"The Arrival"
By Jules
CHAPTER 1
"Is it over?" Brenda Barrett-Jacks asked quietly.
"Yes, honey, it is", her husband, Jax, assured her, caressing her cheek.
"How is the baby?" she asked worriedly.
"She's fine. She's the most beautiful thing you've ever seen."
"Would you like to see her?" asked a nurse (Amy), coming into the room.
"Could I?" Brenda asked, amazed.
When the crib was brought in, Brenda gasped in amazement.
"She's so beautiful!" she exclaimed when the newborn child was put in her arms. "What are we
going to name her?"
"I was thinking of Jessica Jane. After Mum", he suggested.
"That's a good idea", she agreed. "Hi Jessica. Hi Jessi", she cooed, when the baby gripped her
finger.
"She has your eyes," she told her husband. "Blue."
"Her face looks like your's." Jax said.
Lois and Ned Ashton hurried into the room.
"I got here as soon as I could," Lois apologized. "Brian had trouble getting to sleep."
(Brian Edward was their son. Brian was close to Brooke and Edward was to make Edward
happy.)
"That's okay," Brenda assured her. "Come meet our baby."
The Ashtons rushed over to her bedside and were astonished at the little person beside their
friend.
"She has Jax's eyes. And your face and hair." Lois told her friend.
"I know," Brenda laughed. "She is so adorable. She looks like her daddy." Jax squeezed her
hand.
"Excuse me. Mrs. Jacks needs her rest. You can come later this afternoon if you'd like." the
nurse interupted.
"We'll be back" Ned assured the happy couple. "Don't worry. Come on, Lois." he said, urging
her to the door.
"I'll walk you out." Jax said, getting up. "Sweetie, I'll be right back."
"Okay. Amy is going to stay with me so don't worry."
When they reached the door, Lois gave Jax a hug.
"Thanks for coming," he thanked them. "We really appreciated it."
"You're welcome" Ned said, shaking his hand. "You did really good."
"Does this mean you two are starting to become friends?" Lois asked.
"We'll see," Ned laughed. "Well, bye."
Jax walked back into the room and back to his wife.
***
Robin rushed into the room.
"Brenda? I just heard. Are you alright?"
"I'm fine, Robin. Just fine." She smiled at her husband.
"Hi Jax." Robin greeted him.
"Hi. Where did you hear about Jessi?"
"Oh. That's her name? Jessi? I love it."
"Actually, its Jessica Jane. Jessi is just shorter." Brenda put in.
"Have you thought about who the godparents will be?"
"No, not really. We haven't had much time to think about it. She was just born this morning.
Jax?" she asked, turning to her husband. "Who should the godparents be?" A worried look
appeared on her face.
"Umm. Jerry and Julia?"
"Good idea. By the way, where are Jane and John?"Ç
"The jet was sent to pick them up. They will be here as soon as they can."
"Robin, you should meet his parents. They are the kindest people." she told her friend.
"Well, I hope I meet them."
"We'll have a party when I"m feeling better and all our friends and family will meet. Is that okay, honey?" Brenda asked.
"Sure. Well, I have to go make a call. I'll be right back. Hold on." He got up and walked to the
door.
"Jax?" He turned around at the sound of his name. "Go home and get something to eat and
some rest. You can also help your parents settle in. I'll be fine."
"Are you sure?"
"I'm able to take care of myself and our baby and Robin will be with me for a while. Go." She
gave him a weak smile.
"Alright. I'll see you later." He blew her a kiss good-bye. She gave him one, too.
***
Once Jax was out of the room, baby Jessi was brought in for Robin to see.
"Oh, she's adorable. Can I hold her?"
"Sure. Be careful." she added as she handed her the child.
"I will be. She looks like you! Except, she has Jax's eyes." she announced.
"I know. That's just what Ned and Lois said. They were here earlier."
"Really? How's Brian?"
"He's fine. Lois said they had a little trouble putting him down for a nap, though."
"Well, I assmue that raising a one year-old is kind of hard to do. Don't you think?"
"I don't know, but I guess I'll find out soon!" Brenda said, laughing.
"Well, I guess I'd better go," Robin spoke softly, handing the sleeping baby back to her mother.
A few minutes later, Brenda was left alone with her daughter. And both were sleeping peacefully
when Jane, John, and Jax arrived, a few hours later.
***
"Sweetie," Jax whispered in her ear. "Mum and Dad are here. Time to wake up."
"Hi" Brenda mumbled. "Here" she handed the baby to Jax so he could put her back in the crib.
"How are you feeling?" John asked. "We came as soon as we heard the news."
"I feel exhausted, but I'm also proud of my little girl." Brenda responded, forcing her eyes open.
"I remember when I had Jax. He was such a handsome baby. He looked sort of like my little
grandaughter."
"He still is handsome." Brenda said smiling at her husband.
"Have you decided what you're going to name her?" John asked.Ç
"Jessica Jane. The Jane part is for Mum" Jax answered.
"How sweet" Jane said, blushing. "You're so beautiful," she cooed to the newborn baby. "You
look just like your mommy."
"And your dad" inputted John.
Jax and Brenda beamed as the grandparents took turns holding the sleeping child and admiring
their baby.
***
A few days later, as the Jacks family was having Sunday brunch on the porch of the mansion,
Little Jessi started to cry.
"Oh, she needs to be changed." Brenda stated, getting out of her chair.
"I'll do it," Jane volunteered. "You need all the help you can get." After a few moments, she
added, "Have you ever thought about having a live-in nurse?"
"For our baby? No, not really. I have a hard time trusting anybody who gets near my baby."
Brenda warned.
"Well, there is another option, then." Jane told her family.
"What's that?" asked John.
"We could move to Port Charles."
***
"Why would you want to move to Port Charles? We can handle it," Brenda said, trying to assure
her mother-in-law.
"Well, you have all that space in the guest houses and with all the utilities there, it wouldn't be any trouble. You wouldn't need to hire a nurse, we could take care of Jessi and we would always be close in case of an emergency. What do you think, John?"
"I rather like the idea. This way we get to see more of our wonderful family." he said, winking.
"Jax, honey? What do you think? It's alright with me." Brenda questioned.
"I think it would be alright. How do you feel, princess?" he asked the crying baby.
"I think she needs to be changed!" Jane exclaimed, lifting her out of her cradle. "I'l be right
back." She hurried into the nursery to change her grandchild.
***
Later that night, when the Jackses were settled in their houses and Jessi was asleep in her crib,
Jax and Brenda were talking in their bed.
"You know, the Nurses' Ball is coming up soon. Do you want to go again?"
"Ah, you forget, we're underwriting the entire thing this year. We have to show up."
Brenda remembered how she and her husband had joined together to run a clothing company,
which they had bought a few months before. It was called "Jacks" and was a huge success.
People all over the country were buying their products and they were selling faster than Levis
clothes. They had decided to underwrite the Ball, but still had yet to plan it.
"Well, then how do you want to run it? We have to reserve a place to hold it, find a babysitter,
get our clothes, find a band, get people to speak, and tell Lucy she can still be our 'mistress of ceremonies'."
"Brenda, slow down. Lucy has already been notified about her job in the Ball and the Port
Charles Hotel has offered their ballroom again. I think it would be better to have the event here, though."
"Here?" Brenda asked. "Why should we have it here?"
"Well, we have all the facilities, ballroom, stage, etc. We could have Rose cook for the affair.
Then, we could use your influence in L&B to get a band. Do you have anyone in mind you'd like
to invite?"
"Well, we know John and Jane are going to be here, too. I don't know who else. This would also
be a perfect time to show off our little darling. She hasn't met the people of Port Charles and I
think that she should meet our friends. Oh, wait a second! I know who we could get as a band.
Boyz II Men. They have a song of Ned and Lois' Lullabye Compelation and I'm sure they would
be glad to come. Should I mention it to Ned and Lois?"
"Sure. Hold on. I know a friend who I'm sure would like to come. She is pretty talented in the
music area."
"She?" Brenda asked, worriedly. "Who?"
"Mariah. Mariah Carey. I met her at a hotel in California. She's really quite nice. Oh, don't
worry. She's married." he said, giving her a famous Jax smile.
"Hmm. That's good. I love Mariah! I just had a terrific idea. Why don't we have Jessi's
christening on the same day as the ball? Then, we could have them perform there and at the
ball. That way, Jerry and Julia could come, too."
"That is a good idea. Well, we'll make the preparations in the morning. Good night, sweetie."
"Oh," Brenda cooed. "Good night."
They fell asleep in each other's arms, smiling at the image of their daughter in the next room.
By Jules
CHAPTER 1
"Is it over?" Brenda Barrett-Jacks asked quietly.
"Yes, honey, it is", her husband, Jax, assured her, caressing her cheek.
"How is the baby?" she asked worriedly.
"She's fine. She's the most beautiful thing you've ever seen."
"Would you like to see her?" asked a nurse (Amy), coming into the room.
"Could I?" Brenda asked, amazed.
When the crib was brought in, Brenda gasped in amazement.
"She's so beautiful!" she exclaimed when the newborn child was put in her arms. "What are we
going to name her?"
"I was thinking of Jessica Jane. After Mum", he suggested.
"That's a good idea", she agreed. "Hi Jessica. Hi Jessi", she cooed, when the baby gripped her
finger.
"She has your eyes," she told her husband. "Blue."
"Her face looks like your's." Jax said.
Lois and Ned Ashton hurried into the room.
"I got here as soon as I could," Lois apologized. "Brian had trouble getting to sleep."
(Brian Edward was their son. Brian was close to Brooke and Edward was to make Edward
happy.)
"That's okay," Brenda assured her. "Come meet our baby."
The Ashtons rushed over to her bedside and were astonished at the little person beside their
friend.
"She has Jax's eyes. And your face and hair." Lois told her friend.
"I know," Brenda laughed. "She is so adorable. She looks like her daddy." Jax squeezed her
hand.
"Excuse me. Mrs. Jacks needs her rest. You can come later this afternoon if you'd like." the
nurse interupted.
"We'll be back" Ned assured the happy couple. "Don't worry. Come on, Lois." he said, urging
her to the door.
"I'll walk you out." Jax said, getting up. "Sweetie, I'll be right back."
"Okay. Amy is going to stay with me so don't worry."
When they reached the door, Lois gave Jax a hug.
"Thanks for coming," he thanked them. "We really appreciated it."
"You're welcome" Ned said, shaking his hand. "You did really good."
"Does this mean you two are starting to become friends?" Lois asked.
"We'll see," Ned laughed. "Well, bye."
Jax walked back into the room and back to his wife.
***
Robin rushed into the room.
"Brenda? I just heard. Are you alright?"
"I'm fine, Robin. Just fine." She smiled at her husband.
"Hi Jax." Robin greeted him.
"Hi. Where did you hear about Jessi?"
"Oh. That's her name? Jessi? I love it."
"Actually, its Jessica Jane. Jessi is just shorter." Brenda put in.
"Have you thought about who the godparents will be?"
"No, not really. We haven't had much time to think about it. She was just born this morning.
Jax?" she asked, turning to her husband. "Who should the godparents be?" A worried look
appeared on her face.
"Umm. Jerry and Julia?"
"Good idea. By the way, where are Jane and John?"Ç
"The jet was sent to pick them up. They will be here as soon as they can."
"Robin, you should meet his parents. They are the kindest people." she told her friend.
"Well, I hope I meet them."
"We'll have a party when I"m feeling better and all our friends and family will meet. Is that okay, honey?" Brenda asked.
"Sure. Well, I have to go make a call. I'll be right back. Hold on." He got up and walked to the
door.
"Jax?" He turned around at the sound of his name. "Go home and get something to eat and
some rest. You can also help your parents settle in. I'll be fine."
"Are you sure?"
"I'm able to take care of myself and our baby and Robin will be with me for a while. Go." She
gave him a weak smile.
"Alright. I'll see you later." He blew her a kiss good-bye. She gave him one, too.
***
Once Jax was out of the room, baby Jessi was brought in for Robin to see.
"Oh, she's adorable. Can I hold her?"
"Sure. Be careful." she added as she handed her the child.
"I will be. She looks like you! Except, she has Jax's eyes." she announced.
"I know. That's just what Ned and Lois said. They were here earlier."
"Really? How's Brian?"
"He's fine. Lois said they had a little trouble putting him down for a nap, though."
"Well, I assmue that raising a one year-old is kind of hard to do. Don't you think?"
"I don't know, but I guess I'll find out soon!" Brenda said, laughing.
"Well, I guess I'd better go," Robin spoke softly, handing the sleeping baby back to her mother.
A few minutes later, Brenda was left alone with her daughter. And both were sleeping peacefully
when Jane, John, and Jax arrived, a few hours later.
***
"Sweetie," Jax whispered in her ear. "Mum and Dad are here. Time to wake up."
"Hi" Brenda mumbled. "Here" she handed the baby to Jax so he could put her back in the crib.
"How are you feeling?" John asked. "We came as soon as we heard the news."
"I feel exhausted, but I'm also proud of my little girl." Brenda responded, forcing her eyes open.
"I remember when I had Jax. He was such a handsome baby. He looked sort of like my little
grandaughter."
"He still is handsome." Brenda said smiling at her husband.
"Have you decided what you're going to name her?" John asked.Ç
"Jessica Jane. The Jane part is for Mum" Jax answered.
"How sweet" Jane said, blushing. "You're so beautiful," she cooed to the newborn baby. "You
look just like your mommy."
"And your dad" inputted John.
Jax and Brenda beamed as the grandparents took turns holding the sleeping child and admiring
their baby.
***
A few days later, as the Jacks family was having Sunday brunch on the porch of the mansion,
Little Jessi started to cry.
"Oh, she needs to be changed." Brenda stated, getting out of her chair.
"I'll do it," Jane volunteered. "You need all the help you can get." After a few moments, she
added, "Have you ever thought about having a live-in nurse?"
"For our baby? No, not really. I have a hard time trusting anybody who gets near my baby."
Brenda warned.
"Well, there is another option, then." Jane told her family.
"What's that?" asked John.
"We could move to Port Charles."
***
"Why would you want to move to Port Charles? We can handle it," Brenda said, trying to assure
her mother-in-law.
"Well, you have all that space in the guest houses and with all the utilities there, it wouldn't be any trouble. You wouldn't need to hire a nurse, we could take care of Jessi and we would always be close in case of an emergency. What do you think, John?"
"I rather like the idea. This way we get to see more of our wonderful family." he said, winking.
"Jax, honey? What do you think? It's alright with me." Brenda questioned.
"I think it would be alright. How do you feel, princess?" he asked the crying baby.
"I think she needs to be changed!" Jane exclaimed, lifting her out of her cradle. "I'l be right
back." She hurried into the nursery to change her grandchild.
***
Later that night, when the Jackses were settled in their houses and Jessi was asleep in her crib,
Jax and Brenda were talking in their bed.
"You know, the Nurses' Ball is coming up soon. Do you want to go again?"
"Ah, you forget, we're underwriting the entire thing this year. We have to show up."
Brenda remembered how she and her husband had joined together to run a clothing company,
which they had bought a few months before. It was called "Jacks" and was a huge success.
People all over the country were buying their products and they were selling faster than Levis
clothes. They had decided to underwrite the Ball, but still had yet to plan it.
"Well, then how do you want to run it? We have to reserve a place to hold it, find a babysitter,
get our clothes, find a band, get people to speak, and tell Lucy she can still be our 'mistress of ceremonies'."
"Brenda, slow down. Lucy has already been notified about her job in the Ball and the Port
Charles Hotel has offered their ballroom again. I think it would be better to have the event here, though."
"Here?" Brenda asked. "Why should we have it here?"
"Well, we have all the facilities, ballroom, stage, etc. We could have Rose cook for the affair.
Then, we could use your influence in L&B to get a band. Do you have anyone in mind you'd like
to invite?"
"Well, we know John and Jane are going to be here, too. I don't know who else. This would also
be a perfect time to show off our little darling. She hasn't met the people of Port Charles and I
think that she should meet our friends. Oh, wait a second! I know who we could get as a band.
Boyz II Men. They have a song of Ned and Lois' Lullabye Compelation and I'm sure they would
be glad to come. Should I mention it to Ned and Lois?"
"Sure. Hold on. I know a friend who I'm sure would like to come. She is pretty talented in the
music area."
"She?" Brenda asked, worriedly. "Who?"
"Mariah. Mariah Carey. I met her at a hotel in California. She's really quite nice. Oh, don't
worry. She's married." he said, giving her a famous Jax smile.
"Hmm. That's good. I love Mariah! I just had a terrific idea. Why don't we have Jessi's
christening on the same day as the ball? Then, we could have them perform there and at the
ball. That way, Jerry and Julia could come, too."
"That is a good idea. Well, we'll make the preparations in the morning. Good night, sweetie."
"Oh," Brenda cooed. "Good night."
They fell asleep in each other's arms, smiling at the image of their daughter in the next room.