Disclaimer: I do not own AMC or any of its characters…ABC does.

Summary: Sequel to "Over Krispy Kreme Donuts". Rebecca Budig is in my head for Greenlee. (There's a new Greenlee and that makes me sad, but I'm interested to see how she approaches the role.) Basically, Greenlee and Jake go back to Pine Valley to visit for the beginning of the New Year. They visit their families and deal with the past they left. First chapter is very rushed, I apologize.

R.S.V.P

Chapter 1

Greenlee wrung her hands absentmindedly while staring out of the front window of Jake's black sports utility vehicle. The pair was currently on their way back to Pine Valley for the holidays and Greenlee was anxious. She had been gone from her home for two years and when she had left everything had been a mess. Psssh—a mess was an understatement. She had lost her family, her friends and her husband all at once, leaving her alone and hollow. A distant look grew in her big brown eyes as she recalled the horrid memories. She remembered trying to become pregnant with Ryan's baby, Ryan faking his death and her being alone while suffering a miscarriage so suddenly. It had killed her to lose a child and find out from Greg Madden that she couldn't have children. When Greenlee was growing up, she had never wanted to be a mom—sure that she would fail at the job. But when Leo and Ryan had walked into her life, they had changed her perspective on parentage. Devastated, she had mourned her baby for months upon months until the ever so complicated Kendall Hart had offered to be a surrogate to hers and Ryan's child. God her life was like a soap opera. End story short, Kendall and Ryan have their baby and their happy ending. If it had been a little over a year ago, Greenlee would say that her life had been stolen but now she could see that it had all been for the better. She had the perfect husband and best friend in Jake and a living miracle inside of her.

Jake glanced over at the beautiful woman next to him in concern, "You okay, Greenlee? There's still enough time to turn around."

His soothing voice had broken through her thoughts and she smiled back at him, "I don't want to turn around. I'm ready for this. Plus I haven't seen my father in nearly three years."

Jake returned his attention to the road but reached his right hand out to hold her left one. "I know but your father's not the only resident of Pine Valley."

Greenlee sighed solemnly, "It's going to be hard but I'll deal. It's only for a couple of days. What about you? The Martin clan hasn't seen you in ages."

"I didn't leave under the most ideal circumstances but I think they'll understand. Ultimately, they're my family." Jake rationalized.

Greenlee was amazed by his confidence and silently wished it would wash off on her. "Jake, if I tell you a secret you can't tell anyone."

He raised a brow, wondering why she had turned cryptic. "Okay."

"It's pretty pathetic," Greenlee warned softly, wheeling her head towards him, "I'm scared."

Jake frowned and listened as she continued.

"I'm scared that when we get there I'm going to run into them. On the street or somewhere and they'll have their happy little family. I left Pine Valley, so I wouldn't have to deal with that. As much as I hate to admit it, I'm terrified." She paused for a moment, "I told you it was pathetic."

Jake shook his head defiantly, "It is not and what you told me will not go beyond this car."

"Then the grand facade begins." Greenlee replied with a monotone.

Jake raised her hand to his lips and laid a soft kiss to her wedding band. His shining sea colored eyes saw into her soul and remedied her of her fear for the rest of the drive. "Not unless you want it to."


"Take a deep breath, alright, everything will be fine." Jake said consoling outside of the home of Jackson Montgomery. "We've been out here for ten minutes. Jack's going to wonder where we are."

Greenlee nodded looking at the front door anxiously. "You're right, like always—it's sort of annoying."

Jake raised a brow at her and pressed the button that initiated the doorbell. Greenlee looked up at him with a scowl and he shrugged innocently.

"Jake!" Greenlee exclaimed in a whisper through gritted teeth, "I can't believe you just did that!"

She didn't have time to scorn him because well enough her father appeared at the door, after wedging it open. The expression on Jack's face was one of shock but appreciation was conveyed in his eyes. He carefully pulled his petite daughter into his arms. For Greenlee, it was awkward at first but she soon found comfort in his arms. Jake smiled fondly at the picture in front of him.

Jackson pulled away from the loving embrace and gestured towards the inside of the house. "Come in, both of you."

Greenlee instinctively grabbed Jake's hand and pulled him into the house with her, while he dragged in their luggage. He closed the door behind them and left the baggage by the threshold. When they got into the house Lily and Sean Montgomery were present to greet them.

Greenlee walked up to her younger sister, careful of proximity and let out an honest smile. "Lily, it's so great to see you. I missed you."

A toothy smile lit on Lily's face, "I've missed you also, Greenlee. It's been very quiet without you."

Jake chuckled behind her and she playfully elbowed him in the ribs.

A tall teenaged boy gingerly strode towards Greenlee with a nervous grin. He shrugged with his hands stuffed in his pockets, "I'm Sean." He declared.

"Sean," Greenlee repeated as if tasting the name. "Dad's told me a lot about you, kind of reminded me of myself. Drinking champagne on the way to New York in someone else's limo? That's priceless."

Sean smirked at his cousin, feeling at ease. "Thanks."

"Greenlee…" Jack warned.

She quickly added more onto her statement, "But it should never happen again." She chided with a wink.

"Is this your boyfriend?" Lily asked curiously eyeing Jake up and down.

"No," Greenlee answered, becoming mindful of their scrutiny. "Jake is actually my husband."

The room became quiet with an awkward silence and Greenlee prayed for a pin to fall.

"Your husband?" Jack repeated in disbelief. "Greenlee, you're married?"

Sensing the start of tension in the room, Sean abruptly yawned, weighing his arms above his head. "It's a school night. Lily, what do you say about us calling it a day?"

Lily looked at him perplexed, "It's not a school night, Sean."

"It's still pretty late though."

"But—"

"Lily, listen to Sean and head up." Jack inserted sternly. The two grew quiet and headed up the stairs without making another sound.

Jack stared at Greenlee, the disappointment evident on his face, "You got married? Why didn't you tell me?"

Greenlee looked at Jake and could feel his encouragement; she turned back towards her father. "The truth is that I didn't want to mingle my new life with Pine Valley… and that includes you."

"You couldn't invite me to your own wedding, Greenlee?"

"I'm sorry that you're hurt." Greenlee replied honestly. She had no clue what to do, feeling smaller by the second.

"Does your family know?" Jack asked the question directed to Jake. He wasn't quite sure if he even wanted to know the answer.

Jake wasn't hesitant in his response. "No, Jack. We plan to tell them in the morning."

Jack shook his head and found a spot in the nearest chair, "This is some Déjà vu."

Greenlee knew exactly what he meant. She had kept in touch with her father during her stay in New York and though she hadn't clued him in on everything, he in turn had been her own personal Pine Valley Bulletin. There was also her marrying Ryan and his absence from that event.

"Jonathan and Lily,'' she said simply.

Feeling defeated Greenlee sat on the couch near his chair, Jake following suit.

"It's not the same, dad." Greenlee told him earnestly.

"My daughter has gotten married without my knowledge or presence, leaving me out of one of the most important days of her life. The circumstances are exactly alike." Jack looked at Jake, "You didn't even have the courtesy to ask me for her hand."

Jake opened his mouth to reply but was stopped by Greenlee's defiant tone. "That's not true. Jake isn't to blame for any of this. He hated the fact that I was leaving you out and constantly told me that it was a mistake. But he complied with my wishes because he loves me and I love him for doing so."

Jack could hear the sincerity in her voice and could see it in her eyes. She had done as much growing as one could do in the span of two years. He listened on as Greenlee continued to plead her case. "Try not to take offense in the fact that you weren't there. Jack, you're my father and I love you. I appreciate all that you've done for me and the way that you care for me. You're an awesome parent—a little overprotective but awesome. Your feelings matter to me, trust that they do. When I was away I was able to straighten out my priorities. You mean so much to me and I don't want a big pink elephant in our relationship."

Her heartfelt words drew the right strings and Jack let out a considerable breath. He turned his attention to his new son-in-law. "I apologize, Jake."

"I understand where you're coming from, Jack." Jake started. "There's no need to apologize."

Jack stuck out his hand and Jake reacted by giving the man a firm shake. Greenlee couldn't hide the grin on her face. The two most important men in her life, coexisting. At that second life was perfect. The expression didn't go unnoticed by her father and he gave a hint of a laugh. "You married Jake Martin?"

Greenlee nodded, contented to see that he was growing more accustomed to the idea, "Yeah, trust me, it shocks me more than it shocks you."

"This is lot to take in," Jack admitted.

Greenlee eyes bounced between the two men. Jack was rewarded with a nervous grin. "How much more can you handle?"

Jack furrowed his brows together at her obscure tone and asked cautiously, "What else is there?"

"You're going to be a grandfather in about seven months." Greenlee admitted in one breath, she then waited for his reaction.

Happiness was not the first feature to appear on the Jack's face, concern on his face. "I thought you wouldn't be able to carry a child to term."

Greenlee nodded, expecting this. "I know but it turns out that the late Greg Madden was wrong. It's crazy but I'm so happy, dad. This little person inside of me…he or she is my little miracle."

Jack smiled at the couple, finally feeling at rest since the two had arrived. "That's all that matters then. Welcome to the family, Jake."


Greenlee leaned her back against Jake's strong chest after finally finishing her unpacking. His large, professional hands rested against her belly and her delicate hands barely covered his own. The two stood out on the terrace right outside of the room they were staying in. The city lights glowed in the dark night almost matching the star blanket of the sky. It seemed that for the last few years of her life she had noticed things so much more and everything went under her analysis. She tucked her head under Jake's chin while subconsciously playing with his fingers. "Talking with Jack was actually easier than I thought it would be."

Jake spoke his agreement. "It was."

Greenlee chuckled at his response, "It must have been free sailing for you. You didn't say a word."

"It was a father-daughter moment." Jake used as a lame excuse. He thought about it momentarily and began to laugh with her.

Greenlee mulled over things in her head and became serious, "Tomorrow's your day. What time do you want to head over to your parents house?"

"Whenever you're ready, Greens. I know that you probably want to spend some time with your sister and cousin." Jake said while turning her in his arms so she now faced him.

Greenlee smiled. "That Sean is quite the troublemaker. I wasn't kidding when I said he reminded me of myself. That's not a bad thing right?"

Jake lowered his head and placed a kissed on her mouth. He licked his lips tasting her strawberry lip balm and repeated the action once more. "Nah, you turned out alright."

She swatted him in the arm and walked back into the guest room. He quickly ran to meet her locking the doors behind him. "Where do you think you're going?" Jake asked in mock annoyance.

Greenlee turned around sharply, "To bed." She gave him her signature smirk. "You can have the floor."

Jake crossed his arms before his chest and Greenlee felt a loss at the sudden covering of his tanned skin. "You're kidding."

"Nope," Greenlee answered with a schooled face.

Without warning he drew her into his arms and bent his head down to hers. With a smart angle, his lips were placed next to her ear. "You are kidding, Greenlee."

She looked up at him and grinned at his challenge. "No, I'm not."

Then he started to play unfairly. Soon his lips were against her collarbone and up the nape of her neck. Jake skillfully placed his lips against hers, soon butterfly kiss were on the corner of her mouth and the area between her nose and lips. Greenlee's heart began to race and her eyes fluttered then closed, he lightly kissed her eyelids. It didn't take long before he was soon divulging in everything Greenlee Smythe.

He slid down a thin strap that held up her tank top. "When's the last time I told you that I love you?"

"About ten minutes ago but the first time was enough for me." Greenlee whispered.

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