Title: A Chance at happiness 74/?

Author: Christen (purplehaysc@...)

Disclaimer: these characters belong to once and again except any characters you
don’t recognize

Distribution: Take it, but let me know. If you have any of my other fics, go
ahead.

Comments: email me all you comments and suggestions. This is my first once and
again fan fic so any ideas or comments you have would be great. So please email
me with them. J oh people I have been reading the reviews and the very least I
can see if first OMG! I am so shocked I have gotten so many reviews. If you have
any other questions then email me at purplehaysc@... Oh and after
finding out about the cancellation of the show I’ve found it harder to write
some reason because when I watch the show inspiration comes so if you have any
suggestions email me purplehaysc@... or im me at purplehays10 (ok I’m
going to use the kiss that happened on the last eps with Karen and Henry as if
it did already happen but that’s the only thing I’m actually keeping) (oh
and I’m keeping Miriam and Aaron together) Ok guys I’m sorry I haven’t
sent anything out in a week that’s because I’ve been working out of the city
and haven’t had a computer but I did write this chapter and I’ve got even
worse news starting on Sunday I will be working out of the state again with no
computer for 3 and ½ weeks but I will write (hand write some more chapters). oh
and if you have an comment email them to my email adress because i will not be
receiving any yahoo stuff.



“Hey” Sam said sadly as Judy came into the house.

“I’m sorry.” She said sitting down and taking his hands.

“No, I am… maybe I should have waited.”

“No, I don’t think I could have stood waiting any longer.” Judy said
smiling.

“But I made you think that it was because of the baby…”

“Which in a way it is and I’m ok with that.”

“Then why didn’t you answer me?”

“Because I was scared, I mean a man who is known for being not big on
commitment proposed to me, what would you expect me to do?”

“I’m still not big on commitment but I love you and I know this is right but
I know you don’t agree…”

“Sam, yes.”

“But I’m still… wait what did you say?”

“I said yes Sam, I want to marry you.” Judy said smiling.

“Really?”

“Yes really that’s if the offer is still available…”

“Of course it is.” Sam said kissing her.





“Grace if you don’t start actually working, I’m going to soak you.” Eli
threatened as he held up the hose.

“We already discussed this. You work and I’ll supervise.” Grace said
turned the page in her book.

“Grace, I love you and you know that…”

She smiled. “Oh Eli I love you too.”

“But if you don’t start working by the time I count to three…”

“You’ll soak me? Yeah right, You don’t have the guts.”

“1…” Eli said stepping closer.

“You’re a horrible actor, Eli.”

“2…”

Grace got up. “Eli, please I’m your girlfriend, your stepsister, you love
me…”

“3…”

Grace covered her head.

Eli walked over to he, kissed her on the head, took her hands down, and kissed
her.

“You two are always kissing, it’s sweet. Oh and by the way I got some more
orange juice, bread and butter from the store.” Barbara said as she headed in.

“But B…” Grace started to say but Eli stopped her. “But…”

“Just let it go.”





“So we’re having twins?” Rick asked.

“Yep, our 5th and 6th child.”

“5th and 6th!” Rick said sighing loudly.

Lily laughed “That’s not that big!”

“Ok you didn’t seriously say that.” Rick said shocked.

“Look at it this way this is our first children we won’t have to share with
any of our x’s, these children wouldn’t be your step or my step; they’ll
be the first children that we both created. Rick, I love your children like they
were my own and I know you love my children the same way but these children will
in fact be our own.”

Rick smiled. “I like the sound of that.”

“I’m glad and I’m sorry.”

“Why?”

“Because I promised the girls that I’d take them shopping for prom
dresses.”

“You’re forgiven.”

Lily laughed. “Thanks.”





“Katie, where’s your mother? I was hoping to meet her.” Lily said as they
entered the mall.

“Um… she was busy.” Katie said.

Jessie looked at Lily and mouthed the words “Drop it.”

“Ok so how about we headed over here.” Lily suggested.

“If it’s ok we’ll split. I’d like to surprise her.” Jessie said
smiling at Katie.

“Sure that’s fine so Grace and Jessie come with me. Katie meet us is a half
an hour at the food court.” Lily said as they separated.

“You know I wish my mother could be here.” Jessie said to Lily.

“I know sweetie but Henry is moving her in today and the doctor said that
alone would exhaust her.”





“What are you thinking about?” Tiffany asked Jake as she sat down next to
him.

“About marrying you.”

“What?” Tiffany asked shocked.

“You know since Sam proposed to Judy, I’ve been thinking that maybe I should
have too.”

“Jake, you’re not Sam and I’m not Judy so we don’t do what they do.”

“But what if what they are doing is right?”

“For them or us?”

“Couldn’t it be both?”

“Not yet?”

“Not yet?” Tiffany asked shocked.





“Hey, you actually cleaned it.” Rick said shocked as he entered the house
where Eli was sitting at the table.

“Well that was our punishment right?” Eli asked sarcastically.

Rick sat down next to him. “Yes but you don’t normally do your
punishment.” Rick said tired.

“Ok I know why I’m tired but what’s your excuse?”

“We’re having twins.” Rick said.

Sam started laughing as he entered the house.

“Hey shut up! What’s to say you’re not having twins?” Rick asked.

“I don’t… We can’t…” Sam started to say.

“You can, maybe it runs in the family.” Rick said.

“What did you have to ruin my good mood for?” Sam asked sitting down.

“Good mood?” Eli asked.

“Yeah she said yes.” Sam said.

Eli got up laughing. “I feel very sorry for the both of you.”





“Ok, I’m going to put your wheel chair here, ok?” Henry asked Karen.

“That’s fine.” Karen said from her bed.

“So how are you feeling?”

“I’m glad to be back at home but…”

“You want to be with Jessie?”

“Yeah, I mean I want her and Lily to be close but…”

“This is something you think should be mother and daughter?”

“Exactly.”

“Well you’ll have two more time to do this. Plus Jessie is probably missing
you already.”

“You can bet on that.” Karen said smiling.





“Ok we’re finally done.” Lily said sinking into the chair at Book lovers.

“I should have gone.” Zoe said.

“No, you shouldn’t have.” Jessie said.

“You are too annoying.” Grace said.

“Grace!” Lily said.

“What it’s true.” Grace said back.

“How did that ever happen?” Judy asked sitting next to Lily.

“I don’t know. We were never like that.” Lily said.

“Yeah right.” Barbara said walking in.

“Oh really?” Zoe asked curiously.

“I knew you were lying to me.” Grace said.

“Mother!” Lily and Judy said.

“So what it’s true.” Barbara said sitting down.

“Oh I can’t wait to hear this.” Jessie said.

“I want a front row seat to this.” Zoe said.

“I wish I had a tape recorder.” Grace said.

“You know you just made my life worse. First twins now this.” Lily said to
her mother.

“What about me? One of my daughters is pregnant but not married….”

“Engaged.” Judy said showing her ring.

“Congrats Ju Ju.” Zoe said.

“Thanks Zo Zo.”

“I’m happy for you.” Grace said.

“Thanks.”

“Ok so engaged and the other one is having twins so I’m a little tense
too.”





“Welcome Mr. Manning.” The doctor said as Jake entered his office.

“Hi.” Jake said sadly as he sat down.

“Let me guess you don’t want to be here?” He asked.

“No, I don’t but I have to; for my girls.”

“You have three?” The doctor asked reading his chart. “Grace, Zoe and
Maddie?”

“Yeah Grace and Zoe are from my first marriage and Maddie is my girlfriend’s
child.”

“Ok.” The doctor said writing something down. “And this anger management
problem?”

“I don’t have an anger problem!”

“Then why did Dr. Harris recommend you to me?”

“That lady just likes to meddle.”

“And she shouldn’t?”

“She’s here to here to help my daughter not me.” Jake said angry.

“And this bothers you?’

“Yes.”

“Which part?”

“Well I hate that my daughter has to go to her and that she meddles in my
business.”

“Mr. Manning…”

“What?” Jake said loud.

“Can you please release my mug before you break it?”

Jake looked down at the mug he was about to break and he put it down. “I’m
sorry… So how about we talk my anger management problem?”




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