It is now June and school is over.  Everyone is relaxing and enjoying some time off.
In the fall both of the kids will be in their senior year of high school.
Anastasia certainly surprised everyone including herself.  It was definitely a strange feeling knowing she and Noah would be graduating the same year, but it was also pretty cool.

Gabriella and Isaiah were all home as well.  Jessica loved it when her children were home.  She felt complete.

"Charlie, you love your aunt Gabby, don't you?"

"No!" She laughs.

"You little stink!"

"No!"

"Hey Charlotte, do you want some candy?"

"No!"

"Do you want to go to the zoo?"

"No!"

"Do you want mommy?"

"No!"

"How bout daddy?" Noah smiles.

"YESH!"

"So all she wants is daddy, huh?" Gabriella pats her butt.

"NO!" Charlotte grabs her bottom then points her finger at her aunt.

"Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry!"

Noah chuckles and asks, "You hungry, baby?"

"Yeahhh!"

"Duh, Dad!" Gabriella laughs.

"What do you want?"

"Uhhh.. Ah-cados!"

"You want an avocado?"

"Yeah!"

"That sounds yummy, Charlie!" Gabriella says before Charlotte turns to her and purses her lips.

"NO!" She shouts and points her finger.

"Hey be nice!" Noah says lightly patting her thigh.

"Shhh!" Charlotte covers her father's mouth.

"She's so funny." Gabriella laughs.

"She's a mess!"

***

July.

"Julio, I'm so so happy about this but am absolutely terrified to tell my parents."

"I think they'll be happy."

"I know they will.. but I'm still scared."

"It'll be okay. Don't worry." Julio grabs her hand and kisses the back of it.

During dinner Gabriella was unusually quiet.

"Gabby is everything okay?" Jessica asks.

"Hm? Yeah! Yeah, I'm good.."

"Gabriella."

"Yes?" Gabriella says in a low voice.

"How far along are you?"

"What? No! No mom, I'm not pregnant!"

"Then what is it? I know it's something so just say it!"

"Okay well.. I um.. I got accepted into.. into a new company."

"Really?" Jessica's eyes widen.

"What company?" She smiles.

"The uh.. The London Ballet."

"What?!  Well where is that?"

"London, mom."

"IN LONDON!!"

"Did ya think Tennessee, Ma?" Isaiah asks.

"Well I was being hopeful!
Gabriella.. are you.. are you going?"

Gabriella looks at her mother and pauses.

"Gabby."

"I've already accepted.  We leave on Monday."

"Gabriella." Jessica cries.

"I just want you to be happy for me, mom."

"We are, Gabriella."

"Thank you, Daddy."

"You're moving to London?" Anastasia asks.

Gabriella nods.
"It'll be just like I'm in New York but-but.. you know.. further away.."

"I think it's great!  Congratulations, sis." Isaiah stands up and hugs her.

"Thank you, Isaiah."

"That's a really really amazing opportunity, Gabs.. Congrats." Noah smiles.

"Thank you.." Gabriella smiles softly.

"Will you be going as well, Julio?" Kenley asks.

"Yes, we both got accepted!"

"Well that's good!  See baby, she won't be alone!" Danny smiles.

"Yeah.. Gabby, I love you and I am happy for you.. I guess I just wasn't expecting it.. but this is a great opportunity, baby girl.."

"Thank you, momma."

***

Months pass and Jessica ached for her baby girl.  It was now October and the whole family was going to London to visit Gabriella for her birthday.

After hours on a plane with a very impatient little girl they were finally in London.

"Mama!"

"What, Charlie?"

"Home!"

"We're not at home, we're in London and we're going to see auntie Gabby!"

"I gotta go my home and *Babbles* My toys!" Charlotte lifts her hands.

"Your toys will still be there when we get back, don't you worry!"

"NO!" She screams.

"Oh God.  Why did we bring her?" Noah says with frustration.

"GO HOME AND PLAY WIT TOYYYS!"

"She just needs a nap, Noah."

"And I need a drink.  We're not even legal HERE!  Shit!"

"Ssssshit!"

Kenley looks at Noah like she could just slap him.

"No!  No, don't say that!" Noah panics.

"Sssshit, Daddy!" Charlotte points.

"Noah, you're in for a world of pain!"

"I'm sorry!" He groans.

Isaiah and Emily watch them bicker back and forth.

"Are you happy that's not us?" Isaiah smiles.

"Hah!  Yep!  Poor kids.. they're just babies themselves."

"Yeah I know.. then they get a kid that's just like Gabby!  God didn't even try to go easy on them!" He laughs.

"Stop it!" Emily laughs and taps his arm.

"Heh.. What should we do?  What should we do?  We're in LONDON BABY!" Isaiah shouts as he grabs her waist.

"I already said to stop screaming that, IT'S ANNOYING!"

"LONDON BABY!"

"Oh wait, I was wrong!" Emily says sarcastically making Isaiah laugh.

**

The a few nights later they all went to watch Julio and Gabriella in 'Le Corsaire'.

"Danny, look at her.  This is so cool.. that's our baby girl up there!  In London!"

Danny smiles and wraps his arm around Jessica.
They were so proud of her.

After the ballet was over they all went back stage to see Julio and Gabriella.
They came in a while after.  She and some of the cast were signing autographs up in the front.
They all started a conversation and Danny's phone started to ring so he stepped out.

When he came back in he didn't look too great.

"Is everything okay, Danny?" Jessica asks.

"It's my dad."

"What happened?"

"Grandpa John?" Gabriella asks as her heart begins beating fast.

"He had a stroke."

"What?!  Is he okay?"

"I don't know, my sister said they're running tests to see.. Jess, that's my dad.. What if-"

"Oh honey." Jessica pulls him down and holds him in her arms.

"We'll all head home, Julio start booking flights!" Gabriella says.

"No.. No, I don't want everyone to leave.  Let me go alone."

"Daddy, it's grandpa!  We have to leave!"

Danny nodded in agreement and hugged his daughter.

***

The next flight wasn't until the following morning.

It was going to take quite a while to get back home so Danny had a lot of time to think.

"Jess, I'm scared."

"I'm sure he'll be fine.  At least it was mild, right?" Jessica says holding his hand.

"Yeah.. but what if he's not?  What if it happens again?  That's my dad, Jess.  What am I gonna do without my dad?"

Jessica puts her arm around him and brings him to her chest.

"Don't think like that.  John is a strong man.. I know he'll be okay."

After yet another long flight they were home.
Danny told Noah and Kenley to go home with the baby.  Noah didn't want to but she was exhausted and he knew it would be best to take her home.

When they arrived at the hospital Anjelica told him about everything that was going on.  John had had a few minor set backs but he was going to pull through.
Everyone was so relieved.

Danny walked into his room and John was half asleep.

"Daniel.."

"Hey dad."

"Why did you come home?  I told your sister to tell you to stay there."

"Dad, we wanted to be here.  We wanted to come see you and make sure you're doing alright."

"I'm alright!"

Danny chuckles.

"Gabby.. it's. her birthday today."

"Yep!  Twenty one, can you believe it?" Danny says.

"Nope!  That's crazy."

John's eyes started to fall.

"Go ahead and get some rest, dad."

"Well I can't when you're staring at me!"

"Sorry!" Danny laughs.

"I'll be back later, okay?"

"Alright."

Thankfully John was able to leave the hospital not too long after the stroke.  George and Anjelica decided on having him move in with them for a while just so they could keep a close eye on him.

It was now Christmas and Jessica had some exciting news to tell everyone.

"You're pregnant!" Sarah smiles.

"Are you fucking kidding me?  She's ancient!" Gabriella laughs.

Jessica gives her a look then says, "Nevermind!  Fuck you all!"

"What is it, ma?" Noah asks.

"I've decided to take up an offer and do another movie."

"Oh my gosh, it's been so long!  Are you sure you can still act?" Anastasia asks concerned.

Jessica rolls her eyes.
"Danny and I will be leaving for Gran Canaria in January."

"What?" Anastasia's eyes widen.

"You will be staying with your uncle and Noah, Kenley and the baby will stay at Evan and Sarah's."

"Why can't we just stay home?" Kenley asks.

"Because I don't want two teenagers alone in my house." Jessica smiles.

"We leave the day after Anastasia's birthday, we will be coming back for Charlie's birthday, and if all goes we'll be back home in March where we'll film some of the beginning of the movie."

"Wow.. this is.. I mean that's great but okay." Anastasia says.

"I'd love for you to come with us baby.. maybe you can see if you can do your work online?"

"No, it's my senior year, I want to make the most of it.  It's fine." She smiles.

"Great!  Well then everything's set!"

***

January.

Danny and Jessica were all alone in Gran Canaria.
It was nice to reconnect as a couple.
On one of Jessica's off days they spent some time out by the ocean.

"Jessica.  Your body.. wow!"

"I know!  I look good, don't I?" Jessica smiles.

"You do!  And I love that you know it!"

"Well Danny.. I'm in better shape now, I'm working again, I'm relaxed and I'm with you.. My handsome husband!  I'm really happy."

"Well good, I'm happy you're happy." Danny smiles and kisses her forehead.

It was now February and Danny and Jessica are heading home for Charlotte's second birthday.

"Charlotte!  My baby girl!"

"Gamma!  Gamma!  You home!" Kenley runs to Jessica.

"I am, baby!  Oh I've missed you so much!  Happy Birthday, sweet girl!"

"Tanks!  I two!" Charlotte holds her fingers up.

"Oh my goodness, that's almost as old as me!"

"No way Jose!"

Jessica laughs and kisses her cheek.

"Gampa!" She screams when she sees her grandfather.

"Hey Charlie!  Happy Birthday!" Danny says taking her from Jessica.

"Tank yew, gampa!  I misses you so so much!" Charlotte pouts and lays her head on Danny's shoulder.

"Aw, I missed you even more, love."

"You not going bye bye's no more?"

"Well for now let's just have fun and celebrate your birthday, okay?"

"Okay!" She smiles and hugs him around his neck.

***

Their trip soon came to an end and they were back in the island.
It was now March and the schedule wasn't going quite as planned.

"Okay, who do I have to sleep with to get off this damn island?" Jessica asks.

Danny was there with her and he laughed.

"My lady, everyone." He chuckles.

"Jessica, it'll only be a few more weeks, I promise!" The director says.

"It'll be okay, baby.  Now let's get going."

"Danny, I don't feel like going anymore.. I'm irritated." Jessica pouts.

"You don't want to go skinny dipping with little ol' me?"

Jessica smirks.
"No I do not."

"Awe Jess!  But I was going to show you some of my best work!"

Jessica laughs.
"Okay fine, I'll go but No sex!"

"What's the point in going?  Don't you love the sand up your ass?"

"Actually I don't!"

Jessica walks off and Danny chuckles.
"Oh I'm getting my way!"

**

Danny and Jessica laid out on the hot sand. There wasn't another person in sight for miles.
Danny climbed over and straddled Jessica. He kissed her neck making her giggle.

Jessica placed her hand on his back just before he kissed down her body.
Danny slid off her bikini bottoms and tossed them to the side before grabbing her thighs and making his way to her center.

"Hmmm.." Jessica hummed as she closed her eyes and enjoyed the pleasure.

One thing lead to another and Danny was pounding himself into her.
Jessica moaned loudly and dug her nails into him.
Her body tensed up and Danny was aching for release.

"Oh God! Agh!" Jessica screamed loudly.

**

"That a naughty thing to do for a grandmother, Ms. Lange." Danny says as she lays on his chest.

"Yep it was and guess what!"

"What?"

"We're going to do that Again!"

"Are you serious?"

"Do you not want to?" Jessica slightly sits up so her boobs are right in his face.

Danny stares at them and smirks.
"Let's get it on!" He says in his deep raspy voice.

Jessica giggles and straddles him.

***

Scheduling was an absolute mess.  It was April and Danny and Jessica are just barely leaving the island.
Jessica was exhausted from work and Danny was exhausted from Jessica being so exhausted. This wasn't what she sighed up for and she just wanted to get home to see her babies. She felt so guilty for being away from them.

"Gamma home! Gamma home!"

"Oh my sweet girl! Grandma's home and she's staying! I missed you so much!" Jessica couldn't help but tear up seeing her granddaughter.

"Gamma I get so big?"

"Yes, you've gotten SO big, baby!"

"Yeah! Want some nuggies?"

"Sure, I'll take some nuggies!" Jessica giggles.

"Gamma, it my mama's birthday!"

"I know! Where is your mama?"

"She in da kitchen!"

"I'm right here!" Kenley walks in.

"Happy Birthday, sweetie!"

"Thank you, aunt Jessie!"

"Toys! Toys! Toys! Gampa play toys wit me!" Charlotte jumps up and down.

"I''m coming!  I'm coming!" Danny chases after her.

**

April 20th.

On Jessica's birthday they spent the day out as a family.

Charlotte walks over to Jessica and looks up.
"Gamma, you old?"

"I'm not that old, little missy!" Jessica picks her up and puts her on her hip.

"You gonna die?"

"Charlotte Rose!"

"I sowy, I just askin!" Charlotte lifts her little hands.

Jessica laughs and kisses her cheek.

"I need some cake in my tummy Right Now, Gamma!" She says.

"Me too!" Jessica puckers her lips.

Charlotte kisses her and giggles.

"What are we gonna do about that?" Jessica asks.

"You make a cake for me!"

"For you?!  But it's MY birthday!  You need to make one for ME!"

"What!  But I just a wittle bitty person!" Charlotte widens her eyes and lifts her hands.

"Oh that's true!" Jessica chuckles.

"Well why don't we ask grandpa?"

"YEAH!  Gampa, make me and gamma a cake!  NOW!" She demands.

Jessica laughs and kisses her cheek.

"Gamma, am I so so cute?"

"Yes you are!  Why do you ask, my love?"

"Cause you can't stop giving me kissies!"

"Well that's because you're my little baby!" Jessica baby talks and kisses her again.

"I a little baby!" She laughs and bounces up and down.

"Yes you are, cutie patootie!"

***

One week later.

Something has been eating at Jessica for a couple weeks now.  It's something that really terrifies her.
She doesn't want to speak to Danny about it, so once the kids left for school she went over to talk to sarah.

"Sarah, I need to talk to you about something that is.. it's absolutely terrifying for me and I don't know how to tell Danny.  I don't want to tell him!"

"What is it, Jess?" Sarah sits beside her and quickly becomes concerned.

"I uh.." Jessica looks down and starts crying.

"Sweetie, what's wrong?"

"Sarah.... I think the cancer might be back."

"What!  Why?!  Have you been feeling sick?"

Jessica nods her head.
"I have the exact same feeling that I did the last time.. I know what it is, Sarah and I'm so scared.  I can't go though that again.  My kids are graduating, my parents are getting older and they need me.. I have Charlie now.." Jessica looks down cries harder.

Sarah wraps her arms around Jessica and gently rocks her back and forth.

"Jessica, it's okay.  If it is back.. you are a fighter and I know you'll beat this thing!"

Jessica lays on her shoulder and sniffles.

"Thank you for listening to me.. I really don't want to tell Danny until I know for sure.  I don't want him to worry."

"Well I'll go with you.  You won't do this alone."

"Thank you, Sarah."

**

That evening Danny noticed Jessica seemed a little upset.

"Are you okay, baby?" He asks.

"Yeah, it's just been a long day.. I'm just sleepy, that's all." Jessica smiles very softly.

"Oh.. you want me to make some popcorn and we can watch a movie?"

"Sure..
Danny, come here."

Danny walks over and stands in front of the bed.

"Sit down."

He sits and Jessica takes a few deep breaths.

"Danny.. I love you and I just hope you know that you're my world.
I feel like I don't tell you things like this enough.. but you are the most amazing man and I'm so proud to be your wife."

Danny smiles and gives her a hug.

"What made you tell me that?"

"I just.. I don't know, I just wanted you to know.  You tell me all the time how much you love me.. and I just hope you know how I feel about you."

"Of course I do, baby!"

Jessica lays her head on his shoulder as silent tears roll down her cheeks.

***
It's getting to a point we might have to say goodbye to some characters and I'm not ready:(

Also that thing I had Jessica say about asking who she had to sleep with to get off that island is an actual Jessica Lange quote when she was working on Wild Oats and production was slow!😂💙