Disclaimer: I lay no claim on Dawson's Creek or any of its characters… I'm using them for the sole purpose of our entertainment.
A Mother's Love
Summary: This story takes place about 13 years after the show ended. Amy is turning 15 and she finally gets the chance to see the movie Jen made for her before she died. Please R&R.
A/N: Just a warning, I've already written a few chapters and they're really long so sorry ahead of time if you get bored easily with big chapters…
Chapter 1Amy and her best friend Carmen were walking home from school on yet another tiring day at Capeside High. They were deeply engrossed in a conversation about the cutest guy in ninth grade and how much they wished he'd notice them when Carmen changed the subject. "So Amy, have you decided what you're going to do for your birthday?"
"I'm not totally sure but my dad said he wanted to do something special with me on my exact birthday on Sunday. I just have to ask but I think I'm going to have a party on Friday and Saturday."
"Cool. Any idea what he's planning?"
"Not really. I don't think it's a party but it's definitely a family thing and it has to be important because Uncle Dawson is flying in from LA for it."
"Wow, it must be important; not saying that he doesn't fly in for every birthday but it sounds official to me."
"Yeah I know."
The girls were nearing Amy's house – a beautiful two-story beach house where she lived with Jack and Doug. "Okay well I guess I'll see you tomorrow," Carmen said as they slowed to a stop at the walk leading to the house.
"Yeah later girl." They hugged and Amy watched as her friend walked toward her own house three houses down. She shivered as the chilly March winds blew through her and then hurried to the front door.
Jack had told Amy he was staying late at school to get some papers graded and Doug never got home before 5:30 so Amy had the house to herself for a while. She took that time to get as much of her homework done as possible mainly because that was when she worked best but also because she knew she wouldn't get much of anything done after her parents got home.
About an hour later, Jack got home. "Amy!" he called up the stairs after seeing she was nowhere in sight downstairs, "Are you up there?"
"Yeah Dad, I'll be right down," came the reply.
Jack busied himself in the kitchen preparing dinner, knowing Doug would be home shortly and he would be starving. Jack smiled. He knew Doug too well but then again who wouldn't after being married to the man for ten years?
Jack was brought out of his thoughts as Amy came down the stairs and walked into the kitchen. "What do you want me to do?"
"Well you could start peeling the potatoes while I start the pork chops."
"Okay." The two working in silence for the next few minutes and soon they heard Doug's car pull into the driveway. The sheriff walked into the kitchen a minute later. "Hey guys," he said tiredly, kissing first Amy then Jack before proceeding to ask how their day was.
"Tiring," Jack answered.
"Hectic," Amy added.
"Sounds like mine."
"Did the bad guys give you a hard time today Dougie?" Amy asked.
"Yeah sweetie… when don't they?"
"Good point."
"So do you guys need any help in here?"
"No I think we've got it covered right Amy? When she nodded Jack continued, "Dinner should be ready really soon."
"Okay well I'm going to go take off my shoes and wash up," Doug replied walking out of the room.
A half-hour later the family sat down to dinner. Amy took the opportunity to bring up the topic of her birthday.
"So Dad, Doug, what's going on for my birthday? I know we're doing something special on Sunday but I was hoping I could have a party Friday night or Saturday."
"There's no problem with that just no sleepovers if you decide on Saturday. Also could you please keep it a little low-key this year? You can save the wild party for your 16th next year."
"Okay… can I invite some friends over on Friday and have a Movie Night?"
"Sure."
"Thanks! So is it just wasting my time to ask what the plans are for Sunday?"
"Well sweetie, your Dad and I and even Uncle Pacey, Aunt Joey and Uncle Dawson think that it's best that you wait until we're all together," Doug told her.
"Well are Evie and Kyle coming?" Amy asked referring to her cousins – Joey and Pacey's kids.
"No," Jack replied then after seeing a protest forming on Amy's face continued, "What we have planned is just for you. They wouldn't understand if they came but don't worry we'll plan something that includes them for later on because I'm sure you don't want to include a seven-year-old and a four-year-old for your movie night."
Amy accepted the decision wordlessly. "So you guys aren't going to crack on this are you even thought I'm sure you can see how much it's driving me crazy not knowing."
"Sorry Amy, but believe me, you'll be glad we waited to tell you by Sunday," Doug told her.
Amy rolled her eyes and stood up to start washing the dishes.
TBC