Janet Jackson & Me

Chapter Five

"Don't open your eyes yet?" Janet says. "What are you doing?" Val says. "Where are we going?" Val adds. "No peaking," Janet says. "But we're almost there," Janet says. "I hear waves," Val says. "Maybe," Janet laughs. Janet parks the car and let's Val out. "Open your eyes," Janet says. Val opens her eyes and sees the beach was ahead of them. "I didn't bring a

bathing suit," Val says. "You didn't need to," Janet says. "The surprise is what's on the beach," Janet laughs. Val takes Janets hand as she leads them both towards a private section of the beach. Val hears a familiar voice as they get closer to a closed off section as grilled food fills the air. "Val," Taylor yells. Taylor is holding baby Eissa. Told you," Janet says. "Surprise,"

Janet yells. "How did you find Taylor?" Val says hugging Janet tightly. "Taylor posted the concert on Instagram," Janet says. "It took some time to scroll through the hashtags but I found her," Janet adds. "I didn't believe it was her at first but she flew me here back to LA and Janet Jackson your baby is so sweet," Taylor says. "You can just call me J or Janet, Taylor,"

Janet says as Eissa reaches for Janet. "I'm glad you got to spend some time with him," Janet says. "It was an honor," Taylor says happily. "Are we gonna just stand here and reunite or are we gonna enjoy the beach," Val says staring at the waves. "Both," Janet and Taylor say laughing. "So, what ab—," Val was interrupted. "Bathing suit," Taylor says. "Coming right up," Taylor

laughs. "Is that why you said don't worry about bathing suits, huh babe," Val says kissing Janet softly on the lips. "Awe," Taylor says giving Taylor a bathing suit. Taylor gives them all bathing suits. "Thank you for bringing them Taylor," Janet says. "Lets go change because I know Eissa is ready for his first time at the beach. Janet changes her son and they head to the water with

a floaty. "The waters cold but it feels so good," Taylor says. Val splashes Taylor. "I've missed you T," Val says.  "I've missed you too," Taylor says splashing both Val and Janet and putting water on Eissa's head. Janet puts Eissa in the water and let's him float. "He's enjoying this," Val and Taylor day. Baby Eissa kicks and smiles. "He's trying to get to you Taylor," Janet laughs. "That's

cute," Taylor says swimming towards Janet and Eissa. "I'll watch him," Taylor says. "I insist," Taylor adds. "Okay, but if he's too much—," Janet was interrupted. "I'm the baby whisperer, Eissa won't be too much, ain't that right?" Taylor says tickling Eissa. Eissa laughs. "Where's Val Taylor?" Janet asks. "Probably swimming around us," Taylor says. Val swims up behind

Janet. "You gave it away," Val laughs. Janet slowly turns around in the water. "Were you trying to scare me?" Janet says with a sly smile. "Okay you love birds that's enough ," Taylor says sticking her tongue out laughing as baby Eissa mocks her. "That's right baby Eissa, yucky," baby Eissa laughs. Both Janet and Val swim away and as they get towards the middle of the

ocean Janet pulls Val close. "Thank you babe," Val says. "You don't have to, I was planning it the day you called Taylor and flew her out in the process," Janet says. "But Sacramento is so far from here," Val says. "I know," Janet says. "I made sure they landed where my son was," Janet adds. "Where was he?" Val asks. "With my manager and he's always there when I have in

town concerts and every other event," Janet says. "I'm grateful you made sure Taylor was safe and sound," Val says. Janet smiles hard at Val. "What?" Val chuckles. "Nothing, it's just the suns going down and it brings out your skin. Janet brushes Vals hair behind her ear and kisses her passionately. "I've been waiting for you to do that all day long," Val says blushing as

she kisses Janet again. "That is too cute," Taylor says holding Eissa in his float. "How long were you right there?" Janet and Val both say. "Long enough for baby Eissa and I to agree that you make my bestfriend very happy," Taylor says. "It's my job," Janet says. "I know Eissa is hungry," Janet adds. "Can I hold him?" Val asks. "Be my gusset, it's giving me a break," Janet says

laughing. Val gets Eissa from Taylor as they leave the beach. "Hey there," Val says as baby Eissa coos. "You're not worries about any press or anything, right J," Taylor asks. "Only the aggressive ones," Janet says. "Which reminds me, I want to know if you both would love to go on tour with me soon," Janet says putting Eissa in his car seat. Val and Taylor pause. "Too soon?" Janet

asks. "No, just you're Janet Jackson," Taylor says. "Ms. Jackson if you nasty," Val adds with a wink. "So that's a yes, right?" Janet asks. "Yes," Taylor and Val both scream. "Good, now get in because the press is everywhere.