one year later...

[Jo_Marie]

here is a story I have been working on. Please post your honest opinnions and let me know what you think about it.
also, if anyone wants to give me any tips or ideas or just random thoughts, I welcome feedback


All of the Girls and Mrs G Meet up at the peekskill inn again 1 year later and This Time at Jo's
Request, since she missed there Thanksgiving Reunion due to work!

as We left off in our last reunion, Blair and Tad had decided to try to have kids and as we will
soon find out, They were Successfull!

Blair and Tad Susprise Everyone by Showing up to the Reunion with Twins, they are Adorable
Little Girls. To Everyone's Susprise(Especially Jo's) Blair is Dressed Casauly in Jeans,
a Sweater and Sneakers! In other words the perfect Jo Ensamble!


Blair can't wait to see Jo and hands the Baby to Tootie so they can Hug!
Jo is taken aback and says Blair, I think we need to talk.
Blair says Sure thing but first I need to get the twins inside!
Jo says Your absoulouty right, it's too cold for them out here, come on I'll help you.

Blair: Raymond at the Desk and ask him for her room key.
Raymond: sure thing (hands her the Key) So when am I gonna get to meet the newest members of the eastland family.
Blair: as soon as the wake up from there nap.

Blair: (Turns to Jo) come on Jo help me get them settled in
Jo: sure thing.
(They head to the room and get the girls settled in, and Blair turns to Jo)
Blair: It's so great to see you Jo, I have really missed you.

Jo: I have missed you too and Mrs. G, and Natalie and Tootie.
I miss Peekskill, It seems like home to me and it was for a very long time. I wish Jamie could have the Kinds of Friends I had Growing up. I would love to see her in a Eastland Uniform.
Blair: Well Jo, maybe you can.
Jo: What do you mean?
Blair: You could send Jamie to Eastland after all tootie is sending Tisha.
Jo: Yeah Maybe. So, Blair, How are things Going?
Blair: Things are great Jo, Really Great!

Jo:So, tell me, how much do you love motherhood?
Blair:I really Love it, I would'nt have thought I would love
it as much as I do but I do.
Jo: That's Really Great Blair, so What are their Names?
Blair: Joanna Marie and Monica Blair.
Jo: Joanna Marie?
Blair: That's right Jo, I named her after you.
Jo: But why Blair?
Blair: Because, your Sweet and kind, warm and compassionate, thoughtful and considerate, Independant and Strong and I probably don't say this enough but your Beautiful and I want my
daughter to be just like you.

Jo: Wow, Blair I'm Touched but won't Nat and Tootie be upset. Blair: I want my dauhgter to be just like you, Jo!
Blair: Besides when I have more kids I'll make it up to them and Jo I'm Preganant! But Please don't say
anything to Tad, I haven't told him yet.
Jo: Blair, your secrets safe with me.
Blair: Always have been haven't they JO!

Blair: Looks Like there Awake, lets go down stairs and Introduce them to everyone, ok!
Jo: Ok. Oh Blair can I Have lil' Jo, I want to introduce her to Jamie. Blair: Sure, go ahead. Jo: (Picks up Joanna Marie and lays her on the changing table to check her diaper and see if she needs changing and she does and she changes her and redresses her and heads out to find Jamie.) While in the hall she see's Mrs. G and tells Mrs. G, the babies name and she just reply's why are you so susprised Jo, Blair has Always loved you.
She Loved the fact that you were Strong and Independant and Caring and you in turn helped Blair more
than you probably know. Sure you and Blair fought a lot, but Beverly Ann and I fought a lot,Sisters fight.
Even though you and Blair aren't blood related you were raised togther just like sisters.

Jo: I never tought of it like that, your absoloutly right, thanks MRS. G. Don't Mention it Jo and Remember, the same goes for me, I love you Girls just like you are my own kids.
Jo: I was looking for Jamie, have you seen her?
Mrs. G: She's at Eastland, checking out the Dorm.
Jo: Really? Do you think she'd like to go?
Mrs. G:Jo, only Jamie can answer that question! thanks Mrs. G.

Jo: Hey Guys, do any of you want to go to Eastland with me? I'm fixing to head over.
Blair: sure why don't we all go, give me a sec. and I'll tell Tad. Tad, we are all going over to eastland, please keep an
eye on the grils, ok!
Tad: Ok, Sweetheart,have fun!
Rick:You Girls drive safe, ok?
Jo: We Will, we promise.
(in the car)
Jo: So Nat, How are you? I hear your married now.So, how's married life?
Nat: Married Life is Great Jo, I really love my husband and my life!
Jo: That's really Great,Nat! So Nat, what's this I hear about you having 2 guys at once.That is very unlike you, What were you thinking? It's not like having 2 dates to the Prom.
I hear everything turned out fine and the other guy is helping tootie re-open the theatre.
Jo: So, how's that comming tootie?
Tootie: It's coming along just fine Jo, and we are almost ready to reopen!
Jo: So, what's gonna be the 1st play you show?
Tootie: We haven't decided yet, actually we are having kind of
a problem deciding.
Jo: Well, why don't you open with the Wild Duck?
Tootie: That was my first play,Jo.
Jo: (smiles) I Remember.

Tootie: Do you think that would be right? For me to open the theatre showing the 1st play I was ever in.
Jo: Yes, I do, In fact I can't think of a more perfect way to reopen the theatre where you had your first paying gig, than to open with the play you starred in. Can you Blair?
Blair: Absoloutly Not!
Jo:Can you Nat?
Nat: No, I can't, why don't we ask Mrs. G?
Blair: Sure, why don't we.

Jo: Here we are Eastlnd School, come on Girls. (Jo, races up the walkway and in to the school and hears someone say
No running in the halls!)
Andy: Have you ever sang in a band called Sexy Lingaire?
Jo: (turns around) Andy? It's really good to see you, how have you been?
Andy: I'm fine Jo, where are the other Girls?
Jo: They are comming. I'm looking for Jamie, I have somthing I need to run by her, have you seen her?
Andy: She's upstairs Jo.
Jo: Thanks Andy! It's really great seeeing you (they hug)

Jo: Hey Jamie, I have a question for you?
Jamie: Ok, mom and I have a question for you too.
Jo: Ok shoot.
Jamie: Mom, I have been thinking and I don't really have any friends, not like yours anyway and I'm not
that in love with my school back home, is there anyway you and dad would let me enroll in Eastland.
So maybe I can have the same kinds of memories & friends that you all came out with.

Jo: Well, Sweetheart what I was going to ask you is if you'd like to go to Eastland, of course we'll still need to run it by your father.
Jamie: Ok. Thanks Mom!
Jo:Your Welcome Angel. Remember Sweetheart, Eastland is more than memories and friends, it's family.Remember that and you will always, meet the right kinds of friends and make the right kind of memories! I'm so glad that you want to come to Eastland, I think there is a lot of stuff you can learn here,that you might not learn otherwise. So Later Tonight, I'll talk it over with your dad.
And hopefully have a answer for you in the morning.
Jamie: Ok, thanks Mom(jamie hugs her mother).

Jo: Hey Jamie, Aunt Blair is downstairs and she really wants to see you, Aunt Nat and Tootie too. Why don't you run downstairs and say hello to everyone. I'm sure they'd all like that. Ok Mom.
(as Jamie leaves Jo lays down on the Bed and starts to cry) Just then there is a knock and a voice says...)
Blair: I see some things never change.
Jo: Blair,what are you talking about?
Blair: Well Jo,Even though you tried to hide your emotions under your Rough and Tough Exterior, that doesn't mean they didn't bleed through and all of us see them. Besides Jo, Time Mello's Everyone. I mean look at me.(Jo Laughs)So Jo, what's wrong?
Jo: Nothing Really, It's Just how Grown up Jamie just acted.
Blair my little Girl has grown up. I also have a secret I would like to share with you Blair.I'm Pregnant Too. I haven't told Rick yet, I think I'll try and get Jamie Enrolled in Eastland Before I do.
I'm also thinking about leaving the force, I don't want to be Shot and maybe loose this baby.I don't know how Rick's gonna take the news though and on top of everything Else, I want to move back here.So, I really don't know how to tell him all of this.
Blair: Don't worry Jo, Rick Will understand but unless he wants to move down here I don't know,how he would feel about the move.
Talk to Rick I'm Sure, the two of you can work this out(Jo Smiles)(Jo and Blair hug).
Jo: it has really been to long Blair, I miss talking to you anytime I have a problem.
blair: Well Jo, That's Fixable, I'll give you my cell number and home number and my address so we can stay in closer contact.
Jo: Thanks Blair, That would mean a lot.(Jo Smiles)

[Ryanmo97]

It's a good Story. But It's very hard to tell who's talking. You need to either put in quotation marks or put it in script form.

[Jo_Marie]

Thanks for your Encouragemnt and suppoirt.



Yes, I know it nedds to be seperated but I'm not finished yet.


I need to finish it first, I'm not done with the 1st draft yet.

I just wanted to see if I needed to continue with or see if anyone had any idea's they would like me to use.

[Ryanmo97]

Yes, please finish it. Like I said it's very good.

[james_baby87]

Its great but yea it would be easier to read in script form just trying to help.

[Jo_Marie]

Thanks for your help and honesty guys and I'm glad you like it

I have never really done anything like this before and wondered if I really should that's 1 reason it's not in the correct form the other is that it's a first draft. I never Brainstorm I use my first Draft and cut from it

I will Get it all changed when I continue working with it

[james_baby87]

I'll probably enjoy reading it.

[Jo_Marie]

I have some more and I hope you like it, if for some reason you don't let me know and If you know what I could do to make it better just let me know, ok? Here's what I have so Far...

(Jo and Blair walk downstairs together and a hush falls over the room...)
Jo: Hey Guys, What's Wrong?

Nat: I'm Sorry Jo, but for a Moment it was like we were transported back to when we were in school here.

Blair: Really, Why?

Tootie: It's just that we haven't seen each other in a while and watching the 2 of you come down the stairs the way you
used too was deja vu.

Jo: Well, should we go back upstairs and yell at each other and come down seperatly?

Blair: Jo, don't be Ridicilous!

Jo: It would be more deja vu, though, wouldn't it

Blair: Yes it would.

Andy: Well, I'm just Glad we are all here together again, Deja Vu or not.

Jo:Thank You Andy!

Jamie: I hear you and Aunt Blair had a Intresting Time together in Austrillia?

Jo: As a matter of fact we did.

Jo:Ok guys, how much did you tell her?

Nat:Not Much, Just about the Lesson you taught me and about Eastlands sister School.

Blair: That Trip was a Nightmare!

Jamie: Really? Why was it a Nightmare, mom?

Jo:Because the Aussie snobs were worse than our American Snobs.

Jamie: Really, that's hard to believe.
(JO,Blair,Tootie and Nat all Agree)

Jo:They Really were kiddo, Andy is about the only 1 who had a good time and that is because he had
hit Puberty that summer.

Jo: Isn't that Right Andy?

Andy: Absoloutly!

Blair: Oh darn, we have to go Girls we have a lot to do.

Jo: Yes, we do and the sooner we get started, the sooner we will get done.

Jo: Hey Andy, do you know where the old Ornaments Are?

Andy: As A matter of a fact I do, I got them out before the rebuilt Eastland and they are in my trunk.

Jo:Thanks Andy.

Jo: How about the other stuff?

Blair: i have it, It's at the Inn, but I couldn't find the ornaments?

Jo: Well Great, Now we have both(Jo Smiles)

Nat: what about the Cabin?

Jo: Nat, the Cabin isn't as important as the rest.

Tootie: I'd like to have it in the Cabin though.

Jo: Me, too but it's not just the 4 musketeers anymore, we are all grown & have Famlies, So I don't think the
Cabin will be Big Enough Anymore.

Blair: But Jo, We could all stay at the inn and only use the cabin to have dinner, that's what we did last year
at the Thanksgiving Reunion.

Jo: In that case I'd Love too, how about you Nat?

Natiddo

Blair: Great, I'll call Daddy and get the Cabin.

Jamie: Aunt Blair, Your Dad owns the Cabin to which you are all reffering too.

Jo: Jamie, Darling,Aunt Blair's Daddy owns Warner Industries.

Jo: Come on Girls we have to get Started, Andy if you give me your Keys, i'll get the Ornaments for you,
so you won't have to quit working.

Andy: Thanks Jo, here are the keys, just bring them back in when you get done.

Jo: I sure will and Thanks again Andy.

Andy: No Problem.

Blair: Come on Girls lets Go, we have a lot of Decorating to do.
(Jo walks back in and Hands Andy his keys and they hug and she says goodbye andy, it was good seeing you again.)
Jo:We Sure Do.

Jamie: A lot of decorating, what's to it, you put the tree up and you decorate it and you swap gifts and
have dinner, right?

Jo: Not exactly!

Blair: Oh you poor child, Chirstmas isn't about the gifts or even the tree, Christmas like Tahnksgiving,
is a Time for Giving and sharing what you have & being Thankful For Everything and everyone that has come into your life and trying to spread
your good cheer with others. Christmas isn't something that was made up by the Greeting Card Company's and Candy Stores and Toy Manufacters, but Christmas means a whold lot more.

Jo: Wow Blair, that was Beautiful, Really, Really Beautiful.

Blair: I'm only repeating what a Friend told me one year when Christmas came and I was all alone and no one could make it.

Nat: but we were here for you, we showed you everything would be alright.

Tootie: and it was, wasn't it?

Blair: Yes, that year you all showed me how much helping someone would help me &,
that all you really need is good Friends/Sisters to get you through it.

Jo: I think that's the year we all become so close, if you want to know the truth about it Jamie.
(Jamie Smiles and as Jo looks in the Backseat, She see's a single tear roll down her Daughters Face.

[Ryanmo97]

One word sums up what I just read: Wonderful!

Please right more!

[Jo_Marie]

Thank You


Here is some more....


Jo Signals Blair to look back at Jamie,She looks back and see the single tear)
Blair: I think your right Jo,I know I'll never Forget that night.
Nat: I'm kind of susprised that you remember that night, so well Blair?

Jo: I'm Not,it was big Night in Blair's Life and I'm Sure she still gets lonely from time to time,
and the advice still helps, Am I right Blair?
Blair: Yes, you are. That Night was one of the Low Points of My life and you guys made it all right.
Now anytime, I feel Sad or Lonely, I just Close my Eyes and think about that Night and How Lucky I am to have Firends Like you.

Jamie: That is So Sweet Aunt Blair.
Blair: Well Jamie, When You love each other as much as we do, there are lots of sweet moments and
friends are always there For each other.

Jo: Even When those Friends are supposed to give a speech that there Best Friend was Supposed to read,
Until the Board Rejected the Speech and called your Aunt Blair to Give the speech.

Jamie:Wow, Did you do it Aunt Blair?
Blair: Yes, I did.
Jo: Yeah,Your Aunt Blair got up on stage & Deleivered the Speech that the Board Regected.
Jamie:Really?
Blair: Really!
Jamie: Cool.
Jo: Yeah, it was Cool,your Aunt Blair has always been there for me, ready to get me out of Trouble.
Blair:That is the Kinds of Friends we all want you to have Kiddo.
Tootie: Guys, we need to Quit being so Emotional, we are heading back & I'm sure we don't the guys knowing, do we?
Jo: to be honest Jamie,there is times that your Aunt Blair has had to give me Advice instead of
I giving it to her.
Blair: There have been just as many times that you have had to help me though,Jo. That's what Friends are for.
(Jo Smiles)

changeing the subject...

Jo: how are we going to decorate? Are we going to wait till the kids go to sleep or,include them in it?
Blair: I think we should include them
Tootie:me too.
Nat: Dido.
Jo: It's settled then.

Blair: Here we are, the Peekskill inn
Jo: I'll get the Ornaments, go on inside.
Tootie: I'll help you, Jo
Jo: Thanks Tootie
Blair: I'll help too
Jo: that's ok Blair go on in and see your Girls, I'm Sure you want to see them.
Blair: Are you Sure, Jo?
Jo: Absoloutly
Jamie: I'll help mom
Jo: Ok, Sweetheart
(they get the stuffed carried in and they Close the Door and carry the stuff up to the Rooms and put it Down)
Jamie: So, Mom when do we get the tree?
Jo:Well Jamie, We don't go get a Tree at Tree Lot Either, so this whole christmas Experience will be nice for you.

Jo: Don't you think Jamie will love the old fashioned Christmas?
Mrs G: I sure Do, and I hope she will come to love Peekskill as much as her mother did.
Jo: Thanks Mrs. G.(They Exchange a Smile)

(Later that Night Jo said Rick We need to talk)
Jo: rick We need to talk
Rick: About what?
Jo: Well, you know how much Eastland means to me right?
Rick: Yeah, I Do
Jo: I have always wished that Jamie could go to a school like this, I mean I have always wanted her to go
to Eastland, but I never said anything.
Rick: What are you saying? you want Jamie to come Here
Jo: that's Excatly what I want Rick and so does Jamie, she approaced me about it tonight.
Rick: What did you tell her
Jo:That I had to talk to you First.
Rick:It has never been about that, Sweetheart, I thought you wanted tolive in the city, that's why I never asked you.
Jo: The truth is, I'm Sick of Big City Life.
Rick: Really, So Am I.
Jo:So What are you saying, Rick.
Rick: I'm asking if you want to move Back.

Jo:Yes, More than anything in the world. I Love you sweetheart. I also want to quit the force, my real love is teaching
and I want to give that a try and where better than here at Eastland.
Rick:I Love you too and all I want is for you to be Happy. I could careless if you leave the force or not, all I want is for you to be Happy.
Jo: Thank You Rick, You have Just made me the happiest Woman in the world(They Smile at each other)



The Next Morning at Breakfast Jo was beaming and...
Blair: cornered her and asked is anything wrong?
Jo: Not Exactly
Blair: Well then what is it...
Jo: I'm Just Happy, that's all...
Nat:Ok Jo, lets have it
Jo: have what?
Tootie:Joooo.
(just as jo is about to Talk, Jamie Enters and Jo Changes the Subject)

[james_baby87]

Awsome!
Thats my one word reply to what I read

[Jo_Marie]

Thanks, I really do hope you like it, I have never done anything like this before

here is some more:

Jo: Good Morning Jamie, I have been waiting on you.
Jamie: Well mom, What's the Answer...
Jo: Are you sure you want to know, I don't think you do...
Jamie: Moooommmmmmmmm.......
Jo: Yes, Your dad said Yes.
Jamie: Thank You Mom
Jo: I'd go Thank dad, if I were you

Blair:There is Somthing Else Jo, Now Spill it...
Jo: I don't know what your talking about that was my news
Nat:No Jo, there is somthing Else.
Jo: No, There's Not.
Tootie: Yeeesssss Thhhhhheeeerrrreeeee Is......
Jo:I don't know what your talking about...

Blair:Jo you can either Spill it or I'm calling you by your whole name in front Jamie.
Jo:You wouldn't!
Blair:Wouldn't I?!
Jo: If you do I'm spilling you middle name Warner...
Blair: Go Ahead,It won't Bother me...
Jo:Really, is that Why you named your Daughter Monica Blair, then?
Tootie: Guys, This song and dance is getting a little old...
Blair: Actually, No, I didn't anme her, Tad did, he said she should be named after bother her
Mother and Grandmother.
Nat: Jo, please we Are your Friends and you can tell us anything...

Jo: Ok there is somthing but I want to wait till Mrs G is with us before I tell it.
Blair: I knew it, is it what we talked about(Blair gently touches her Belly)
Jo: shakes her Head, It's better...
Blair: In that case I haven't a clue...
(Mrs G Enters)
Mrs. G: Good Morning Girls
Girls: Good Morning Mrs. G.
Blair: Jo has somthing she would like to tell you...
Mrs. G.: What's that Jo?
Jo: Good Morning Mrs. G.
Mrs. G: Jo, what is it?
Jo: Maybe, I should wait for Rick...
MRS. G: He's not here, Jo. He left and went out with the guys earlier.
Jo: In that case...

Blair: Jo, we are waiting.
Jo: Rick and I are moving Back to Peekskill.
Blair: Jo, that's wonderful.
Nat: Absoloutly.
Tootie: That's Great, Jo.
Jo: Mrs. G does the cat have your tounge..
Mrs. G: Absolouly Not, That Wonderful News Jo, I'm So Happy(Mrs. G and Jo Exchange Smiles)
(Jo Notices a worried look in Mrs. G eyes)

[Jo/Blair_fan]

This is GREAT!!!!!!!!!! I cant wait for more!!! finally someone is keeping this board alive.

[Jo_Marie]

I'm glad you like it and I will post as long as someone likes it

While Blair, Tootie & Nat are upsatirs palying with the Babies and getting ready to Go,
Jo & Mrs. G are still sitting at the kitchen Table.
Jo: Mrs. G. What's Wrong?
Mrs. G:Jo, what makes you think somthing is wrong?
Jo: Mrs. G. your Forgetting, I could always see right Thru you, so what is it? You know, I won't tell...
Mrs. G: I got some Disturbing news at the Doctor's Office the other day.

Jo:Well?
Mrs. G: Jo,I'm not well...
Jo:What's Wrong?
Mrs. G:I,I, I have Cancer...
Jo: How Bad?
Mrs. G:It's Fully Developed Lukemia... Jo, I'm Dying...

Mrs. G: Jo, Are you ok?
Jo:I'm Fine, really Shocked but Fine.
Mrs. G:I'm So Sorry to Burden you with this Jo.
Jo: It's No Burden, but I do think you should let the others know.
Mrs. G: I will, just give me a little time to get used to the idea.
Jo: I will but please tell them before the end of the Reunion
Mrs. G: I will

Mrs. G:Thanks Jo.
Jo: For what?
Mrs G: keeping my secret
Jo: No Problem. ( just then Blair Eneters...)

Blair: Jo, what's going on?
Jo: Nothing Really, Mrs. G. was just filling me in on the Thanksgiving Reunion
Blair:Oh.
Jo: I Really Wish I could have been here.

Blair: Jo, it's ok, we understand why your weren't, It wasn't as if you just didn't want to come,
It's just that you Had to Work and couldn't make it!(Blair and Jo Exchange Smiles)
Mrs. G: I'm sure you would have been here if you could(MRS. G. smiles at JO)
Jo: Thanks for Understanding.
Blair: That's what Familes Do, They understand...(Jo Smiles)

(Tootie and Nat enter)

Tootie: Hey Guys, what's going on?
Blair: We were just telling Jo about the Thanksgiving Reunion and telling her there is no need to keep
Apologizing for not being there, that we understand.
Nat:Yeah Jo, I completely understand
Tootie: Totally
Nat: I even had to leave the reunion Early....


Jo: Really Nat?
Nat: Really Jo, We even had Thanksgiving Dinner a day early.

[Shelley]

It's great. I love it.