A Second Chance. Jen and Brad.

By jenniferaniston1969

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Jen and Brad were once Hollywood's Golden Couple. They had it all... fame, money & love. Until they longer di... More

Chapter 1, "Jen's 50th".
Chapter 2, "Gifts from Exes".
Chapter 3, "A Trip Down Memory Lane".
Chapter 4, "Call Him".
Chapter 5, "The (Second), Second Kiss".
Chapter 6, "Be Careful".
Chapter 7, "Busy Day".
Chapter 8, "When Brad Needs Jen".
Chapter 9, "Protective".
Chapter 10, "Clearing Things Up".
Chapter 11, "New Year's".
Chapter 12, "Sex with Your Ex?".
Chapter 13, "Happiness and Disappointment".
Chapter 14, "I'm sorry".
Chapter 15, "I'm So Proud of You".
Chapter 16, "Conversations".
Chapter 17, "Brad tells Angelina".
Chapter 18, "A Step Forward".
Chapter 19, "Everything Will Work Out".
Chapter 20, "Time Flies".
Chapter 21, "Are You Serious?".
Chapter 22, "Shocking Announcement."
Chapter 23, "Last Minute".
Chapter 24, "The Topic of Children".
Chapter 25, "Fast Times for Jen and Brad".
Chapter 26, "In a Rush."
Chapter 27, "All Set and Ready To Go".
Chapter 28, "Lord Chesterfield".
Chapter 29, "With Love Comes Pain".
Chapter 30, "Wrong Timing".
Chapter 31, "Convincing".
Chapter 32, "Exciting News".
Chapter 33, "Parallels".
Chapter 34, "Lies & More Lies".
Chapter 35, "Thanksgiving and Embryos".
Chapter 36, "Positive".
Chapter 37, "Will You Marry Me?".
Chapter 38, "Too Soon To Tell".
Chapter 39, "Our Family Has Already Begun".
Chapter 40, "A Troublesome New Year".
Chapter 41, "Out of Reach".
Chapter 42, "Go Against Her."
Chapter 43, "Support Systems".
Chapter 44, "Unleash the Past".
Chapter 45, "An Escape to Missouri".
Chapter 46, "Heartbeat".
Chapter 47, "Jen's 52nd."
Chapter 48, "Close Friends".
Chapter 49, "Family Matters".
(The Special) Chapter 50, "Our Memories".
Chapter 51, "Back To Reality".
Chapter 52, "Baggage".
Chapter 53, "Welcome Back to the Family".
Chapter 55, "The Reunion".
Chapter 56, "Sell us Out".
Chapter 57, "We Always Make Up."
Chapter 58, "Award Worthy".
Chapter 59 (The Gender Reveal), "It's a...."
Chapter 60, "Relax".
Chapter 61, "Jennifer's Loss".
Chapter 62, "Ross and Rachel... and Will".
Chapter 63, "Flora Farms... a Wedding Destination?"
Chapter 64, "July 29th".
Chapter 65, "Call It Off?"
Chapter 66, "One Wet Bride".
(The Birth.) Chapter 67, "Welcome To the World, Lola".

Chapter 54, "Easter Eggs and Rose Petals."

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2 weeks before the Friends Reunion :

Jen : I'm taking two tests then?

Aleen : Yeah... and it's very important that you avoid any unnecessary contact with the outside world in the meantime.

Jen : Right, and we've already arranged that with Apple right?

Aleen : Yeah, they know you'll take some time off of filming for a couple of weeks.

Jen : Good.

Brad : Who are you talking to?

Brad peeks his head through the office door, holding a sandwich in his hand.

Jen : Hi honey.

He walks over to her, leaning against the desk.

Jen : It's Aleen.

Aleen : You said Brad was going to Belgium this weekend?

Brad : Yeah, I am.

Aleen : You have to remember that when he comes back, he'll have to stay somewhere else.

Jen : What?

Aleen : He'll have to quarantine for a week and if he'd stay in the same household as you, you would too.

10 minutes later :

Jen : It's the Friends reunion.

Brad : Oh, that's happening next week?

Jen : Yeah.

Brad : You know what?

He smirks, walking over to her office chair.

Brad : I think I should've played a part in that.

Jen : What?

Brad : Yeah, I mean after all I was on the show.

Jen : For one episode...

Brad : It was an important episode!

Jen : Not really honey.

Jen laughs, rolling her eyes.

Brad : I bet the fans would love to see, uhm...

Jen : Will...

Brad : Right, Will... back.

Jen : I bet they would.

Jen sighs, looking down on her feet.

Jen : But I mean even if we wanted to have you there, you wouldn't be able to.

Brad : Right.

Jen : Ah, do you remember how much fun we had the days you were on though?

Brad : I do, yeah.

Jen : And the audience, god they loved you.

Brad : Nah, they loved seeing us together.

Jen smiles as he mentions it.

Brad : Remember when I filled your dressing room with roses?

Jen : Yeah... I do. You were so romantic back then, what happened to you?

Brad : Hey, I'm still romantic.

Jen : Yeah, right.

20 years ago, on the set of Friends :

Lisa : Jen, can you zip me up?

Lisa rushes towards Jen, holding her skirt up.

Jen : Sure, honey.

Brad : Am I interrupting?

Brad walks onto the set, joining them.

Jen : Oh, hi honey.

Lisa : Jen's just helping me with a wardrobe malfunction as you can see.

Brad : Oh, well that's...

Court : Brad, can I speak with you for a minute?

Brad : Uhm... yeah.

Court smiles at Jen before grabbing Brad's arm, dragging him to the other side of the room.

Lisa : What was that about?

Jen : I have no idea.

Court : It's ready.

Brad : You got the candles?

Courteney : Yeah, I spoke to one of the crew members and he got out and bought some.

Brad : Nice.

Jen looks over at Brad, giving him a confused look, which he ignores.

Court : She's gonna be really surprised.

Brad : You really think so?

20 minutes later :

Jen : I'm not putting this on my eyes.

Brad : C'mon Jen.

He takes the blindfold out of her hands, tying it around her head.

Brad : Have some trust in your husband.

Jen : Oh, I've made that mistake before.

Brad : Shut up.

He laughs before taking her hand, leading her down the hall.

Jen : Where are we going?

Brad : You'll see.

Jen : Please make sure I don't fall or...

Just as she's about to finish her sentence, she nearly trips over some cables, making Brad laugh.

Jen : Brad!

Brad : I've got you.

Jen : Brad, you know I'm claustrophobic right... this blindfold is kind of starting to...

Brad : Shh, we're almost there.

As they reach the door, Brad stops her.

Jen : Is this it?

Brad : Yeah.

Jen : Can I take these off now?

Brad : Hold on a minute, babe.

Jen sighs as Brad opens the door, walking her inside.

Brad : Ok... you can take it off now.

Jen removes her blindfold, before Brad turns her around.

Brad : Happy Valentine's day, baby.

With her mouth wide open, Jen walks around her dressing room in shock.

It's been filled with 1 500 red roses and on the wall there's petals spelling out "I love my wife".

Jen : Brad...

He wraps his arms around her waist, kissing her neck as tears start forming in her eyes.

Brad : Were you surprised?

Jen : Yes.

Barely able to get any words out, Jen leans her head back pressing her lips against his.

Jen : You did this?

Brad : With some help from Courteney, and the crew.

Jen : Oh, that's what that was all about.

Brad : Yeah.

He laughs, before walking over to the CD player in her room, pressing play.

Jen : Babe.

Brad : May I have this dance...

Jen laughs as he reaches his hand out, smirking.

Brad : Mrs. Pitt?

Jen : It would be my pleasure, Mr. Pitt.

2021, the night before Brad leaves for Belgium :

Jen : Here's your jeans.

Brad : Oh, thanks.

Jen throws them on the bed, sighing before sitting down.

Jen : I really thought we were done with packing for a while after we finished getting all your shit into the house.

Brad : Hey, yesterday you said you were glad we finally had moved in together.

Jen : Well yeah... but now I have to see you leave again anyways.

He presses his lips together, nodding.

Jen : How long are you staying in Belgium again?

Brad : Only for a few days.

Jen : Mhm.

Brad : I'll be back in LA before Wednesday.

He throws the jeans in his suitcase, before looking up at Jen, who's got a somber look on her face.

Brad : What?

Jen : Nothing.

Brad : Oh, c'mon.

Brad stands up, walking over to her before taking her hands.

Jen : I just wish we'd be able to celebrate Easter together.

Brad : I know, babe.

Jen : I mean when you're back you'll have to quarantine,  and I've got the Freinds reunion that week...

He nods, sighing.

Jen : Which means I can't even see you when you get back.

Brad : I know, it's really shitty timing.

Jen : Yeah.

Brad : I really think you're gonna appreciate what I'm bringing home though.

Jen : I know.

Brad : I mean you've met Thomas and you've seen his work...

Jen : It's fabulous.

Brad : Right? Maybe I should bring something home for the nursery too?

Jen : Art for the nursery?

Brad : Yeah.

Jen : Isn't that a little over the top?

Brad : No... only the best for our daughter right?

Jen : Brad.

Jen rolls her eyes as he's still stuck up on them having a girl.

Jen : Just don't spend all our money on it, alright?

Brad : Oh, so it's our money now?

Brad laughs as Jen rolls her eyes.

Jen : Well, thankfully it's not until we're married.

He leans in and kisses her forehead, before heading back to his suitcase.

2 days later :

Jason : Do you know what's crazy?

Jen : What?

Jason : Next year, you'll have a little one here.

A smile forms on Jen's face as she realizes.

Jen : Yeah, that's...

Maple : Aunt Jen! 

Maple runs up to them, with an impatient look on her face.

Jen : Yes, honey.

Maple : Can we look for eggs now?

Jen : I suppose that's fine, have you asked your mom?

Maple : Where is she?

Jen : In the kitchen.

Maple runs off as Jen smiles.

Jason : How far along is she now?

Jen : We're nearing the end of the first trimester.

Jason : Really?

Jen : Yeah, time's going by quickly.

Jason : How does Brad feel?

Jen : Good...

Jen laughs, thinking about their conversation before he left.

Jen : He actually seems to be even more excited than I am.

Jason : Oh?

Jen : He really wanted to buy an art piece for the nursery... like a real expensive one.

Jason : Well, that's only appropriate in the Aniston house.

Amanda : Are we gonna go egg hunting?

Amanda and the girls sneak up behind them, carrying baskets.

Jason : Sure.

Jen : Ok...

Jen bends down to Maple, clearing her throat.

Jen : The Easter bunny's been real generous with you this year.

Fran : Jen...

Jen : Shh...

Jason : The Easter bunny's real Fran.

Fran throws her father a look, while Maple's practically jumping up and down of excitement.

Jen : He's hidden them all over the garden...

Fran : You can find my eggs Maple.

Fran whispers in her sister's ear, before Jen bumps her nose.

Jen : Just for you.

The next day :

Jen : I'm glad the weather's good.

Brad : Yeah, I got lucky.

Jen : I bet it's cold.

Brad : It is.

Jen : Did you bring enough clothes?

Brad : Jen...

Brad rolls his eyes, laughing.

Brad : Anyway, I visited Thomas' exhibition today.

Jen : Yeah.

Brad : He's got some really good pieces.

Jen : Were you allowed to take any photos?

Brad : Yeah, I'll send you them.

Jen : I hope you didn't end up buying any art for the baby...

Brad : I didn't actually.

Jen : Good.

Brad : It's not really suited for a baby.

Jen : Right.

Brad : But I did find something else.

Jen : Yeah?

Brad : I visited this store down the street and I found an ideal crib.

Jen : A crib?

Brad : Yeah, I think you'd really like it.

He sends her a picture of it, while they're FaceTime.

Jen : Oh... I see what you mean.

Brad : Right.

Jen : The price is a little... stiff though.

Brad : Babe, don't worry about the price.

Jen rolls her eyes, laughing.

Brad : I'm getting it.

Jen : Well, at least we've got one less thing to worry about.

Brad : Right?

Jen : I've been looking at some wallpapers for the nursery.

Brad : Yeah?

Jen : But then I gave up cause' I realized I wasn't able to make a decision without you actually being here.

Brad : Oh, really?

Jen : Yeah.

Brad : You seemed to be more than able to do than when it came to the other rooms in the house.

Jen : Yeah, well you know this is different... this is ours.

Brad : Yeah... it is.

He smiles at her face, nodding.

Brad : Our baby.

Three days later :

Lisa : I'm excited to see the guys again.

Courteney : I know, me too.

Jen : Have y'all done your tests?

While on FaceTime with the girls, Jen throws herself down in her office chair.

Courteney : Did my first one yesterday.

Lisa : Me too.

Jen : Good.

Lisa : They're not very comfortable.

Jen : Tell me about it.

Jen laughs.

Courteney : So how are things over at your house Lisa?

Lisa : It's going good... we've been home a lot, but who hasn't?

Courteney : Right.

Lisa : But Jen... you've been unusually quiet lately. How are you?

Jen : Oh, you know...

Lisa : And how are things going with Brad?

Courteney : Jen...

Jen : Yeah.

Court gives her a well known look, letting her know she wants her to spill the latest.

Courteney : I think it's time to tell her.

Lisa : Tell me what?

Jen : Really?

Courteney : Yes.

Jen laughs, before moving the phone closer to her face.

Jen : Well...

Lisa : Jennifer!

Jen : Ok, me and Brad... are having a baby.

Lisa : What?!

Courteney : Yeah.

Lisa : What?

Jen : I know.

Lisa : I mean... what?!

They all laugh as Lisa gasps.

Lisa : Did you know about this Court?

Courteney : I did.

Lisa : Are you adopting or?

Jen : We're actually using a surrogate.

Lisa : Really?!

Courteney : Her egg and everything.

Lisa : Oh my god, Jennifer!

Jen : I know.

Lisa : This is... this is... BIG!

The day before they're shooting the Friends reunion :

While sitting in her living room, bored, with her dogs splayed out next to her, Jen's thinking about Brad.

Jen : Just 5 more hours now, Chesterfield.

And how she wishes he was sitting next to her.

Jen : It's just a few hours.

Massaging her feet, while they were watching TV.

Jen : Then again, it's just a few hours.

Or perhaps running his fingers through her hair.

Jen : I mean how much difference does that make?

Chesterfield gives her a questionable look, as she furrows her brow.

Jen : Fuck it.

Jen gets out of the couch, grabbing her keys before throwing her jacket on.

Jen : Mommy will be right back Clyde!

Waving at Clyde, she closes the door shut behind her before feeling her phone vibrate in her pocket.

Court : Hey.

In a rush, she walks over to her car.

Jen : Hey, I can't really talk right now...

Court : Are you outside?

Jen : Yeah...

Court : What are you doing?

Jen : Uhm...

Court : Jen.

Jen opens the car door, getting in before taking a deep breath.

Court : Was that the car door?

Jen : I'm going over to Brad's house.

Court : Right now?

Jen : Mhm.

Court : Isn't he in quarantine?

Jen : Well, he's out at midnight okay?!

Court : I know...

Jen : Like a few hours give or take won't matter. I haven't seen him in... a long time. I mean I've got to be allowed to go see my own fiancé, right?

Court : Jen, I'm not saying you're doing anything wrong.

Jen : Ok.

Court : Ok.

Jen : It just feels illegal you know.

Court : Well, it sort of is.

Jen : Don't say that!

Court laughs as she turns left.

Court : Just make sure the papz don't catch you.

Jen : Yeah, yeah.

Court : And also make sure you get there in time tomorrow.

Jen : Of course.

20 minutes later :

Jen parks outside Brad's house, getting out in a hurry.

Jen : If he's asleep right now, I swear...

Trying to check if the lights are still on, she tries to peek through the window while approaching the door.

Jen : Alright.

Jen turns her key, walking inside to be met by a silent hallway.

Jen : Hello?

Taking her jacket off, she throws it on the floor, before walking into the living room.

Jen : Brad?

Jen rushes up the stairs and down the hallway, before hearing whistling as she's nearing Brad's bedroom.

Jen : Honey?

Carefully, she opens the door to be met by Brad tossing rose petals all over the floor.

Brad : Jen?

He turns around, with a confused look on his face.

Brad : What are you doing here?

Jen : Oh my...

Brad : I didn't know you'd be home this early.

Brad walks over to her, laying his hand on her arm.

Brad : Well, now you've...

Jen : Oh my god! What is this?

With a shocked look on her face, she suddenly backs up.

Jen : What the hell are you doing Brad?!

Brad : What...

Jen : I left you alone for 1 week! 1 week... and this is what you do?!

Brad : C'mon.

Jen : Who have you invited over? Hm?

Brad : Jennifer.

Jen : No, you know what? I don't wanna know!

Jen throws her arms in the air, turning around before walking out of the room.

Brad : Hey!

He follows her, grabbing her arm while laughing.

Jen : What?!

Brad : Jen...

Jen : What is it?!

Brad : This is for you! This is all for you...

Jen's face drops as she realizes.

Brad : I'm doing all of this for you! For tonight...  at midnight.

Jen : Brad...

Brad : Who did you even think I'd...

Jen : I don't know.

Jen laughs, shaking her head.

Jen : Sorry, I just...

Brad : Yeah.

Jen : I'm stupid.

Brad : Well... yeah.

He takes her hand, dragging her back into the bedroom.

Brad : See, I told you I could be romantic.

Jen nods, noticing the petals spelling out "I love my fiancé" on the wall.

Jen : Yeah... I suppose you can.

Grinning, she leans in and presses her lips against his.

Brad : What are you doing here this early though... I'm not out of quarantine for another 5 hours.

Jen : Well, I figured it's midnight in Belgium by now anyway, isn't it?

Brad smirks, wrapping his arms around her waist.

Brad : You're right actually.

Jen : Yeah?

Brad : I've missed you.

Jen : I've missed you too, babe.

Placing her lips on his once more, she starts tugging on his shirt.

Brad : Don't you have some important work to get to tomorrow?

Jen : Well, it's only 7.

Brad : I thought you were on Belgium time.

Jen : Only when it's appropriate.

Brad laughs, before pulling her back in.

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