~~~~~~~~~~~Apartment 38~~~~~~~~~~~~
Gabrielle was sitting on the couch sipping on her cup of tea before going to work. Bo came out from their bedroom dressed for work as well. He came over to her and gave her a peck on the cheek.
Bo "Good morning, honey."
Gabrielle "Good morning to you (smiled) hmmmmm you smell so good."
Bo "Why thank you, you have good taste because I am wearing the cologne you gave me for my birthday."
Gabrielle "Well there's nothing wrong with wanting my handsome commish to look good and smell good, too."
Gabrielle sighed " I can't believe today is my last day at the Banner. I mean Viki and I have never been the best of friends but I enjoyed my time there. Now it's time for me to move on to better things."
Bo "Honey, Viki appreciates your hard work at her paper very much and she told me that it's going to be hard to find someone else who will be as good as you."
Gabbrielle "Really? She said that about me?"
Bo "Yes she did."
Gabrielle "Well I am flattered."
Bo "You two have become closer haven't you?"
Gabrielle "Yes, we are getting along just fine. In fact she's having a little going away party for me today. Do you want to stop by at about three in the afternoon?"
Bo "I can't say right now because of the amount of work we have to do today."
They both stood up from the sofa and she put her arms around his shoulder.
Gabrielle "Can Hank cover for you for about an hour?"
Bo "I'll talk to him."
Gabrielle "Ok, that's great. We better get going."(they kissed).
Bo "Yes we should"
Gabrielle: "Bye, I love you."
Bo "I love you."
They pulled in for one more kiss before they parted ways and went on with their day.
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~~~~~~~~~~Gabrielle's Office at The Banner~~~~~~~~~
Viki, Gabrielle and the rest of the staff were in her office. They were all saying their good byes and offering "good lucks" to her. Gabrielle went around hugging everyone of the staff.
Bo came in whlie trying to catch his breath "I made it."
Gabrielle "Thank you for coming."
Bo "I wouldn't want to miss this."
Viki walked over to Bo who's putting his arm around Gabrielle's waist.
Bo "Viki, thank you for everything you've done for Gabrielle. You know, giving her the job after what happened with Todd even though it was Niki who hired her but you saw that Gabrielle was capable of doing great work and you let her stay."
Viki "Yes, she is. She's an amazing style editor and she'll go far in her fashion designing career."
Gabrielle "Thank you for your kind words Viki."
Viki "Dispite our differences you've earned my respect on a professional level and I am disappointed to see you go. It's going to be hard for me to find someone as competent at the job as you have been Gabrielle."
Bo beamed as Gabrielle said "That means a lot to me, thank you Viki."
Viki (smiled) "You don't have to thank me."
Viki walked away
Bo "You're going to miss this place aren't you?"
Gabrielle "Yes, I will but look on the bright side I have so much to look forward to. I am so excited to start my own fashion design company. You know I wouldn't be able to fulfill my dream of having my own business without you."
Bo "I just want you to do what makes you happy. You are very talented and I have faith in you, you are going to be the best fashion designer on the scene."
~~~~~~~~~~Appartment 38~~~~~~~~~~
Gabrielle was in the bathroom and Bo was in his pajamas getting ready for bed.
Bo "Are you ready for bed?"
Gabrielle "I am coming."
Bo turned off the light he headed for the bed and he turned off the table lamp but there were a couple of candles illuminated the cozy bedroom. Bo stretched and closed his eyes as he yawned and when he opened his eyes stood in front of him was a sight he longed to see after a hectic day at work. Gabrielle stood by the bathroom door in a very sexy red negligee.
Gabrielle "Hi there commish."
Bo "It should be a crime to look this sexy."
Gabrielle teased "Are you going to arrest me?"
She walked seductively towards him and he pulled her in as he glided his hand up her arms and she tilted her head back. He slowly removed the tiny strap of her negligee and she let it drop to the floor forming a pool at her feet. His lips finally met hers and he felt her hot breath, he kissed her neck, her colar bone then down her chest. She moaned out in pleasure as she raked her red finger nails on his back. He then swooped her up and gently laid her down on top of the soft silk sheets. When he made a motion as though he meant to leave the bed.
Gabrielle grabbed his arm and asked "Where....?"
Bo answered "To get some protection."
Gabrielle didn't let go of his arm. She didn't have to say anything because her eyes told him that she didn't want him to leave.
Bo "Are you sure?"
Gabrielle "Yes, I am sure." she wispered as she worked to remove his pijamas
Then he smiled at her in such a way that she thought maybe there were tears in his eyes
At that moment Bo's pajamas went flying across the room.
Bo "You are like some unearthy thing, too beautiful to touch."
Gabrielle looked deeply into his eyes as her hands were stroking his cheeks "Oh Bo don't say that just make love to me."
He trailed kisses from her cheeks to her lips, her earlobe and worked his way down to her neck. Gabrielle was drowning in a sea of desire and Bo was her life boat, she clung on to him. She moaned out his name, tangling her fingers through his hair as their bodies were meshing, becoming one.
Later Gabrielle raised herself on one arm to look down at Bo and smiled at him. He took her other hand and kissed it.
Bo "You know that you could be...... " he trailed off
Gabrielle "Yes Bo, I know. To create a life with the person you love is the greatest feeling in the world. If we concieved a baby tonight, it was concieved in great love and I wouldn't have it any other way."
Bo "Oh I love you!"
They kissed and made love once more.
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Gabrielle was sitting in her office looking through the folders of sketches she made for the upcoming Spring collection. Her cell phone rang
Gabrielle "Gabrielle Medina."
Max "Gabrielle, can you come over here?"
Gabrielle "Max? What's wrong? Is Al alright?"
Max "No he's not"
Gabrielle "Well what's wrong with him?"
Max "You need to get over here as soon as possible and I think it's best that I tell you in person."
Gabrielle "Ok I'll be there as soon as I can."
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Max's house.
Gabrielle stormed in " For God's sakes Max, just tell me what happened. I've been worried sick on my way over here."
Max "Al left."
Gabrielle "What do you mean Al left? As in left town?"
Max "Yes, he left last night."
Gabrielle "What? Why?Did you or Roxanne do something to upset him?"
Max "No!"
Gabrielle "Then I don't understand, let me call him on his cell phone."
Max "I've tried but he didn't answer his phone and he hasn't called me back yet."
Gabrielle "Well then I'll call Bo and have him file for a missing person report." Gabrielle took out her phone from her purse but Max stopped her by putting his hand on hers.
Max "Don't bother, he did leave a note."
Gabrielle "What did it say?"
Max "That he's leaving town, he just needs some time alone right now to sort out his feelings and that we shouldn't worry about him."
Gabrielle "But I am worried about him, I know he is devastated because he learned that Jen is not all that he thought she is but still, this is so unlike Al to do something like this."
Max "So now what do we do?"
Gabrielle "What can we do? We'll just have to wait until he calls us back. Excuse me for a minute Max I've got to call Bo and let him know I am not in my office, we're supposed to have lunch together." Gabrielle stepped out of the room for a minute.
She returned and saw Max smiling at her.
Gabrielle "What's so funny? Our son just left town without telling us and we don't know if he'll come back and you find this amusing?"
Max "No I am not laughing about that."
Gabrielle "Then what?"
Max "You."
Gabrielle was annoyed and asked "What about me?"
The phone rang.
Max "Max Holden. Al! Where are you? ok......sure........yes your mother is here. Ok" Max put his palm on the reciever and whispered "he wants to talk to you." Max handed her the phone.
Gabrielle "Don't ever scare us like that again Al. Ok, take all the time you need and come back to Llanview when you're ready. I know you're not a little boy anymore and that you can take care of yourself but I am still worried about you. Take care son, I love you. Bye."
Gabrielle hung up the phone and she jumped to hug Max
"Oh Max that was the best news ever! My stomach was in knots but I feel so much better now."
Roxy walked in the front door and found Max and Gabrielle in a tight embrace.
"What the hell is going on here?"
Gabrielle "Ahem! Hello Roxanne."
Roxy "What happened? Did Bo get sick and tired of you so he kicked you out on your bony little butt and now you're running back to Max? "
Gabrielle "Oh you ditzy........." Gabby was ready to lunge at Roxy but Max grabbed her arm and stopped her.
Max "For your information, we both were worried about Al because he left town without telling us and he just called so we were just relieved."
Roxy "And you were all over each other, if I hadn't walked in I wonder how far you two would've gone?"
Gabrielle "Just what are you insinuating Roxanne?"
Roxy "I know your type Gabby. Really, did Bo kick you out?"
Gabrielle "Bo getting tired of me?Kickin me out? Never! Even if he did I wouldn't dream of getting Max back Roxanne. You two are perfect for each other and I have no intention of ruin your blissful marriage."
Roxy "that's right! Max and I are deliriously happy aren't we Maxi?."
Gabrielle "Well good for you but I don't have time to chit chat now you have to excuse me I have to get back to work."
Max "I'll walk you out."
Gabrielle "Alright."
They stopped by the door for a minute.
Max "Things must be smooth between you and Bo huh?"
Gabrielle "I haven't been this happy in a long time because Bo treats me the way I deserve to be treated."
Max "I can tell because your face absolutely light up everytime you mention his name and that's great, at least one of us is in a happy and healthy relationship."
Gabrielle "Well good bye Max."
Max "Good bye."
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~~~~~~~~~ THE PALACE~~~~~~~~~
Bo "I would like to make a toast to congratulate to one of the most talented fashion designers out there. I am so proud of you. " they both held up their glasses and made a toast.
Gabrielle "I'll drink to that. Thank you, everything is perfect for me now.....for us. I owe my success to you."
Bo "Your success is my success."
Gabrielle smiled "You know, we both have been working so hard for the past few months that we barely have room to breathe. What would you say if we take a much deserved vacation? "
Bo "Oh I thought you'd never bring that up but who's going to fill your shoes while you're gone?"
Gabrielle "Oh you don't have to worry about that I've got it taken care of."
Bo "You think of everything don't you? Where should we go?"
Gabrielle "Tahiti is what I have in mind"
Bo "Ok, Tahiti it is."
Gabrielle "Ok, I'll check for the dates and tickets at the office tomorrow."
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~~~~~TAHITI~~~~~
They've enjoyed their wonderful weeklong vacation on the secluded beach resort. They've had a great time taking in the beauty of the exotic island. Bo and Gabrielle took a long walk on the beach and watched the sunset together on their last day on the island. They stopped and stood still as she rested her head on his chest and he kissed her hair.
Bo "What are you thinking?."
Gabrielle "Just how breathtaking this place is."
Bo"Yes, it is so exotic isn't it?"
Gabrielle turned and looked into his eyes "Yes it is. There's nowhere I'd rather be than right here with you."
Bo "Gabrielle, I've got to ask you something." Bo paused and got down on one knee,
Gabrielle gasped and her eyes started welling up. He pulled out the black velvet box from his pocket and took Gabrielle's hand. Her left hand was shaking like a leaf as she held the right hand over her mouth.
Bo "Gabrielle, ever since you became a part of my life you have shown me what real love is all about. We started out as friends and that friendship grew into something much more wonderful. You made me glad that I found this love because it's like nothing I've ever known before. You have shown me what a beautiful person you are and I am talking about both the beauty that is within you and your physical beauty. Everyone thought that we'd never make it but we have proved them wrong because our love for each other is as strong as ever because it's real. You make me laugh with you and cry with you and I can't imagine my life without you. You are my best friend, my lover, and I'd like to ask you to become my wife. So Gabrielle Medina, will you marry me?"
Gabrielle"Yes Bo! Yes! I will marry you." he slipped the beautiful white gold diamond ring on her finger and they hugged and kissed.
They pulled apart as he wiped the tears from her cheeks.
Bo "I love you, so much"
Gabrielle "I love you." (they kissed again) "You just made me the happiest woman alive"
Bo "What do you think of the ring?"
Gabrielle "Oh I love it, it's exquisite. How long ago did you plan this? And how did you know my ring size?"
Bo " One day you were out, I looked through your jewelry box and took the ring to the jeweler and asked them to custom made this ring for you. I've had the ring for a couple of weeks now and I planned to surprise you so this vacation couldn't come at a better time."
Gabrielle "Oh Bo I can't wait to start a family with you. This is my dream coming true, it's almost unreal because I never would've thought that I'd be this happy."
Bo "Well it is real and you deserve all the happiness in the world."
Gabrielle "I can't wait to get back to Llanview and tell everyone the good news."
Bo "I can't either. Let's plan our wedding as soon as we get back to Llanview because I can't wait for you to become my wife."
Gabrielle smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck as she looked into his eyes "Me either. I love you"
They both sat down on the sand at watched the sun slowly disappearing into the deepening twightlight.
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Bo and Gabrielle were sitting on the couch as someone was knocking on the door.
Bo "Oh the infamous interuptions when we get a minute alone in Llanview. Thank God for that vacation we just had." They both laughed as Bo got up to answer the door.
Natalie "Uncle Bo,sorry to drop by unannounced but this is important so I thought I'd come and ask you in person."
Bo "Come on in. What is it Natalie?"
Natalie " My dad just called and he said he won't be able to make it to my wedding so will you do the honor of walking me down the aisle this Sunday?"
Bo "Oh sure, absolutely that's what uncles are for" .
Natalie "Thank you uncle Bo." she hugged him.
Gabrielle reached out and touched Natalie's hand "Congratulations Natalie."
Natalie smiled "Thank you."
Bo "Well I guess I should tell you our good news too because we just got engaged!" he smiled at Gabrielle.
Natalie "Well Congratulations to you, too! This is so wonderful."
Gabrielle "Maybe I'll take some wedding tips from you to prepare for our wedding."
Gabrielle joked.
Natalie "I just hope everything goes smoothly. Thank you so much uncle Bo. I better get going because I have a million things to do before the wedding. I'll see you at rehearsal Saturday."
Bo "Ok"
Natalie "Bye guys."
Gabrielle "Bye bye dear."
Bo walked Natalie to the door and shut it and returned to Gabrielle who looked a little sad.
Bo "Hey honey, what's the matter?"
Gabrielle "All this wedding talk just got me thinking about our wedding. When we get married I won't have anyone to walk me down the aisle."
Bo held her hands "What about your son?"
Gabrielle "Yeah I suppose Al can but as you know he's still hurt about what happened with Jen. I don't want to force him to come back here when he's not ready you know."
Bo "He'll come back for that, he loves you and he'll want to see you on the happiest day of your life. Al will be walking you down that ailse and you are going to be there at the altar with me as we promise to love, honor and cherish each other for the rest of our lives."
Gabrielle laughed "Do you think I worry too much?"
Bo laughed with her "Oh just a little." They kissed.
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The news of Bo and Gabrielle's engagement was all over Llanview and of course they didn't expect everyone to react positively. Especially Asa, who was very angry because it was one thing for Bo to live in sin with Gabrielle but it was quite another to actually ask the lying witch to marry him. "Does that boy have any pride?" Asa often pondered "He always take my leftovers." As hard as he tried he couldn't get in the way of Bo and Gabrielle's true love for each other but Asa hoped to knock some sense into Bo at Natalie's wedding and hoped that he would be able to change Bo's mind about marrying Gabrielle.
Asa "Bo tell me it ain't so. You proposed to that manipulative tramp?"
Bo "Pa, stop it! I don't appreciate it when you speak about Gabrielle that way. She's going to be my wife and if you can't accept that than it's just too damn bad."
Asa "Son, you are making a big mistake. Have you forgotten who she really is? She tried to kill me remember? If that woman isn't scheming she isn't breathing."
Bo:"Pa! I don't want to hear this. Gabrielle is nothing like the woman you were involved with. Don't you see that she's turned her life around? That's she's changed for the better? Why is it so hard for you to accept that people do change and Gabrielle has indeed become a terrific person. You know what? I don't have to explain to you what I choose to do with my life, this conversation is over Pa."
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~~~~~~~~~Apartment 38~~~~~~~~~
Bo and Gabrielle walked in the door and plopped down on the couch.
Gabrielle sighed "Oh what a beautiful wedding that was."
Bo "I agree."
Gabrielle "My feet are sore after all the dancing we did." Bo grabbed her feet and he put them on his lap and started rubbing her feet.
Bo "We were pretty good out on the dance floor weren't we."
Gabrielle "Yes, we are a pretty good team. (she paused for a moment) I saw that you were talking to your father at the wedding."
Bo "Yeah Pa wanted to have a few words with me."
Gabrielle "About our upcoming wedding?"
Bo "Oh it was nothing. Nothing for you to worry about."
Gabrielle "I know Asa is not my biggest fan so it's pointless if you have to defend me time and time again because obviously you'll never change his mind."
Bo "He just never gives up you know?"
Gabrielle "Did he tell you that you've made a disasterous mistake by proposing to me?"
Bo "Yeah something like that."
Gabrielle "I can't blame him really, considering my history."
Bo "But I love the woman you've become and your past will never stand in the way."
Gabrielle smiled "I know, I know how much you love me."
Bo "I love you....more and more each day"
They kissed and came apart.
Bo "So did you pick up any ideas for our own wedding?"
Gabrielle "Personally, I'd much prefer a small simple wedding with flower decorated white tent filled with guests and we exchange vows under an arch of flowers on a hill over looking the ocean on a beautiful spring afternoon."
Bo "That is a magnificent idea and I think it can be arranged."
Gabrielle "Really?"
Bo "Yes, anything your heart desires. So spring it is."
Gabrielle " We'll have plenty of time between now and then to plan the wedding and it gives me a lot of time to design my wedding gown."
Bo "I am sure you'll be an angelic vision in white."
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The last month had been a whirlwind for Bo and Gabrielle as they prepared for the wedding. Making sure that things will be perfect just the way they wanted them to be on the most important day of their lives. It was during this time that Gabrielle discovered she was pregnant.
Gabrielle "Oh Bo! We're going to have a baby." Gabby exclainmed through her tears of joy.
Bo "This is terrific! I am going to be a dad. This is the best news ever honey. You make me so happy."
They hugged and kissed.
Gabby "And I am so glad we're getting married before I start to show."
Bo just smiled at her " You'd still look beautiful in a wedding dress if you show Gabrielle."
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Just about 50 close friends and family members attended the wedding. Bo did everything to make sure that he'd give Gabrielle the wedding she dreamed of. The small and romantic wedding was held on top a hill overlooking the ocean in a gauzy white tent just as Gabrielle wanted.
Bo and Rev. Carpenter stood under an arch of flowers watching Al walk Gabrielle down the aisle. Bo couldn't take his eyes off his bride as she walked down the aisle. This was the vision he'd dreamed of......Gabrielle gliding down that rose petals covered aisle....so beautiful.......so resigned in a simple but elegant two-piece white and ivory gown with silk flowers on the shoulder and neckline. Real flowers were tucked in her spiral permed hair that framed her gorgeous face. Gabrielle's bouquet was a cascasding of gardenias, roses and wild orchids.
Bo took Gabrielle's hand as Rev. Carpenter began the ceremony.
Rev. Carpenter "Dearly beloved we gather here to witness the union of this man and woman." Rev. Carpenter then asked Bo and Gabrielle to recite their vows to each other.
Rev. Carpenter "Bo, Gabrielle, I know you have written your own vows so would you like to recite your vows for each other now."
Bo and Gabrielle exchanged their vows as the sun set and surrounding them were lanterns, candles and stars creating the only light
Gabrielle could hardly hold back the tears as she began to speak from her heart. "Bo, you have been my bestfriend, mentor, playmate, confidant, my inspiration and my greatest challenge. You are more of an amazement to me each day I rediscover you. You have made me a better person as our love for one another is reflected in the way I live my life. You make me happier than I could ever imagine and more loved than I ever thought possible. So I am truly blessed to be a part of your life, which as of today becomes our life together. I promise to love, honor and cherish you for all the days of my life."
Bo "Gabrielle, I love you for your beauty, your intelligence, your kindness and for the way you always know how to make me feel special. I vow to always appreciate how lucky I am to have someone who makes me feel whole, full and alive. I promise to encourage your compassion because that is what makes you unique and wonderful. I promise to nurture your dreams because through them your soul shines. I promise to be your partner in all things. I will respect you, encourage you, and cherish you for all the days of my life."
After the vows they exhanged rings and said their "I do's"
Reverend Carpenter "I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Bo kissed Gabrielle.
Reverend Carpenter "Ladies and gentlemen I present you Mr. and Mrs. Bo Buchanan.".
Bo and Gabrielle turned around to face the guests then made their way down the ailse beginning their lives together.
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When Bo and Gabrielle returned to Llanview from their honeymoon things returned to normal again.
Gabrielle "Gosh, I forgot how exhausting it is to be pregnant."
Bo joked "Sweetheart, if I can carry the baby for you I would."
Gabrielle punched him lightly on his arm "So easy for you to say, darling."
Bo "You make me the happiest man in the world Gabrielle, ever since my son Drew passed away there is a void missing and I thought it can never be filled but now you're giving me what I have always wanted, a child."
Gabrielle "You're going to be a great father to this baby."
Bo "I'll try to be the best dad I can. This baby is was concieved in love, great love and it's going to grow up showered with unconditional love each and every day."
Gabrielle beaming "Yes. But for now I've got to get started on decorating the nursery and go buy baby stuff."
Bo "Even though the mall is my least favorite place but I'll go shop for our baby with you. I want to be as involved as I can."
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~~~~~~~~Apartment 38~~~~~~~
It was Gabrielle's birthday and Bo got a present for her that he thought she'd love and it could keep her company while she was on maternity leave at home alone. Gabrielle was sitting on the couch having a bowl of ice cream as Bo walked in the door holding a big box with her present in it. Gabrielle put the bowl down on the table and stood up and greeted him with a kiss.
Bo "Happy birthday to my favorite mother to be, I got this for you."
He handed her the box Gabrielle kissed him again "Thank you."
Bo "I hope you like it."
Gabrielle "I am sure I'll love it." Gabrielle started to unwrap her gift and she could hear the puppy scratching the interior of the box with its paws. '"Oh Bo is it what I think it is?" Bo nodded his head. Gabrielle opened the box and took the little puppy into her arms "Aw Bo, that's so sweet of you and he's so cute! Thank you."
Bo "I am glad you like him, he should be able to keep you company while I am working. So, what should we name him?"
Gabrielle "You are so sweet, I love you" she hugged him and then kissed him. "Oh I don't know.....let's see, how about Linus?"
Bo "I like that. Oh and we're going out to dinner tonight to celebrate your birthday so get ready."
Gabrielle teased "It's still early what do you suggest we should do to kill time?"
Gabrielle finally put the puppy down.
Bo lifted her up and carried her to their bedroom as she giggled when he started kissing her all over her face. Meanwhile the puppy finished the rest of Gabrielle's ice cream.
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Three weeks later
Gabrielle went into Llanview hospital to have her baby and she was informed that she had to have a cesarian section. Bo was sitting outside waiting as doctor Conklin came to him and broke the devastating news.
Dr. Conklin "Comissioner, I am so sorry to tell you this but your wife didn't make it. You have beautiful baby boy but your wife didn't make it through the operation. You'll be able to see your son shortly."
Bo "What? What do you mean she didnt' make it? No! This can't be happening."
Dr. Conklin "I am sorry, we did everything we could to save her but unfortunately there was nothing else we could do."
Bo broke down and cry as Asa came in and sat next to Bo.
Asa "Bo, I am so sorry for your loss."
Bo lashed out at Asa "Don't even say you're sorry! You hated Gabrielle when she was alive so don't you even tell me that you're sorry I loss her. You never accepted her so what's it to you if she lived or died?"
Asa "She was the mother of your child. My grandbaby."
Bo "Oh so that's why you came to console me? To tell me that you finally accepted her because she had given you a Buchanan heir? If she had died of another cause then you wouldn't give a damn, right Pa?"
Asa "I had no idea what had happened Bo. I just wanted to come in and be here for the birth of my grandchild."
Bo "Why don't you just leave?"
Before Asa could say anything Bo ran out of the hospital as fast as he could and it was pouring outside. Bo kept on running until he could no longer catch his breath and he stopped as he put his hands over his face then ran his fingers through his hair and let the rain wash away his pain. That night he had lost the one person he loved more than anything in the world and he didn't know how he could go on without her. Why did it have to be that way? He gained a son and he lost the woman he loved, was life ever fair?
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Llanview was overcast creating a somber mood the day Gabrielle was buried. Bo's family and some citizens of Llanview who were close to Gabrielle gathered to pay their respect to Gabrielle Medina Buchanan Buchanan . Al and Bo were sobbing quietly as they were the two most important men in Gabrielle's life. The very heavens seemed to be weeping for Bo's beloved Gabrielle too. Bo didn't know how he could go on, how he would begin to heal. What he worried about the most was that their son was going to grow up not knowing what an incredible person his mother was. The casket was lowered into the earth and Bo laid a rose on top of it as tears streamed down his face. It was indeed the worst day of his life. Then all of the sudden someone startled Bo by tapping him on his shoulder and he turned around.
Dr. Conklin "Comissioner."
Bo "Huh?"
Dr. Conklin "Your wife just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Both mom and baby are doing terrific."
Bo asked perplexed "A baby girl?"
Dr. Conklin looked confused "Yeah the cesarian section went smoothly, she's doing great."
Bo was looking at his surrounding and he pinched himself "You mean Gabrielle is alive? It wasn't real! It was just a dream! A bad dream."
Dr. Conklin still confused at what Bo was saying "Yes, I supposed you must be really tired so you drifted off to sleep for a while there. But would you like to go see your wife and daughter now?"
Bo "Absolutely Doctor."
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Gabrielle was holding her daughter and couldn't believe how beautiful their baby girl was "Welcome to the world my precious little angel." She was cooing the baby as Bo came in and stood by her bed. He kissed her forehead and touched the baby's tiny fingers.
Gabrielle "Here's your daddy." the baby started crying "oh it's ok....yes, it's alright your daddy wants to hold you." As soon as Bo held his daugher her tiny mouth curled up into a smile and Bo and Gabrielle looked into each other's eyes. They were both thinking that bringing this baby into the world was their greatest achievment.
Bo "Oh she's beautiful just like you honey." He held the baby and caressed Gabrielle's face at the same time "I am so proud of you. You are amazing and I love you."
Gabrielle smiled at Bo "So we agree that her name will be Amanda Rose Buchanan?"
Bo "Yes, it's a beautiful name for a beautiful baby like you." he said as he beamed with pride at the little life he was holding in his arm.
Bo and Gabrielle looked at each other as this magical moment seemed to have erased all the obstacles they've overcome since they became a couple. The future looked bright for Bo and Gabrielle as they couldn't wait to share it with their daughter.