGarrettRocksMySocks]

Awesome!! More Soon!!!

[1strunfan]

Here is a little more. Sorry this seems to be dragging. I just want everything to flow together.


(When they get to the hospital, Tootie goes in and gets a wheelchair, and Jo and Andy help Natalie into it. Tootie wheels her in with Mrs. G and Beverly Ann right behind her. Andy leaves to park his car, and Jo starts to get back in the car with Blair to go park it)
Blair: Jo, go on in. I’ll park the car and come on up.
Jo: Okay, see you in a minute.
(Blair parks the car, but instead of rushing out, she sits there a minute fixing her makeup. When she is finished, she looks in the mirror)
Blair: Okay Blair, this is it. You have to go in there and act like everything is fine. Natalie has been a good friend for a long time, and you can’t let her down. Just be your usual perfect self.
(Blair gets out of the car and walks into the hospital. She goes to the 2nd floor and meets Tootie, Mrs. G, Beverly Ann and Jo in the Maternity Waiting room.)
Blair: Do we know anything yet?
Tootie: No, Andy took her back to a room a few minutes ago, but we haven’t heard anything yet.
Blair: Jo, did you tell them about Harper?
Jo: Yeah. But, we didn’t tell Nat. I think we should wait until we find out if this is really it or not.
Mrs. G: I think that’s a good idea. We don’t want to upset her right now.
Beverly Ann: No, we don’t in fact, I wish you hadn’t told me.
(the girls laugh)
(Andy walks into the waiting room)
Andy: Well, here is the news. She is dialated to a 2. Which, normally we wouldn’t keep her, but with her having contractions, we are keeping her for observation. The contractions are irradic right now, so we don’t know exactly what is going on. We are just going to monitor her and the baby and see where this goes. It might be a long wait. You can go back and see her now, if you want. But, only 1 or 2 at a time.
BA: Okay honey, thanks. Are you going to be her doctor?
Andy: Of course. Do you think I’d leave Natalie to someone else? (grins)
Mrs. G: Good, You take good care of her.
(Andy leaves)
Jo: I think Mrs. G and Tootie should go first.
Tootie: I’ll let Mrs. G.
Mrs G: No, Tootie, I think it should be you.
Tootie: No, I insist.
Mrs. G: Are you sure?
Jo: Why don’t you both go. Andy said 1 or 2. You can both go, we’ll just take turns.
Mrs. G: Okay, we won’t stay long (they leave and goes to see Natalie)
(In Natalie’s room)
Nat: Hi Mrs G., Hi Tootie.
Mrs. G: Hi Natalie. Are you okay? Have they told you anything.
Tootie: Are you feeling okay? Can we get you anything?
Nat: I’m okay for now. Just having you here helps.
Tootie: That is so sweet.
(Back in the waiting room)
BA: Say, girls, why don’t we go down to the nursery and look at the newborns?
Jo: That sounds like a great idea. That’ll kill some time. Plus, I think one of the girls from the center came here and had a baby. I’d like to check up on it.
Blair: Oh, that’s okay. You girls can go. I think I’ll just stay here and read a magazine or something.
BA: Don’t be silly Blair, that magazine is 2 months old, and the babies are brand new. Come on.
(Beverly Ann and Jo leave the room, Blair reluctantly gets up and follows. They walk to the nursery and Jo and Beverly Ann admire the newborns. Blair acts like she wants to look, but can’t.)
Blair: Hey you guys, I’m getting a little thirsty. I think I’ll go get something to drink. I won’t be too long.
Jo: Okay. Do you want me to come with you?
Blair: No, that’s okay. You stay here and watch the babies.
BA: Bye Blair.
(Just moments after Blair walks away, Andy walks up)
Andy: Hi ladies.
BA: Hi honey. How is Natalie?
Andy: She’s doing fine. The contractions are settling down a little, but getting more uniform. I think this might be the day.
Jo: Hey that’s great.
Andy: I wanted to tell you. I spoke with some of the nurses, and we’ve decided to let 3 of you in her room at a time. So, one of you can go on back with Aunt Edna and Tootie.
BA: You go on Jo.
Jo: No, Beverly Ann, you go. I want to talk to Andy for a minute, then I think I’ll go find Blair and tell her the news.
BA: Okay, if you’re sure.
(Beverly Ann leaves and Jo and Andy are left in the hallway in front of the nursery)
Andy: Did you need something Jo?
Jo: I wanted to talk to you about a baby that was born here yesterday. It was a girl, born to a young runaway.
Andy: Oh yeah, I think the girls’s name was Amber.
Jo: That’s the one. How is the baby?
Andy: Fine. I just hope they can find Amber. She needs medical attention, and if she doesn't come back for the baby soon, she'll be charged with Abandonment.
Jo: I hope they find her.
(intercom: Dr. Andrew Stickle please report to the nurse’s station.)
Andy: That’s me. I guess I better go.
Jo: Yeah. I’m going to go find Blair.
(They both leave, in opposite directions. Jo looks in the cafeteria, but doesn’t find Blair. Then looks outside, and finds her sitting at a small table by herself looking very lonely and upset. Jo walks up and sits in a chair in front of her. She sees that Blair has been crying, again.)

[Shelley]

Great.

[MrsGarrettRocksMySocks]

Ah!*gasp* you can't leave us there! lol...this is terrific!! POst more soon, please!!!

[1strunfan]

Jo: Blair, are you okay.
Blair: Sure.
Jo: I think it’s time we had a talk.
Blair:Okay, about what?
Jo: You tell me. What is wrong?
Blair: Nothing I can’t handle on my own.
(Jo scoots her chair infront of Blair’s so their knees are almost touching)
Jo: Listen, Blair. I want to say something to you. I’m not very good at expressing my feelings, and I’m also not very good with beating around the bush. So, here goes.
Blair: Jo...
Jo: Blair, please don’t interrupt me. I need to say this. ( Jo looks down at the ground and begins )You are my very best friend. The truth is, I don’t remember when we weren’t best friends. And I don’t know if I have ever told you this before. But ....I love you. More than you know. And, if something is hurting you, it is hurting me. I don’t know what is wrong, but I’m not going to let you go through it alone. That is what friends are for. Someone once told me that a friend does nice things for a friend, and the other friend lets her. Now it’s my turn. I want to be here for you. But, you have to let me. So, I’m not leaving you alone until you tell me what is wrong. I want you to know, whenever you need somebody, a friend to lean on, with a shoulder to cry on, I will be that friend. (Jo looks at Blair, and Blair is sobbing with her head in her hands. Jo leans forward, and puts her arm on Blair’s back, and her face right next to Blair’s)
Jo (crying): So, are you going to tell me what is wrong, or are we just going to sit here and cry all day?
(Blair sits up on the edge of her seat, and they hug. Then they sit up and both try to wipe away tears.)
Blair: Oh Jo, I don’t know where to start. I’m sorry about all this.
Jo: Blair, there is nothing to be sorry about, just start from the beginning, and tell me what is wrong.
Blair: Okay. But, I don’t know how to put this. Jo....I can’t have kids.
Jo: What do you mean?
Blair: I mean, I’m never going to be a mother. I’m never going to experience pregnancy or giving birth or potty training or anything. (she begins to cry again) Ted and I have been trying for the last 2 years, and nothing is working. I’ve taken the fertility drugs, had tests, procedures, and the answer is no. I can’t have any kids.
Jo: I had no idea, why didn’t you tell us?
Blair: I don’t know, I just felt like once I said it out loud, it would mean it is really true. I know that sounds silly, but as long as I never admitted it, I still had hope.
Jo: Blair, you can still have hope.
Blair: (wiping away tears) No, Jo, I can’t. Andy told me the other day, just before the girls arrived. I can never have kids.
Jo: I don’t know what to say, Blair. I’m sorry.
Blair: (grins sadly) Isn’t life funny, Jo. I’ve always had a pretty perfect life. I have always gotten every thing I wanted. Clothes, cars, jewelry, everything. But, none of that means anything to me now. The only thing that matters to me now is a baby. I want one more than I’ve ever wanted anything in my life. I ache for one deep down inside. It is a pain I can’t even put into words. I just don’t understand, Jo. I mean, I have a wonderful life to give a child. Ted and I are happily married, have time and money to give a child, not to mention all the love in the world, and we can’t get pregnant. It is just not fair. (begins crying again)(Jo hugs her)
Jo: Something will work out. Have you thought about adoption?
Blair: Andy suggested that, but it’s highly unlikely. People don’t put their babies up for adoption like they used to. You almost have to know someone that is going to have one up for adoption before the baby is born. There is a waiting list for babies a mile long. Some couples have been waiting for years. I can’t go through that. This last 2 years have been nightmare enough. The constant waiting and hoping just to be let down again. Month after month. I’m just going to have to face the facts. I’m not going to be a mother. I probably wouldn’t be a good one anyway.
Jo: Come on Blair, don’t give up just yet. And, don’t say that. You would be a great mother.
(Blair sees Mrs. G coming through the cafeteria looking for them)
Blair (wipes away tears): Here comes Mrs. Garrett. Please don’t tell her, Jo.
Jo: Okay, it’s your call. But I know she’d want to know.
Blair: I’ll tell her, but just not now.
Jo: It’s up to you.
(Mrs. G. Walks over to the girls)
Mrs. G: Are you girls okay?
Jo: Sure, Mrs. G. We are fine.
Blair: Yeah, fine. How is Natalie?
Mrs. G: Oh, she’s doing okay. The contractions are getting stronger, and closer. Andy is with her now. Tootie and Beverly Ann are waiting for us in the waiting room. You girls had better get inside it’s getting cold out here. And, it’s your turn to go in. Jo, have you heard from the guys?
Jo: No, but I’ll call Rick now and check on them.
(Jo phones Rick)
Rick: Hello?
Jo: Hi honey, how are things?
Rick: Looking up, actually. The storm went over faster than they expected. They are sending snow plow trucks to clear the roads. We are going to try and follow one out of here.
Jo: That would be great.
Harper: Is that Jo? Ask her how Natalie is.
Rick: How is Natalie?
Jo: She is doing fine. But, the contractions are getting closer and harder. When do you think you can be back?
Rick: We should be there by morning, anyway. It’s already getting dark and it’s going to be slow going.
Jo: Okay. I’ve got another call, gotta go.
Rick: Bye, I love you.
Jo: I love too. Bye.
(Jo hangs up and answers the other call.)

[Jo/Blair_fan]

I KNEW IT!!!! I KNEW IT!!!!!! I knew blair couldnt have kids! yay i'm right!

[MrsGarrettRocksMySocks]

awesome!!! I hope she tells Mrs. G soon though...that's what Mrs. G's for!!!

[Shelley]

Great.

[Rebel Queen 1980]

Please post more!

[1strunfan]

Jo: Hello?
Casey: Hey Jo, It’s Casey. I just wanted to tell you, we found Amber.
Jo: Can you hold on a minute. (turns to Mrs. G and Blair) You two go on up, I’ll be there pretty soon. But, the guys won’t be back until morning.
(Blair and Mrs. G leave, and Jo continues with her phone call)
Jo: That’s great. What’s the story with her? Where did you find her?
Casey: Well, she came by the center today. I talked to her, and she’s going to live with her Grandmother.
Jo: I am so glad. What about the baby?
Casey: She is going to put it up for adoption. She knows she can’t care for it, and her Grandmother it too old and has too many other things to worry about. They are going to the hospital tomorrow to sign papers.
Jo: Are you sure?
Casey: Yeah, that’s what she told me. Why?
Jo: Oh, no reason. I’m just glad things are working out for her. I’ve got to go, I’m at the hospital with Nat. She’s about to have her baby. I’ll call you later.
Casey: Bye.
Jo: Bye
(Jo hangs up the phone and smiles to herself, then quickly dials the phone.)
(Blair and Mrs. G are just now reaching the waiting room where Tootie and Beverly Ann are waiting.)
Tootie: Blair, where have you been? Where is Jo?
Blair: We went to the cafeteria for a while. Jo is on her way up now, she got a phone call.
Mrs G: How is Natalie?
Tootie: She is doing as well as can be expected. (looking at Blair) Have you heard from the guys?
Blair: Jo just talked to Rick. He thinks they will be here by morning.
Tootie (a little frantic): Morning! That isn’t good enough. Nat is asking for Harper. What are we going to do? Who is going to tell her? What about the baby?
(Jo walks in)
Jo: Tootie, calm down. I’ll go tell her. Everything will be fine.
Mrs. G: You’re right, Jo. We are all here, she isn’t exactly alone. One of us needs to offer to stay with her for the delivery.
Beverly Ann: I’d love to, since I never got to experience it for myself. But, I don’t think I’d be good in there. All the excitement. I’d be too frazzled to help her.
Mrs. G: Well, probably not me, either. I can’t stand to see her in that much pain. (Looks at Tootie, Jo, and Blair) I guess it’s up to the three of you to see her through this.
Jo: Well, let’s let Natalie decide who stays. Anyway, we need to go tell her Harper won’t be here. Come on Tootie.
Tootie: Okay, let’s get this over with. Are you coming, Blair.
Blair: Sure.
Jo: Are you sure, Blair?
Blair: Of course, Natalie needs us, and we need to be there.
(Jo gives Blair a reassuring smile and the three of them go into Natalie’s room. As they get there, Andy is just leaving.)
Andy: Well, she is at an 8, and going fast. So, if Harper is going to be with her through this, he better get here soon.
Jo: Actually, he isn’t going to make it back until morning.
Andy: Someone better tell Nat that, she’s been asking for him.
Jo: That’s what we are doing right now.
(Andy leaves and the girls go into Nat’s room)
Natalie: Harper, where is Harper?
Jo: Well, he’s on his way home, but there’s been a big snow storm, and they probably won’t be here until morning. I’m sorry.
Natalie: What am I going to do? I can’t have this baby alone!
Tootie: Nat, you aren’t alone. We are here, and any of us would be happy to be here with you.
Natalie: Thanks, Tootie.(having another pain) Get Andy, I think this is it!
Tootie: I’ll get him (rushes out of the room)
Natalie: Will you all stay with me? I can’t choose between you, I need you all!
Jo: Sure, Nat. You know we’re here for you.
Blair: You bet. We won’t let you do this alone.
(Andy and Tootie walk back in with 2 nurses.)
Andy: Shut that door. The baby is coming, NOW.
(Tootie goes beside Natalie and holds her hand. Jo and Blair look at each other)
Jo: (whispers) Are you going to be okay with this?
Blair: (whispers) I guess I have to be. I won’t leave Natalie now.
(Jo grabs Blair’s hand, and they go stand behind Tootie. Minutes later, we hear the cry of a baby. Andy hands the baby to the nurses and looks at Natalie.)
Andy: Well Nat, you have a beautiful baby boy. Congratulations!
(Natalie, Tootie, Jo and Blair are all crying, while Andy is finishing up with Natalie, the other girls hug. Then, the nurse brings the baby over and lays him on Natalie’s stomach. )
Nurse: He is 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and is 19 ½ inches long.
Andy: I’ll go get Aunt Edna and Mom.
(Then Andy and the nurses leave, and the girls stop crying.)
Natalie: He is so perfect.
Tootie: He sure is Nat, good job. Can I hold him?
(Tootie takes the baby from Natalie)
Jo: What are you going to name him?
Natalie: I don’t know. I thought he was a she, (looks at Tootie) and we were going to call her Tootie.
Tootie: Oh, Nat. How sweet!(Tootie passes the baby to Jo and she gives Natalie a hug)
Jo: Well, I don’t think Tootie a good name for a boy. Any other ideas?
Tootie: Jo, pass him on to Blair. She wants to hold him, too.
(Jo looks at Blair with a concerned look, then passes the baby to Blair, she begins to cry again)
Jo: Do you want to hold him?
Blair: (taking the baby): Of course, do you think that Aunt Blair would pass up an opportunity like that?
(Then, Mrs. G, Beverly Ann, & Andy come into the room. Blair hands the baby to Mrs. G. And they all start talking at once about how cute and perfect he is. And how big)
Jo: I think I’ll go call Jamie and Tisha. I’m sure they’ll want to know. Nat, do you want me to call Harper’s cell phone for you?
Natalie: No, I’ll do it.(she calls Harper and tells him the good news. Jo walks out)
Blair: I think I’ll go with Jo.
(Blair walks out, Andy follows)
Andy: Blair, are you okay? Considering what you’ve been through lately, I’m suprised you handled it that well.
Blair: Well Andy, Natalie needed me. Besides, (she tears up) that is probably the only time I’ll ever get to experience anything like that.(She puts her head down and walks away.)
(Andy goes back to Nat’s room and Blair goes back to the waiting room, where Jo is calling the girls. Jo tells the girls and hangs up the phone just as Blair walks in)
Jo: Blair, are you okay?
Blair: Yeah. I’m fine.
Jo: I didn’t know if you’d want to hold him or not. I’m sorry if handing him to you upset you. I didn’t know what to do.
Blair: It’s funny, Jo. On one hand I want nothing more than to hold a baby close and feel it’s soft skin on mine, to hear it’s shallow breath , and to smell it’s sweet aroma. But, on the other hand, the thoughts of it hurts me so badly I can hardly stand it. Knowing that it will always be someone else’s and never mine. (she begins to cry, but this time tries to hold it in)
Jo: (looks at her wet eyes and sees the pain she is feeling) Oh, Blair ( hugs her).
(Just then, Tootie walks in and they wipe away the tears)
Tootie: Are you two okay?
Jo: Fine, Tootie.
Tootie: Come on, they are putting Nat in a room now. They have put the baby in the nursery.
Blair: Lead they way, Tootie. (the three of them go to Natalie’s room where Mrs. G and Beverly Ann are waiting)
Mrs. G: I think we better be leaving now, don’t you girls? Natalie needs her rest. We can come back first thing in the morning.
Jo: Yeah, we better leave her alone. We’ll see you in the morning, okay Nat.
Natalie: Okay. Hey guys, thanks for being here with me.
Tootie: We wouldn’t have missed it for the world.

[JoPol_wannabe]

This is soooooo good please post more soon

[MrsGarrettRocksMySocks]

Great!!

[1strunfan]

(They leave and Natalie goes to sleep. They first take Mrs. G and Beverly Ann to their house, and the others go back to the the Inn.)
Jo: I’ll see you girls in the morning.
Blair: Jo, it’s pretty late, why don’t you stay here tonight.
Tootie: Yeah, Jo. We could have a sleep over, sort of. Except, we’ll all have our own rooms.
Jo: I guess that’d be okay.
Tootie: See you girls in the morning (goes up stairs)
(Blair goes to the front desk and tries to get a room for Jo. Only to find out that there are no rooms available.)
Blair: Bad news, Jo. There aren’t any rooms. I guess the snow storm that the guys ran into has caused alot of people to stop here for the night.
Jo: No problem, I’ll just head on home.
Blair: You know, you could share my suite. Lord knows it’s big enough. We even have a guest room. And, it’s not like we haven’t been roomates before. It’ll kind of be like old times.
Jo: Sounds good to me.
(Jo and Blair go upstairs)
(The next morning, Jo gets up and goes home really early, but leaves Blair a note. She had something to take care of at the Center. She’ll meet them at the hospital. Just as Blair was about to leave to meet Tootie at the front desk, in walks Ted.)
Blair: Hi, Honey! (gives him a big hug and kiss)
Ted: Did you miss me?
Blair: Of course I did.
Ted: How are you doing with Natalie’s new baby and everything.
Blair: Well, I think I’m fine. It was pretty hard, but I managed. I told Jo, and we talked about everything. It really helped.
Ted: You are really lucky to have a friend like her.
Blair: I know.
Ted: You know, I’m always here too, but it is just different. Women sometimes need to talk to another women about things.
Blair: Yeah, and I’m so thankful that I have Jo. And, the others. I think I’ll tell Mrs. G today. I have a feeling she knows something is up. She could always read me like a book.
Ted: You do whatever you feel like you have to honey. I’m with you all the way. (They hug, then Blair looks at her watch)
Blair: I’m going to the hospital to see Nat, do you want to come?
Ted: No, I think I’ll crash here. It was a pretty long night coming back. I think I’ll just stay here and catch up on some sleep.
Blair: So, where is Harper?
Ted: We dropped him off at the hospital.
Blair: Good, well, I’ll see you later. I better meet Tootie and go on over to the hospital.
Ted: Bye honey. (they hug and kiss)
(Blair leaves and meets Tootie downstairs at the front desk)
Tootie: Hi Blair. Are you ready to go to the hospital?
Blair: Sure, Tootie. Have you talked to Mrs. G today?
Tootie: No, why?
Blair: I was just wondering if she would be going to the hospital or not. Well, I guess we’ll see when we get there.
(Blair and Tootie leave and go to the hospital.) ( As soon as Blair left the Inn, Ted left and met Jo at the his office.)
Jo: Ted, I’m so glad you could make it.
Ted: Of course I could, when it comes to the woman I love, I’ll do anything.
Jo: Ted, how sweet.
( They smile and hug.)
(Blair and Tootie are just now arriving at the hospital. When they get there, she has to stop and look at the babies in the nursery. Blair pretends to look, but doesn’t. Finally, they get to Natalie’s room Mrs. G and Beverly Ann are already there. )
Mrs. G: Girls, Hi.
Blair & Tootie: Hi
Beverly Ann: Where is the other muskateer?
Blair: I think she said something about having to go to the center. She thinks that place will fall apart without her. Nat, Ted sends his best. He was too tired to come over. He said he wanted to stay in and sleep all day.
Mrs. G: I don’t blame him. They had a long night. Harper looked terrible.
Tootie: Where is Harper?
Natalie: Oh, you just missed him. I sent him back to the Inn to sleep. He is so tired.
Mrs. G: He needs to get some rest. Lord knows when the baby goes home, he won’t be getting much then.
Beverly Ann: Speaking of the baby, where is he?
Natalie: He’s in the nursery. I’ll call and have them bring him in.
Blair: Oh, don’t do that on our account. I mean, I’m sure you are tired.
Tootie: Don’t be silly, Blair. (gives Blair a crazy look, then turns to Natalie and smiles) Of course, Nat. Have them bring him back in. We can’t wait to hold him.
Beverly Ann: Yes, please do. I haven’t held a baby in so long. Don’t you just love holding the little darlings!
Mrs. G: Oh, everyone loves to hold babies. They are so cute, and cuddley
Tootie: And soft, and sweet, and they smell to good (just then, they bring in the baby)
Blair: (musters a smile) Hey guys, how about I go get us all some coffee?
Natalie: (smiles as she sees her baby brought in) None for me, Blair.
Tootie: Me either. I’m going to have my hands full with the baby. (she picks him up and smiles at him)
Beverly Ann: Now Tootie, you have to share him.(B.A. stands next to Tootie and makes soft noises to the baby)
Blair: (looking away) How about you, Mrs. Garrett?
Mrs. G.: I’d love some, but I think I’ll come with you. The baby seems to be taken for now. (smiles) We’ll be right back. And Tootie, be prepared to give him up.
(Blair and Mrs.G. leave and walk downstairs to the cafeteria. After getting their coffee, they sit at a corner table Blair faces outside, and Mrs. G is facing the cafeteria door.)

[MrsGarrettRocksMySocks]

Ah! this is so great I can't wait for more!

[Shelley]

Originally posted by Charlotte Rae Fan
Ah! this is so great I can't wait for more!

I agree.