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Chapter 14: Coming Home

Gabrielle smiled as she woke up in the tiny apartment she and Guy were renting in Sydney. She stretched and wrapped her arms around Guy, who was still sleeping.

"Hi," he said as she started nuzzling him.

"Hi," she said and kissed him. "How are you this morning?"

"Good," he smiled. She kissed him again. "Very good." She giggled. "Don't you have rehearsal?"

"Mm," she stretched. "I don't want to go, I want to stay here with you." They kissed. "You only have one wedding night." He laughed. "Did you write to Connie?"

"I was right here all night," he said. "And I don't think I'm going to write to her."

"You're not going to tell her we got married?" Gabrielle sat up. He laughed. "What about your parents?"

"What about your parents, Gabby?" He said. She sighed and pulled her pillow over her face.

"I'll tell them," she squirmed a little. "When we go to New York, I promise I will." Guy nodded.

"Are you sure about this?" He said. She looked at him.

"About what?" She said, "marrying you? I've never been more sure of anything!"

"No, not marrying me," he laughed, "the whole elopement thing." She kissed him.

"I want you," she said, "I want to share my life with you, I want the whole world to know that I am yours entirely, heart, body, soul and mind. I want to be your wife, but I didn't want the whole stupid circus New York society wedding, where there would be more of my mom's 'friends' there than people who actually care about me and you." He smiled and kissed her. "Besides, it looks much better on the program doesn't it? Gabrielle Germaine."

"I certainly like the sound of it," he laughed and kissed her. "When we do go back to New York, um," he played with her hair a little, "what are you going to do?" She sighed.

"The New York City ballet," she said and closed her eyes. "But well," he looked at her, "I'm twenty four, Guy."

"Yeah," he laughed.

"So," she sighed, "if we're realistic, I don't have that many years left on the stage, and we've done this for five already, what about your life, and what you want to do?"

"Gabrielle," he said softly, kissing her forehead, "there's no rush for me to teach high school history. You only have so much time that you can dance, my stuff can wait until that time passes."

"I still feel guilty," she said.

"I chose this," he said and kissed her. "You didn't make me get on that plane to Paris four years ago Gabby, no one did." She kissed him. "I love you."

"I love you too," she whispered. "So much."

Julie sighed wandering into her bedroom in the Newport house. She'd told Tammy that she was going to California to talk with Casey about the movie and recharge before the wedding. This was partially true, but she didn't tell her that she was also going to look for a place to live. She collapsed onto the bed for a minute. She walked into the bathroom and ran the water for the tub.

"Hi there," Jaime said walking in. Julie jumped. "Thanks for telling me you were coming. It was sweet of you."

"It was last minute," Julie said. "And I was under the impression that this was my home, and I was welcome here anytime."

"I was under the impression that I had a daughter, not just a junior executive," Jaime shrugged. Julie rolled her eyes. "Why aren't you in Minnesota?"

"You mean why am I not staying for a whole week in a house with my ex boyfriend and his new girlfriend?" Julie said. "Is that a question that needs answering?"

"Jimmy's dating someone?" Jaime said quietly. Julie nodded. "God, baby, I'm sorry."

"Whatever," Julie said. "Anyway, I'm going apartment hunting after I take a bath." Jaime looked at her.

"You're moving out here?" Jaime whispered.

"Mom, don't cry or anything," Julie sighed. "I'm not doing this for you. It doesn't make sense for me to keep living in New York. Work's here, not there, RDC runs itself."

"Sure," Jaime said quietly. "I'm still glad." Julie nodded. "I've missed you. It gets lonely around here."

"Try calling your husband," Julie said harshly. Jaime sighed and walked out closing the door.

Tammy woke up and sighed. She felt better after the good night's sleep. And what Kelly had said was true. She did miss waking up with Steve there, the safe feeling of his arms around her, or the way his hair was mussed in the morning. She pulled a pair of sweats on and walked downstairs, sure she would find either her mother's or Kelly's pancakes laid out.

"Morning Tammy," Tom said from the table sipping coffee.

"Morning," she mumbled and poured herself a cup.

"Hey baby," she looked over as Steve walked in from the backyard. She blinked.

"Hi," she walked over and kissed him. "What are you doing here?"

"I um," he glanced at Tom. "I took some extra time off work, I figured you could use my help."

"Oh," she said. "I'm glad, I missed you. Why didn't you come upstairs?"

"I did, you were already asleep and hogging the bed as usual," he teased and kissed her. "Where's the Cat?" He frowned.

"LA," Tammy sighed. "She didn't do so well." Steve sighed. "She just needs to recharge, she'll be OK." He nodded.

"Hey all," Jimmy walked in. They stared at him. "Steve?"

"Hi," Steve nodded.

"What are you doing here?" Tom said.

"Hi Dad," Jimmy smiled, "good to see you too."

"I'm glad you're home, I'm just confused." Tom said.

"I decided to come early," Jimmy said. "I decided to stay at the hotel with Bonnie to um," He looked at Tammy and Steve, "you know, it's just really crowded here right now I figured I had better stay out of the way."

"She's in California," Tammy said. "Nothing to worry about."

"Oh," Jimmy exhaled, "OK, good then." He stopped. "Why is she in California?"

"Her mother lives there," Steve said, "and is getting a divorce."

"Plus she got way too drunk at the shower and passed out in your bed," Tammy said. Jimmy sighed. He knew what Tammy thought that meant, and he really didn't want to deal with it.

"Did Bonnie find out?" He said.

"God no," Tammy said. "Could you imagine?"

"Julie left?" Tom frowned. "I was looking forward to talking with her." Jimmy and Tammy stared at him. "Oh honestly, you aren't fourteen anymore, you know who much I like Julie."

"And yet I'm still surprised every time you say it," Jimmy smiled.

"Where's Bonnie now?" Steve asked. Tammy elbowed him in the ribs. "Ow!"

"She's uh on her way," Jimmy said. "We both had cars so, I came first."

"Oh my God!" Kelly ran downstairs and hugged him. "I thought I heard your voice."

"Hi Kel," he whispered. She pressed her face into his chest. "Are you doing OK?"

"I'm so excited!" She said. "But I was kind of hoping you'd come with me for a little errand." Jimmy nodded. That was their code. Kelly wanted to go to the cemetery, and she didn't want to go alone if she didn't have to.

Julie wandered from her office in the large complex near Jaime's house. She'd spent little to no time in this office, since it had been being refurbished before she headed to Japan. And when she was in the states during the past year she was in New York, not California. She was headed to Jaime's office, to let her know that she'd found an apartment. She stopped at the desk in front of the door where a guy in his twenties was sitting answering the phones.

"Hi," he said cheerily, "you must be Julie."

"Um, yeah," she nodded. "Who are you?"

"I'm Peter," he said carefully. "Jaime's assistant."

"Gail is Jaime's assistant," Julie frowned.

"Gail was promoted six months ago," Peter said confused.

"Right," Julie nodded. "I knew that, um, I'm going to head in there and talk to her."

"You don't want to go in there," he shook his head. She raised her eyebrows. "She's on the phone with the divorce lawyer."

"Ugh," Julie groaned and flopped onto a chair. "So what do you know about me? Recite the stats." He laughed.

"You're twenty five, you were working on Japanese acquisitions for the past year." He said. "You graduated fourth in your class at USC, you currently reside in New York City, with your two best friends. However, what I didn't know before this was how beautiful you are."

"Don't try to get ahead at this company by hitting on me," she shook her head. "Men much higher up have tried it." He snickered again.

"Who says I'm trying to get ahead?" He shrugged. "Maybe I'm just hitting on you." She laughed. "No, I know you have a boyfriend, that Italian guy."

"Paulo's not exactly my boyfriend," she frowned. "It's much more complicated then that."

"He married you for your green card?" Peter grimaced. She laughed again. "But if he's not you boyfriend then you can go out to dinner with me tonight."

"Maybe," Julie smiled. "Tell her I stopped by." She stood up. "And I'll come by again around six." She walked out, extremely pleased with herself. This moving on with her life thing was going to be a snap.

Janet sighed walking into her and Dave's apartment and took off her cell phone and rubbed her temples. The night before was a complete blur. However she did remember waking up in bed with Emily. Which was never a good sign.

"Hey," Dave came trotting out of the bedroom. "I didn't think I'd beat you home." He wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her. "I've missed you so much."

"I missed you too," she said. "How was the bachelor party?"

"A lot more fun than the one Logan wanted it to be," Dave snorted. "How was Italy?"

"Good," she nodded. "I came back early actually. Um, I went to Minnesota."

"No kidding?" Dave said. "How was the shower then?"

"I don't really remember," she laughed. "I hung out with Emily a lot though."

"Oh, yeah," Dave nodded. "Did she give you any hint as to who her new girlfriend is? She won't tell me, which leads me to believe it's someone we know."

"No," she shook her head. "She didn't." She frowned. Emily had a girlfriend? She didn't know why that made her so upset. After all, she had a husband, and who knew if they even had sex?

"Hm," he said. "Maybe it's Kiera." Janet stared at him. "I'm kidding. Emily would never date her."

"Right," Janet laughed awkwardly. "I'm just gonna shower." She kissed him.

"You want some company?" He asked. She giggled and they kissed again.

"Sure," she whispered. "I'd love that."

Jimmy and Kelly stood quietly in front of Evelyn's grave together.

"Did you come earlier in the week?" Jimmy asked, noticing a small bouquet of lavender.

"No," Kelly said. "Maybe Ellie, or Cassie and the kids."

"Maybe," Jimmy said quietly.

"Have you brought Bonnie here?" She asked. He shook his head.

"I will, soon," he said. He leaned down and looked at the flowers. Next to it was a small gold bracelet. He picked it up. "Julie." He mumbled.

"Julie?" Kelly said. "That's Mom's."

"I know," Jimmy whispered. "I gave it to her when we graduated USC." Kelly nodded. "I thought she'd keep it."

"I guess she figured it wasn't hers to keep," Kelly said. Jimmy nodded and she hugged him around the waist. "Do you want to go first?"

"Sure," he whispered. "I love you Mom," he said. "I'm really glad to be home. I miss you." Kelly smiled. She could tell he wasn't exactly talking about their mother.

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