by Carolyn F.
Hi!
I want to thank everyone that has shown an interest in United We Stand. I
really appreciate your support :-). I hope that you've enjoyed reading it
as much as I enjoyed writing it
Thanks,
Carolyn F.
THE FINAL CHAPTER
Sonny stood outside Brenda’s door and debated on whether to knock or
not. His concern for
"Sonny? Can I help you?"
"Jax, we need to talk. It’s about Miranda."
Confused, Jax allowed Sonny to enter asking him to wait while he put Jared
in his bed. He
"What’s this about, Sonny?"
Taking a deep breath, Sonny answered, "I think she may have gone over the
edge, Jax. I know
Before Jax could reply, Gladys entered the room from the kitchen.
"Mr. Jacks, dinner is almost ready."
Surprise and then anger registered on Sonny’s face, "That’s her!"
A scared Gladys began backing up, unsure of what was going to happen next.
Sonny turned to Jax, "I saw this woman at the hospital talking to Miranda
when Brenda had
"Gladys? What’s going on here? Do you know Miranda?" Jax had a host
of questions for
Gladys broke down and began crying, "I’m so sorry, Mr. Jacks. I told
her I wouldn’t help her
Jax and Sonny led Gladys to the couch and calmed her down enough so that
she could tell them
When Gladys had finished, Sonny filled him in on what he knew as well. A
picture was forming
"Mac’s on his way. I’ve got to call Brenda and tell her to be careful."
Sonny frowned, "Call her? Her car is outside, Jax. I thought she was here."
Before Jax could answer, a blood curdling scream erupted from the direction
of their bedroom.
* * *
Jax and Sonny burst into the bedroom to find Brenda standing over a cowering
Miranda, a gun
Removing the clip from the gun, Sonny helped Miranda to her feet. She stood
there, defeated.
"What happened?" Sonny eyed both women quickly, not seeing any injuries.
A muffled reply came from Brenda, her face still buried in Jax’s shirt,
"She tried to kill me, that’s
"Miranda, Mac is on his way. Gladys and Sonny have told me everything. It’s
over."
Glaring at Miranda, Brenda asked Jax what he had found out. Jax took the
time to explain to her
The force of her blow, sent Miranda reeling backwards and into Sonny’s
arms.
"Ouch!" Brenda held her hand up and shook it, "That hurt!"
The sight of Brenda decking Miranda sent Jax into gales of laughter. He kissed
her reddened
"She won’t be able to hurt us again, Brenda." He looked at Miranda with
contempt as she began
* * *
After Mac had taken Miranda and Gladys into custody and left, Jax joined
Brenda and Sonny in
"Sonny, thank you for helping today. I owe you." Jax held out his hand to
Sonny and Sonny
"Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to check on Jared. I can’t
believe he slept through all of
Brenda watched Jax go, grateful that he understood her need to talk to Sonny.
Sonny spoke first, "I’m sorry, Brenda. I’m sorry for all the horrible
things that I’ve done to you in
Holding up her hand, Brenda stopped Sonny’s speech, "It’s okay,
Sonny. We’ve both said and
"There’s no denying your love for Jax, just as their is no denying his
love for you. All I want for
Sonny held out his hand and Brenda took it and squeezed it tightly. He took
one last, longing
* * *
Sitting on the edge of the bed, bouncing Jared gently to keep him occupied,
Jax looked
"It’s finally over, Jax. Miranda is out of our lives and Sonny will
never interfere again." Brenda
"This is a new beginning, Brenda. As long as we stand united, nothing can
come between us.
Brenda looked at her husband and child with a love so deep, it was immeasurable.
She
THE END
Brenda’s safety finally forced him to make a move. A tousled Jax opened
the door holding a still
sleeping Jared in one arm.
returned, retrieved his shirt off the back of the chair and put it on.
that you don’t like me, and the feeling is mutual, but I am concerned
about Brenda’s safety."
Jared. She knows Miranda."
Gladys, but he forced himself to move slowly. He didn’t want to upset
Gladys so much that she
wouldn’t be able to answer him.
anymore. Please forgive me."
everything she knew about Miranda and her machinations. Jax was horrified
at the lengths that
she had gone to trying to gain his love.
in Jax’s mind. He was able to see that Miranda was not operating on
all cylinders. He made a
telephone call to Mac and asked him to join them.
The hair on the back of Jax’s neck stood on end at the sound of that
voice. It was Brenda! He
leapt to his feet as the sound of a gun shot reverberated through the house!
held shakily in her hand. Jax approached her and slid the gun from her grasp
and handed it to
Sonny. He took Brenda into his arms, holding her tight against him.
what happened!" Brenda sounded so indignant that Jax couldn’t help but
smile.
everything that he had learned. Brenda was furious. She couldn’t believe
the attempts Miranda
had made on her life! She walked over to Miranda determination on her face.
She pulled back
her arm, balled up her fist and landed it squarely on Miranda’s dropped
jaw!
hand.
to cry.
the den. He could tell by the serious look on Brenda’s face that she
needed some time alone
with Sonny.
shook it.
this."
the past. I know that saying those words is not enough, but it’s a
beginning."
done a lot to hurt each other over the years. I don’t necessarily regret
our past, I just don’t ever
want to repeat it."
you now, Brenda, is your happiness. You have a home, a husband who loves
you and a
beautiful son. I wish you all the best. You have my solemn promise that I
will never try to
interfere in your life again."
look at her face and turned and walked away.
expectantly at Brenda when she came into the bedroom. She sat next to him
on the bed and
smiled at her cooing son.
sighed and stared soulfully at Jax. He kissed the tip of her nose and adjusted
Jared in his other
arm so he could rest his free arm on Brenda’s shoulders.
We’ll be together always."
repeated Jax’s words softly, "Always!"