What Really Matters
A Ryan and Gillian Fanfiction
Written By Stef With a F
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Note:
This Story was first written in November 1999 and was finished Jan 2001 (well, except for an ending I just added). This story is based from way back then. That means, in the beginning of this story Gillian is married to Jake. Ryan and Greenlee are together. Leo is still after Becca. But, it will change trust me, lol. Enjoy.****************************************************************************
Please forgive me for the poor format of the first Chapter. The first chapter was posted on a board, not a Word Processing Program like the others were. Thanks and enjoy!
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Chapters 1 to 3
This story is going to start in the middle. There will be flashbacks, and finally of course the ending. Hope you all enjoy it. This is my first Ryan and Gillian fanfic. And is my first AMC fanfic in a long while. Please Reply!!!
"What Really Matters"
A Ryan and Gillian Fanfic
Written By Stef With an F
Chapter 1
"I don't know what I would ever do without him", thought Gillian. "Our divorce was the was the worst thing I thought could ever happen to us. Well, when Ryan got pneumonia, I was so frantic. And whenever I think back, it amazes me that it was creepy Braden, who saved my Ryan. Ryan would have been dead".
Out loud Gillian shouted, "Those cops were so idiotic!!! They wouldn't see the horse if it were staring in front of their eyes!!" "Ha, ha did I said that right?"
Now with sobs, "Oh Ryan!...come open your eyes and tell me, did I say it right?"
Ryan just lied there in his hospital bed. Gillian was there gripping his hand, feeling helpless. Greenlee was the one that brought Ryan in. It was so funny how she was so concerned for Ryan's feelings for Hayley. Gillian was the one to worry about.
"Hold on baby", whispered Gillian. "Hold on".
Jake was on a business conference in London. And Gillian was glad. Jake asked her to marry her the night before. It was so hard, but she turned him down. She told him it was too soon. Too soon.
Gillian cares for Jake, even loves him, but her love for Ryan never left. With each sideways glance, with each smile across the room, it was obvious. The spark never went out. Pride just got in the way.
Gillian thought back to the time when he and Ryan got in the car accident on Halloween.
"What a wicked holiday!" she thought. It was exactly a year after Kit Fisher was raped. The event that helped cause the end of their marriage.
Gillian also remembered the time after the explosion at Holidays. Ryan stood by her side at all times. And when Ryan stepped out for one sec, and allowed Hayley to comfort him, she took it the wrong way.
"This time, baby", she told Ryan and herself, This time will be different. "Just hold on, just hold on".
End of Chapter 1
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This is part two of my story, starts about 2 days earlier…
"What Really Matters"
A Ryan and Gillian Fanfic
Chapter 2
Written By Stef With an F
Two Days Earlier, WRCW Studios. 9:53 am
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"Hi, Ryan, how have you been doing?" asked Hayley.
"Sneeze, well other than this nasty cold bug…" started Ryan.
"Yeah, well, you know, for everything there is a season, ha ha, just take care of yourself", Hayley ordered.
"Yes Mam!" ensured Ryan, saluting Hayley.
Greenlee stared in the distance, miffed as far as the eye can see. She got herself this job at WRCW because she wanted to keep taps on Ryan and Scott. It wasn't enough for her to have one man... she needed both. She wanted both, and Heaven, help anyone who got in her way!
Greenlee sneaked over to Ryan patted him on the shoulder. Ryan turned around.
"Aye, Aye sir!" Greenlee shouted.
Ryan just gave Greenlee that goofy, gorgeous smile of his.
"That's Hayley, protective to the core!" stated Ryan.
"Well, tell her that she has the day off, the rest of your day belongs to me!" stated Greenlee.
"Oh really?!" asked Ryan.
"Yes, really!" Greenlee says eyeing Ryan.
Meanwhile, as the Ick fest continues…
Knock, Knock
Gillian throws on a blouse on and runs to the door.
"Hi Gillian!" says Jake with flowers, roses: red, white, and pink.
Gillian's eyes widen, "Wow, they are beautiful".
"And so are you, Gillian", said Jake.
Gillian giggled. Jake cared for her so much; it would hurt him so much if he only knew Ryan still ruled her heart's domain.
"Let, me take these beautiful roses and place them in a vase", she said.
Gillian left the room to find the vase. Jake sat down and took on a little black box.
"Tonight", he thought, "Would tonight be the perfect night?"
Jake heard Gillian coming back from the kitchen, so he swiftly pocketed the ring. Gillian came into the room, and joined Jake on the sofa.
"So, how was work?" asked Gillian. "Hectic?"
"No more hector then usual", answered Jake. "I was wondering Princess, do you have any plans tonight?"
"Well, just a TV date with Tom Cruise", laughed Gillian.
"Oh, think Tommy would mind if I impose a little, and take you out instead?" asked Jake.
"Hmmm, I don't know, ha ha, when would this little rendezvous take place?" asked Gillian.
"Well, I was thinking about a dinner and a movie, with cock-tails after the movie, sound good?" asked Jake.
"Sounds wonderful, but time?" insisted Gillian.
"Oh, yeah story, how about 6pm?" offered Jake.
"Yes, 6pm would be fine", Gillian agreed.
End of Chapter 2
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This chapters starts a few hours after Chapter 2…
What Really Matters
A Ryan and Gillian Fanfic
Chapter 3
Written By Stef With a F
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Jake stared in front of the mirror fixing his tie. Today will be the happiest day of his life. Tonight will be the night he will ask Gillian to be his wife. He has been waiting years for this day. He has dated many women, even married once, but Gillian, Gillian felt different, Gillian was the one he wanted to live with for his rest of his life. Please say yes, he thought.
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Meanwhile, across town, Scott and Ryan were watching the Philadelphia Flyers on TV.
"Those damn Red Wings", said Ryan, "I can't believe they beaten us in Stanley Cup Playoffs back in 1997!"
"I can, have you seen some of their players, that Steve Yzerman plays awesome!" commented Scott.
"Traitor!" laughed Ryan, who then started coughing harshly.
"Are you alright?" Scott asked in concern.
"Yeah, don't worry about me", insisted Ryan, "I will be fine".
"Are you sure? How's your breathing?" asked Scott again.
"Don't worry, I'm fine, Greenlee and I are dining out at the Valley Inn", remarked Ryan.
"Oh, really, you two getting serious?" inquired Scott.
"No, but we are friends. A few cocktails, some giggles, just an opportunity to drive Greenlee's grandparents nuts. It's a new game we have been considering", Ryan answered.
Scott laughed, "Okay, just take it easy, Becca and I are off to the movies after the hockey game is over".
Ryan and Scott then lifted their beer glass and clicked them together, "To a great night!" and then laugh.
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Jake went to Gillian's door with another bouquet of flowers.
"Again?" Gillian gasped, "Jake, you are so good to me".
"Gillian, more is to come, shall I bring you to dinner?"
"Yes".
Jake and Gillian make their way to the restaurant.
Jake takes Gillian's hand and seats her in her seat.
Jake sits down.
The waitress comes out and takes their order.
"The house cocktail please", Jake says.
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Meanwhile at the other side of the Inn…
"The house cocktail please", says Ryan.
The waitress leaves. Ryan resumes staring in daydream land. Greenlee grabs a hold of Ryan's hand.
"What are you thinking about?" she asked.
"Nothing much, life, work, everything", Ryan answers never really looking at Greenlee.
Just then Greenlee looked across the room and noticed Gillian and Jake also having cocktails. It was now obvious about to whom Ryan was thinking.
"Ryan", Greenlee said, "How's WRCW doing in the stock market? Any new promotion ideas?"
"Yeah, a few", answered Ryan, "Um, Greenlee, could you excuse me for a bit?"
"Yeah, sure", answered Greenlee, now noticing that Ryan's face was kind of pale, "Are you alright?"
"I'll be fine, just let me use the men's room, to flush my face with some water".
"Okay", Greenlee said nodding.
Ryan leaves.
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Meanwhile, back to Jake and Gillian…
"Gillian, I love you very much, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you", Jake began. "I want to have children with you. I want to grow old with you. And I hope to God that you feel the same way…"
"Jake…" Gillian began.
"Gillian, will you marry me?" asked Jake.
In the distance Ryan heard the question and froze. Greenlee, saw, Ryan, and called him over.
"Ryan?" Greenlee called.
Ryan collapsed.
"Ryan!"
End of Chapter 3
To Be Continued!