2 years after the reunion

[1strunfan]

Hey guys. I'm totally new to this whole thing. But, I had an idea, and thought I'd give it a try. Let me know what you think.

This story begins 2 years after the Reunion Movie. The girls and Mrs. G are getting together fro Christmas. Ted and Blair are living in the Inn in Peekslill, and still don’t have any kids. Rick and Jo have moved back to Peekskill so Jamie can go to Eastland. Jo is working at the Center, Rick is touring full-time. Tootie has recently gotten married, and just found out she is pregnant, but hasn’t told anyone. She wants it to be a Christmas Suprise. Natalie and her husband are expecting their first child any day now. Natalie is a producer for CNN.

The scene begins in the Inn when Tootie and her husband arrive from New York. Tootie is currently in a play there. Soon after, in come Natalie and her husband. Natalie is looking very pregnant, and very happy. The four start talking as they are checking in. The desk clerk has notified Blair of their arrival, and in comes Blair. Professional and gorgeous as always. The three girls talk as the guys get the luggage up to their rooms.

Blair: I’ll call Jo and tell her you’re here. She’ll be so glad to see you all. Or in Nat’s case, all of you! (The three laugh and Blair calls Jo.)
Natalie: Don’t call Mrs. G. I’d really like to suprise her.
Blair: Sounds good to me (Picks up the phone and calls Jo)
Natalie (to Tootie): I’m going to go on up to our room. I’d like to get in an afternoon nap. The bigger I get, the more tired I get. I’ll see you girls later for dinner.
(Natalie leaves, and Tootie waits for Blair to get off the phone. Blair hangs up the phone.)
Blair: Jo says to tell you hello, and she’ll be here as soon as she can. She’s got some stuff she needs to finish up at the Center, then she’ll be on over.
Tootie: Okay, I can’t wait to see her again. Natalie went on up to her room to get some rest. I think I’ll do the same. Plus, I want to call Tisha and tell her we made it to town. I’ll talk to you later, Blair.
Blair: Okay, I’ll let you know when Jo gets here.
Tootie: Thanks.
(Tootie goes up the stairs to her room, and Blair goes back to her office)

A couple of hours later, Jo arrives. She goes to the front desk, and the clerk recognizes her and calls for Blair. Blair comes out of her office. Jo notices she is looking a little tired/upset. Blair notices Jo standing there, and puts on a smile in hopes that Jo didn’t notice.

Blair: Hello, Jo. How are things at the center? I hope everything is fine. Don’t want anything wrong at the Warner Center, now do we.
Jo: Yeah, everything is great. How are you?
(Jo is hoping Blair will tell her what is wrong.)
Blair: I’m just great as always. Things around here have been a mad house lately. With the holidays, and all. Anyway, I’ll call the girls and tell them you are here.
Jo: That’d be great.

Natalie and Tootie come down the stairs together. Laughing and talking just like old times. They get to the bottom of the stairs where Jo and Blair are waiting.
Jo: Hi guys, how are you doing?
Natalie (smiling): We are doing fine. Getting bigger every day. I can hardly wait until the baby gets here.
Tootie (with a sheepish grin): I am doing just fine.
Jo to Natalie: What is that all about?
Natatlie: I don’t know, Tootie, what is that all about?
Tootie (still smiling): Nothing. I’m just excited about the baby I guess.
Jo: The last couple of weeks are the worst. The waiting is terrible. Maybe we’ll be visiting the hospital soon.

Blair seems more on edge now, and won’t really look at Natalie. Jo notices.
Blair (changing the subject): So, would you girls like to take a ride over to Eastland to catch up with Jamie and Tisha? I’ll show you around. Things have changed alot lately. We are expanding the Science Technologies department. And, adding on to the Library.
Tootie: Sure, I’d love to. (looks at Natalie) Are you feeling up to it?

[Shelley]

It is good. I like it.

[JoPol_wannabe]

I like it so far can't wait to read more

[1strunfan]

Natalie: Sure. I feel fine.
Jo: Are you sure, you don’t have much longer to go. We don’t want to wear you out or anything.
Natalie (half grinning): I’m sure. I don’t need to be babied. I know when I feel okay and when I don’t.
Blair (looking at Jo): Didn’t you hear her Jo, she feels fine. Now, lets go.
Jo gives Blair the what’s you problem look, and they all climb into Jo’s car, and they leave for Eastland. On the way there, Jo, Tootie and Natalie are chatting away. When Jo notices Blair looking out the window, and seems to be in her own world. Jo starts to say something to her, but they arrive at Eastland.

As they pull in, Tisha and Jamie see them and run to meet them.
Jamie: Hi mom, hi everyone.
Tisha: Hi mom, hi everyone.
(They all hug).
Tisha and Jamie are talking at the same time to Natalie and Tootie.
Jo: Girls, slow down. You are going to wear them out before they even get to look around.
Jamie & Tisha: Sorry (they giggle)
Natalie looking at Tootie: I think they both took after Tootie! (everyone laughs)
Tisha: Mom, there is so much I want to show you. Come on! (pulling at Tootie’s arm)
Jamie: Yeah, Aunt Natalie. You are going to love all the changes.
Jo: Wait on a minute, Jamie. Your Aunt Natalie may not feel up to it.
Natalie: Jo, I feel fine. (Looks at Jamie) Lead away girls. Show us what you’ve got.
Blair: I’ve got some stuff to do. I’ll be in the office.
(Jo looks at the girls, and then at Blair walking away.) Jo: I’ll catch up with you girls later, I’ve got something I want to talk to Blair about. Have fun. And, go easy on Natalie, no matter what she says.
Jamie: Okay mom, we will.
Tootie, Natalie, & Tisha: Okay, Bye.

Jo: Hey Blair, wait up. (Blair acts as if she doesn’t hear her, and keeps on walking, with her head down. Jo half jogs to catch up to Blair. When she catches up, she grabs Blair by the shoulder and stops her.)
Jo: Blair, What is wrong?
Blair (looking sad): I don’t know what you mean? Nothing is wrong.
Jo: Look Blair, you never were good at fooling me. You may have fooled everyone else, but I know something is up. Now, what is it?!
Blair (sadly): Nothing, Jo. Just leave me alone, okay. I just have alot on my mind right now. I’ll work it all out.
Jo: Is this about Ted?
Blair: What do you mean?
Jo: I know that Ted has been away quite a bit lately on business. Is everything okay between you to?
Blair: Everything is fine with us, Jo. Just drop it, okay. You wouldn’t understand.
Jo: I will not drop it. I want to know what is wrong.
Blair: Trust me Jo, I’m fine.
(Blair and Jo enter the Admin. Office and are greeted by a group of girls dragging a cardboard chimney and singing Christmas Carols.)
Blair (changing the subject): This year we are putting on an all girl production of “A Christmas Carol”
Jo: I bet it’ll be great. Blair, our conversation is not finished. I’m not through talking to you yet.
Blair: Jo, you better catch up with the other girls. They are probably who knows where by now.
Jo: Okay, bye.
Blair: Bye.

(Blair goes into her office, and Jo leaves to catch up to the others. She finds them on stage in the auditorium. The girls are talking non-stop and Tootie and Natalie are grinning from ear to ear. They all see Jo and wave. Jo walks up onto the stage with them.)
Jo: Hi gang. (Looks at Nat. & Tootie) Are you girls okay?
Tootie: Oh, we are just fine. I just found out that Tisha is going to play the lead in this year’s Christmas Play. (hugs Tisha) But, that is no suprise to me. She is my daughter.
Jo: Hey, that’s great.
Jamie: Mom, I’m playing Scrooge.
Natalie: That is no suprise either, she is Jo’s daughter.
(They all laugh)
Jo: Very funny Nat.
Natalie: I hate to cut this short, but I’m getting a little tired. Do you girls mind if we go back to the Inn? I’d like to get some rest before dinner. And, suprising Mrs. G.
Tootie: Yeah, me too.
Natalie (looking at Jo): Are you sure Beverly Ann knows that this is a suprise?
Jo: Yes, I’m sure. She and I planned the whole thing. Mrs. G. Thinks they are going to the Inn to have dinner with Blair and me and our families.
Tootie: I can hardly wait.
(They all go back to the Inn)

[Shelley]

I like it.

[Ryanmo97]

Very Good. Keep up the good work.

[MrsGarrettRocksMySocks]

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

[JDS84]

It's good.

[Swimfan85]

awesome add more

[1strunfan]

Sorry it's taken so long to add more. My sister had a baby Thursday, so everything has been a little hecktic.


(When they get to the Inn, Natalie and Tootie go upstairs to their rooms, Jo leaves, and Blair goes to her office.)
Blair is in her office by herself. Looks at pictures of Jo and Jamie, and Tootie and Tisha, and Natalie. She gets upset and begins to cry. Just then, the door opens and it is Mrs. Garrett.
Mrs. Garret: Blair, what is wrong?
Blair: (Smiles, and trys to hide the tears.) Nothing, Mrs. Garrett. I was just looking at some pictures, wishing that we could all be together again.
Mrs. G.: I wish we could, too. I really miss all of us being together. Beverly Ann and I were just talking about that earlier today. I guess it’s because at Christmas we all want to be near our families. (smiles a little, and tries to lighten the mood) But, we have you and Jo, and we can get together.
Blair: Yeah, you are right, Mrs. G. Say, what brings you by so early. We aren’t planning to eat until 6:00. Where is Beverly Ann?
Mrs. G.: Beverly Ann is coming later. I came early because I wanted to talk to you about this year’s events. You know, it’s only 2 weeks until Christmas, and we haven’t even talked about decorations, or anything. We need to plan the Christmas Dinner. This is Jo’s first Christmas back with us, and I want it to be special.
Blair: Mrs. G. Relax. Everything will be fine. I thought we would come over tomorrow and decorate. I spoke to Andy, and he said he could make it, and I’m sure Jo can. I’ll have dinner brought in so you won’t have to worry about that. And, I thought we could plan the meal for Christmas. I’d be happy to have it catered.
Mrs. G: No! We can’t have Christmas Dinner Catered! Beverly Ann and I will make it! I won’t have my family eating someone else’s cooking on a holiday. I’d never forgive myself.
Blair: Okay, okay. So, it’s all set, then right. We’ll be over tomorrow night to decorate. And, Christmas dinner will be an Edna Garrett original.
Mrs. G.: I guess so. Say, have you talked to Natalie lately? I haven’t heard a word from her. I’m getting worried, she is so close to her due date. She isn’t working is she? She can’t be. She probably is. No, or course she isn’t.
Blair: Mrs. Garrett. I’m sure Natalie is just fine.
Mrs. G: I tried calling her cell phone, but no one answered. I’ve also called their apartment, and no one was home. I hope nothing is wrong.
Blair: There is nothing to worry about. She promised to keep us posted, and she will. Now, what do you say we go to the Kitchen and see what the Chef is preparing for dinner tonight.
Mrs. G: I guess you’re right. She’ll be fine.
Blair: Of course I’m right. Now, lets go check out the kitchen.
(Blair and Mrs. G leave the office, and go to the kitchen. Soon, Beverly Ann joins them.)
Beverly Ann: Hi girls, what are you doing in here?
Blair: Oh, I just thought I’d let Mrs. G have a look around, and make this evening’s dinner is to her liking.
Mrs. G: Oh Blair (grins)
Beverly Ann: Speaking of dinner, I’m ready to eat. Andy and Jo are out front waiting on us.
Mrs. G: Well, what are we waiting for then. Lets go.
Blair: Lead the way Ladies.
(Out front, Andy and Jo are deep in conversation, and Blair looks a little concerned, but is trying to hide it. Jo and Andy see them walk in.)
Jo: Hey! Are you guys ready to eat? I’m starved.
Blair: Everything is ready. You all go to the dining room, and I’ll tell the waiters we are ready to be served. (Blair looks at Jo and grins)
(Jo, Mrs. G and B.A. walk towards the private dining room. Andy stays with Blair)
B.A.: Andy, are you coming?
Andy: Sure, I just wanted to talk to Blair about something first. We’ll be there in just a minute.
(Blair calls the kitchen and tells them to begin serving in about 15 minutes. Then she rings Tootie’s room.)
Tootie: Hello?
Blair: Hi Tootie. Everthing is all set. We will be waiting on you in the dining room.
Tootie: Okay, I’ll stop by and get Nat. And we’ll be right there.
Blair: Bye, see you in a minute.
Tootie: Sure
(Blair and Tootie hang up, and Blair sees Andy waiting on her.)
Blair: Come on Andy, we don’t want Mrs. G to get suspicious. We better get on in there.
Andy: Blair, are you okay?
Blair: Of course, why wouldn’t I be okay?
Andy: Let’s not play games, Blair. You got quite a blow the other day, how are you doing with the news?
Blair: Fine, just fine. Now, Andy the Dr. Needs to leave, so our Andy can enjoy himself.
Andy: Okay. But, if you need me, you know where I am.
(Andy and Blair walk into the dining room and take their seats. Jo, BA and Mrs. G are all discussing the Christmas Dinner. As soon as Blair and Andy sit down, the door opens again. This time is is Tootie and Natalie.)
Natalie (grinning): Hello, may we join you?
Tootie: Yeah, something smells delicious.
Mrs. G: NATALIE! TOOTIE!
(Mrs. G. Rushes over and they all hug. Blair and Jo look at each other and smile. Natalie and Tootie’s husband’s sit down.)
Mrs. G: How are you? I am so glad to see you! When did you get here? Natalie, are you taking care of yourself? Tootie, how about you, are you eating right?
Natalie: Mrs. G., we are fine.
Tootie: Yeah, we are fine, how are you?
Mrs. G.: I am great, now that my girls are all together again. Can you stay for Christmas?
Natalie: That’s the plan.
Tootie: Yeah, you think we would come home this close to Christmas and NOT stay?
Mrs. G.: I am so happy! My whole family is right here. Well, except for Jamie and Tisha at Eastland and Rick ...Jo, where is Rick?
Jo: Oh, he called earlier, and said he wouldn’t be in until later. He had some things to do.
Jamall (Tootie’s Husband): So Jo, what is the big suprise Rick was telling us about.
Jo: Well, I guess since he isn’t here, I’ll tell you all. Rick has planned a guys ski trip. He knows how we women get just before the holidays. And, he thought it might be nice for us girls to have some time together without the guys.
Jamall: I think that is a great idea. What do you think, honey?
Tootie: I think it sounds great.
Harper: I don’t know. With Natalie pregnant and all, I don’t know if I should go skiing or not. Maybe I should stay close by.
Natalie: Oh, go ahead and go. You guys will have alot of fun, and I’ll be fine. I’m not due for a couple of more weeks, and I’m feeling fine. You should go.
Harper: I don’t know honey.
Natelie: Go!
Andy: I think you should go. I’ll still be around. And, I’ll keep a close eye on her.
Jo: Blair, what about Ted, do you think he’ll go?
Blair: I don’t know. He’ll be back from his business trip tonight, and I’ll ask him. I’m sure he’d love to get the chance to get better acquainted with the guys, and he hasn’t been skiing in quite some time.
Jo: Well, it’s settled then. The guys will leave tomorrow.
(The next day, we see the guys drive away in Rick’s SUV with the girls waving good-bye)

[Shelley]

Awesome.

[1strunfan]

(The next morning, we see Jo at the Center talking with Christy, her employee)
Jo: Hey Christy, how are things going? Are you going to be able to manage without me for a couple of weeks?
Christy: Sure, but I’ve go a little disturbing news.
Jo: Oh, what is it?
Christy: Well, do you remember Amber?
Jo: Sure, Amber the runaway who is pregnant? Is she okay?
Christy: Yeah. Well, she gave birth yesterday. It was a girl. She was fine yesterday, but this morning the hospital called. She disappeared in the night.
Jo: Why did they call here?
Christy: Because this is the phone # and address she gave them.
Jo: Have you seen her?
Christy: No, but Casey has been out looking for her all day. Jo, I’m worried. She doen’t have anyone. No family, and as far as I know, no friends.
Jo: What is the story about the baby’s dad?
Christy: She told me he was shot a couple of months ago in some gang war or something.
Jo: So, what will happen to the baby now?
Christy: Casey says that if no one comes to claim it within 2 weeks, it will have to go to an orphanage, and maybe it will be adopted.
Jo: Well, lets just hope that Casey finds her. (looks at her watch) Listen, I’ve go to go. Keep me posted.
Christy: Okay, we will. Have a good day.
Jo: Okay, bye
(Jo walks out, and goes to Mrs. G’s house. When she gets there, all the other girls are already there. She knocks, and walks on in)
Jo: Hey gang!
Beverly Ann: Hi Jo. How are things with you?
Jo: Fine, where is everyone?
Beverly Ann: Oh, we are all in the kitchen. Edna and I are whipping up some munchies.
Jo: I thought Blair was having food brought over from the Inn?
Beverly Ann: Now Jo, you know Edna and I better than that. It just wouldn’t be right. Someone else doing all the cooking for our girls! We won’t hear of it.
Jo: (smiles) You two never change, do you.
Beverly Ann: Of course not.
(They go to the kitchen with the rest of the girls, and Andy)
Jo: Hey gang. Natalie, how are you feeling today?
Natalie: I’m feeling fine, Jo.
Blair: In case you were wondering, Tootie and I are feeling fine, too.
Tootie: Okay, now that everyone is here, I have just got to tell you all the news.
Mrs. G: (looking confused) What news?
Tootie: Well, I was going to wait until Christmas, but I’ve just got to tell you. I’m pregnant!
Mrs. G: (hugs Tootie) That is great sweetie!
Jo: Congratulations! That is really great news.
Blair: (trying to look excited, hugs Tootie) Yeah Tootie, that is really great.
(Jo and Mrs. G look at each other concerned. They notice Blair’s fake happiness)
BA: (hugs Tootie): Oh, Tootie, I am so happy for you.
Natalie: I’m so excited. Our kids can grow up together! Now, if we can just get Blair in on the act....
Andy: (interrupting Nat.) Well, if you need a Dr., you know where I am.
Tootie: Thanks everyone. Jamall and I are so excited.
(Beverly Ann takes some turnovers out of the oven.)
Beverly Ann: Well, how about we all celebrate with some food.
Nat. And Tootie: We’re in.
Blair: Sure, me too.
Mrs. G: Say, Jo. Would you do me a favor? I’ve got some more decorations in the attic, and I’d like your help. I’ll show you where they are.
Andy: I’ll help aunt Edna.
Mrs. G: That’s okay Andy, you stay here and enjoy one of your mother’s turnovers. Jo and I will handle the decorations.
(Mrs. G and Jo leave and go to the attic)
Jo: So, where are they Mrs. G?
Mrs. G: Jo, I didn’t bring you up here for more decorations. I’m worried about Blair. Does she seem okay to you?
Jo: Actually, no. But then again, she never has.(smiling)
Mrs. G: Jo, I’m serious. I know something is wrong, but she won’t tell me about it.
Mrs. G: Would you try talking to her?
Jo: Well, I’ve noticed the same thing, but she won’t talk to me about it, either. I tried the other day, but she just changed the subject and kept saying that everything is fine.
Mrs. G: I know Blair well enough to know that something is bothering her. I just can’t figure out what it is. I think she’s really hurting. She needs you Jo. I can feel it.
Jo: Well, I guess she’ll tell us when she is ready.
Mrs. G: That’s not good enough Jo! Blair is hurting, and she needs you. Keep at her until she tells you what is wrong. Please. For me....for Blair?
Jo: Okay, Mrs. G. I know what you are saying. I just wish she’d come out and tell me what’s wrong. I don’t really like to force people to open up to me.
Mrs. G: Don’t think of it as forcing her, think of it as allowing her to talk to you.
Jo: Okay. I’ll do what I can. Now, we’d better come down with some decorations, or they are all going to know something is up.
Mrs. G: You’re right. (grabs an old box and hands it to Jo)
(They walk down the stairs and meet the others visiting in the kitchen. Except for Blair)
Jo: Hey. Where is Blair?
Natalie: She’s outside. She said she wanted to check on the layout of the lights or something. You know how she is. (the girls laugh)
Tootie: We sure do. Everything has to be perfect. Just look at her.
Nat: Her whole life is perfect. Her husband, her money, her wardrobe, everything. I guess she figures why stop there? Why not Mrs. G’s christmas lights?
Beverly Ann: Yeah, don’t we all wish we were a little more like Blair?
Mrs. G: I always have.
( The girls all laugh, then start remeniscing about how the time the girls went to the beauty salon in the City, and Jo ended up looking like Blair. Suddenly, Natalie grabs her stomach and looks a little sick)
Andy: Nat. Are you okay?
Nat: I don’t think so, Andy. I just had a sharp pain.
Andy: Just calm down, everything will be fine. (looks at Jo) Help me get her into the living room. Maybe she just needs to lie down. (Jo and Andy help Natalie into the living room. Natalie lies down, but doesn’t feel any better.)
Mrs. G: Natalie, everything is going to be fine. I’ll fix some cocoa.
Nat: Andy, this isn’t helping.
Andy: Okay, lets go ahead and take you down to my office, and I’ll examine you.
Beverly Ann: Isn’t it nice to have a Dr. In the family.
(Natalie has another pain, and Andy looks at his watch)
Andy: On second thought, lets get you on to the hospital. (again, looks at Jo) Lets help her into my car.
Tootie: I’m coming with you.
Mrs. G and BA: We are too.
Natalie: Someone call Harper!
(They get Natalie into the car and everyone except Jo climbs in.)
Jo: I’ll get Blair, and we’ll meet you there.
( Jo finds Blair sitting on a bench next to a tree in the back yard. She looks like she has been crying.)
Jo: Come on Blair, we have to go to the Hospital. I think Natalie is in labor. Andy and the others are taking her down there now.
Blair: Okay, let me grab my purse.
(Jo and Blair get in Blair’s car and follow the others to the hospital. )
Jo: Blair, are you okay?
Blair: Sure Jo.
Jo: Let’s just quit playing this game, okay. Just tell me what is wrong.
Blair: Well, okay. Natalie is in labor, and we are trying to get to the hospital.
Jo: That’s not what I’m talking about Blair, and you know it.
Blair: Jo, don’t you think someone needs to be calling Harper?
Jo: Oh yeah, I better do that. (looks at Blair) This conversation isn’t finished, though.
(Jo dials Rick’s cell phone)
Jo: Come on Rick, answer.
Rick: Hello?
Jo: Rick, is Harper there?
Rick: Sure, he’s right here.
Jo: Okay, tell him Nat. May be in labor. We are taking her to the hospital right now. He needs to come back home.
Rick: That’s impossible, Jo.
Jo: No, Rick. I’m serious. He has to come back, NOW.
Rick: No, he can’t. Haven’t you watched the weather? There has been a huge snow storm up here. We just made it in before it hit. It is a white-out outside. All the roads are closed. There is no way he’ll make it back.
Jo: Okay. Well, tell him what is going on. And try to leave as soon as possible.
Rick: Okay, I will. Talk to you later honey. I love you.
Jo: Bye. I love you too.
( Jo and Rick hang up, just as they are all arriving at the hospital.)

[Shelley]

Great.

[Jo/Blair_fan]

MORE!!!!!!!!!!!! I think i know whats up with blair but i'm dieing to know for sure.

[Ryanmo97]

Originally posted by Jo/Blair_fan
MORE!!!!!!!!!!!! I think i know whats up with blair but i'm dieing to know for sure.

Me too! TELL US!!!!!!!!!!!!