Life After High School. Is It Scary? You Bet.

By Risty Maskell and Silver15

Disclaimer: You really want to know? Well I can't tell you.

Summary: Damn it. I am not saying one derogatory word.

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When Frodo told me, I was hit with mixed emotions. I was really pleased for them both, but at the same time I was upset and jealous, although I know it sounds bad. Jaime was all right, she had a baby. I'd never have one and now every time I saw Jaime, I knew I'd be reminded of the cruel fact that I'd never be a mother.

"Emma?" Frodo asked. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm…I'm fine" I told him, trying to act as normally as I could. "Congratulations"

"Thanks" Frodo sounded so happy that it was hard not to smile. I knew that he would make a terrific dad. "Could I speak to Billee do you think? Or Elrond?"

"I think Elrond is having a shower," I told him. "But Billee is here"

"Great Emma, put him on will you?" I'll see you soon"

"Bye Frodo" I gave the phone to Billee and sat down at the table with Legolas and Colan. I poured myself a glass of juice and ate some toast. I must have looked a bit down because Legolas asked me what was up.

"Jaime's has her baby," I told him quietly, just as Elrond came in. "Last night"

"Emma…I'm sorry" Legolas said softly. Elrond put a comforting hand on my shoulder. They both knew how hard it was for me. Then Billee hung up the phone and turned to us.

"Well, I guess this is both good news and bad news" Billee said quietly, hanging up the phone. "Good news for Jaime and bad news…" he trailed off and looked at me sadly. "It's alright," he said. "I know you don't want to talk about it so I won't go on. You know you can talk to us if you need to" I nodded, still looking down at the table. Billee picked up his tea and took a sip before continuing.

"Frodo asked if we would go down there for a couple of days" he told us. "He says that we can leave as soon as we want, since it's a two day journey there and Jaime will be home by the time we get to Bag End"

"I don't know Billee," I whispered. "I'm just not sure that it will be a good idea…"

"You don't have to go if you don't want to" Elrond told me. "Someone can stay here with you. But I think Jaime may like to see you"

"And I'd like to see her" I admitted. "But I don't think it's going to be easy for me"

"I'll be there" Billee took me hand across the table. "You'll have us"

"Alright, I'll come" I agreed. "As long as we don't stay long"

Billee agreed and called Frodo back to tell him that we were leaving the next day. We were all going; Damon and Benny were coming too. That night I cornered them while we were away from the others.

"Guys" I said slowly. "I'm not sure how Boromir will be when we get there. Can you just stay with me for the first few hours? It's just that I swear Jaime is trying to get us back together and it's going to be bad enough seeing him as it is. He won't say too much if you are with me"

"I don't mind" Damon said, glancing at Benny. "But while we are there, are you going to talk to him?"

"I might do," I told him. "The thing is I'm not sure that either of us are able to talk to each other any more. If an opportunity comes up, then I will take it. Even if we could just talk as friends…" Wishful thinking I know, but there you go.

We started off early the next morning and rode for three days. I still couldn't ride very fast, which is mainly why it took us so long. But finally we got to Bag End and Billee knocked on the door. It was answered by Frodo who had a massive grin on his face.

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A/N: Okay, this is a little question for the readers. Out of curiousity, how many of you want to see Emma and Boromir get back together? Even I'm not completely sure whether or not it will happen, but I'd like to know what you think.