Disclaimer: I only own: Jessica, Nicolette, Melinda, Nero, Misty, Ella, Bella, Mr. and Mrs. Danvers, Courtney, the lawyer and I think thats all. Lol. WWE is owned by Vince McMahon.

Chapter Twenty:

"Jessica!" a voice called running into the waiting room of General Hospital. It was Bella and she was followed by the parents and Nero.

Bella and Jessica hugged. Bella than in Jessica's arms began to sob.

"Bella, why are you crying?"

"Jessica," she pulled away. "Ella is gone."

"What are you talking about? Don't talk that way!" snapped Mrs. Danvers.

Bella was silent and Jessica led her to a chair for her to sit down. Jessica sat down next to her and rubbed her back. "It's going to be okay, sis."

"Why didn't Ella let you go in with her?" asked the three sister's father.

"She told me she wanted me to wait for you. But don't think I didn't offer. I did."

"Oh." Was all he said.

Jessica stood and walked over to Jeff who was in a corner, thinking. "Are you okay? You can leave if you want."

"I don't want to." Jeff took Jessica's hand in his. "Jess,"

"Yes?"

"I can't help but to think about how I wasn't there for Nero or his birth. I wish I could have been."

"Its okay, Jeff."

"No, it's not." Jeff looked directly into Jessica's eyes. "We created Nero, he is the perfect mix of us and he never grew up with a father."

"Jeff, there's still now. Now, he can. You can be there."

"I know, but still. I didn't see his first step, his first words, I don't even know what they are. I didn't see him being born."

"I know, Jeff. Baby, there is still time to make memories with him…with me." Jessica leaned in and she and Jeff shared a passionate kiss.

Soon they heard someone clearing their throat, they broke away and looked up. It was Nero.

"Nero, baby." Jessica held out her hands and Nero gave her a hug, he sat on her lap and began to look Jeff up and down.

"I'm sorry I wasn't there to see you off." Jessica whispered in her son's ear.

"It's okay, mom."

"Nero…" Jeff replied.

"Shut up." Nero replied smiling. "Jeff, I want to say something. I'm sorry for…how rude I've been to you. I didn't give you a chance and made things hard on you and mom."

"Don't be sorry, Nero. I did the same thing when I was young to my dad's girlfriends. Never did I think I'd be on the receiving end."

Nero chuckled.

They sat in silence.

"Danvers family?" a doctor called.

Nero got off of Jessica and than walked over, followed by his mom and dad.

"Once the baby was born…" the doctor began.

"She's gone…" Bella replied falling to her knees.

The doctor looked down on Bella and looked at Mr. and Mrs. Danvers, they looked confused.

"Yes, Gabriella is gone."

Bella sobbed harder and she could hear her mother and father cry as well.

"I'm sorry for your loss."

Jessica looked down and than back up. "How is the baby? It's supposed to be a girl right?"

"Yes," the doctor nodded. "Gabriella named her, Nicolette Azoura Danvers."

"Well, can we see her?" Jessica replied smiling.

"Yes, you may. I'll have a nurse escort you to the nursery in a second."

"Jessica!" snapped Mrs. Danvers. "How could you be so happy?"

"Because," Jessica looked at her mom. "Ella wouldn't want us to celebrate her death, she'd want us to celebrate life. Nicolette's life!"

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Jessica smiled down on Nicolette as she held her. Nicolette had soft brown hair on her head, blue eyes and a heart shaped face. She weighed in at 5pounds 2 ounces. She was so cute. Jessica cooed.

"Your mom would be so proud of you, baby."

The hospital room door opened and Bella walked in.

"Can I see my niece?"

Jessica giggled. "What kind of question is that?" Bella walked over and Jessica passed her to her sister.

"Hello, Nicolette. I'm your Auntie Bella. Every time you wonder what your mommy looks like, you can just look at me." Bella and Jessica giggled slightly.

Nicolette just looked up and made baby noises.

"You are so beautiful."

"She gets it from me." Replied Jessica smirking.

"No she doesn't…she gets it from Ella. Has all her mother's beauty. Isn't that right, baby?"

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Days passed and soon it was time for the funeral. Jessica looked down at her sister and her stomach turned. She did not like funerals and always got sick at them.

Jessica placed her hand on Ella's and couldn't help but to feel a chill come over her. Ella was so cold. Tears fell down Jessica's face. "Ella," she whispered. "Nicolette will be safe and I'll make sure she's loved and has everything she needs. She will know all about you."

Jessica heard Bella sob loudly, she walked to her sister. She sat down next to her and hugged her. Together they cried, sister to sister.

"I wonder, what's going to happen to Nicolette."

Bella looked at Jessica. "Are you that stupid?"

"Uh, apparently."

"Jess…" Bella giggled. "You'll see."

Bella was talking about the reading of the Will that was going to happen tomorrow. She had been giving time off of work to attend it.

Jessica looked over to see Nero peaking into the open casket.

Jessica giggled and excused herself, she walked to Nero. "Hey, baby."

"Mom?" Nero turned to face his mom. "What's…with this…?"

"With what?"

"Death, I don't understand it." Jessica knew Nero had never dealt with death before. He knew that when the person died they were gone forever. But, that's all he knew.

"Like what?"

"When they die, they go to Heaven but what is Heaven like?"

"I don't know, baby."

"How come they go there?"

"It's either that or Hell."

"Oh," Nero was silent. "Interesting."

"Yeah…interesting." Jessica could feel the awkwardness in the situation.

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It was a few days later and Jessica sat in a Lawyer's office back in North Carolina. Apparently, Gabriella had a will. Jessica was holding Nicolette in her arms as the lawyer was reading part of the Will.

Apparently, Bella got all of Ella's clothes. Ella also said that her jewelry and everything else she owned went to Nicolette, that including her money which she had in a bank account and all her photos.

"Now onto more important things, Nicolette Azoura Danvers, my pride and joy. She needs someone to act as her mother. And I chose the person I want to give custody to… but first, before I say who gets my baby. There are letters that needs to be passed out." The lawyer paused and then pulled out a large yellow envelop and pulled out letters addressed to certain people.

He walked over to the people that were there (Bella, Jessica, Nero, Nicolette, Mr. and Mrs. Danvers.) and handed them all letters. He gave Nicolette's letter to Jessica.

"This letter is for when Nicolette is older. She wants it to be given to her on her Sweet Sixteen."

Jessica nodded confused as to why he would give her the letter and not her parents.

She looked at Bella and her parents. They had opened their letter. She looked to Nero who was looking at his letter smiling.

"Can someone hold, Nicolette?" asked Jessica.

The lawyer walked forth and nodded. Jessica handed her to him. Nicolette began to whine a little bit but soon settled down.

Jessica opened her letter and began to read.

Dear, Big Sis.

If you've gotten this letter it means the worst, I am dead. Yet, it also means the best because Nicolette has been born. I love you, Jessica and I have to explain some things to you. I knew that I was going to die, and so did Bella. I had found out from my doctor when he did some tests on me. He said that there is a 20 percent chance that I will live. Odds were never my favorite subject in school. But, I knew I wouldn't be able to make it. Never be there for Nicolette.

Jessica, I want to keep this letter short and sweet. When you came back…my prayers were answered. I want you to be Nicolette's new mommy. I could have chose Bella but she doesn't know how to deal with a kid and can be impatient. It's like you're my angel, Jessica. You came when I needed you the most. Please, I'm asking you to take care of Nicolette. I know you won't let me down.

I know you're probably asking why I chose you, let's face it: you were simply the best choice. I know that if Nicolette was ever pregnant at a young age you wouldn't treat her like mom and dad treated you. Which is why I didn't chose them, you are great with Nero and such a great mom. I know that Nicolette will be safe. I have no worries.

Nicolette deserves so much, more than Bella, mom and dad can give her. There is a letter for her, when she gets older…give it to her. I was thinking maybe on her Sweet Sixteen. That letter explains all. I hope. If she has more questions, some that the letter didn't answer, I hope you can answer. I love you and I love Nicolette Azoura Danvers.

Looking over you always,

Gabriella Justine Danvers.

Jessica put the letter carefully back in the envelop. She was silent. Jessica stood and walked over to the lawyer, she put her arms out for Nicolette and he gave her to Jessica. Right there in the middle of the room Jessica looked down at her Niece.

"Gabriella…I won't let you down. I promise." A tear fell out of Jessica's eyes as she smiled. She kissed Nicolette on the forehead.

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Jessica looked at the clock it read: 4:15am. She sighed and took out her cell phone that was on the charger on her night stand.

She dialed a cell number.

"Hello?" a grumpy male voice answered.

"Can…I speak to Mist?"

"What, don't want to speak to MRRRRRRR…"

"SHUT UP!" a voice cut him off by taking the phone. "Hello?"

"Mist…"

"Hey, man...do you know what time it is?" Misty yawned.

"Sorry, I can't sleep and I need to talk to you about the will thingy."

"Okay, what's up?"

"I'm a mom…again."

"You're pregnant! Bitch, you need to learn the art of a condom."

"I'm not pregnant! Ella wants me to raise Nic."

"How is the baby? You need to send me pictures!"

"She's good, I so will. I should take one of her and Jeff."

"Well, don't send me that one. Seeing Hardy will make my dinner come back up."

"I know…I know…I guess this wrestling career isn't going to work out."

"Do you need me back on RAW to come watch her while you're wrestling?"

"No way, I would never ask that. I'm good here. She can stay with me on the road for a little and then stay with mom and dad for a while. Like a switch off. When we were eating dinner, Nero said he missed you."

"Aww, I miss him too. I swear, he should come on the road with me for a little bit."

"Yeah, maybe he should."

"Well send him over, I'm ready for him any time. I wonder how he'll act with Ken around."

"Speaking of Ken….you're with him."

"I know."

"Now…at four in the morning…did y'all sleep together?"

"What!? No, we just made love." She could hear Misty smirk.

"How was Kennedy?"

"Girl, sex and tell? Ya know it's not my style." Misty laughed.

Jessica and Misty soon were talking all night and into the hours of the day. Jessica knew that even though things were changing some things never change. Misty was her best friend, she was in love with Jeff, Nero was still amazing and a bagel lover, Nicolette was healthy and a reminder of what she lost, her sister Bella was still demanding and kind, and her parents were still loving life. Just like it should be. Everything to her was perfect…at least for now.

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