Disclaimer; I don't own Friends, I'm afraid that they're to the belonging of Bright, Kaufmann and Crane. And I don't own the song "Take a Look at Me Now"
We've Had Our Story…
- But What Happened Then?
Chapter 16.
Take a Look at Me Now.
"They're so lucky." Shelly murmured, waving Sophie and Matthew away.
"Why?" Ben said.
"They're going on their honeymoon."
"So someone's jealous?"
"Yeah, so?" Shelly said, looking at him.
"Maybe we need a second honeymoon?"
"We do?" Shelly's smile brightened her face.
"Maybe not a honeymoon, but a family vacation."
"I would love to," Shelly said, "Do you think we can?"
"Hmm?" Ben looked thoughtful to toy with her, "Yeah, I really do."
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"So, are you sure this is a good idea, JJ?" Sandra asked, looking at him in the mirror.
"It's a better idea than anything he's ever thought of." Emma answered for him.
"My point." JJ said.
"But what if she says no?" Sandra asked.
"She wont say no." Emma said, straightening JJ's shirt.
"But it's too soon." Sandra said.
"No, it's not." Emma answered.
"You know…" JJ said, "I really do think it's for me to decide that, don't you?"
"Sorry Joey." Emma said, "I'm just so excited. God, my baby sister is getting married."
"Maybe getting married." Sandra said.
"Why are you so negative?" Emma asked.
"Don't you think it's possible that Gracie think she's too young?" Sandra asked.
"What do you mean?" Emma asked, "Had it been me, I'd just…"
"Yes!" Sandra pointed out, "Had it been you, Emma. But you see; Gracie isn't you. She's a lot different. And in this whole marriage/kids thing, I think you're a lot more like Ross than you'd like to admit. Here; Gracie is all Rachel at that point. Had it been me, and I say me… I would have freaked. If Mike asked me now! And I'm two years older than she is."
"But you have a kid, Sandy." Emma said, "It's only right for you and Mike to get married."
"No," Sandra shook her head, "I don't think marriage is us."
"Why?"
"It's too boring."
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"Wow, what is this place?" Gracie said, looking around in the big hall.
"I've gotten us a private dining room for tonight." JJ said,
"Why?" Gracie smiled.
"Because I love you."
"Aw, that's so sweet." Gracie smiled, tracing his features with her index finger.
"Come with me." JJ said, ignoring the fact that she didn't say it back. He was getting used to it now.
They laced hands and went into a beautiful room.
There were candles all over the place, and in the middle was a table and two chairs.
JJ helped Gracie to sit, and sat down himself.
"So, I feel there's a little more to this than just ´I love you´?" Gracie said.
"Hmm," JJ smiled, "There is."
"What?"
JJ took her hand, "I love you Gracie. You're the most important person in my life, and I'd lie if I said that I would find someone who means more to me than you do. You mean everything. I've been discussing this with our two wonderful sisters, they were against and for it. But I don't know… I'm not gonna listen to them, because I know what's right! And I know what I'm feeling and the thing I'm feeling is more than just love. It's lust for life, it's the strength I need to stand up against my dad. It's the feeling of getting somewhere even though I'm actually getting nowhere. It's the feeling of love, Grace. It's you and me. That's what we are. I love you so, so much. I cant explain it, just believe me. I know we're gonna face lots of things together, and I'm prepared to do that. Just as long as you're gonna be with me."
How can I just let you walk away,
Just let you leave without a trace,
When I'm standing taking every breath,
With you, ooohhh,
You're the only one who really knew me,
At all.
"And I know you have a long road to figure out who you are. I know you better than you think, and I can see you're confused, but whatever is bothering you, I'll do anything to help, Grace, you know that. And just as I said I know you better than anyone, I'll also say that you're the only one who knows the real me. The only one who knows my deepest secrets and my biggest fears, and my golden dreams."
How can you just walk away from me,
When all I can do is watch you leave,
Cause we shared the laughter and the pain,
And even shared the tears,
You're the only one who really knew me at all.
JJ sighed and got down on one knee. He opened the white box and showed it to her, "So, that's why I have to ask you, Gracie Green, will you marry me?"
So take a look at me now,
There's just an empty space,
There's nothing left here to remind me,
Just the memory of your face,
So take a look at me now,
Coz there's just an empty space,
And you coming back to me is against the odds,
And that's what I've got to face.
Gracie looked at JJ with tears in her eyes. She took his hand and kissed it. She was sad by the hope in his eyes.
She sighed and said the words she knew she was going to say ever since he started his speech. The only right words, she believed.
"No."
I wish I could just make you turn around,
Turn around and see me cry,
There's so much I need to say to you,
So many reasons why,
You're the only one who really knew me at all.
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