Third Times the Charm-A General Hospital Fan Fiction
Reunion and Healing
When Alexis received a call at 5:30pm from Jax, her best friend and favorite ex, she was caught off guard.
"Alexis, meet me at Kelly's Diner. I need to talk to you," he explained. Jax who is usually confident this time sounded nervous.
After Alexis hung up the phone, she grabbed her coat and walked to Kelly's Diner. While she was walking, Alexis thought to herself, I have not heard from Jax in awhile. I wonder what he needs to talk to me about.
When Alexis reached Kelly's and looked in the window, what she saw melted her heart, Jax was sitting at a table close to the entrance sulking like a little child after being punished. She entered the diner and sat down next to Jax.
Alexis, feeling sorry for Jax, moved her chair closer and gently embraced him and asked in a caring voice, "Hey, what is wrong?"
Jax raised his head and looked nervously at Alexis and said quietly, "Carly and I are no longer together. She asked me for a divorce."
Alexis gasped.
"What happened to you and Carly?"
"Carly realized that we are not meant to be so she asked for a divorce. At first I was not too sure, but she gave me her reasons, so I gave it to her."
"What were Carly's reasons?" Alexis asked softly.
Jax murmured, "Carly said that she came to the realization that she was feeling insecure and needy. She said at the time she wanted to compensate for what she has done to herself. She thought getting married would solve her problems, but it did not. She said she wanted to be on her own and think through her life and actions. After hearing her out, that is why I decided to give her what she the divorce she wanted."
"Oh I am so sorry to hear the unfortunate news," Alexis paused and said to Jax, "Where is Carly now?"
"She moved to Florida to reconfigure her life." Jax answered dejectedly.
Alexis thought, Wow, Carly is really going through a change of conscience.
"What about her two rambunctious and energetic boys, Michael and Morgan?"
"The boys were more than willing to go with Carly."
After hearing Jax's heartbreaking story, she decided to give Jax all the support he needs.
"Jax, you know that I will be here during your rough time. Whenever you need me just give me a call, okay?"
Jax nodded. He knew he can count on his favorite ex-wife and best friend.
The next couple of months, Alexis was there to emotionally support Jax. As time went on, he returned to his jovial and confident self. It was also at this time that Alexis developed deep feelings for Jax, something she never thought would ever happen after her and Jax's second divorce. The reason why Alexis has developed deep feelings for Jax is because of all the support he had given her, especially her and Ned Ashton's nasty custody fight for Kristina. It was because of Jax's steadfast support that got her through the ordeal and helped her bury the ax with Ned. It was also because of his suave, charming, and amiable personality and not to mention his baby blue eyes and adorable smile
One day Alexis told Jax she had a surprise for him.
"Hey Jax, I was wondering if you could come over to my place, say 8:30pm Friday night…I have a surprise for you."
"Okay, what is the surprise? Is it a sunset viewing stroll and romantic picnic on the beach?" Is it a carriage ride through Central Park, or is it stargazing in Central Park on a cozy? What is it…please tell me"
"If I told you it would not be a surprise anymore, now would it?" See you at 8:30pm on Friday, dress comfortably, and put on your irresistible cologne."
Before Friday came around, Alexis got what she needed to spruce up her apartment. The day had finally come, and it was nearing 8:30pm. Alexis had already showered and dressed in her comfortable silk PJ's. Before Jax's arrival, Alexis made sure everything was in order, and 8:30pm on the dot the doorbell rang. Alexis opened and there stood Jax, dashing as always. Jax was in awe as Alexis let him in. She had transformed her place into a romantic yet casual setting. There were scented candles in all the right places to create ambiance. There were also gardenias, camellias, lily-of-the-valleys arranged throughout the living room.
"Hi Jax, well what do you think?"
"It is incredible. Is this the surprise that you told me about?"
"Yeah, tonight it is just you and me and no one else. Kristina is spending the night with (her cousin) Nikolas."
Alexis led Jax to the couch, sat down and started chatting. They talked about their lives, the years they have been friends since their two previous marriages to each other. As they talked, Alexis and Jax fed each other chocolate-covered strawberries. As they conversed, Celine Dion's song "To Love You More" played from the radio. Alexis and Jax silently gazed into each other's eyes and gently smooched. As the song ended, Alexis thought, this could not be more perfect then right now. By this time Alexis and Jax were in a close snuggle. He thought to himself, this is what I love about Alexis; she seems to know how to cheer me up, no matter how difficult my problems seem to be. By the end of the night, they were asleep in each others arms, warm and comfortable.
After a few months of healing and supporting, he and Alexis became real close. The reason why they grew close again and in a short amount of time is because Jax appreciated that Alexis kept her promise that she would be there for him when he needed her support. Their feeling intensified because Alexis noticed how Jax managed to spend more time with Kristina even when he was the one who needed someone to lean on.