A Second Chance

We did it, Sammy!

The boys names were called and all of their family stood up and cheered for them.

"They did it!! We did it, Sammy!!" Jessica smiles with tears running down her cheeks.

She closed her eyes and sighed.

"They're all grown up now.."

Dorothy wrapped her arms around her and kissed her cheek.

"Congratulations, Jess!"

"Thank you." She smiles.

She takes Grayson from George and he starts clapping his hands.

"Hah!  Are you happy for your big brothers?"

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After the ceremony they all went over to Dorothy and Albert's for their graduation party.

There was food, drinks, cake, and family and friends all there to celebrate with the boys.

"I can't believe I'm a mom of two high school graduates!  I feel so old!" Jessica laughs.

"Don't you start that!  I'm older than you!" Jane says.

"Yeah and I'm older than both of you so shut it!" Ann says making them laugh.

"Mom, we have a gift for you."

"For me?!  You guys!  Why?" Jessica smiles.

"Because you're an amazing mom, you've always supported us, and since day one you have been the best mother we could ever ask for.  You've put up with a lot of stuff from.. Well Sam mostly!"

"It's true!" Samuel laughs.

Jessica laughs and Sam says, "So for everything since you've birthed us out, to forever.. Thank you." He says making Jessica chuckle and cry.

"One day we'll be able to buy you diamonds, cars and huge houses, but today you'll have to settle for this."

Jessica laughs and says, "I don't need all that.  I just need you."

Everyone Awe's and the boys hand her her gifts.

Sam bought her a pillow that said,

"Mom.. No matter how far I may wander, my heart will always be with you.  I love you."

"Aw Samuel!" Jessica hugs him tight. 

"Thank you!  I love you so much, baby boy!"

"I love you too, mom.  Thanks for everything."

Jessica smiles and wipes her face.

Next she opens James's gift.

He bought her a bracelet with a few little charms on it, including a J and a heart that said,

"The love between a mother and her son is forever."

"Aw James!  My sweet boy!"

James gets teary eyed so Jessica sits the wrapping aside and goes over to hug him.

"Don't cry, baby!" She wipes his tears.

"Thank you, mom."

"Oh you're welcome!  Both of you!

My biggest joy in life is being you boy's mother.  Nothing will ever top that."

They smile and Jessica looks at the bracelet.

"It has a J because--" James starts and Jessica finishes, "Jessica and James. *Smiles* When you were little you loved having the same initials as me!  Mommy we the same!" Jessica laughs.