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Ryanmo97 · 11-12-2002, 11:19 PM

MUST... HAVE... MORE...

1strunfan · 11-13-2002, 10:33 AM

I think I'll leave it at that. You all can figure out the rest.

1strunfan · 11-13-2002, 10:34 AM

Just kidding!

Blair: Fine, Mrs. Garrett, why do you ask?
Mrs. G: Oh, I don’t know. (she takes Blair’s hands) You just seem like you have alot on your mind lately. Is something bothering you ?
Blair: (trying to keep her composure) Actually, there is. (tears well in her eyes and slide down her cheeks) I have something I have to tell you.
Mrs. G: (tears fill her eyes) What is it, Blair? Are you okay?
Blair: I don’t know exactly how to say this.
Mrs. G: You know you can tell me anything. Just take your time.
Blair: I, I,. (she begins to cry a little harder now.) can’t have children. We’ve tried everything, and we just can’t. (Blair puts her head down. Mrs. G gets up and moves her chair right next to Blair, then puts her arm around her and hugs her. Then strokes her hair while she talks. They are both crying.)
Mrs. G: Oh Blair, why didn’t you tell me?
Blair: I don’t know. I just thought I should keep it to myself. You know, be adult and deal with things on my own and not drag my friends into it. This was hard enough for me to deal with. I didn’t want anyone else to have to deal with it.
Mrs. G: You should know by now that we all love you. We WANT to know when something is wrong. We can’t help you through something we don’t know you are going through.
Blair: I know. I’m sorry.(they wipe the tears away)
Mrs G: Did you tell Jo yet?
Blair: Yeah, we talked about it yesterday.
Mrs G: And do you feel better now?
Blair: I guess so. I was doing so well until I saw Natalie and then the baby was born and everything.
Mrs. G: That must have been awful for you.
Blair: Please don’t tell Natalie. I don’t want to spoil this time for her. Don’t tell Tootie either. You know she can’t keep a secret. (smiles)
Mrs. G: (smiles) She never could. But, I think you should tell them. They are your friends, too. They would want to know.
Blair: Okay. But, not right now. Let Natalie have this time first.
(the phone rings)
Blair: Hello?
Casey: Blair?
Blair: Yes.
Casey: Is Jo there? I called her cell phone, but didn’t get an answer.
Blair: No, she’s down at the Center. You might try calling her there.
Casey: No she isn’t, I’m at the Center.
Blair: That’s funny. Maybe you just missed her. I’m sure she said she was going down there.
Casey: Blair, I’ve been here all day, and she hasn’t been in.
Blair: Have you called her house?
Casey: Of course I have. Rick said she said something about going to the hospital.
Blair: I don’t know. If I see her, I’ll tell her to call you.
Casey: Okay. Talk to you later. Bye
Blair: (looking puzzled) Bye.
(Hangs up the phone.)
Mrs. G: Who was that? Is everything okay.
Blair: Have you talked to Jo today?
Mrs. G: No, I thought you said she was going to the Center.
Blair: That was Casey, he said she never showed.
Mrs. G: I hope everything is okay.
Blair: (mustering a smile) I’m sure it is. She probably just had some errands to do, or something.
Mrs. G: I think I’ll go back up now, do you want to come?
Blair: I’ll be up later, I have some calls to make.
Mrs. G: Okay, see you soon then. Are you sure you’re okay.
Blair: Yes, I’m sure. Now, go hold that baby.
(Mrs. G leaves and goes back to Natalie’s room. Then Blair calls the Inn)
Front Desk: Hello, The Peekskill Inn.
Blair: This is Mrs. Warner, has Jo Bonner been in today?
Front Desk: No, she hasn’t been in yet.
Blair: Okay, then ring my room, I’d like to speak to Mr. Warner.
Front Desk: I’m sorry, Ma’am. Mr. Warner isn’t in, he left quite some time ago.
Blair: Did he say where he was going?
Front Desk: No Ma’am, he didn’t.
Blair: Okay, thanks. Bye.
(They hang up, and she dials Ted’s phone)
Ted: Hello?
Blair: (hears Jo talking in the background) Hi honey, how are you?
Ted: I’m fine, how are you ?
Blair: Ted, where are you, I thought that you were sleeping in today?
Ted: I was, but something came up. I had to come in to the office. I’m leaving to go back home now.
Jo: (whispers) Bye Ted, I’ll talk to you later.
Ted: (holding his hand over the phone) Bye.
Ted (back to Blair) Did you need something?
Blair: Who was that?
Ted: No one, honey. Just a client.
Blair: It sounded like Jo, you haven’t seen her today, have you?
Ted: (voice sounds nervous) Why no, I haven’t. Listen, honey. I’m beat. I’m going to head back home, now.
Blair: Okay, bye.
Ted: Bye, I love you.
(They hang up the phone and Blair looks somewhat upset. She regains her composure and goes back to Natalie’s room)

Ryanmo97 · 11-13-2002, 03:59 PM

OOOH this is getting good. BTW, Blair's husband's name is Tad, not Ted.

1strunfan · 11-13-2002, 05:22 PM

Sorry, by bad. Thanks for the info.

MrsGarrettRocksMySocks · 11-13-2002, 05:54 PM

I was wondering abouyt that Tad thing...lol..anyways, this is really great!!!!

Shelley · 11-13-2002, 08:31 PM

great.

1strunfan · 11-14-2002, 11:32 AM

Blair: Hi, sorry it took so long.
Natalie: That’s okay. The baby was taken anyway. (smiling) Would you like to hold him now?
Blair: (trying to smile) Sure, I’d love to. (takes him from Mrs. G)
Tootie: So, what are you going to name him, Nat?
(Mrs. G walks over and takes the baby back from Blair, Blair mouths “thank you”)
Mrs. G :Yes, what are you going to name him?
Natalie: We’ve decided on: James Thomas
Beverly Ann: That is a lovely name, Natalie.
Blair: Yes, it sounds very professional.
Natalie: We are calling him JT for short.
Mrs. G: Sounds good to me. (looking at the baby smiling)
(Jo walks into the room)
Jo: Hi everyone. Hey Nat, how are you doing? (walks over and gives Nat. a hug)
Natalie: Oh, fine, Jo.
Blair: So, Jo. How was the Center?
Jo: Fine, just like always. (Mrs. G and Blair exchange glances)
Mrs. G: Jo, Casey called, and said you hadn’t been there.
Jo: (a little suprised) Oh, you thought I went to the Center. I went to the shopping center. You know, to get the baby something.
Blair: (snidely) You, shopping, alone?
Jo: I’ve done it before, Blair.
Mrs. G: (changing the subject) Jo, they decided to name the baby James Thomas.
Tootie: Yeah, but we are calling him JT.
Jo: Good name, Nat.
Natalie: Thanks.
Blair: Well, I better be going. Do you need a ride, Tootie?
Tootie: Are you kidding? I’m staying here. You go ahead. I’ll catch a ride with someone later.
Blair: Okay, see you all later. (Blair walks out and Jo follows her)
Jo: Blair, is something wrong? (Blair doesn’t answer, she just keeps on walking. Jo grabs her arm, but Blair jerks it away and continues to walk.)
Jo: Blair, I’m talking to you. Is something wrong?
Blair: (over her shoulder) No! (keeps walking and leaves the hospital)
(Jo looks puzzled, shakes her head, then turns and goes back into Natalie’s room)
Mrs. G: Jo, is she alright, what’s wrong?
Jo: (discusted) I don’t know.
Natalie: (to Jo) Are you two fighting again?
Jo: What do you mean?
Natalie: Well, she seemed okay until you walked in.
Tootie: Yeah, what is going on between you. Yesterday you were all loving, and today.... watch out.
Jo: (very defensive) I don’t know.
Tootie: Well excuse us!
Jo: Sorry. Can we just talk about something else?
(They all just drop it and talk about other things. Then, Harper shows up and everyone leaves one by one)

MrsGarrettRocksMySocks · 11-14-2002, 06:10 PM

this is awesome!!

1strunfan · 11-14-2002, 06:11 PM

I finished this story today. Do you want it all at once, or a little at a time?

MrsGarrettRocksMySocks · 11-14-2002, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1strunfan
I finished this story today. Do you want it all at once, or a little at a time?

all at once!!

Jo/Blair_fan · 11-14-2002, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Charlotte Rae Fan

all at once!!

diddo

1strunfan · 11-14-2002, 06:38 PM

(Later that evening. Jo is in the grocery store. Her cell phone rings)
Jo: Hello?
Tad: (nervously) Jo, you haven’t seen Blair, have you?
Jo: Yeah, earlier today.
Tad: What time was that?
Jo: I don’t know, earlier this afternoon, why?
Tad: She’s not home. And, I’m getting worried. This just isn’t like her.
Jo: Have you tried her cell phone?
Tad: Of course I have, she has it turned off.
Jo: She’s probably just shopping.
Tad: I’ve called all her favorite boutiques. No one has seen her.
Tad: I don’t know what’s wrong. Unless....
Jo: Unless what?
Tad: Well, she heard you talking in the background when she called me at the office earlier.
Jo: What?
Tad: I told her it wasn’t you, and that I hadn’t seen you. Maybe she didn’t believe me.
Jo: (half mad) Great. Well, that explains alot.
Tad: Jo, You’ve got to help me find her! She isn’t herself lately with the baby and all.
Jo: I know. Listen, don’t worry. You go to all her favorite places and look for her. I’ve got a place or two I can check.
Tad: Okay, bye.
Jo: Bye.
(They hang up. Tad leaves in his car. Jo leaves a cart full of groceries in the middle of the cereal isle and leaves in her car. It’s starting to snow outside and the temperature is dropping. Jo drives past the park and sees someone sitting on the swings. It’s Blair, so she pulls in and walks over to her.)
Jo: Hey. What are you doing here? (stands in front of her to the left)
Blair: Nothing.
Jo: What is wrong?
Blair: (raises her voice) Like you don’t know! Some best friend you turned out to be. I thought you cared about me, turns out, you care more about my husband!
Jo: Calm down. What are you talking about?
Blair: (tears start streaming down her face) Jo, I heard you talking this morning when I called Tad. He told me he was sleeping in. I didn’t know it was going to be with you! (she gets up and starts to walk off)
Jo: (trying to not loose her calm) Now wait just a minute, Blair. Don’t go jumping to conclusions. It’s not like that.
Blair: (sarcastically, turns to look at Jo) Oh really.
Jo: Yes, really. Tad loves. We both do.
Blair: Well, you’ve sure got a funny way of showing it.
Jo: If you will just let me explain .....(Jo walks right in front of Blair)
Blair: Fine, explain.
Jo: Okay. Yeah, I was with Tad this morning. But, we weren’t “doing” anything. We were talking about Tad’s Christmas present to you.
Blair: (quieter) Really?
Jo: Yes, really.
Blair: How do I know that isn’t a lie?
Jo: I’ve never lied to you, and I’m not going to start now.
Blair: Oh Jo, I feel like such a fool. I’m so sorry. I don’t know what came over me. (Blair starts crying and Jo hugs her)
Jo: Don’t worry about it, Blair. You’ve got alot going on right now.
Blair: The sad thing is, I wouldn’t blame him. He loves children, and I can’t give him any. Maybe he would be better off with someone else.
Jo: Would you listen to yourself! You are Blair Warner, any man would be thrilled to have you.
Blair: But, I can’t give him any children. I’m not the woman he thought he married.
Jo: You have got to quit beating yourself up about this. Tad loves you with or without kids.
Blair: You really think so?
Jo: I know so, and so should you. Besides, you can’t just totally give up hope. Something is bound to work out.
Blair: I’m all used up, Jo. I don’t have any hope left.
Jo: Well, then I’ll have to have enough for the both of us. (she smiles) Now, lets get back to the Inn. It’s getting cold out here.
(They both go to their cars, and Jo follows Blair back to the Inn. On the way, she explains things to Tad. The next week and a half, everyone is busy shopping, getting last minute gifts, and watching Natalie’s baby)
(It’s the day before Christmas and everyone is at Mrs. Garrett’s House. The guys are outside double checking all the lights, and the kids are making snow men. The girls are sitting at the kitchen table watching Mrs. Garrett and Beverly Ann prepare snacks for that evening, and getting ready for tomorrow’s dinner. Jo has the baby, Natalie is upstairs.)
Mrs. G: I am so glad the whole family is here for Christmas this year. It’s alot like old times, except there are more of us now. (Natalie walks down the stairs and stands behind Blair)
Tootie: Yeah, and next year there will be even more(she pats her stomach)
Natalie( patting Blair’s shoulder): And, if we can get Blair in on it, maybe even more
Jo: (looks at Blair, then Natalie) Maybe she doesn’t want any.
Blair: No, Jo. (heavy sigh) I think I should just tell them. (Natalie and Tootie smile at each other)
Tootie: Tell us what?
Blair: I can’t have children.
Natalie: What?
Blair: We’ve been trying for two years now, and we can’t.
Beverly Ann: What do you mean, can’t.
Blair: Well, I have something wrong with me, so I’ll never be able to have children. Unless, there is some kind of miracle.
Jo: Or, she adopts.
Tootie: I am so sorry, Blair.
Natalie: I feel just awful. Pushing you to hold JT and everything.
Blair: Don’t worry about it. You couldn’t have known. Anyway, I’m trying to just deal with it and not think about it. So, lets just change the subject, shall we?
Mrs. Garrett: Say, I have a great idea. Why don’t we all have a sleep over here tonight. It would be great, and we would get to see the girls open their gifts.
Beverly Ann: I think that would be a great idea. I’ll go call Andy, and see if he can join us.
Mrs. G: What do you say, girls?
Blair: (looks at the other girls and they smile at each other) We would love to.
Jo: I’ll go tell the guys. They’ll need to make a trip home for the presents. (Jo gives JT to Tootie, then walks out and tells the guys, then goes back in. Jamie and Tisha follow her.)
Tisha: Is it true, do we get to spend the night here, all together?
Tootie: It sure is, kiddo.
Jamie: (hugs Jo) Oh mom, this is going to be the best Christmas ever!
Jo: I think you’re right sweetie.
(Later that night, they all sing Christmas Carols around the piano.)
Jamie: Mom, can we all open one gift tonight?
Jo: I don’t know, Jamie. It’s up to everyone else.
Jamie: (looks around the room) Please?????
Tisha: (gets a pouty look) Yeah, Pleeeeeease???
Mrs. Garrett: I don’t see why not!
Beverly Ann: I think it would be fun. But, can we wait on Andy? I know he won’t want to miss it.
(Tad and Jo exchange glances)
Tad: Of course we can wait on him we don’t want to leave him out.
Beverly Ann: He should be here any time now, I just spoke to him. He’ll just around the corner.
Blair: Why don’t you girls pass everyone out a gift, and as soon as Andy gets here, we can all open them at the same time.
(Jamie and Tisha pass out the gifts. The door bell rings. It’s Andy with a large box. It says: To Blair from Tad.)
Jamie: You are just in time. Mom, can we open the gifts now?
Andy: Merry Christmas everyone. Jamie, do you mind waiting until Aunt Blair opens this one. It won’t wait.
Jamie: I guess so.
(Andy sets the box on the table very gently next to where Blair is standing. Tad stands on one side and Jo stands on the other side of her, Andy walks back outside. )
Tad: Merry Christmas, Honey. Now, open it up.
(Blair lifts the cover off the top and it’s a baby carrier)
Blair: (visable upset) Tad, what kind of joke is this?
(Andy walks in with a fluffy blanket, he is holding very gently. He takes the blanket off and it’s baby in a beautiful red Christmas dress with a large red bow in her hair. Tootie, Natalie, Mrs. G and Beverly Ann look and see the baby. Andy puts a finger over his mouth, and they all start to cry.)
Andy: Blair, here is the rest of it. I didn’t think it would do to put it in the box.
(Blair quickly turns around, and sees the baby)
Jo: Well, Blair, why don’t you take it?
Blair: It’s....It’s...
Tad: A baby, Blair. For you....... for us.
Blair: (sobbing, takes the baby in her arms) This can’t be real. How did you do this?
Jo: Well, remember Amber from the center? She wanted to give her baby up for adoption. I told her I knew someone who would be the perfect mother.(holding back tears)
Tad: (with tear filled eyes) That’s why Jo and I met at my office the other day. Along with Amber and her grandmother. To sign the papers.
Blair: I can’t believe it!
Tootie: This is so wonderful. What are you going to name her?
Natalie: (looks at JT, who she is holding) Look, JT, you have a new little playmate.
Mrs. Garrett: (Crying, looks at Beverly Ann) Another girl, I’m so happy.
Tad: Honey, we need to think of a name.
Tootie: How about Christmas?
Natalie: What about Noelle?
Rick: How about Little Riki? (They all give Rick dirty looks, then laugh) Hey, it was just a suggestion.
Blair: (Looks at the baby, then at Jo.) No I think..... Joanna Marie would be just perfect (She hands the baby to Tad, than turns and she and Jo hug. They both start crying)
Jamie: Mom, are you okay? I’ve never seen you cry before.
Jo: Your Aunt Blair always did bring out the worst in me.
Blair: You mean the best in you.
(They all laugh. Mrs. G, Beverly Ann, Tootie and Natalie join Jo and Blair and they all cry and hug)
Jamie: This is the best Christmas, ever, isn’t it.
Everyone: It sure is!

THE END

MrsGarrettRocksMySocks · 11-14-2002, 10:20 PM

Awesome!!!

Jo/Blair_fan · 11-14-2002, 10:31 PM

two thumbs up and five stars!!!!

11-12-2002, 11:19 PM	#31
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11-13-2002, 10:33 AM	#32
1strunfan FOL Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 26, 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 817	I think I'll leave it at that. You all can figure out the rest.

11-13-2002, 10:34 AM	#33
1strunfan FOL Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 26, 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 817	Just kidding! Blair: Fine, Mrs. Garrett, why do you ask? Mrs. G: Oh, I don’t know. (she takes Blair’s hands) You just seem like you have alot on your mind lately. Is something bothering you ? Blair: (trying to keep her composure) Actually, there is. (tears well in her eyes and slide down her cheeks) I have something I have to tell you. Mrs. G: (tears fill her eyes) What is it, Blair? Are you okay? Blair: I don’t know exactly how to say this. Mrs. G: You know you can tell me anything. Just take your time. Blair: I, I,. (she begins to cry a little harder now.) can’t have children. We’ve tried everything, and we just can’t. (Blair puts her head down. Mrs. G gets up and moves her chair right next to Blair, then puts her arm around her and hugs her. Then strokes her hair while she talks. They are both crying.) Mrs. G: Oh Blair, why didn’t you tell me? Blair: I don’t know. I just thought I should keep it to myself. You know, be adult and deal with things on my own and not drag my friends into it. This was hard enough for me to deal with. I didn’t want anyone else to have to deal with it. Mrs. G: You should know by now that we all love you. We WANT to know when something is wrong. We can’t help you through something we don’t know you are going through. Blair: I know. I’m sorry.(they wipe the tears away) Mrs G: Did you tell Jo yet? Blair: Yeah, we talked about it yesterday. Mrs G: And do you feel better now? Blair: I guess so. I was doing so well until I saw Natalie and then the baby was born and everything. Mrs. G: That must have been awful for you. Blair: Please don’t tell Natalie. I don’t want to spoil this time for her. Don’t tell Tootie either. You know she can’t keep a secret. (smiles) Mrs. G: (smiles) She never could. But, I think you should tell them. They are your friends, too. They would want to know. Blair: Okay. But, not right now. Let Natalie have this time first. (the phone rings) Blair: Hello? Casey: Blair? Blair: Yes. Casey: Is Jo there? I called her cell phone, but didn’t get an answer. Blair: No, she’s down at the Center. You might try calling her there. Casey: No she isn’t, I’m at the Center. Blair: That’s funny. Maybe you just missed her. I’m sure she said she was going down there. Casey: Blair, I’ve been here all day, and she hasn’t been in. Blair: Have you called her house? Casey: Of course I have. Rick said she said something about going to the hospital. Blair: I don’t know. If I see her, I’ll tell her to call you. Casey: Okay. Talk to you later. Bye Blair: (looking puzzled) Bye. (Hangs up the phone.) Mrs. G: Who was that? Is everything okay. Blair: Have you talked to Jo today? Mrs. G: No, I thought you said she was going to the Center. Blair: That was Casey, he said she never showed. Mrs. G: I hope everything is okay. Blair: (mustering a smile) I’m sure it is. She probably just had some errands to do, or something. Mrs. G: I think I’ll go back up now, do you want to come? Blair: I’ll be up later, I have some calls to make. Mrs. G: Okay, see you soon then. Are you sure you’re okay. Blair: Yes, I’m sure. Now, go hold that baby. (Mrs. G leaves and goes back to Natalie’s room. Then Blair calls the Inn) Front Desk: Hello, The Peekskill Inn. Blair: This is Mrs. Warner, has Jo Bonner been in today? Front Desk: No, she hasn’t been in yet. Blair: Okay, then ring my room, I’d like to speak to Mr. Warner. Front Desk: I’m sorry, Ma’am. Mr. Warner isn’t in, he left quite some time ago. Blair: Did he say where he was going? Front Desk: No Ma’am, he didn’t. Blair: Okay, thanks. Bye. (They hang up, and she dials Ted’s phone) Ted: Hello? Blair: (hears Jo talking in the background) Hi honey, how are you? Ted: I’m fine, how are you ? Blair: Ted, where are you, I thought that you were sleeping in today? Ted: I was, but something came up. I had to come in to the office. I’m leaving to go back home now. Jo: (whispers) Bye Ted, I’ll talk to you later. Ted: (holding his hand over the phone) Bye. Ted (back to Blair) Did you need something? Blair: Who was that? Ted: No one, honey. Just a client. Blair: It sounded like Jo, you haven’t seen her today, have you? Ted: (voice sounds nervous) Why no, I haven’t. Listen, honey. I’m beat. I’m going to head back home, now. Blair: Okay, bye. Ted: Bye, I love you. (They hang up the phone and Blair looks somewhat upset. She regains her composure and goes back to Natalie’s room)

11-13-2002, 03:59 PM	#34
Ryanmo97 Me & Lisa Whelchel! Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 15, 2001 Location: Maple City, MI Posts: 295	OOOH this is getting good. BTW, Blair's husband's name is Tad, not Ted.

11-13-2002, 05:22 PM	#35
1strunfan FOL Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 26, 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 817	Sorry, by bad. Thanks for the info.

11-13-2002, 05:54 PM	#36
MrsGarrettRocksMySocks Actors over 60 Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2001 Location: The cookie jar--Any "Anyone Can Whistle" fans out there? Posts: 4,077	I was wondering abouyt that Tad thing...lol..anyways, this is really great!!!!

11-13-2002, 08:31 PM	#37
Shelley Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 12, 2001 Location: St. George, Utah Posts: 1,081	great.

11-14-2002, 11:32 AM	#38
1strunfan FOL Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 26, 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 817	Blair: Hi, sorry it took so long. Natalie: That’s okay. The baby was taken anyway. (smiling) Would you like to hold him now? Blair: (trying to smile) Sure, I’d love to. (takes him from Mrs. G) Tootie: So, what are you going to name him, Nat? (Mrs. G walks over and takes the baby back from Blair, Blair mouths “thank you”) Mrs. G :Yes, what are you going to name him? Natalie: We’ve decided on: James Thomas Beverly Ann: That is a lovely name, Natalie. Blair: Yes, it sounds very professional. Natalie: We are calling him JT for short. Mrs. G: Sounds good to me. (looking at the baby smiling) (Jo walks into the room) Jo: Hi everyone. Hey Nat, how are you doing? (walks over and gives Nat. a hug) Natalie: Oh, fine, Jo. Blair: So, Jo. How was the Center? Jo: Fine, just like always. (Mrs. G and Blair exchange glances) Mrs. G: Jo, Casey called, and said you hadn’t been there. Jo: (a little suprised) Oh, you thought I went to the Center. I went to the shopping center. You know, to get the baby something. Blair: (snidely) You, shopping, alone? Jo: I’ve done it before, Blair. Mrs. G: (changing the subject) Jo, they decided to name the baby James Thomas. Tootie: Yeah, but we are calling him JT. Jo: Good name, Nat. Natalie: Thanks. Blair: Well, I better be going. Do you need a ride, Tootie? Tootie: Are you kidding? I’m staying here. You go ahead. I’ll catch a ride with someone later. Blair: Okay, see you all later. (Blair walks out and Jo follows her) Jo: Blair, is something wrong? (Blair doesn’t answer, she just keeps on walking. Jo grabs her arm, but Blair jerks it away and continues to walk.) Jo: Blair, I’m talking to you. Is something wrong? Blair: (over her shoulder) No! (keeps walking and leaves the hospital) (Jo looks puzzled, shakes her head, then turns and goes back into Natalie’s room) Mrs. G: Jo, is she alright, what’s wrong? Jo: (discusted) I don’t know. Natalie: (to Jo) Are you two fighting again? Jo: What do you mean? Natalie: Well, she seemed okay until you walked in. Tootie: Yeah, what is going on between you. Yesterday you were all loving, and today.... watch out. Jo: (very defensive) I don’t know. Tootie: Well excuse us! Jo: Sorry. Can we just talk about something else? (They all just drop it and talk about other things. Then, Harper shows up and everyone leaves one by one)

11-14-2002, 06:10 PM	#39
MrsGarrettRocksMySocks Actors over 60 Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2001 Location: The cookie jar--Any "Anyone Can Whistle" fans out there? Posts: 4,077	this is awesome!!

11-14-2002, 06:11 PM	#40
1strunfan FOL Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 26, 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 817	I finished this story today. Do you want it all at once, or a little at a time?

11-14-2002, 06:38 PM	#43
1strunfan FOL Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 26, 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 817	(Later that evening. Jo is in the grocery store. Her cell phone rings) Jo: Hello? Tad: (nervously) Jo, you haven’t seen Blair, have you? Jo: Yeah, earlier today. Tad: What time was that? Jo: I don’t know, earlier this afternoon, why? Tad: She’s not home. And, I’m getting worried. This just isn’t like her. Jo: Have you tried her cell phone? Tad: Of course I have, she has it turned off. Jo: She’s probably just shopping. Tad: I’ve called all her favorite boutiques. No one has seen her. Tad: I don’t know what’s wrong. Unless.... Jo: Unless what? Tad: Well, she heard you talking in the background when she called me at the office earlier. Jo: What? Tad: I told her it wasn’t you, and that I hadn’t seen you. Maybe she didn’t believe me. Jo: (half mad) Great. Well, that explains alot. Tad: Jo, You’ve got to help me find her! She isn’t herself lately with the baby and all. Jo: I know. Listen, don’t worry. You go to all her favorite places and look for her. I’ve got a place or two I can check. Tad: Okay, bye. Jo: Bye. (They hang up. Tad leaves in his car. Jo leaves a cart full of groceries in the middle of the cereal isle and leaves in her car. It’s starting to snow outside and the temperature is dropping. Jo drives past the park and sees someone sitting on the swings. It’s Blair, so she pulls in and walks over to her.) Jo: Hey. What are you doing here? (stands in front of her to the left) Blair: Nothing. Jo: What is wrong? Blair: (raises her voice) Like you don’t know! Some best friend you turned out to be. I thought you cared about me, turns out, you care more about my husband! Jo: Calm down. What are you talking about? Blair: (tears start streaming down her face) Jo, I heard you talking this morning when I called Tad. He told me he was sleeping in. I didn’t know it was going to be with you! (she gets up and starts to walk off) Jo: (trying to not loose her calm) Now wait just a minute, Blair. Don’t go jumping to conclusions. It’s not like that. Blair: (sarcastically, turns to look at Jo) Oh really. Jo: Yes, really. Tad loves. We both do. Blair: Well, you’ve sure got a funny way of showing it. Jo: If you will just let me explain .....(Jo walks right in front of Blair) Blair: Fine, explain. Jo: Okay. Yeah, I was with Tad this morning. But, we weren’t “doing” anything. We were talking about Tad’s Christmas present to you. Blair: (quieter) Really? Jo: Yes, really. Blair: How do I know that isn’t a lie? Jo: I’ve never lied to you, and I’m not going to start now. Blair: Oh Jo, I feel like such a fool. I’m so sorry. I don’t know what came over me. (Blair starts crying and Jo hugs her) Jo: Don’t worry about it, Blair. You’ve got alot going on right now. Blair: The sad thing is, I wouldn’t blame him. He loves children, and I can’t give him any. Maybe he would be better off with someone else. Jo: Would you listen to yourself! You are Blair Warner, any man would be thrilled to have you. Blair: But, I can’t give him any children. I’m not the woman he thought he married. Jo: You have got to quit beating yourself up about this. Tad loves you with or without kids. Blair: You really think so? Jo: I know so, and so should you. Besides, you can’t just totally give up hope. Something is bound to work out. Blair: I’m all used up, Jo. I don’t have any hope left. Jo: Well, then I’ll have to have enough for the both of us. (she smiles) Now, lets get back to the Inn. It’s getting cold out here. (They both go to their cars, and Jo follows Blair back to the Inn. On the way, she explains things to Tad. The next week and a half, everyone is busy shopping, getting last minute gifts, and watching Natalie’s baby) (It’s the day before Christmas and everyone is at Mrs. Garrett’s House. The guys are outside double checking all the lights, and the kids are making snow men. The girls are sitting at the kitchen table watching Mrs. Garrett and Beverly Ann prepare snacks for that evening, and getting ready for tomorrow’s dinner. Jo has the baby, Natalie is upstairs.) Mrs. G: I am so glad the whole family is here for Christmas this year. It’s alot like old times, except there are more of us now. (Natalie walks down the stairs and stands behind Blair) Tootie: Yeah, and next year there will be even more(she pats her stomach) Natalie( patting Blair’s shoulder): And, if we can get Blair in on it, maybe even more Jo: (looks at Blair, then Natalie) Maybe she doesn’t want any. Blair: No, Jo. (heavy sigh) I think I should just tell them. (Natalie and Tootie smile at each other) Tootie: Tell us what? Blair: I can’t have children. Natalie: What? Blair: We’ve been trying for two years now, and we can’t. Beverly Ann: What do you mean, can’t. Blair: Well, I have something wrong with me, so I’ll never be able to have children. Unless, there is some kind of miracle. Jo: Or, she adopts. Tootie: I am so sorry, Blair. Natalie: I feel just awful. Pushing you to hold JT and everything. Blair: Don’t worry about it. You couldn’t have known. Anyway, I’m trying to just deal with it and not think about it. So, lets just change the subject, shall we? Mrs. Garrett: Say, I have a great idea. Why don’t we all have a sleep over here tonight. It would be great, and we would get to see the girls open their gifts. Beverly Ann: I think that would be a great idea. I’ll go call Andy, and see if he can join us. Mrs. G: What do you say, girls? Blair: (looks at the other girls and they smile at each other) We would love to. Jo: I’ll go tell the guys. They’ll need to make a trip home for the presents. (Jo gives JT to Tootie, then walks out and tells the guys, then goes back in. Jamie and Tisha follow her.) Tisha: Is it true, do we get to spend the night here, all together? Tootie: It sure is, kiddo. Jamie: (hugs Jo) Oh mom, this is going to be the best Christmas ever! Jo: I think you’re right sweetie. (Later that night, they all sing Christmas Carols around the piano.) Jamie: Mom, can we all open one gift tonight? Jo: I don’t know, Jamie. It’s up to everyone else. Jamie: (looks around the room) Please????? Tisha: (gets a pouty look) Yeah, Pleeeeeease??? Mrs. Garrett: I don’t see why not! Beverly Ann: I think it would be fun. But, can we wait on Andy? I know he won’t want to miss it. (Tad and Jo exchange glances) Tad: Of course we can wait on him we don’t want to leave him out. Beverly Ann: He should be here any time now, I just spoke to him. He’ll just around the corner. Blair: Why don’t you girls pass everyone out a gift, and as soon as Andy gets here, we can all open them at the same time. (Jamie and Tisha pass out the gifts. The door bell rings. It’s Andy with a large box. It says: To Blair from Tad.) Jamie: You are just in time. Mom, can we open the gifts now? Andy: Merry Christmas everyone. Jamie, do you mind waiting until Aunt Blair opens this one. It won’t wait. Jamie: I guess so. (Andy sets the box on the table very gently next to where Blair is standing. Tad stands on one side and Jo stands on the other side of her, Andy walks back outside. ) Tad: Merry Christmas, Honey. Now, open it up. (Blair lifts the cover off the top and it’s a baby carrier) Blair: (visable upset) Tad, what kind of joke is this? (Andy walks in with a fluffy blanket, he is holding very gently. He takes the blanket off and it’s baby in a beautiful red Christmas dress with a large red bow in her hair. Tootie, Natalie, Mrs. G and Beverly Ann look and see the baby. Andy puts a finger over his mouth, and they all start to cry.) Andy: Blair, here is the rest of it. I didn’t think it would do to put it in the box. (Blair quickly turns around, and sees the baby) Jo: Well, Blair, why don’t you take it? Blair: It’s....It’s... Tad: A baby, Blair. For you....... for us. Blair: (sobbing, takes the baby in her arms) This can’t be real. How did you do this? Jo: Well, remember Amber from the center? She wanted to give her baby up for adoption. I told her I knew someone who would be the perfect mother.(holding back tears) Tad: (with tear filled eyes) That’s why Jo and I met at my office the other day. Along with Amber and her grandmother. To sign the papers. Blair: I can’t believe it! Tootie: This is so wonderful. What are you going to name her? Natalie: (looks at JT, who she is holding) Look, JT, you have a new little playmate. Mrs. Garrett: (Crying, looks at Beverly Ann) Another girl, I’m so happy. Tad: Honey, we need to think of a name. Tootie: How about Christmas? Natalie: What about Noelle? Rick: How about Little Riki? (They all give Rick dirty looks, then laugh) Hey, it was just a suggestion. Blair: (Looks at the baby, then at Jo.) No I think..... Joanna Marie would be just perfect (She hands the baby to Tad, than turns and she and Jo hug. They both start crying) Jamie: Mom, are you okay? I’ve never seen you cry before. Jo: Your Aunt Blair always did bring out the worst in me. Blair: You mean the best in you. (They all laugh. Mrs. G, Beverly Ann, Tootie and Natalie join Jo and Blair and they all cry and hug) Jamie: This is the best Christmas, ever, isn’t it. Everyone: It sure is! THE END

11-14-2002, 10:20 PM	#44
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11-14-2002, 10:31 PM	#45
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