"A Christmas Story" (An AJ and Keesha Christmas Short)
This story takes place during the Christmas time of 2002. Keesha and A.J. are together, even thought Keesha did leave for a couple of years to take care of her sick father. While Keesha was gone, she and A.J. did stay in touch, and A.J. never met Hannah Scott nor did he marry Carly. In fact, Carly was killed when Michael was a baby in a shoot out at one of Jason's "functions". And Jason, afraid of being brought up on charges and put in jail for his part in the shoot out left Michael on the doorstep of the Quartermaine's with a note explaining Michael's paternity and skipped town to never be heard from again. After Jason left town and A.J. learned the truth about Michael's paternity, he moved out of the Quartermaine mansion and bought a nice little house in a nice neighborhood and got a good job, and is making a good life for himself and Michael.
Part I:
It's the week before Christmas and Port Charles is amid with activity. The children are off from school and last minute shoppers fill the shopping malls and department stores. Among them, is the handsome A.J. Quartermaine and his adorable red-head son, Michael. They're looking for an extra special gift for their favorite woman, Keesha.
"So Mikey," A.J. said as they took a lunch break while Christmas shopping. "We've got presents for cousin Ned and Alexis, Grandma and Grandpa--"
"Nana Lila and Papa Edward too."
"Yeah, them too. And Auntie Emily. But I think that we're forgetting somebody. Do you know who it is Michael?" He asked pretending not know.
"Keesha!" he shouted enthusiastically and giggled.
"Oh yes. Of course, Keesha. How can I forget her?" He chuckled, then became kind of serious. "Mikey, do you like Keesha?"
"Uh-huh," he nodded. "I like her a whole lot. 'Specially when we do tickle to you." He said and giggled. "And I like her because she's nice and she's funny." He said and looked up at his father. "Daddy, I wuv Keesh-Keesh."
Those words coming out of his son's mouth completely warmed his heart. "I love her too Mikey. In fact, I love her so much that I bought this for her." He said pulling out the platinum and diamond engagement ring he had bought for her earlier that morning.
"OOhhh Daddy. Pwetty wring." He said in awe. "Is that for Keesh-Keesh?"
"Yes son. This is for Keesha. Daddy's going to ask Keesha to marry him. Would that be okay?"
"Will Keesha be my mommy if you marry her?"
"Yep. She sure will be." He said smiling.
"Yippee!" He shouted excitedly. "Yes Daddy, you can marry Keesh-Keesh."
A.J. laughed and hugged his son. "But you can't tell her, Okay? It's going to be a surprise. I'm going to ask her on Christmas when she comes over to open presents with us."
"Okay."
"Good." A.J. smiled. "Now we have to go and pick up some special presents for your 'Keesh-Keesh'."
"Yay!" Mikey laughed and grabbed his father's hand as they continued to walk throught the overly crowded mall.
~*~
It's right after dinner and A.J. and Michael are sitting at home wrapping the gifts they had bought earlier that day. A.J. was just telling Michael that the bows go on the gifts not on his head when the phone rang.
"Mikey, I'll be right back. And remember, no more bows on your head." A.J. told him.
"Okay." He siad and giggled.
A.J. laughed at his silly son and then went into the kitchen to get the phone.
"Hello?" He answered.
"Hey A.J. It's me Keesha."
"Wow! What a surprise. But what a nice surprise this is." He grinned. "So what's happening, hon?"
"Nothing much. This conference is as boring as I thought it would be. But anyways, it sees that I'll be back in PC early Christmas Eve."
"That's great sweetheart."
"Yep. "I'm looking forward to spending Christmas with you guys. I miss you two soooo much." She sighed. "What's Mikey up to?"
"He's helping me wrap presents. Or at least trying to. Most of the ribbons and bows are ending up stuck on him though." He laughed. "You want to talk to him?"
"Yes please. I miss my conversations with the little guy." She smiled.
"Alright. Let me get him." A.J. took the portable phone into the family room where Michael was attempting to tie a ribbon on to one of Keesha's gifts. "Mikey, someone's on the phone for you?"
"Who is it?" he asked.
"You'll find out." He said as he gave Michael the phone.
"Hello?"
"Hey Mikey!"
"Keesh-Keesh!" He yelled with excitment clear in his voice. "Are you home now?"
"Sorry sweetheart, but not yet. But guess what?"
"What?"
"I'm gonna spend all Christmas with you. Christmas Eve and all!" She said with a smile that grew when she heard his response.
"Yippee!!" he shouted. "Can we make yummy cookies?"
"We sure can, honey."
"Yay! I can't wait."
"Neither can I, I have to go now Michael. But I will see you soon and when I see you, I'm bringing lots of presents. Okay?"
"Okay." He said. "Keesha, I miss you."
"I miss you too, sweetie. But I'll be home before you know it. Okay?"
"Okay! Bye bye. Here's daddy."
"Bye Mikey."
"Hello?" A.J. said as he took teh phone from Michael.
"Hey. I was just telling Mikey that I have to go. The conference is starting back up again. I miss you guys sooooo much. I can't wait until I get back."
"Well, we can't wait either. I love you."
"No. I love you more."
"No. I love you most."
"Well, I love you mostest." A.J. chuckled as Keesha laughed.
"Bye honey."
"Bye bye." And with that they both hung up and finished what they had to do.