Disclaimer: Yet again I do not own any CSI related stuff. I will claim Jessica nd Jordan (and Katie only if you like her)
A/N: I am working on a sequel 'Day by Day' It will get much more detailed over the past year after Jessica leaves the hospital. Thanks to everyone for reading and as always please review.
Epilogue
It was eleven months after the whole ordeal, Jordan was celebrating her ninth birthday with her new mom. She had opened her gifts and was enjoying her cake. She looked around the room. She had a new family now. Jessica had made sure of the. She had even gotten the chance to meet her other grandparents. Laura's parents were very kind to Jordan and were supportive of Jessica having custody of her. Jessica promised to let Jordan come and visit as often as they could.
Danny had been around a lot too. He and Jessica started dating after she got out of the hospital. Jordan spent a lot of time with her Aunt Katie, who she thought was crazy, but loved hanging out with her. Don and Lindsay were in the process of planning a wedding and had asked Jordan to be the flower girl. Jordan was really happy.
"So did you get everything you wanted for your birthday?" Jessica whispered to Jordan.
"More than I could have ever asked for." Jordan just grinned.
"Jordan I have one more present for you." Danny announced so everyone could hear. "This is from Jessica and me." He handed Jordan a small box with a little red ribbon on top. She opened it up and gasped. "Really?" she squeaked out. It was riding lessons. Jordan did not have anyone to teach her any more since her mom was gone. She rode sometimes with Lindsay but had not been doing courses in almost a year. Jessica knew how important that was to her.
"Yes, for real. Once a week for a year. And you get to compete. That is why you got new riding pants and boots. I wanted to make sure you look your best while getting those trophies." Jordan ran over and hugged Jessica.
(a month later, Jessica's 26th birthday)
The phone was ringing and Jessica was yelling for Jordan to answer it.
"Hello." Jordan finally got to the phone, "Mom it's for you" Jordan didn't even realize what she said till Jessica came out of her room. She had tears in her eyes. Jordan just looked at her, "Is it ok if I call you that."
"More than you will ever know." Jessica wiped the tears away as she answered the phone. "Hello."
"Happy Birthday."
"Hey mom."
"Did she just say what I think she did?"
"Yeah, I think that is the best birthday present ever."
"Well I am sure you have plans but I wanted to call before your dad and I left. We have dinner plans. You know the business."
"Thanks for calling mom. I love you."
"I love you too sweetheart. And Happy Birthday."
The women hung up. For the first time since she was in New York she felt like she was home. Jessica had a life and a family here. The knock on the door broke her thought. She looked through the peep hole and grinned as she opened the door.
"Ya ready to go yet?" Katie asked, "You ain't gettin any younger."
Jessica shook her head and grinned, "Girl you have got to come up with some new material."
"I can't believe I let you talk me into wearing this." Katie whined at Jessica. She was wearing a long sleek black dress with spaghetti straps, with black heels and her hair was down with light curls in it.
Jordan came in the room at that; looked straight at Katie and started laughing, "You look funny Katie."
"That's it I'm changing."
"No, If you want to go to dinner with us for my birthday you have to wear that."
Katie sighed defeated, just as the buzzer went off. It was Danny, so Jessica buzzed him in. When he got to the door, he stared at Katie.
"Who is this Jessica? I thought I knew all of your friends?" Danny grinned mischievously.
"I'm not going. I can't do this all night." Katie pouted and Danny laughed. Jessica gave him a look that said apologize or regret it.
"I couldn't resist, you look very nice Katie."
"Fine" Katie pouted till they reached the curb. Danny had a limo waiting for the women. Jordan about fell off her heels when she jumped excitly.
"Ladies," Danny opened the door and Jordan jumped in. Katie went in next. As Jessica reached the door Danny closed it and leaned into her. "Happy Birthday" he whispered as he kissed her softly. Jessica did not stop at that and made the kiss more passionate as a thanks for the ride. They were interrupted when a voice came from the sun roof. "Get a room." Jessica could hear Jordan giggling at Katie's comment.
"Guess we should get goin." Danny opened the door and the two got in.
"Where are we going for dinner?" Jessica asked.
"You'll see." Danny just grinned at Katie.
When they reached the hotel Jessica just assumed they were eating at the restaurant, until they walked past it. Danny kissed Jessica's hand as Katie opened the door to the ball room.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY"
Tears welled in Jessica's eyes as she scanned the room. Her friends from the lab and work were there, her parents, all of her siblings, nieces, nephews, and a few other family members, even some friends from back home.
"What a way to meet the family." Katie said to Danny. Jessica shot a look in her direction as she walked towards her parents.
"Mom, Dad." Jessica hugged them both. And grabbed Danny's hand. "This is Danny my boyfriend."
"Yes we have met." Jessica's dad said. "In the hospital last year."
Jessica continued her way around the room introducing Danny, "There is a quiz later." She laughed, knowing he was getting lost in the names. After they had made the rounds. Danny called everyone's attention.
"Hey everyone." People started to quiet down and he continued, "We are here to celebrate the life of this beautiful creature right here. I am sure you are all getting hungry and are ready to get the party started, but I would like to give Jessica my gift first."
Danny pulled a little blue velvet box out of his pocket. Tears started to well up in Jessica's eyes. She looked nervously around the room and her mom was crying.
"Jessica I met you one year ago tonight. This has been the best year of my life. I don't want to lose you ever. I almost lost you once and I refuse to do it again. Will you marry me?" Danny held his breath unintentionally as he waited for the answer.
"Yes" Jessica grabbed Danny into a kiss.
Complete for now
