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. Bixler, did tell Vada he's getting married. Flashbacks will be in bold lettering. I got the names of Thomas J's parents (Charles and Susan) From the movie script.

OCC Characters I own:

Esme

Dil.

Mostly will be in Vada's Prov.

~Flashback/Vada's Nightmare NOT THE REAL STORY! THAT COMES SOON!~

I was feeding my fish, in my room when my dad came in. "What are you doing?" He asked. "Feeding my fish." I replied, putting the fish food down. "Is that the fish you won from the carnival? He's gotten big." I smiled, as my dad sat on my bed, patting the spot beside him

I sat and said "What's wrong?" My dad said "Vada, sweetheart. Something happened to Thomas J last night…" My heart was racing, fear gripping every inch of me. "He stepped on a beehive…" "I told him not to… NO! NO!" I started screaming. "Vada! CALM down! He's not dead… He's at the hospital, to find out how severe the bee stings were, and how bad his allergic reaction is."

My body was shaking. "I… I need to see him! Daddy! Take me to the hospital to see him!" "Honey he's not allowed visitors right now…" my dad's voice said. "Daddy, please… Take me any ways… I need to go… Please… I… Can't explain it… But I need to go there… Please… I can't lose him, daddy. I can't…" I must've been sobbing. "Vada, sweetheart. Do you love him?" he asked, my eyes all red and swollen from crying, met his. "I think I do… Daddy please take me there…"

Just then Shelly came in. "Harry, The Sennett's called… Thomas J's Okay… He's going to live… But right now, he's demanding to see Vada, and won't let the doctors do anything till he sees her. He said he would pull out the IVs if they tried. The compromise was his parents would call, and see if we can bring Vada." I said "Call them back, and tell them I'll be there, but give us…" "15 minutes." Dad finished as I threw a few things in a bag, which is when Dad drove me to the hospital, parking, and we got out. I ran inside, looking around, the sickening smell, as Mrs. Sennett came over, talking to my dad. I was running, till I reached his room, his body covered from head to toe in a white sheet. I screamed. I pinched myself, anything to wake up.

~End Flashback/Vada's Nightmare.~

"Vada! Wake up Sweetheart!" I felt someone shaking me, as I darted up, shaking. "Mrs. Sennett… I'm sorry…" "Don't be sweetie. Are you alright?" I was shaking. "Where's Thomas J?" "He's okay. He stepped out for a bit… Are you okay?" I shook my head. "Do you ever think about that day?" I whispered. "Every single year, since. Why?" I looked at her, tears streaming down my face. "I had a dream about that day… I was running into the hospital… running to his room… seeing his dead body…" I said shaking. "I know… Come here." She pulled me close. "It's okay… It's okay…" She soothed, as I sobbed.

"Vada?! Mom, what happened?" Thomas J's voice said, as he knelt beside us. "Yeah… She just had a nightmare… About that day…" Thomas J adjusted his position, as His mom said "I'll leave you two. I know she needs you." I moved, sitting on Thomas's lap, my head falling to his chest, hearing the heartbeat, and his breathing. "Shh. I'm here. I'm right here…" We stayed like that for ten minutes. "How did you survive? You were dead… I saw your deceased body in that hospital room… You were dead one minute, and the next… You said you'd tell me…" I asked, as I calmed. "I asked God to send me back to you... But not before I met your mother. She helped convince God to give me one more chance..."

~Thomas J's Prov, Flashback to that day he 'died.'~

I felt my body walking towards a bright light. Heaven. My breathing was non-existent, no heart beat, no pain. 'No it couldn't be my time…' I thought, as I entered the gates. "Thomas J. This was a mistake my boy… It shouldn't have happened… But You my boy…" "Isn't there a way I could return to earth? Please. Vada needs me…" I asked. "Vada? You know my baby girl?" A woman's voice said as she came over. "Thomas J, this is Margret Anne Muldovan- Pommeroy- Sultenfuss, Vada's Mom…" God introduced. "Pleased to meet you." I said shaking her hand. "Likewise." The woman turned to God. "Please. Isn't there anyway you can undo his death?" I said "Please." The three of us floated down, no one could see us obviously, but we could see everyone. "NO! PLEASE! HE'LL BE ALRIGHT… NO! PLEASE!" Vada's heartbroken sobs and pleas tore threw my body, as both my parents and her father pulled her off. "Please… She needs me… My parents need me…" I said, looking to God. "Please, You did it once before… a very long time ago…" Margret answered. God took a deep breath, even though it was unnecessary but nodded. "Tell Vada I love her! Tell her I was trying to be strong, Tell her it wasn't her fault. But above all Tell her I love her!" Margret said, as I nodded. God said "Lie down, on the body, my son." I did, and shut my eyes.

~Vada's prov, flashback to that day continues.~

"THOMAS J! PLEASE!" I sobbed as I pull the sheets off Thomas J, before I laid besides him, my sobs soaking his shirt. "Vada. Please…" I heard Mrs. Sennett's voice, as they tried to pry me off him. I felt a pair of arms, wrapping around my body. My sobs halted, and shocked gasps were heard. I shot up a little, and my eyes met his, his formerly closed eyes now opened. "It's okay." He whispered. "It just wasn't my time."

~End Flashback.~

I looked up at him, and said "And we've been inseparable ever since." He kissed my head. "The doctors said they couldn't understand it… They said it was a miracle." I said "I love you, Thomas James Sennett." Thomas J said "And I love you Vada Margret Sultenfuss Sennett." I smiled, resting my head on his chest once more. "Did you really meet my mother?" I asked. "I did. You look so much like her, my darling. She did tell me a couple of things, one concerns me…" I looked to him. "She said to tell her 'It wasn't her fault.' What does that mean love?" I took a deep breath.

"I killed her… She was pregnant with me then she died!" I said. Thomas J said "No sweetie. You didn't kill her. You would never. You couldn't." "Listen to him my dear Vada." I heard a voice, causing to me jump to my feet, looking around the room, till my eyes settled on a shimmering body. Thomas rose with me, his hand in mine. The body came closer, and became more recognizable, as a woman… My mother. "Mom?" I whispered. "Oh my dear Vada." she whispered. "You're so big, and so beautiful." She continued. "Mrs. Sultenfuss." Thomas said, with a smile. "Maggie. Call her Maggie." I said, as Thomas J smiled. "What are you doing here? How…?" Thomas J asked. "I asked God for a miracle… I know you're both scared… I know that. He said the can allow me to 'visit' as a ghost, and help you in times of need." I said "Thank you…" My mother sat on the bed, as I sat beside her.

"I'll go get a snack, darling. I'll be back. But don't take too long, we do have a flight to catch." I nodded, as he stepped out. "It wasn't your fault, my death. I was very sick, during the pregnancy… We just didn't know it till I gave birth… I hate that you think you killed me. You didn't. Stuff like that, it's not anybody's fault. Tell your father, it wasn't his fault either, and that I love him, and am happy he's finally been able to move on, and I'll see him soon." I said "Then why do I feel like it is?" "Because it's a very hard situation. I'll be back soon… I must go…" "Wait mom." I said, as we stood. She turned to me, as I said "Can… Can I hug you?" "Not this time, my dear… I don't have a body right now, I'm a ghost, next time I will have a more huggable body… I came as a ghost this time, in order to see how you would react." I nodded, as she disappeared. I finished packing as Thomas J, brought some cookies in. "Here." I smiled, as I ate a few. "Thanks… Umm Do we have time to stop by my dads?" Thomas J nodded. "Yeah." We went to the funeral paralor. "Hey Harry!" He ran over and hugged me. "Daddy and Mommy said I can go with you and Thomas J to see Uncle Phil!" I smiled and said "Great! Come on, I want to see them before we go." We walked in, and dad came over. "Hey kids." I said "Hey, Umm we're on our way to the airport, But I wanted to talk to you in private…" We stepped into the other room. "Dad, I saw mom… Well not really, she was like a ghost? Thomas J can see her too, but she was real… to me. She put things that have been bothering me at ease… But she did tell me to give you a message too. I know it's a lot…"

My dad said "What did she say?" "She said 'Tell your father it wasn't his fault either, and that I love him, and am happy he's finally been able to move on, and she'll see you soon.'" I said, as my dad's face went ashen. "Thank you." After a quick goodbye, Me, Thomas J and little Harry got in the car and went to the airport. We checked in, and I said "Harry, stay close to me, and Thomas J." Thomas J helped us get settled, before taking his seat. During the flight, I wrote my essay's on Dad and started on Shelly's before we landed. We disembarked the plane, and Harry started running around. "HARRY!" "I'll go." Thomas J caught him, and brought him back to me, as I struggled to grab one of the bags. "I got it." Thomas J said, as he got the bag. "Harry, What were you thinking?! I told you to stay close to us!" I said kneeling down in front of him. "I…" I saw the tears in his eyes. "Vada, it's Okay… He probably had a lot of energy…" I looked at Thomas J, and smiled a little. "Alright, But next time, You stay with us, this whole trip… Okay, buddy? I don't want to lose you." He nodded, sniffling and said "Sorry Vada." I smiled, kissing his head as I hugged him. "Come on…" We started looking for my Uncle Phil. "Vada, I'm hungry… and sleepy…" Harry said, as Thomas J, said "Climb on." He knelt down, and Harry climbed on his back. "Thanks." "Umm Excuse me, are you Vada?" A little boy, about 4 asked. "Dil! I told you not to run off!" I heard Nick's voice as he came over. "Sorry." Nick said coming over. "It's okay." We got out to the cab, and caught up with Nick.

Over the next few days I wrote the essays, while visiting. "Vada, phone call." Aunt Rose said, as I put my pencil down. Harry was playing with Dil, and Thomas J and Nick were out shopping. I went over and took the phone. "This is Vada… WHAT?! Oh. My God… Are they okay?! What about the baby?! Okay, yeah, We'll be back by morning… We leave tonight… We'll come straight there… Did they say who was going to take guardianship? Wait me and Thomas J?! But we're still 17… OF course, I accept! A name? Esme Shelly Sultenfuss Sennett." After getting a few more details, I hung up and went to Dil's room. "Hey Harry? Can we talk?" He came over and we sat on the couch.

"What's wrong?" He asked. I said "Baby, Dad and mom… Dad… an…" Oh, god… Why couldn't I just say it!? "Vada What's wrong?" His voice asked. "Dad and mom have to go away for a while… For a very long time…" I said slowly. "Where? Can we go too?" He asked. I felt tears in my eyes. "No, we can't… Where they are going… We can't go with right now… Remember how I told you that my birth mom went to be with God and the angels?" He nodded. "Well that's where daddy and mom are…" His reaction was quick. "What about sissy and I?! WHY!? NO!" He started fighting me as I held him, but slowly started clinging to me, sobbing. "Shh… It'll be Okay… You and Sissy will be with me and Thomas J… We'll protect you. We love you." I whispered as I rocked him. "Vada? Harry?" I looked up, as Thomas J sat next to me. "Can you pack up the rest of the stuff?" I whispered. He nodded. Once we were ready we went to the airport and boarded. "Vada, what happened while I was out? You and Harry looked so upset…" Thomas J asked. I said "My Dad… and Shelly… Were in a car accident, neither survived. The baby was born perfect and healthy though." I said slowly. Harry was sleeping on me. "Oh Vada, I'm so sorry…" I said "Thanks… There's more…. My dad and Shelly named me and you Harry and Baby's legal guardians." Thomas J said "And how do you feel about that ?"

I took a deep breath and said "I feel… unprepared… and… shocked. But I also feel ready… even though I disappointed them, before they died… They still trusted me to handle this, pregnancy… But they trusted me enough to raise my brother and sister… I won't let them down." Thomas J said "We won't let them down. Remember, we're in this together. What about the funeral parlor?" I said "Knowing dad, he left everything to me, being the eldest, and the money is to be divided between me, the baby and Harry. Whatever he and Shelly left." Thomas J said "We can figure it all out, together." I said "I do know, I want to live at your house, it's bigger and has more room and space, and work at the funeral parlor during the day… We can convert the upstairs, into play rooms for the kids and nurseries, until they are in school… Arthur can handle the embalming process, I can handle typing the notices, and answering phones, but we'll need someone to do hair and make up…" Thomas J said "We'll put an ad in the paper… as well as an ad for someone to help Arthur out with embalming. I can handle a few things, but not a lot… I'm afraid, I'd be useless… Your dad promised to teach me embalming process… but I'm not comfortable doing that now." I said "Well you can help clean, setting up the room… There is a lot you can do." "Thanks Sweetie…" I rested my head on his chest. "What are we going to do about school?" I sighed. "I don't know… I mean, let's get home first and figure it out." "What did you name the baby?"

I said "Esme Shelly Sultenfuss Sennett. Shelly loved that name. Little Harry here is named after dad… I added Sennett to Esme's name, because… We're her parents… legally… I just felt maybe it was the best decision… I felt like Dad was saying it was okay…" I smoothed little Harry's hair. "If he wants to take the Sennett name too… What would you think?" I looked at Thomas J. "I'm already honored so much, that not only you but your dad and Shelly trusts me as well… I'd be even more honored to have both Esme and Harry carry the Sennett name." I smiled and said "Thank you… Not just for standing by me with our baby…" I said moving one hand to my invisible baby belly. "...But for standing by me through all this… For standing by not just me… But Harry, and Esme too." Thomas J said "Vada, there is nowhere else I'd rather be. You're my wife." I smiled.

Finally, we arrived in Madison, PA and went to our car. "Vada?" I heard Little Harry ask. I looked to him. "Hmm?" He said "How hard is it to have my last name changed?" I looked to Thomas J. "I'm not sure, but we'll look into it." I got in then Thomas J, and we drove to the hospital, where we got out, and went in. Harry ran on a head. "MOMMY! DADDY!" He shouted-cried. "Little boy, there are sick people here… please do not shout." I got up close to him, with Thomas J at my side. "Sorry… He's scared… Um, I'm Vada Sultenfuss-Sennett… Harry and Shelly Sultenfuss were m… Our parents." I lifted Harry up into my arms. "Ahh yes. We do need you to identify the bodies, then we can take you up to see the baby…" I felt Thomas J's hand slide in my shaking hand. "Take us." We went to the room, "Hey Thomas J… Actually… Can you… stay with Harry? I don't want him to see…" Thomas J, took Harry, and said "But You need…" "I WANT TO SEE MY MOMMY AND DADDY!" Harry cried. Thomas J, frowned searching my eyes. "I… Fine…" We went in together, the doctor moved the sheet down to reveal the faces. "MOMMY! DADDY! " Harry shouted as he tried to climb into the bed.

The doctor recovered them. "That's them…" Thomas J picked up Harry, holding him protectively. "Can we go up and see the baby…" The doctor nodded before saying "I'm so sorry for your loss." I nodded in appreciation, before we went up to the NICU. "Hi, Can I help you folks?" the nurse said "Hi, we're Esme's family…" The nurse said "oh Of course! Come." we went in, I sat in a chair by the case for Esme. The nurse removed her, and laid her in my arms. She cried. "She's been so fussy, not even a fresh diaper or bottle helps…" ''I read if you sing to the baby it's a calming influence.' I remembered. I slowly started to sing, Smile. The same song I sang to Harry when he was born, which immediately soothed Esme, as she snuggled into me. I looked up to Thomas J, who smiled. Harry fast asleep in his arms too.

"Wh… That's a miracle… for the first time in hours she's stopped crying… How did you do it?" The nurse said returning with a fresh diaper and a bottle. "I just remembered something… Figured it'd be worth a chance…" I quickly changed her and gave her a bottle. "When can she leave the hospital?" Thomas J asked. "In five days. We just want to make sure nothing's wrong due to the severity of the accident." I said "That's perfect… It'll give us some time to get some things for her…" The nurse said "and, I'm sorry, but you guys aren't aloud to spend the night here, with her but you can come back at 8, and stay till 10, or at anytime during those hours." I said "would it be possible, for me to record my singing, so you guys can play if she's fussy?" The nurse said "I think that's a wonderful idea, also would you mind leaving us contact information for both of you? Just in case." I was still rocking my sweet baby sister. "Sure, Thomas J, would you mind… writing it down for her?" He nodded, and wrote down the information, before I laid Esme down in the bed. "Alright, we'll be back in a few hours, we just got back in town, and have to get a few things, including stuff for the kids…" The nurse said "No problem sweetie. Go on. By the way I'm Natalie, My twin sister, Ariel usually is on the night shift." We nodded and left. We stopped by a shop and got out, with Harry, who held my hand.

After getting all the necessities for Esme, and Harry we went back to the Sennett house. "Vada! Thomas J!" His parents said with relief. "We've been so worried!" I said "Sorry… My dad and Shell…" "We heard that part… Vada we're so sorry." I said "Thank you… But We were at the hospital, with the baby, then had to stop at the store to get some things…" Harry said "Vada, I'm hungry…" I looked to him, kissing his head. "Alright, buddy…" Susan said "Well, just in time, I have some lunch made." I smiled, as Charles said "How about this, You ladies go get some lunch with Harry, while Thomas J and I go set up the guest rooms for the kids?" I said "That actually would work, Thank you… I'm actually glad you guys are still here, right now. Since I'm not much use, to Thomas J trying to do anything… So the fact he still has you to help." I said, causing Thomas J to smile. "Hey dad, can you go get the stuff from the car?" "Sure son." Charles said as he left, Thomas J knelt down to Harry, and said "Why don't you go get some lunch with my mom? We'll be there soon."

Harry said "No… Come Now!" He said clinging to me. "Buddy, we'll be there in a minute…" I said, softly. "For me. Go eat…" Harry frowned but obeyed. Thomas J wrapped his arm around me. "Hey how are you feeling my wife?" He asked, as my head rested on his chest as I felt fresh hot tears spilling over my eyes, as he rubbed my back. I quickly pulled away and dried the tears. "I can't afford to lose it…" Thomas J said "Vada, honey, why would you think that?" I said "I Have to be strong… For Harry and Esme…" Thomas J held me at arms length before he said "Even parents need a breakdown. I know you were raised to be a strong woman, but it's not going to do them any better, if you hold in your grief." I said "But…" Thomas J said "No, No, No, Buts. How about we plan a breakdown for you after Harry goes to bed tonight?" I smiled a bit. "Thank you, Thomas J." He smiled and kissed me gently. "Now go eat, I'll be there in a bit. I'm going to help my dad carry some things in, then we'll join you." I nodded, hesitantly, before going to the kitchen/Dining area. "Hey." I got a plate, before sitting next to Harry. "Hey buddy…" "I want mommy and daddy…" I sighed, feeling helpless. "You know if you want to be that way… I wish they were here too! BUT they're not!" I got up, picking up my plate and stormed upstairs to Thomas J's room, slamming the door, slowly eating.

As I finished, I saw a shimmering figure, like I had 5 days ago, when I saw my mom. "Vada." I heard my moms voice, as she came over sitting with me. "Sweetie…" I said "I hate death… It sucks…" "I know, honey… It does suck. But I know you, Harry and Esme will be just fine." I looked to my mom. "I don't think Harry will be… I've never seen him so… So distraught, and hurt…" She gave me a small smile, before touching my arm. "I'm able to do it now. But I know he will be, and I know you will be a fantastic mom, to him, your baby, and Esme." I gave a sad smile, sighing. "I really hope so. But I really don't know if he'll be okay…" Mom said "Trust me. I'll check in soon… Your dad and Shelly send their love to you and the kids, and if the baby is a girl to name her Esme." I said "Thanks for cheering me up a little mom. Tell dad, and Shelly we send love back, and tell them I named the baby Esme Shelly Sultenfuss-Sennett."

My mom left, as Susan came in. "Vada. Harry just ran off! Charles and Thomas J are busy…" I said "Oh my god…" I didn't even hear her response before I took off, and ran towards the one place I thought he could be. "HARRY?!" I called, tears streaming down my face, but didn't find him. "HARRY! ANSWER ME IF YOU CAN!" I sobbed. I ran towards the woods, and what I saw made my blood run cold. I ran over picking up the limp body of my brother, and ran back towards the spot. "Vada! There you… Oh My God. What happened?!" "He's barely breathing! Help me, I don't know what to do!" I said almost sobbing. Thomas J took Harry from my arms.

'We need to get him to the hospital." Thomas J, said as he laid Harry's limp body in the back seat and kissed my head "Shh, It'll be Okay…" I climbed in the back seat, holding my brother, while Thomas J, drove to the hospital. "Somebody! HELP US!" I cried, as I carried Harry into the ER. "He can't breathe!" I cried. One of the nurses ran over and helped me get him into a room. "How do you know this young boy? Has this ever happened before?" I said "I'm Vada Sennett, His names Harry Sultenfuss. He's my brother. He's about 6 years old. I'm his legal guardian… Our parents died, recently… Not that I know of… Is he going to be alright?"

The nurse said "We won't know till the doctor gives the final word." "Excuse me are you supposed to be here?" The nurse said, stopping Thomas J, who was holding Esme. "Yeah, I'm Vada's husband." Thomas J said, as He came in. "Come here…" I said as I took Esme into my arms, while Thomas J wrapped his arms around me. Esme settled, against me. "Mom… Dad… Shelly… Please… Don't take Harry from us… Please… I know I failed him and you guys… But please…" I said, feeling hot tears spring into my eyes. "Vada, sweetheart…" Thomas J said, kissing my head. I saw a shimmering light.

"Vada…" A voice whispered. One I knew well. "Daddy…" "He'll be alright… It's not his time." I didn't even hesitate my eyes shot to my brother, as he started coughing. "Hey, buddy it's okay…" Thomas J said placing a hand on Harry's head.

"MOmmy… Daddy…" He coughed out, as I moved, still holding Esme. "We're here, sweetie. We're here." Harry looked at me, sat straight up, his arms wrapping around my neck, sobbing. Thomas J, immediately wrapped his arms around us, as Harry and myself, sobbed. "I'm so sorry! I Thought… If I could just find that place, where everything was perfect and happy…" I shook my head, "No, Harry… It's my fault… I knew you were upset… I knew you needed me… I still lost it… I…" Harry looked at me, and said "But I was kind of pushing you away!"

I handed Esme to Thomas J, before pulling Harry into my arms. "No. Sweetie… I did the same thing to dad, when I was little… A lot… The way one handles grief… It can be a range of different ways… When I thought I lost Thomas J… I ran off to my old teacher… then to the willow tree, where we had those picnics… I felt like a hole had been punched in my gut. I couldn't breathe… When we went to the hospital that night, he came back from the dead… Was the first real moment, I felt anything in about a day… But before he came back to me… To us… I felt like doing something I'd regret… I know I've made a mess of things, But I swear… I'll do anything, to make sure you and Esme, and any other child Thomas J and I include, will have everything, you need."

Harry said "I didn't know I was having an allergic reaction… I didn't know…" I kissed his head. "Shh… It's Okay. We know now. We'll get through this as a family… And if you ever need to talk to someone, and I mean ever… You can talk to me. If you feel like your grief is getting to be too much, come to me. If you feel like you want to die, come to me. Because, unlike when I was younger, You have something I didn't have… And that's a big sister, to help you through it. Through all the trials." He hugged me tighter, as I kissed his head. My eyes lifting to meet Thomas J's. He smiled and gave me a gentle nod, I knew I said something right. I wasn't even sure, how long it was but the doctor came in.

"We want to keep him overnight, just to make sure… Now we recommend parents or legal guardians staying… Do you know where they are?" I said "We're right here." The next morning we were finally able to take both the kids home.