Okay, next chap is here. I've decided to take a chance with the ending, tell me if you like it. It'll be 3 chapters, a couple of years later, telling about what has happened to them all.
Disclaimer; I don't own Friends, isn't that just a depressing thought?
The Story of Our Lives
Chapter 38.
Dear Diary pt. 1
Thinking back to that day in Newark airport, really makes my heart beat faster and my head spinning.
Everything changed with those words.
My mom and Ross got together again.
And I mean TOGETHER.
They didn't exactly act like a couple in their 50's, but who can blame them?
You know, all people have feelings and if they wanna walk around like some 20 somethings in love, I'm not gonna stop them. Even though I would appreciate it, if they were leaving that to Em and those guys.
Speaking of Emma, she soon got married. To who?
How can you even ask that question?
Jack, of course.
It's been 4 years now.
They have their beautiful little girl, my niece, Samantha, to show of it. And I think they should be pretty damn proud.
She's a little miracle, and lucky for me, I'm her favourite aunt.
Emma is also pregnant again, so I guess Erica won 50 bucks from Shelly.
Ben told me about their little bet. The one that they made the day they all met.
I do think that Shelly could handle those money.
She and Ben are still married. Nothing is gonna brake them up, that's for sure.
They have a son, Peter, who's 2, and I don't know, I think they're talking about getting one more soon. It's about damn time!
Sophie finally got together with that guy, Matthew, she met at Ben and Shelly's wedding. They're really happy together now.
Sandra, JJ and their parents moved to Westchester along with me, mom and Ross too.
Alex meant that it was time to leave L.A, so she finally convinced uncle Joey.
I think that that was a smart decision, 'cause Mikey and Sandra are a pretty cute couple if you ask me.
Yeah, that's right. They're together now.
It's only 2 years now, but I think it's gonna last.
They got drunk one night, and you know… Monica and Chandler all over again… except for keeping it a secret… lucky for the rest of us.
It's actually quite funny that out of 9 kids, (if you doesn't count Shelly) four of them found each other.
But you know, it's just as easy, it's not like we're related or anything, well, some of us are.
The rest of us haven't really found someone.
JJ is 22 now, and still alone, but I don't know, I think he's in love with someone, but wont say it.
He's actually not like uncle Joey anymore, he's changed a lot.
Erica is 27 now. And still alone. I don't know what the problem is, but it seems like she cant find anyone. I feel sorry for her.
Well then, I should feel sorry for myself too, shouldn't I?
I'm turning 20 today, and I still live at home.
I cant live by myself because of my disease, so I have to stay here until I find a boyfriend. It's not like I can move in with any of my cousins. They're all of them living with someone else.
And of course I have to be in love with a guy I know I cant get.
Why do people fall in love anyway?
But you know, it's my birthday today, so maybe I should stop being such a drama queen and get downstairs…
My mom is calling my name anyway, I think Jack and Emma is here.
I'll give you a write later, k?
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When Gracie emerged downstairs, everyone jumped up and yelled, "SURPRISE!"
Gracie was well, yeah, surprised, but soon enough a big smile came across her face.
"Happy birthday sweetie!" Rachel said and gave her daughter a hug, "I love you."
"I love you too mom." Gracie cried.
"I have two presents for you." Rachel said taking her hand, "The first one is from Ross and I. But the other one is from your dad."
"My dad?" Gracie didn't understand, "He just… got down here from heaven to leave me a present? Why didn't you let me say hi?" she joked.
Sophie giggled, "Aaah, lol." she smiled.
Rachel rolled her eyes, "Haha, very funny. No, when he got worse while I was pregnant with you, he got you something. I don't know what's in it, he just told me to give it to you when you turned 20."
"Really?"
"Yeah, open it." Rachel said, handing her a small, little, flat package.
"Thanks." Gracie smiled, taking the gift.
She placed it at the table and began to unpack it.
When the paper were off, she found a purple book or something in it.
She curiously took it up, and looked at the front.
"What is it, Grace?" Sandra asked.
"Yeah, what does it say?" JJ urged on.
"´Gracie Greens Private Photo Album´." Gracie read, "And in little letters underneath it, it says: ´Gracie's, and only Gracie's. That means Gracie's, Emma, do not dare take a peek. I'll be watching you´."
Everyone laughed, but Emma looked offended, "Like I would do that?" she exclaimed with a huge grin.
"I just think you might." Ross said.
"Dad knew you too well." Gracie giggled.
"Well, open it Grace!" Shelly smiled.
Gracie shook her head, "No." she said, "I think this is meant for me and mom."
Rachel smiled at her daughter and they shared at moment.
"Okay then!" Ben interrupted, "Step sis, open up me, Peter and Shell's present!"
"Okay step bro!" Gracie said, and took the present he handed her.
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"Okay, okay." Rachel said, "Under circumstances of what happened last time I tried to make a cake…"
Everybody nodded in agreement of that accident.
Rachel continued, "…I decided to let Mon and Erica bake it this time. So, I present: Gracie Green's private birthday cake!"
Monica emerged from the kitchen with a big cake in her hands.
"Well how nice it is." Gracie said, her smile fading.
"Yes." Monica smiled.
"I just think it would be a little nicer if the birthday girl could actually have some." Gracie continued, through gritted teeth.
"Oh my God!" Rachel slapped herself at the forehead, "I can't believe that I forgot that my own daughter cant have sugar."
"RACHEL!" they all yelled.
But she jut kept on smiling.
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"Gracie?" JJ said, poking at her shoulder, "Can I talk to you for a minute?"
"Eh yes, of course." Gracie said, sounding confused.
"In private." JJ added.
"Oh… okay." Gracie smiled, "We can talk in the kitchen?"
JJ nodded and followed Gracie into the kitchen, where she leaned against the counter, waiting for him to talk.
"Ehm," he begun, "This might sound weird, but…"
"Nothing's weird JJ." Gracie said, "Come on tell me! You know you can tell me everything!"
"Okay," he sighed, "You and I have been friends for such a long time." he said, "But lately… I've sorta… I mean: I like you." he said.
"Well of course JJ." Gracie smiled, "I like you too."
"No," JJ said, "I don't think you understand me. I think I'm in love with you."
Okay, leave me a review, please? Tell me if you like THIS idea, about JJ and Gracie Thanks, Stessa.