Twelve Years After The End Chapter 7: Jack's Birthday, a scrubs fanfic

Here's my newest chapter.

Disclaimer: I don't own Scrubs, or the songs Fly Love by Jamie Foxx and So Long by Zooey Deschenal.

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Julie's POV

Thursday finally rolled by and Jack was only getting worse. He even snapped at an intern when he asked him where his dad was. Hopefully my surprise will make him feel better. I don't know why I was working so hard to make Jack feel better on his birthday, especially after he didn't remember mine. I guess it's because I feel that everyone deserves to feel special on their one day. I just wish I knew if he was going to like tonight. If he didn't I was going to look like an idiot in front of him.

"Hey Jack." I greeted as I walked in his dads office. He looked up from his phone, putting it away when he saw it was me.

"Hey Julie. Hey, are you alright?" he asked. He must of noticed the dark circles under my eyes, that's what happens when you stay up half the night to make sure everything is perfect. I felt my heart flutter at his concern before I quickly pushed it away. It's just Jack.

"Yeah, just tired." it technically wasn't a lie. His expression darkened.

"I know what you mean, tonight's goanna suck." he grumbled. I sat down next to him on the couch.

"It doesn't have to. You never know…it could be fun." I suggested. He glanced at me.

"How can you be so…you're planning something aren't you?" he said with a smirk. I blushed and looked away.

"What makes you think I-" I was cut off by Jack tackling me into the sofa, pressing my back down into the cushions while he pinned me under him.

His hands went to my sides, tickling me relentlessly. I shrieked with laughter, writhing under him to try and get away.

"S-stop! Ja-ck! Pl-please stop!" I begged. He grinned.

"Tell me what your planning!" he demanded, tickling me harder. I squealed loudly as he found a particularly sensitive spot under my ribs.

"I can't! it's a s-surprise." I gasped out. Jack's hands stopped and I was able to breath again.

"Really?" he asked, his eyes full of wonder. I nodded. "You'd do that for me?" he asked with a sincere smile.

"Yeah." I breathed, my breath washing over his face. I blushed when I realised how close we were, which only intensified as I realised he was still sitting on me. I could smell him, a mixture of cologne, and Hockey pucks. I didn't want to but I knew if Dr. Cox walked in, he wouldn't be pleased.

"Uh…Jack, I think we should probably go find your dad now." I said quietly. He blushed as he slid off me, grabbing his bag and heading for the door.

"Yeah. I…uh think we're down in surgery first. See ya in the O.R." he mumbled quietly, flashing me a quick smile before he all but ran out the door.

What just happened?

I avoided Jack all day, even going as far as to stand near Dr. Cox so that if he got to close to me, his dad would send him a glare and he'd move away. I still don't know what Dr. Cox's problem was, but it seemed a little irrational. It was 8.00pm and I was now down in paediatrics, sitting with my tonsil patient Jess, who was currently stuffing herself with ice cream. I liked Jess, she was very insightful for a nine year old. We were chatting nicely when Jack walked in, his arms filled with snacks from the vending machine.

"Ok, I'm all set and ready for tonight." he said, dumping the snacks on a table before hopping up onto Jess's bed, sitting opposite. "Hey Jess!" he said, smiling down at her. "How are you feeling?" I smiled as Jack talked with Jess. He was so good with kids, it was really sweet.

"I'm ok Jack. What about you?" she asked, always polite. He shrugged.

"Well I could be better. It's my birthday tomorrow and I'm stuck here tonight and tomorrow so all I have is a best friend who has been ignoring me all day to keep me company." Jack listed, giving me a smug look. I barely heard him.

"Best friend?" I asked, unable to hide my smile. He blushed.

"Yeah whatever…" he grumbled. I leaned over the bed and wrapped my arms around his neck, drawing him in for a hug. He stiffened for a moment, before wrapping his arms around my waist, returning my hug.

"I hate to be the one to ruin this lovely moment, but you guys are squishing me." Jess cried between us, elbowing us away from each other before sucking in a deep breath of air. I laughed, giving her a hug.

"Hey, Julie! Are you guys ready in there?" I heard Lucy call from outside the ward.

"Yeah Lucy, all set!" I shouted and all the lights were turned out. Jack jumped while some of the kids giggled, they all knew what was going on. The paediatrics ward was suddenly lit with an orange glow as Lucy walked in, carrying a large chocolate cake.

"Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to Jack! Happy birthday to you!" we all sang. Jack smiled as Lucy placed the cake in front of him.

"Make a wish." I said. He smirked at me and my cheesiness, but closed his eyes before blowing them out. "What'd you wish for?"

"Now if I told you it, it wouldn't come true." he said, giving me a cheesy smile. I rolled my eyes.

A few hours went past. We spent them having fun, playing games with the kids and telling appropriate stories. Jack and I were currently lounging on Jess's bed, Jess sitting on Jack's lap. I looked over at Jack as he laughed at something Lucy said. He looked happy, but I couldn't help but wonder if this was enough for him.

"I'm sorry I couldn't do more." I whispered sadly. Jack glanced at me.

"What do you mean?" he asked, looking concerned.

"I'm sorry that this is all I can do for your birthday." I clarified. He chuckled as he smiled down at me.

"Julie, this is all I need. I'm here with my best friend, having a great time. This is just how I wanted to spend my birthday. I don't see how it could get any better." he said as his arm draped over my shoulders. I smiled as I remembered something and slipped out off of the bed.

"I can think of something." I said as I reached under one of the beds and pulled out a brightly wrapped package. He grinned as I handed it to him, ripping it open and letting the black jersey with the gold Anaheim Mighty Ducks lettering fall onto his lap.

(Here's the link to the picture of a home team Mighty Ducks Hockey jersey)

He stared at it for a few moments, running his hand over the black fabric. He looked up at me. "Everyone deserves a jersey of their team. Especially if it's a Ducks." I said. His stunned look faded into a huge smile as he pulled the jersey over his shirt. It fit perfectly, well as good as a jersey can, like it was made just for him. It made him look natural and…handsome. His arms shot around my waist and pulled me down onto the bed, Jess just managing to get off his lap before I squished her.

"Thank you. You're the best friend in the world." he whispered in my ear. I blushed as I hugged him back. Soon it was coming up to 1.00am. Most of the kids were in bed asleep, but Jess was rolling around in bed, tossing and turning.

"Jess, honey, are you alright?" I asked as me and Jack stood by her bed.

"No. I ate to much and now I can't sleep." she moaned. Jack smiled.

"Well I think I know something that might help." he said, pulling out his iPhone and scrolling through it. Soon the opening whistle to a familiar song started before soft music started playing.

Wasn´t really thinking, wasn´t looking , wasn´t searching
for an answer
In the moonlight
When I saw your face

Jack can sing? And good? I stared at him but he just smirked at me as sang.

Saw you looking at me, saw you peaking out from under
moon beams
Through the palm trees
Swaying in the breeze

I blushed as he looked at me, rolling my eyes to seem like I thought he was being cheesy. He shrugged and carried on.

I know that I´m feeling so much more than ever before
And so I´m giving more to you that I though I could do

Don´t know how it happened, don´t know why, but you don´t
really need a reason
When the stars shine
Just to fall in love

Made the love each other, made to be together for a life time
In the sunshine
Flying in the sky

I know that I´m feeling so much more than ever before
And so I´m giving more to you that I though I could do

Now I know love is real
So when the sky high, as the angels dry
Letting you and I fly love

Me and Jess clapped quietly as he finished, trying not to wake any of the other kids. "Feeling any more sleepy?" he asked, bringing the blankets up to Jess's chin. She looked like she was thinking, but shook her head.

"More singing?" she asked. Jack looked at me. I blushed.

"No, I couldn't." I said, holding my hand sup.

"Come on Julie. J.D. said you weren't that bad." Jack said. I still felt a little unsure.

"Please?" Jess asked, staring up at me with huge brown eyes. With one look at those eyes I broke, grabbing Jack's phone and scrolling through the songs. I stopped on one. It was perfect.

"Hey Jess, do you like Whinnie the Pooh?" I asked, smirking at Jack, who blushed. Jess nodded vigorously and I pressed play.

It's not complicated,
Or very hard to grasp,
But every time I see you I laugh.

I wont get too sappy,
I've had no epiphany,
I just enjoy your company.

You test my nerves it makes me stronger,
So can you bother me a little bit longer?

I smirked at Jack on that line. He grinned smugly right back.

Hate to say goodbye, goodbye
And I Hate to see the end, the end,
'Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend.
Hate to say goodbye, goodbye
And I Hate to see the end, the end,
'Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend like you.

Well I could dot the Is,
And you could cross the Ts,
'Cause letters alone are lonely.

Well I could be the blossom,
And you could be the bee,
And then I could call you honey.

You test my nerves, it makes me stronger,
So can you bother me a little bit longer?

Hate to say goodbye, goodbye
And I Hate to see the end, the end,
'Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend
Hate to say goodbye, goodbye
And I Hate to see the end, the end,
'Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend like you

Some like to be
Alone independent and on their own
All alone I guess they're free,
but not me,
not me.

Hate to say goodbye, goodbye
And I Hate to see the end, the end
'Cause it's been so long since I've made a friend like you,
Yes it's been so long since I've made a friend like you,
Yes it's been so long since I've made a friend like you,
Yes it's been so long since I've made a friend like you.

I smiled down at the sleeping Jess and grinning Jack. Together we quietly made our way out of the paediatrics ward. We passed some of the other Doctors and nurses on call. They all looked as tired as I felt. We soon reached the on call room. Jack opened the door for me and I blushed as I went inside, sitting on the bed. Jack sat next to me.

"You sang really well." he said softly. I smiled at him.

"Thanks. You as well." I said. He blushed.

"It's not one of my best qualities." he said. I smiled at him, chuckling slightly.

"Well I loved it." Jack grinned at me and pulled me down onto the bed beside him. I didn't mind, snuggling into his Hockey jersey clad side. I felt him exhale as he settled down.

"Night Julie." he whispered. "And thanks for the great birthday." he finished, placing a kiss on my head. I smiled against his shoulder.

"Happy birthday Jack." I whispered before drifting off to sleep.

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