Part Eight

    JC stood by the door knowing that Isa would be crying. She turned her head and saw him standing there. She reached our her arm to him. He came over to take her hand.
    "Hey blue eyes," she said.
    "I guess you told him huh?"
    "Yeah, he knows."
    "From the looks of it, he is devastated."
    "Well he should be."
    "Ya know even though this baby wasnt mine, I still loved it." he said as he began to get teary eyed.
    "I know blue. You would have made a great father."
    "It would have been nice to have a baby around. Especially with you. We would;ve had an amazing kid."
    Isa ran her fingers through her hair. Besides Michele, JC was her best friend. He stood by her through everything.
    "Someday blue, you are going to be the best dad ever."
    "Just not with you."
    "No, not with me. You know it would never work out JC."
    "Yeah, you're right. I still love you though."
    "I love you too. I always will. You'll always be my best friend. Forever."
    He kissed her head and held her hand. What they had gone through in the past few months was something people should'nt have to go through. Through everything, however, they were there for each other. He always would be there for her no matter what.

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~~~~1 year later~~~~~~
    Isa walked the all to familiar corridors of Orlando General Hospital. Today however was not a day of sadness but of joy. She walked to the nursery and scanned the little angels. Finally she found the sign she was looking for.

           BASS~ BABY GIRL
            8lbs, 11oz
            DOB: September 13
            TOB: 7:25 AM
            Mother: Michele Bass - Rm 307

    Michele and Lance's baby was beautiful. She had spiky blonde hair and brown eyes. She gave a little yawn as Isa watched through the glass. She could'nt help but wonder what her baby would've looked like. Would it have had Justin eyes? Her skin? His smile? Her train of thought was broken when she heard a familiar voice.
    "She's beautiful isn't she?"
    "Justin, hi. Yeah she's a looker."
    "Just like her mom, although she is sporting Lances hair," he laughed.
    "She is lovely."
    "Have you seen Michele yet?"
    "No I was just about to. I wanted to see the baby first."
    "Me too."
    "I'm going to go now to see her. Care to come?"
    "I'd love to."
    Justin and Isa walked down to Michele's room together. They opened the door to find Lance and Michele sitting talking. They looked surprised when Isa entered with Justin.
    "Hey mommy!" Isa said giving Michele a kiss.
    "You came here together?"
    "No, we bumped into each other at the nursery. She's beautiful guys," Justin said.
    "Thank you Justin," answered Michele.
    "Ya did good Poofoo!" Isa joked.
    "Please don't call me that in front of my daughter," he laughed.
    "So what's her name?" Justin questioned.
    "Joelle Christine Bass," Michele answered.
    "Very nice," said Isa.
    "I want you to be godmother," Michele said.
    "And I want you to be the godfather," Lance said.
    "Of course," they both said at once.
    "It would be my honor," Isa chimed.
    Seeing Michele and Lance so happy made Isa dream of someday finding that kind of happiness. She prayed that she would find love again. Little did she know it would find her.

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    "I christen thee Joelle Christine Bass," the Reverand said as he made the sign of the cross on her head. The baby cried as Isa tried to comfort her little goddaughter. Justin held tightly to the babies hands making shhh noises hoping that would settle her. Finally, she calmed down and drifted off on Isa's shoulder.
    "Just like her dad, a cry baby," Chris joked.
    "Stop picking on my hubby and baby, shorty!" Michele laughed.
    Michele looked over at Isa. Soemthing about seeing her with a baby made Mich's heart melt.
    "You look very good with that baby on your arm," she smiled.
    "Haha, thanks. I think she finally likes me."
    "She just had to get used to you. Someday it will be your baby."
    The two friends smiled at each other and headed off to the reception for baby Joelle. The room was filled with pink and white balloons. Music was blasting and people were dancing. Michele made the rounds to each table iwth the baby proudly showing her off. Isa took a sip from her wine glass as Justin approached.
    "She is one proud mama," he said.
    "That she is. She fills the role well."
    Just then, Enrique Iglesias' song "Be with You" came on. Isa loved this song and Justin knew it. He asked her dance and they took to the floor. Their bodies moving at the exact same rhythm. The words to this song seemed so powerful to Justin.

        "And now that you're gone I just wanna be with you,
        And I can't go on, I just wanna be with you."

    Isa could feel Justin getting closer to her. She always loved the way his body seemed to fit perfectly with hers. They were like two puzzle pieces that just fit together perfectly. Michele saw what was going on between them. She could see the spark still there.
    "They still love each other," Lance said coming up behind his wife.
    "Yeah, but he hurt her so bad," Michele said.
    "That's between them hun. You can;t live her life for her. If she wants Justin then she should be with him. It's up to her to make her own mistakes."
    "Since when did you become so smart Mr. Bass?"
    "Since I married you Mrs. Bass," they smiled then kissed each other.
    "Hey remember thats what got you to this party in the first place," Chris interrupted.
    "Christopher, you just always have perfect timing don't you?" Lance said.
    "Yup and you love me for it. I see those two are getting cozy again."
    "Yeah let's hope it ends up better this time than the last."
    The song ended and a slow one started. How ironic that it was their song, "Have you ever really loved a woman?" Justin took her in his arms and began to sway.
    "This brings back memories," he said.
    "Yeah."
    "The first time I told you I loved you we were doing the exact same thing to this exact same song."
    "I remember."
    "What?"
    "Isa, I still love you. I am so sorry for the things I said and for all the shitty things I did. You are my world, and I cannot live without you. Every second I am not with you, I want to die."
    "Justin..."
    "I know what I did to you is unforgivable, but please if I could just prove how much I love you..."
    Isa silenced him with a kiss. Suddenly all the love she felt for him came flooding back. They stood their kissing as JC entered the room. While part of him was sad, he was also happy because he knew tha Isa was happy again. Justin was the love of her life. While she loved him, he could never fill in her heart what Justin filled. He smiled as he watched the two of them dance. Justin looked up and saw JC. He took Isa's hand and walked over to him.
    "JC I'm sorry for all the things I said to you. You took care of Isa and the baby when I was acting like a selfish asshole, I'll never forget that. Can you ever forgive me?"
    "Of course bro," they hugged. "Just treat her right."
    "I will, I'll never hurt her again."
    "Izzy girl, ya know I'm here if ya need me."
    "Of course blue, ya know I love ya."
    "Awww everyone is happy again," Joey proclaimed.
    "Shut up Joey" Justin laughed.
    Everything and everyone was well again.

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~~~~~December of the next year~~~~
    "Ok, one more push Mrs. Timberlake and the baby will be out," the nurse said.
    She could feel his hand on hers. His breath breathing onto her shoulder as he whispered encouraging words to her. She was in so much pain, but the fact of him being there eased it somewhat.
    "Ok Isabella this is it...push," Dr. Rivers said.
    "C'mon baby push. I love you so much," Justin said as he kissed her forehead.
    "Oh God, I cant!" Isa shrieked.
    "Yes you can. You are the bravest woman I know. You can do this."
    Isa grabbed his hand and pushed as hard as she could. It felt as though all of her insides where being forced out of her body. Her legs trembled and she screamed in pain. Finally, in one quick second, it was out. A loud cry echoed through the delivery room.
    "You have a baby boy," the Dr. exclaimed.
    Isa opened her eyes and saw her baby being held up before her. He had a lot of blonde curly hair and bright blue eyes. She turned to look at Justin who was sobbing. He bent down and kissed her lips.
    "I love you so much," she whispered to him.
    "Thank you," he said.
    "For what?"
    "For giving me not only your love but the most wonderful gift... a son."
    After washing the baby and cutting the cord the nurse brought him over to Isa and laid him on her belly.
    "Hi baby... I'm your mommy," she said through tears.
    "You are sooo lucky baby... to have a mommy like this."
    "God Justin, he is sooo beautiful!"
    "Just like his mother."
    "Justin Randall Timberlake Jr... that's what I want to call him."
    "Justin the sequel... haha I like that."
    "Hey dad you better head out into the lobby, it's filled with lots of friends. Go share the news," Dr. Rivers said.
    Justin walked down the long hallway that led to the lobby. He could see Chris and JC nervously pacing back and forth. As he entered everyone stood up.
    "Well," said JC.
    "I have a son," Justin yelled.
    Everyone yelled and cried as they hugged Justin. Michele and Lance's baby was now a year old and couldn't wait to meet her new playmate.
    "What's the little critters name?" Chris asked.
    "Justin Jr."
    "Figures, he always was full of himself," JC joked.
    "Hopefully he will be lucky to look like his mother," Joey laughed.
    "Unfortunately, my son seems to have inherited the fro!" Justin laughed as he ran his fingers through his hair.
    "Well," JC said, "looks like you've come full circle man."
    "Yeah, thank god for second chances."

THE END