by Rocky
Here's another version of J&B's reunion....warning, it involves the appearance of Skippy....
Part One
Jax and Brenda are sitting in the penthouse. Brenda has yet another surprise for Jax, but unknown to Brenda, he has a surprise of his own for her!
Brenda: Jax, do you remember the last time we were here together, alone?
Jax: Yes,and I try my best to forget that moment. That was the night I let you go.
Brenda: hanging head Yes, but do you remember what you told me?
We have to be apart now, if we're ever going to be together in the future. And if that day comes, than it has to be because we chose each other freely, and you know that, and that's why you gave us this opportunity, and I'm grateful for it.
I just want you to know that I am chosing you, freely, with no looking back, only looking to the future. *Our* future.
Jax: Brenda, you know that I still love you, but the way I see it, you have
to deal with your demons
Brenda: Sonny
Jax: Yes
With that, came a knock on the door. They both sat there wondering who could be at the door so late in the evening. Brenda figured that it could be V, so she jumped up to answer the door.
Sonny: Hi Brenda
Brenda: without thinking, Brenda gives him a huge hug, than breaks away What on earth are you doing here?:::SMACK:::
Sonny: wiping his mouth from the impact Brenda, Jason called me and told me that you were in a bad place. I couldn't let you go on thinking that I didn't love you and didn't want to be with you.
Jax is about to get up, but he can sense that Brenda is more than able to handle this one on her own, so he pours himself a glass of champagne and sits back to watch the show.
Brenda: Oh,so you decide to come back NOW? Where the heck were you back in December when I had a breakdown and had to be tied to a bed in the crazy wing of the hospital? Huh? WHERE WERE YOU?
Sonny: Brenda, it wasn't safe for me to come back for you. I knew things were still dangerous and I just couldn't risk it.
Brenda: WHo's safety were you worried for Sonny? Mine? YOURS? I haven't been in any danger whatsoever since you left. The only safety I've had to worry about is the reporters that hound me because of your involvement to my breakdown.
Sonny: It's MY fault you brokedown?
Brenda: No, it's not all of your fault, but after we confessed our love for each other and planned to be together for the rest of our lives, and me giving up everyone I love here in PC, the least you could have done was SHOW UP at the wedding. Instead you have your lackey come and humiliate me because you didn't have the guts to do it yourself.
Sonny: But Bren, there was a hit on our lives.
Brenda: Oh, so YOU leave. What about me, huh? Just because you leave means the hit on me is off? Thank god I decided to take baths now instead of showers.
Sonny: Bren, you're being unreasonable.
Brenda: I am NOT being unreasonable, and STOP calling me Bren! I'm tired of this Sonny. I loved you so much that I was willing to lay down my life for you. Not anymore. I've got a job, a home, bills to pay and fantastic friends in my life that mean more to me than anything. I will NEVER give that up for you again.
Sonny: You mean Jax?
Brenda: Yes I mean Jax. Do you have a problem with that? With all that I have done to him....I lied, I cheated....I hurt him more than I ever wanted to. He has always been there for me. No matter how rotten I was, he stood by me through everything. Can you say that you would do that Sonny? Could your loyalty withstand me lying and cheating?
Sonny: Brenda, I forgave you for everything when we were in the cave....
Brenda cuts him short
Brenda: yeah, too bad it took us almost dying for you to forgive me.
Jax wants to stand and applaud her at this time, but instead he gets another glass of champagne
Sonny: Brenda, you dont' mean that. You and I are hot together. You remember what I said to you? "Why settle for a spark whenyou can set the world on fire"
Brenda: Yeah, and sparks are reignited all the time, and fire is pure destruction, just like our love used to be like.
Sonny: Used to be?
Brenda: Yes, *used to be* Sonny. I have no desire to go back to that life again. I will always have a special place in my heart for you,and yes, there is a part of me that will always love you, but I am no longer *in love* with you.
Sonny: You can't mean that
Brenda: Why not? Because it's not what you want to hear? I'm sorry Sonny, I'm not going to be your lapdog anymore. When I ask questions, Jax answers....he doesn't demand I go into another room. I'm through with you Sonny. You can go back to wherever you were and sip mai tai's all you want. I'm not going.
*more*
The Reunion of J&B....part two
Sonny: So, this is it? This is goodbye? I don't get a chance to explain?
Brenda: I'm tired of your explanations.
With that, Jax gets up and approaches the door.
Jax: I do believe she wants you to leave Corinthos.
Sonny: Candyboy, who asked for your opinion?
Jax: Well Skippy, I do believe that this is MY home that you are standing in, and *I* want you to vacate the premises.
Sonny: Or else what? Are you gonna hit me big.....::::PUNCH:::
Brenda, did you see that? That gafoon just sucker punched me for no reason.
Brenda: Sonny, he had all the reason in the world. The ice machine is down the hall to the left. SEE YA
Brenda shuts the door, and leans her back against the door.
Jax: Brenda, are you ok?
Brenda: I've never been better. You know, I thought that if I ever saw him again, that I would just run into his arms and have him tell me to never let me go.
Jax: What changed your mind?
Brenda: You. Jax, did you hear the things he said? It would have been the same old story all over again, and I don't want that anymore. I never knew that I could love two men so differently. At one point, he was my life. I never thought I could live without him, but I have and I will continue living. Than came you. You were like a breath of fresh air and you swept me off of my feet. You tried tomake it all better, and even though you didn't "cure" me on your own, you certainly helped. Jax, you are my best friend, and I love you.
Jax: And I love you.
Brenda: No, Jax....I *love* you. After seeing Sonny, btw, where did you get the Skippy name? Oh nevermind.....after seeing him today, it made me realize what a big mistake it would be to leave you again for him. You are the one I want Jax. You are the one I love. You are the one that I want to spend the rest of my life with!
Jax: Whoa Brenda, slow down. If we are going to do this....be together....than I want to do it the *right* way this time. I don't want tojust jump into things. I want to court you like a real gentleman would.
Brenda: Ok, so can this late dinner be our "first date"?
Jax: Well, no, but we can finish what we came to do here tonight.
Brenda: I had forgotten what I was even here for.
Jax: Well, you said you had a surprise for me.
Brenda: Oh yeah. Ok, me first. When you let me go that night, it was my birthday. You had told me that when I came back, we'd have the cake. Well Mr. Jacks....Brenda reaches into the bag on the side of the couch and pulls out the exact same cake tht Jax bought for her the year before TADA! Does this cake look familiar?
Jax: is starting to laugh Ohmy goodness Brenda, this is so unbelievable! You stay right there, I'll be right back.
Brenda sticks her finger in the icing and she's trying to peak around the corner to see where Jax went.
Jax comes out with the birthday cake from last year and starts singing "Happy Birthday"
Brenda: Aww Jax, you really did save that!
Jax: You told me that we would share this cake when you were the better, stronger Brenda Jacks. And even though you aren't married to me anymore, I definitely see a stronger and better woman before me.
Brenda leaps into his arms, knocking the cake to the floor. She leans in to give him a kiss, and he accepts, but than pulls back.
Jax: Hey, I thought we were going to take this slow, remember?
Brenda: Yeah, but that's for our first date. Tonight doesn't
count.............
Jax: Brenda, I love you too.........
The End :)
The Reunion....Part 3
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Jax offered to drive Brenda home after their celebration, but she insisted
on taking a cab. As Brenda is riding home, she has fond memories of the evening.
She tips the cab driver and wearily enters the cottage. Robin is sound asleep
on the couch and Brenda can't bare to wake her. She covers her with the blanket
and heads off to her bedroom, where she sees the answering machine blinking.
She's really too tired to be bothered, but what if it's important?
"Hi Ms. Barett, this is Mr. Jacks. I was wondering if you were busy this
Friday night. I'd like to take you to dinner and possible a movie or maybe
some dancing? If you are interested, please give me a call"....BEEP...
Oh my goodness, he's really serious about this courting! I have to call him
and accept the invitation. But what if it's too late? What' if he's sleeping?
Oh, I'll call anyway and leave a message if he's asleep!
Jax: Hello?
Jax pretends not to hear those three words, but he smiles and sighs at
the other end of the phone.
Brenda can barely sleep. She keeps reliving what happened the night
before.....her and Jax declairing their love, her being strong enough to
tell Sonny goodbye, and the start of her new life!
The morning breaks and she rushes downstairs to tell Robin everything that
happened.
Robin: What do you mean you saw Sonny?
Brenda: Yeah well, he thought he'd pay me a visit since he heard I was in
a bad place. What a joke!
Robin: So, what happened? Are you going back to him?
Brenda: Robin, you know I love you. You're my little sister, but what's with
you? When I'm with Sonny, we're perfect together, and when I'm with Jax,
it's true love. You're just as fickle as I am.
Robin: It's just that I know how much you have loved both men
Brenda interrupts
Brenda: I loved Sonny, I *love* Jax
Robin: I know that you love Jax, but when Sonny's around, you always go back
to him.
Brenda: Not anymore Robin. I'm done with him, and this time it's for good!
After I hit Sonny, and than Jax hit Sonny, I told him where the ice was and
sent him on his way. I can't live like that anymore Robin. By being with
Sonny I go against everything I am. I'm not one to be kept in the corner
and in the dark. I want to be in the light, to be accepted by the man I'm
with. And yes,I finally realized that that man is Jax, not Sonny!
Robin: What does Jax say about all of this?
Brenda: He wants to "court" me. Date. Do things slow, and do things RIGHT.
I really think it's going to work this time Robin. I really think that Jax
and Iwill be together *forever*.
Robin: That's fantastic! I'mreally happy for you and Jax.
Robin leaves to take a shower, and Brenda goes out for the day running
some errands. Of course, her first stop is Wyndhams to buy a new dress for
her date with Jax! The day flies by as she prepares for her date. Before
she realizes what time it is, the door bell rings. She runs down the stairs
to answer, fixes her hair and make-up in the mirror and procedes to open
the door.
Brenda opens the door to see Jax standing there with a dozen pink tulips!
She stands in awe at how fabulous he looks. He looks simply wonderful in
his khaki pants, denim shirt and blue vest! She worries for a moment, thinking
she's a tad overdressed in her floor length, black velvet dress, but Jax
just looks at her and is astonished at her beauty!
Jax: Are you going to invite me in, or are we going to stare at eachother
all night?
Brenda: I can stare at you all night long and it wouldn't bother me!
Jax: starts to blush And I can look at you forever also, but I'm famished
and I have fabulous plans for us this evening!
Brenda grabs her purse from the table, and Jax escorts her to the limo.
She asks where they are going, but he wont' tell her. She notices that they
are approaching the docks, and she's a bit curious why their first date has
to be *there*.
Jax helps her out of the limo, and Brenda is in for the surprise of her life!
He takes her hand and leads her onto the deck of the "Isabella".
Brenda: Jax, I can't believe this. How did you get her here?
Jax: Well, it was almost time to get her out of dry dock anyway, so I figured
I'd have them bring her here. I think this is very appropriate for our first
date, don't you?
Brenda: she goes over to give him a hug Jax, this is perfect!
Jax: I didn't think you would object. Now would you care to join me on deck?
Brenda: I'd love to.
She holds onto his arm as the go up the stairway to the to deck. She is
in total shock when she gets up there and sees the candles, lights and music!
"It has to be a dream" she thought, but as she felt Jax strong arm
around her waste, guiding her to the rail, she knew she was wide awake!
Jax: Do you remember the last time we were here?
Brenda: Yes, it was our wedding. We both stood here looking over the ocean
and you said that this was the beginning of our beautiful life together!
Jax: Well, this may not be our wedding night, but this is the beginning...of
us...together!
The Reunion, Part 5
The music started to play softly in the background. She turned to him,
and like he could read her mind, he led her to the dance floor. He put one
hand on her petite waist, and went to hold her other hand, but she refused.
She placed both hands around his waist and just swayed with him to the
music.
Brenda: Jax, this night has been magical. Nothing out of the ordinary, no
fancy foods, no waiters, no cell phones.....just the two of us.
There was a time
Jax: Are you happy Brenda? Do you think you could be happy with me? Forever?
I need to tell ya
As they gazed into each other's eyes, neither one could contain their
feelings any longer. Jax gently cupped Brenda's chin and tilted it up to
her, just looking, as if to ask her if he could kiss her. There was no time
for an answer, for she reached up and kissed him passionately. In unison,
they both let a soft groan slip pass their lips.
And I can't explain
Jax pulled back, desperately wanting her, yet not wanting to rush their
relationship. Brenda looks at him as if something is wrong, and he gives
her a wink and pulls her close to him again. Neither one of them noticed
that the music had stopped playing. They stood there for what seemed like
hours, just holding each other.
Jax: I think I should be getting you home. It's late, and you have another
commercial to shoot tomorrow.
Brenda: yeah, it is getting pretty late. Mr. Jacks, I've had the most wonderful
time!
The limo ride home was very quiet. Brenda was curled up on Jax's lap the
entire ride home, and was nearly asleep when they pulled up to the cottage.
Jax walks her to the front door, and Brenda turns to ask him in.
Jax: You know very well what will happen if I come in.
Brenda: Um...that's exactly what I want to happen
Jax: Brenda, making love to you at the right time and place, is what I want
most, but now isnt' the time. When the time is right, we'll both know it
andit willbe beautiful.
Brenda: (reaches out to hug him Jax, have I told you tonight that
I love you? I mean really *truly* love you?
She puts her arms around his neck, and without giving him a chance to
reply, pulls him into a kiss. The kiss deepens, and he lifts her in his arms
and walks into the cottage. Brenda is about to wrap her legs around his waist,
letting him know that she wants him, but he places her down on the couch,
kisses her again, and bids her good night.
**more tomorrow**
My god, I can't believe that Jax actually saved that cake from last year,
and I can't believe he actually wants to "court" me. I've never had that
done to me!
Brenda: Mr. Jacks?
Jax: Yes, and whom might this be?
Brenda: Jax, who do you think would call you at this hour? It's Brenda! Did
I wake you? I'm sorry to be calling so late.
Jax: teasingly I know who it is , and I'm wide awake. What can I do
for you
Brenda: Well, actually, it's what you can do for me! I'd love to go to dinner
with you, and how about some dancing?
Jax: That sounds wonderful. I'll pick you up around 7, ok?
Brenda: I can't wait! Bye Jax...and than she practically whispers....I love
you.
The Reunion....Part 4
I was everything and nothing all in one
but when you found me
I was feeling like a cloud across the sun
how you light up every second of the day
but in the moonlight
you just shine like a beacon on the bay
But there's something about the way you look tonight
Takes my breath away
It's that feeling I get about you deep inside
And I can't describe
but there's something about the way, you look tonight
takes my breath away, the way you look tonight.