Reunion Sequel (please read!)

[sue z q]

You may want to read, if you haven't already, my reunion ff, it's under the post, Another Reunion FF (please read!). NEway, hope you enjoy!

"The Reunion Sequel"

*in Jo and Rick's hotel bedroom, they're just about to go to Natalie's book signing/lecture. She's been asked to lecture about her book the Facts of Life to the Eastland students and all her friend's are going to see her. Everyone's stayed in Peekskill after the reunion because Blair's getting married in a few weeks. (she's paid for all the hotel expenses)*
Jo: *she's looking in the mirror, admiring her outline, she's about three months pregnant now. She's getting dressed for the lecture, and she's got her slip on. She looks at her slightly swelling tummy when Rick comes in*
Rick: Hey, babe, you getting dressed?
Jo: Yeah. Think I'm showing very much?
Rick: No, not much. *he walks over to her, standing behind her, looking in the mirror, and wraps his arms around her, he sweeps her hair away and kisses her neck, and he rubs her belly with his hands in a circular motion.* Does that feel good?
Jo: *she lays her head back on his shoulder, resting* Yeah.
Rick: Good.
Jo: *she puts her hand to his cheek and kisses it* I think this is going to be a better pregnancy.
Rick: I think so, too.
Jo: I hope so anyway. *they're just about to kiss again when Jamie walks in*
Jamie: Mommy?
Jo: *they move away from each other* What is it, honey?
Jamie: Do I look all right? *she spins around a few times in her new pink dress that Aunt Blair got her*
Rick: You look beautiful, sweetheart!
Jamie: *smiles* Thanks, daddy!
Rick: So beautiful, that I won't be able to concentrate on Natalie's speech! I'll be too busy admiring how pretty you look! *he goes over and picks her up*
Jamie: *smiles at him* I know.
Jo: Oh, dear, my daughter has turned into Blair.
Jamie: *she giggles* Mommy, when are you going to have the baby?
Jo: It's gonna be a while, six months.
Jamie: But, Mommy, I can't wait that long! Tell it to hurry up!
Jo: *smiles* Maybe I'll try that.
Jamie: *Rick puts her down and she runs over and puts her ear up to her mother's belly* I don't hear anything. Can it hear me?
Jo: I'm not sure, maybe you can ask it when it's born.
Jamie: That's a good idea! I'll do that. *Jo smiles over at Rick, "Kids are so cute," she thinks*
Rick: Well, mommy and daddy have to get dressed so why don't you go watch some T.V.
Jo: Or a book would be better. *she nudges Rick*
Rick: But you can't watch a book! *both Jamie and Jo roll their eyes*
Jamie: That was terrible, daddy!
Jo: Bad, bad... Now go READ a book.
Rick: Or watch some T.V.
Jamie: I'll go play on the computer.
Rick: She takes advice so well, don't you think, darling?
Jo: Yeah, right...
Rick: *he starts taking off his pants and shirt and he gets out of the closet one of his nice suits* When does it start again?
Jo: 7
Rick: Oh, then we've got *looks at his watch* plenty of time, it's only 5:30.
Jo: It is? *looks at her bed stand clock* Oh, this one's wrong, I thought it was 6:30.
Rick: Well, what do you wanna do?
Jo: Oh, I don't know, *looks down at her slip and him in his boxers* as long as we're already dressed for it...
Rick: *he grins at her, closes the door, he goes over to her and picks her up. He carries her over to their bed and lays her down gently. He gets on top of her and they start kissing...*

*at Natalie's hotel room, it's a complete mess. She has papers, some crumpled up, some still straight all over the place. She has tons of different outfits laid out everywhere and she doesn't know which one to choose. Tootie is there helping her pick.*
Nat: This one? *she comes out of the bathroom with the sixth outfit she's tried on so far, it's a black suit jacket with matching skirt and a white top*
Tootie: *she walks around her, looking over the outfit* Well, the black and white is classy, but it's overall too dark. You need color.
Nat: Did you like the green dress?
Tootie: Yes, but I think the style is too formal. You want to look nice, but not overdressed. I liked that light blue number you had on about two outfits ago.
Nat: *neurotic* Oh, great, my whole life's is being measured in how many outfits I've tried on!
Tootie: I really liked that one. You should wear it. It's a great color for you- blue and the style is relaxed yet elegant. It says confidence, wit, strength-
Nat: You didn't like the cheetah print with the pink ruffle?
Tootie: Honey, that said individuality at best.
Nat: Okay, let me go put on the blue one again.
Tootie: Okay. *she rolls her eyes and shakes her head. "Nat's so funny," she thinks.*

*an Blair's home*
Blair: *she's on the phone with Robert, her fiancee* So you'll pick me up at 6:45. Okay.
Robert: Yeah, oh, Blair, aren't you excited!
Blair: Yes, I thought Calvin Klein's new fall line was very exciting!
Robert: Oh, you know what I mean.
Blair: *laughs* Yes, I am excited! One week and six days! I can hardly stand it!
Robert: Me either! Well, I'd better get dressed.
Blair: Okay, I'll see you in a half an hour.
Robert: Okay. I love you.
Blair: Love you, too.
Robert: Bye.
Blair: Bye. *she hangs up and smiles. She then goes to her room and starts to get ready*

What do you think so far?


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Jo: Partners? You mean 50-50? Uh, 50-50-50-50-50?
Blair: Good, Jo, we'll let you do the books!

Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most.

And from your two resident off-topic queens, Danielle and I, who are still looking for that 12 step program by the way:

*^*^*~~~God Bless~~~*^*^*

[ZeldaGilroy]

Great job so far!

[Ryanmo97]

Keep up the great work!

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[KerriBerri687]

gr8 so far!

[Max Whittaker]

Intriguing...

[Wild Child]

Please post more ASAP!This is so good.Your a great writer!

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"You're born,you move on,you die,that's life."-Jo
Nancy McKeon is #1!!

[sue z q]

Thanks for all your great replies! And I'm wondering, Max, what did you mean by intriguing? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, lol.

*at Natalie's lecture, people are coming into the auditorium, parents and students, they take a program from the desk right outside the door of the auditorium. They have punch and lemonade at a side table for people to take. Natalie is at the door, greeting everyone as they come, she's got the blue dress on.*
Natalie: *she's nervous about her speech and looks it, too. She says these things to various people as they walk in.* Hi! Glad you could come! I hope you enjoy the lecture! Copies of my book will be available after the lecture, at the signing. *Tootie is the one sitting at the desk handing out the programs*
Tootie: Nat, you don't have to say something to EVERY person.
Nat: Yes, I do. I want every person to feel my personal warmth, my charm, my grace- *another person walks in, she puts her hand up to say, "Hi," and it hits the ladies drink out of her hand* Oh, I'm so sorry!
Lady: *makes a disgusted look at Natalie and heads for the ladies room*
Tootie: Charm? Grace?
Nat: Everyone slips once in a while.
Tootie: *rolls her eyes* Here you go, sir. *as she hands out another program, a handsome man walk up to the desk*
Bill: *he's Natalie's age and has a very warm smile and face, he's quite tall, he has a definite charm and ease to him, despite his broad shoulders and massive frame, his tender heart is immediately apparent.* Natalie!
Nat: *looks at him, doesn't have a clue who he is, puts on a big smile like she knows him* Oh, hi! *Tootie looks at Nat, knowing she doesn't know who he is* So how have you been?
Bill: Good, good. Do you remember me?
Nat: Of course! How could I forget you!
Bill: You haven't got a clue, have you?
Nat: Not a one.
Bill: I'm Bill Newland. I went to Bates, and I dated one of your friends once, but it didn't work out, because I was too busy looking at you.
Nat: *doesn't know what to say* I'm speechless.
Tootie: *looks at Bill* Enjoy it, honey, that doesn't happen very often. *Nat kicks her under the desk* Ouch!
Nat: *glares at Tootie* Don't you love it when people keep their opinions TO THEMSELVES?!
Bill: I'm really excited to hear your speech, Natalie. But I'm even more excited to catch-up with you. *with that he walks into the auditorium*
Nat: Tootie, pinch me. Was I just dreaming? *Tootie pinches her* Ouch! What'd ya do that for?
Tootie: You asked me to pinch you!
Nat; You know that was my neurosis talking!
Tootie: *laughs* Oh, Nat. *just then Blair and Robert show up* Hi, Blair! And Robert!
Blair: Hi, are you nervous, Nat?
Nat: Who me? Nooooooo... *she picks up a program and it starts rattling cause she's shaking*
Robert: You'll be fine.
Blair: Yeah.
Nat: Uhhhhh, Blair, I'm wondering, I need to talk to you and the other girls later, *leans into her* guy stuff...
Blair: Oh, sure, we can talk after the signing.
Nat: Thanks.
Blair: Good luck with your speech! *she and Robert go in the auditorium*
Nat: I remember him now! He went out on a few dates with Sue Ann! He kept looking at me when he was waiting for her to get ready cause he was picking her up on a date. *looks down* I thought he was looking at me cause I was so fat and ugly.
Tootie: Now, Nat, you know none of that is true.
Nat: Well- *just then the Bonner family arrives*
Jo: Hi, guys!
Jamie: *all excited and outgoing* Hi, Aunt Natalie and Aunt Tootie! I can't wait to hear your speech! I love your dress, it's so pretty!
Rick: We don't know what to do or where to turn, we keep trying to get her to come out of her shell.
Tootie: Hi, sweetie!
Jo: How you holding up, Nat?
Nat: Great! *her program is still rattling*
Jo: Well, we can see that...
Nat: How's the baby coming along?
Jo; Good, good, no problems yet...
Rick: *puts his arm around Jo* And we're not going to have any. *she smiles at him*
Nat: I need to talk to you, Jo, after the lecture. All us girls are getting together. I need to talk about something.
Jo: Sure, Nat. Well, do good!
Rick: Well, dear.
Jo: What?
Rick: Do well, Natalie, is the proper way of putting it. Well is an adverb because it modifies a verb, but good is an adjective so it couldn't- *Jo and Jamie walk in the auditorium* Uhhhh.....they love me, they really do, they just have funny ways of showing it. *Tootie and Nat look at each other and shake their heads.*
Tootie: Hey, Nat, they're gonna start soon, so you'd better get in there.
Nat: Okay, thanks for handing out the programs, Tootie.
Tootie: Sure.

More later! Please respond!

[JoExstead]

This is awsome!! And i really loved ur Reunion Fanfic! Write more soon!

[Wild Child]

Please post more soon! This is so awsome

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"You're born,you move on,you die,that's life."-Jo
Nancy McKeon is #1!!

[letsgoreyes]

very good! i like it a lot!


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-Brian C.

[sue z q]

Thank you all 4 replying! Here's more!

*inside the auditorium, Natalie is sitting up on the stage in a row with the Eastland staff. She is chatting quietly with some teachers while people are taking their seats. Tootie gets up from her desk, closes the doors and goes over and sits by her husband, Jeff, who is sitting by the Bonners and the soon to be Watersons*
Tootie: *she's just sitting down, in between Jeff on her left (Ha! That rhymes! Oh, man...) and Robert on her right* Natalie's so nervous, I had to help her pick out what she was going to wear.
Blair: *leaning in front of Robert, to Tootie* I know she's gonna be fine.
Robert: Looks like they're starting. *everyone quiets down when the headmaster of Eastland approaches the podium*
Head: Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to this very special evening when one of our own, Natalie Green, will be speaking on her new book, the Facts of Life. *everyone claps* Miss Green was an excellent student here and many of our teachers remember her and would like to pay a small tribute to one of the students that we are most proud of. *turns to teacher* Mrs. Lainy? Would you like to go first? *she nods and comes to podium*
Mrs. L: I had Natalie in my sophomore History class. No matter what class she was in, she brought her humor and wit with her, and it often made for quite funny class discussions. *looks at Nat and laughs* I am so proud to see what this fine young lady has done with herself. She has stayed focused on her dreams and turned them into a reality. *faces Nat* Natalie Green, I am so proud of you. *Nat's smiles and mouths "Thank you."*
Mrs. H: Hi, I'm Mrs. Harper. I had Natalie in my junior English class. Though I know she didn't enjoy the Grapes of Wrath as much as I'd hoped, I know she learned from the Joads to keep going and head for your dreams against all odds and whatever obstacles may be faced. *she smiles at Nat and sits down*
Miss J: Hello, I'm Miss Jules, and I was Natalie's Biology teacher. She always had an enthusiasm and optimism no matter what situation faced her: dissecting a frog, taking a test she didn't study for... But seriously, Nat, you made my class much more enjoyable than I ever could, and for that, I'm grateful.
Head: Well, I guess everyone's said what they wanted to say. So, without further adieu, Natalie Green. *everyone claps*
Nat: *she gets up from her chair, approaches the podium with her notes, and smiles at the audience.* As I was preparing for this lecture, I was reminded of how much my friends, who this book is about, mean to me. One was helping me pick out what to wear, one read my speech and critiqued it. I just want to say to those special people, they know who they are: Thank you. *she gathers her notes together and begins speaking* I kept a journal throughout my junior and high school career. I would recommend to each and every one of you to do this. It will help you remember the good times and may bring a smile to your face. It will also help remind you of some of the bad times, so you can look back and be grateful those times have passed. As I was reading over some of my old journals, I got the idea for this book. *she continues with her speech*
Jamie: *turns to her dad, who's on her right, whispers* She doesn't look nervous anymore.
Rick: Nope, she sure doesn't. *he turns to say something to Jo, on his right and notices she has her hand to her belly, rubbing it and is breathing quite deeply. He leans into her whispering* You okay, honey?
Jo: Yeah......fine. *she closes her eyes and grimaces*
Rick: You sure? Remember I'm here. *he takes her hand*
Jo: *she smiles at him* I know......oh.
Rick: What?
Jo: Nothing.
Rick: Jo, don't be a martyr, if you're in pain or something is wrong, tell me.
Jamie: Are you okay, Mommy?
Jo: Yes, honey, I'm fine. *turns to Rick* I'm just feeling a little uneasy, maybe the baby's just......oh. *starts to look happy* I think it's just kicking.
Rick: So everything's okay?
Jo: *looks down at her belly, gives it one last pat, smiles* Yeah.
Rick: Good. *they focus their attention back on Natalie*
Natalie: .....So after organizing my experiences I thought about what the purpose for this book was. As Mrs. Harper taught me in English, every paper/report needs to go beyond the boundaries of the topic. It has to have a universal meaning and application to our lives. That's what separates mediocre writing from extraordinary writing. I began to wonder what this book of memoirs about my life could possibly teach someone. I ended up with this conclusion. Friendship is what it's about. You may go through many romantic relationships, but if you have a core group of friends who accept you with an unconditional love, you can survive anything. As you can read in my book, I went through some hard times in high school. I was sexually assaulted, my father died, among other things, and one thing I am so grateful for was that I had friends to help me through those times. They gave me the advice I didn't want to hear, but I knew was right. They listened to me, even when they were busy. They made the time to talk, even when they needed to be somewhere else. They provided me with wonderful memories I'll never forget, and memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life. We stuck together through thick and thin, and for each one of them I am eternally grateful. *she continues*
Robert: *leans into Blair, whispering* You girls are lucky to be so close. Not many people have as tight-knit a group of friends as you have.
Blair: I know.
Robert: I hope we can be that close.
Blair: We will. It takes time. We weren't close friends from the time we all met. *thinks of Jo* With some people it took a little warming up to... *she smiles*
Robert: Blair, I want our relationship to be just as deep as the relationships you have with your friends.
Blair: We will. Over time, we'll create memories, and little inside jokes of our own.
Robert: *he takes her hand* I can't wait to get to know you, Blair. I mean REALLY get to know you.
Blair: I can't wait either.
Robert: *he kisses her hand and smiles at her, she smiles back, they turn back to Natalie*
Natalie:...So, in closing, I would like to say one last thing: As you read my book I hope you take one thing from it: Cherish your friends, they will be with you always. Thank you. *everyone applauds loudly*
Head: Thank you so much, Miss Green for being here tonight. We all appreciate it. Right now we're going to have a short break, you can go outside, get some punch, go to the restroom, but be back in ten minutes for the book signing back here. *people start to get up and go to different places. Bill walk up to Natalie*

Well?

[Krisalicious]

I like it!

[Max Whittaker]

It's only getting better!


What I ment when I said "intriguing" is that it caught my attention and now I'm hooked!.

I can't wait to see what happens!

[Ryanmo97]

Keep it up!

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[sue z q]

So that's what you meant, Max, lol, I wasn't sure, NEway thanks to all you who are replying! Here's more!

Bill: That was a great speech, Natalie.
Nat: Oh, thanks. I try.
Bill: I can't wait to read your book.
Nat: Well, I hope you like it.
Bill: I wonder if I could have a little dinner with the author sometime this week?
Nat: The author? Oh, me?
Bill: *laughs* Yes, that would be you, Nat.
Nat: Uhhhhh....*her heart says, "Go for it!"* I'd love to!
Bill: Great! Is 7:00, tomorrow, I'll pick you up, all right?
Nat: Sure! Great!
Bill: I'll see you then. *he starts to walk away*
Nat: *calling* Aren't you gonna buy a book?
Bill: I already got one. *he shows her the book in his hand*
Nat: Okay, see you tomorrow! *they smile and wave at each other. Nat turns around and mouths, "Yes!"*

*later that night, about ten, Nat, Jo, Blair, and Tootie are at Nat's apartment talking about Bill*
Nat: So, do you guys remember him at all? Any info I should know about? Give me the dirt.
Blair: I remember him going out with Sue Ann, but that's it.
Tootie: Do you know why they stopped dating?
Jo: You never found out? I figured with that bloodhound nose of yours for gossip, that you'd find anything.
Tootie: Well, that was one relationship's details that eluded me.
Nat: Well, *gets a smile on her face* he said that it was because he couldn't take his eyes off me.
Blair: How romantic!
Jo: That's great, Nat! I hope everything works out with him.
Nat: Me, too, although I am still kinda scared to get back in a relationship again.
Blair: Because of Snake?
Nat: Yeah, losing someone you loved so much makes you wary of getting in another relationship and then that happening again.
Jo: You know, Nat, I felt the same way with having another baby, I thought, "Oh, man, here we go again..." but things don't often happen twice.
Nat: I know, Jo. Speaking of the baby, how are you doing?
Jo: Pretty good, during your speech it started kicking.
Blair: Really? Does it hurt when they kick?
Jo: A little, but it's also comforting, I mean it shows that they're alive and well. Why?
Blair: Well, as soon as Robert and I are married, we want to have a baby.
Tootie: That's great, Blair!
Blair: What's happening with your show Tootie?
Tootie: Well, the producers are still editing and writing our pilot, but we should start rehearsing and filming pretty soon.
Nat: Well, guys, I hate to break up the party, but I've got to get to bed early tonight. I have a book signing date early tomorrow over at Eastland.
Tootie: Oh, that's right. There were still so many people who wanted you to sign their book tonight, they had to make another date tomorrow!
Jo: Looks like your book is going over well!
Nat: I'm so thrilled! I just got my first paycheck for the book about a month ago! It's a great feeling, you know? To get paid for doing what you love to do.
Blair: Yeah, well, we'll let you get your sleep, Nat. Bye! *the girls get up from where they were sitting and walk to her door. Jo needs a little help getting up, so Blair helps her.*
Tootie: You sure are getting big!
Jo: I know! And I'm only three months along!
Blair: Do you know what it is yet?
Jo: A baby stupid!
Blair: Oh, you know what I mean.
Jo: I'm going to see my doctor tomorrow and he's going to do an ultrasound and hopefully, we'll find out!
Tootie: That's great! Well, I'll see all you guys soon! *everyone says good bye and goes home*

*at Blair's home, she unlocks the door, waves back at Robert who then drives away, takes off her coat and hangs it in her hall closet. She makes her way to her bedroom and sits down on the bed. She sighs and looks over at a picture of Robert on her bed stand. She smiles*
Blair: *she walks over to the picture and just looks at it* Good, night, Robert. *she puts two fingers to her lips, then puts her fingers to the picture*

*at Tootie's bedroom, she and Jeff are lying in bed*
Jeff: She gave a really good speech, don't you think?
Tootie: It was wonderful. She's always been a great writer.
Jeff: Yeah, Tootie, sometimes.....I.....I feel we aren't that close.
Tootie: What?
Jeff: Well, it just seems to me that you and your friends are really.....well......close. And you always get along-
Tootie: Oh, stop right there, we don't always get along.
Jeff: You don't?
Tootie: No, we have fights every now and then, just like you and I do, but we always make up, just like us.
Jeff: Oh?
Tootie: We just fight when no one's around. *they laugh* We're fine, Jeff. I love you, and that's all that matters.
Jeff: I love you, too. *they kiss, she lays her head on his chest, and they fall asleep*

*at Nat's bedroom, she's looking through her scrapbook to see if maybe Bill's in any pictures. She looks and looks, then stops. He's in one photo with Sue Ann. She's smiling her down home Kansas smile and has her arms around him, squeezing him, and Bill looks uncomfortable. He looks very young and he hasn't filled out as much yet. She laughs a little bit, closes the scrapbook, gets in bed, and goes to sleep with a smile on her face, excited about their date tomorrow.*

*Jo's bedroom, Jo is lying on her back on the bed and Rick is sitting upright on the bed with Jamie on his lap. He's reading her a story. Jo's in an old shirt and pajama bottoms and Rick's in an undershirt and boxers, and Jamie's in a nightshirt.*
Rick: ...and they lived happily ever after. *he shuts the book* Did you like that one?
Jamie: It was.....okay, for the tenth time of hearing it.
Jo: Maybe we can get a different book, once we get some more money together.
Jamie: Okay. How are you feeling, mommy?
Jo: Pretty good, pretty good. It's late, you'd better get to bed.
Jamie: Okay, but I want to check one more time.
Jo: Check for what?
Jamie: If it's moving!
Jo: What?
Jamie: *she pulls her mommy's shirt up a little bit, exposing her swelled belly, she puts her ear up to it* I hear it, mommy, I hear it!
Jo: Yeah, well, remember every time you hear something, I feel it....oh. *she grimaces*
Rick: Everything okay?
Jo: Yeah, this baby is just very.....active. *looks down at her tummy, to the baby* Don't you know that it's bedtime? Oh... *she groans*
Jamie: Did that hurt?
Jo: Yes. *she rubs her belly* You'd better get to bed now, little Missy.
Jamie: *reluctantly* Okay. Goodnight, mommy. *kisses Jo's cheek* Goodnight, daddy. *kisses Rick's cheek* Goodnight, it. *she kisses Jo's tummy*
Rick: Night, baby. *he grabs her before she can get off the bed, she giggles, and he hugs her and cuddles her really close* I love you.
Jamie: I love you, too, daddy. Sleep well. *she leaves their room*
Rick: *he looks over at her belly, he puts his hand to it to see if he can feel something.*
Jo: *she moves his hand where she just felt something* Right here. Oh....did you feel that?
Rick: Yeah. I'm so happy we're having this baby. *he takes her hand in his*
Jo: Me, too.
Rick: *he reaches over and kisses her. He looks down at her belly.* Goodnight, whoever you are. *he kisses her belly* Well, we'd better get some sleep. Tomorrow we're going to the doctor, right?
Jo: Yup. Well, goodnight. *she turns out the light and they fall asleep*

Stay tuned for Nat's date, Blair's wedding and Jo's trip to the Doc! Please reply and tell me what ya think so far!