My First My Girl fan fiction.
What if Thomas J lived? He accompanied Vada, to Los Angeles, in the sequel. Picks up 6 years after the first movie, so Vada and Thomas J are going to be 17. Mr. Bickler, did tell Vada he's getting married.
Mostly will be in Vada's Prov.
I walked into the funeral parlor, where I lived with my father, Stepmother and baby brother. "Hey sweetie. Where have you been? Also, You have a letter from Nick." I heard my pregnant stepmother, Shelly say. "I stopped by the store, on the way home, with Thomas J. Great… Thanks, Shelly…" I said as I picked up the letter, before going upstairs. "Hey sis, are you okay?" My six-year-old brother, Harry Junior asked, as I walked to my room. "Yes, Harry. I'm fine… I'm just going to go lie down, for a moment." I went to my room, opened the door, and went in shutting it tightly. Okay, So the part about going to the store with Thomas J, My boyfriend, was a lie, but I knew she wouldn't question it.
I quickly called Thomas J telling him everything. I returned to the bedroom after throwing out the pregnancy test, and curled up on the bed sobbing. I heard a knock on the door. "Go away." I said, sobbing against the pillow. I heard the door open and felt a pair of arms around my waist. I caught a whiff of a scent, one I knew well. "Thomas J…" I said as I rolled over so, I could see his face. "Hey babe…" He said placing a kiss on my head, as he whipped my tears. "I didn't hear back from you, so I got worried…" He said, letting me rest my head on his shoulder. "I'm sorry… I didn't mean to worry you… I just was taking the test…" I said, as we sat up. "What were the results?" Just then there was a knock and the door opened. "Hey Sis! Dinner! Hi Thomas J! Are you going to stay for dinner?"
"Yeah, I'll stay, We'll be down in a minute." Thomas J said as we got up. "Wait, Vada…" I looked up, and said "What?" "Go splash some water on your face. If your dad and Shelly see your face now, they'll know something's wrong…" I nodded and went to the bathroom and splashed water on my face, before we went downstairs. We sat at the table, and started eating. "So Vada, How was school today?" My dad said. "It was good. Nothing to exciting." We continued talking, and after Thomas J and I cleaned up the dishes. "Hey Thomas J, why don't you stay the night? I know you have a provisional license…" My dad offered.
"Thank you, Mr. Sultenfus, I'd really appreciate it." After we finished we went upstairs, and sat on my bed with the door closed. "What were the results?" Thomas J asked. I looked up at him, fear in my eyes. "Oh Vada… It's going to be Okay… We're going to figure it out. Together." Thomas J promised, before noticing the time, and quickly called his parents while I changed. "Why don't we get some rest? We can talk more in the morning…" I nodded, as we curled up in bed, me falling asleep on his chest.
In the morning we woke, and got ready for school, but not before morning sickness struck, as I threw up into the toilet. We went to school, after saying bye to my dad, Shelly and Harry Junior. "Alright so I'm going to give you guys an assignment, similar to the one I gave you guys a few years ago, with a twist. You have to pick 1 relative, that you admire, and write a paper about who they are, and why you admire them, and It's due in 4 weeks." I raised my hand and said "What if there are 3 people in my family that I admire?" "Then you can get extra credit for each additional, paper." I smiled. "So since you mentioned you had three, Who are they for you?" I said "My Uncle Phil, My dad, and stepmom Shelly." The teacher smiled.
The day dragged on, finally the day was over, and I met Thomas J at his car. "After you dear." I smiled, and climbed in. "So we got an assignment for my English class." I said as Thomas J climbed in. "What kind?" He asked, as he started the car. "Similar to the one from a few years ago, except this time it's supposed to be a relative, that I admire, and write a paper about who they are, and why I admire them… I'm going to do one for my uncle Phil, Dad and Shelly. So if I can figure out how, to pay, I want to go back to Los Angeles to do my Uncle Phil first… Would you, come too? It'd be next week during spring break." Thomas J said "Well, I have money saved, especially since I've been working." I said "I only have a little, saved from the few babysitting nights." Thomas J said "Let me worry about the plane tickets, Honey." I nodded, as he pulled up to his house, and we got out.
We went into the house, smiling seeing his mom, with a snack. "Hey kids. Come have your after school snack!" I said "Thank you, Mrs. Sennett, but I'm not too hungry right now… Actually I'm feeling a little nauseous…" Thomas J frowned, raising an eyebrow. I discreetly shook my head. "Well I know you guys want to go up and start your homework, so take the snack up with you." I smiled gratefully, picking up the plate. "Thank you." Thomas J and I went to our room and sat on his bed. "So, what do you want to do?" He asked. I took a deep breath and said "Well I want to finish the school year, first I mean, I know we have at least a few months left. We both are seniors, so we can start work…" I looked at his face, as his eyes smiled. "Well, I was thinking about asking your dad if he'd hire me, for a little extra set of hands." I said "You know, he was just mentioning that he needed extra help. I know he'd hire you! You should totally ask him." Thomas J said "We can't tell people about the baby yet…" I said "I know… Maybe it'll go over better if we were married first? Like get married in secret?" Thomas J said "Definitely might."
"Vada, your dad called and said to send you home now…" Mrs. Sennett said as she came in. "Thanks. I'll head out now…" Thomas J said "I'll pick you up tonight, and we can continue planning…" I nodded placing a kiss on his lips before I left. I arrived home quickly and was greeted by the angry face of my dad and stepmom. Dad was holding my positive pregnancy test. 'Oh shit…' "VADA MARGARET SULTENFUSS!" I bit my lip. "Look… I know you are angry with me… I don't blame you. But Thomas J and I are getting married, and I plan on moving in with him, but he wants to work here with your dad, and so do I. Anything you guys need, and I'll babysit anytime you need too. So please…" My dad's eyes softened first. "Oh Vada, sweetheart. I'd love to have you both work here, and live here… but…" I said "we just want to work here. We'd move into his parent's place temporarily, that way you guys can use the room for the nursery…"
Shelly said "It would help put my mind at ease with the extra hands…" My dad said "Alright then. You and Thomas J will start as soon as this weekend, then afternoons, and daily once summer begins." I smiled with relief. "Thank you." Just then the phone rang, causing me to answer. "Sultenfuss Funeral Parlor. Thomas J! Yes, we got the work here… I'll tell you about it tonight… Okay great. Thanks honey. You too!" I hung up, as I turned to face my dad. "I'm going to go pack… I know you guys want to set up the nursery." I went to my old room, grabbing my suitcase along the way.
"Vada?" Shelly's voice said as she came in. "What's up?" I said, folding my clothes and putting them in the suitcase. "I just want to say that I am very proud of you, for having a plan in place already." I smiled a little and said "I didn't expect any of this to happen, believe me… But it did, and now I can't imagine life without my little one who is growing inside me. I love this little baby inside me and I haven't even met him or her… Do you know what I am saying?" I said, as I sat beside her.
"I do, because I felt it, with Harry and this little one. I even felt it when I first met you, before I got to really know you and your dad." Shelly said with a smile. "And if things don't go well when you talk to Thomas J's parents, and they kick you both out, you can always come home. We can certainly make room." I smiled and said "thanks Shelly." She helped me finish packing as Thomas J came in. "Hey." I smiled wide and said "Hey. I'm ready to go." "Good. I figured we could go to the chapel, first grab some dinner and head to the airlines and get the tickets? My parents are in the car. They don't know anything about… you know yet." I said "perfect." We went down to the car, where my dad was waiting with Harry Junior. Shelly came down too.
"We're going to." We went to the chapel and got married, before going to the local diner. "So, why the sudden rush to get married?" His father asked. I felt Thomas J's hand take mine, giving a reassuring squeeze. "I'm pregnant." I said. Thomas J placed a kiss on my head before saying "And we're already working on preparations as far as us working, and temporarily having to stay at one of your houses. Just until we find one of our own." My dad and Shelly said "We've already offered them a job, and can make room for them, even if it's temporary." Thomas J, squeezed my hand tightly as his mom said "Well… At least you two have a plan…" His father said "You guys can stay at our house… I was going to wait to tell you guys, but I got a promotion, and if I want it, Your mom and I have to move 5 hours away…" I looked to Thomas J, who said "Wow… Dad, are you sure?" His dad nodded and said "I'm sure. This is my dream position. We were going to wait till summer, but I can take the transfer at any moment."
I looked to Thomas J, who said "Dad, we support you. If this is your dream job, go for it, just make us one promise. You come back and visit a lot, especially when the baby is born." His parents gave a wide smile, and said "That's a promise." Thomas J said "Good." We went to the airport, and got our tickets to California, for tomorrow afternoon, since we had break, and his parents signed, since we were still technically minors.
"Alright, so where do you guys want to stay tonight?" I looked at Thomas J, and said "It's up to you, but I am exhausted, where ever I can get to bed quicker." Thomas J chuckled and said "Well, How about we head to what's going to be our home, and get some sleep, You do look exhausted… Tomorrow, we can figure out everything, go pack and such." I smiled and said "Sounds good darling. Thank you." We returned to the house, and went to his old room. I quickly showered and changed into my pajamas, before going over to Thomas J's and mine room. "You look so adorable, babe." Thomas J said with a smile, and a kiss on the head. "I moved everything, so we can lay down together, after I go get cleaned up myself. I'll be back." I laid down, on the bed, curling up. "Vada?" I heard Thomas J whisper as he returned. "Come lie down with me." I whispered, as he chuckled, sliding behind me, his arms wrapping around me as I drifted to sleep.
