Summary: It's done at last, it's done at last, thank God almighty it's done at last. I want to thank everybody who stuck with me this long and stressful time and it was your support that kept me going. I dedicate this story to all of you and wish you nothing but the best in this new year. Now enough with my rambling, I'm going to let you read the last chapter of my story and hope you enjoy it. Don't forget to check out the review shout-out corner and see if your name is there.
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Disclaimer: I don't own Scrubs. This wonderful show is owned by Bill Lawerence and ABC, who have done a fantastic with season eight by the way. I am just a loyal fan who loves the show to pieces.
Chapter 16 (Epilogue)
"I want you to read this."
Perry opened up his eyes to see his lover towering over him with his private notebook in his hand. Six months passed since the death of Walter and with the help of Dr. Richards J.D was finally moving on with his life. It was hard at first especially with J.D becoming reinstated as a doctor as soon as his sessions were over but it wasn't long before he was back to his own self. His trust for people was the most effected by what happened to him but it didn't shock anyone, in fact all of them became weary of the people they came in contact with. Dr. Kelso was even doing his part by requiring everyone in the hospital receiving background checks before being hired which led to a few people being let go.
"You want me to read what's in your notebook, really."
"Yeah," smiled J.D shyly as he brushed one palm against the side of his arm, rolling up his sleeve a little. The cuts and bruises that were once there were slowly becoming non-existent, only leaving faint scars. Still, they weren't as big as the emotional scar he would always carry but that too was slowly disappearing. J.D could only hope that the wound would one day be healed completely.
"Are you sure," Perry asked nervous and unsure about what he should do. Slowly he sat up on the bed and continued to look at J.D, "I don't have too if you don't want me to."
"I want you to read it because I'm ready for you to know everything that happened."
"So you trust me then?"
"There was never a moment when I didn't trust you. Telling the most important person in my life what happened to me will help me move on. I need this and I can't help but feel that you need it too."
"Tasha you don't have to do this if you think this will make me happy."
"I'm not," J.D replied quickly. "I'm doing this because we both need this and…it feels right."
Perry nodded and slowly reached out to grab the notebook from J.D's hand. J.D smiled as he released the notebook into Perry's possession and started to make his way out of the bedroom.
"Before I forget your brother called," Perry called out before J.D made his exit.
"He probably called to tell me about the new apartment he just moved into," grinned J.D as he thought about how well his brother was doing. After almost being paralyzed, his brother recovery was going well. He still had to attend physical therapy twice a week but was able to walk a little on his own and even better with a cane. Dan liked to joke that he was House but without the medical experience. J.D held a bit of pride when it came to his brother finally going out on his own and making a life for himself.
"He really wanted to talk to you."
"I'll give him a call," replied J.D as he finally made his way out of the room.
Two hours later Perry quietly came out of his room, notebook in hand, to find J.D lying on the couch watching the television. Softly placing the journal on the table, the older doctor reached down and curled up behind the smaller man. He wrapped on arm around J.D who in turn entwined their fingers together.
"That took longer than expected."
"I read them, all the entries I read them. I read them over and over again and I swear to God Newbie it made me sick reading them."
"And."
"I wished I would have killed that son of bitch for what he did to you," Perry whispered angrily into J.D's ear. "I wish I could have-"
"I know."
"I'm serious J.D. That monster deserved more than what he got for what he put you through. I hate him."
"I know you do."
"Is that all you're going to say?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Because I realize that I can't change the past," replied J.D as he turned over to face his lover. "I can't stay mad at him forever because in the end it will leave me broken and bitter and that's not something I want to be."
"J.D-"
"Perry what happened happened and I can't do anything about it except to move on, which is something I want to do. And in order to do that I need to be honest with you."
"I don't know what to say."
"You don't have to say anything. I'm just happy that I finally told you the truth.
"Me too J.D," Perry smiled slightly, kissing J.D passionately. "Me too," he replied again when he pulled away. "I promise."
"Thank-you."
Perry simply smiled and kissed J.D again. "And by the way, I love you too Sunshine."
J.D knew that the remark was in reference to the last entry in his journal.
-Flashback- J.D found himself alone in the apartment on one of his rare days off and decided to write in his private journal, a habit he had grown accustomed to over the past few months. It was going to be his last entry he wrote since he was out of paper and he also felt like it was time to let go of all his pain. Dear Perry,
If you're reading this then I guess I gave you my journal to read. I know it will probably be a shock to you seeing as how I haven't allowed you to read it before but the time must be right if I'm giving it to you. Right now you're probably upset because of what I wrote but I don't want you to be. I also know that's like asking a cheetah not to run or a lion not to eat a gazelle, it's in their nature just like it's in your nature to get mad so I know right now you're really mad on the borderline of pissed. And since you are I'm going to let you because you should be mad, I was. Mad at the world, at myself, at Walter for what he did to me but I realized that I don't want to be anymore because it hurts, it really does. The anger gnaws away at you like a flesh-eating bacteria and I don't want to feel that pain anymore and I don't want you to feel that way either. So for now I'm going to let you be upset but I will not allow you to be mad for long. I also don't want you to start blaming yourself again, for what happened. It's not your fault and you're not the blame just like I'm not to blame. The person to blame is dead and will never be able to hurt us again. I just want you to know that I love you and I want to be with you forever. Always yours, J.D oka (otherwise known as) Gladys
He closed the notebook and placed the pen down beside as he crossed his arms. On the other side of the room stood a mirrored image of him who simply smiled before disappear from sight. J.D smiled, realizing that he would never see that part of him again. -End of Flashback-
J.D buried his head in Perry's chest, closed his eyes, and listened to Perry's soft breathing. "I love you too," whispered J.D softly as he let himself drift off to sleep.
Four months later
"Perry please,"
Perry hissed as he fumbled his pocket and pulled out a small bottle lube he brought for occasions like this. Currently him and J.D were at Jordan's new apartment, in her bathroom while the rest of their friends were enjoying the party that was thrown in their honor. "God Newbie."
"Not God but I swear I see him every time you do this to me," J.D smirked as Perry continued to prepare him for what was next to come.
"Then prepare to see him again." Ripping open the condom with his teeth, he slowly slipped it on his throbbing cock before slowly pushing himself inside his young lover. One arm was wrapped around J.D's waist while the other was pressed against the wall trying to keep them steady as Perry thrust inside of J.D.
J.D's body quivered uncontrollable as Perry pushed in and out of him, hitting his prostate repeatedly. He knew it wouldn't be long before he came. "Perry I…can't-"
"Then don't," hissed Perry as J.D grinded against him and his eyes rolled in the back in his head.
"Oh God," J.D cried, pulling Perry into a passionate kiss. Fast and furious he came as he pulled out of the kiss and rested him head on Perry's shoulder. "Have I told you how much I loved you today?"
"Are you always such a girl Deborah?"
"You weren't complaining a few seconds ago."
Perry was about to respond when a loud banging on the door stopped him from doing so. "Occupied," he cried out at the person knocking.
"If you two are done in there I would like my bathroom back," Jordan yelled at them while she continued to bang on the door. "I mean it or I swear to go Perry I will kill you."
"She's mean to us even on our anniversary."
"And you expected her not to be. I'm sorry but have you two met before."
"I know," J.D sighed as he finished cleaning himself off along with Perry. "But you have to admit she is a bit calmer since she started dating Elliot. Who knew they would still be together after a whole year."
"I bet people would ask the same thing about us."
"Probably."
The two finally made their way out of the bathroom, cleaned and unruffled, and back to the party to see their small group of friends staring at them. There before them was a blushing Elliot, an angry Jordan, a terrified Turk, and a very pregnant Carla along with a few people from around the hospital.
"About where we were," J.D started to reply only to be stopped by Turk who immediately raised his hand.
"Dude we don't want to know so please, don't tell us," Turk shrieked to keep the man from talking.
"Okay." Perry grunted while J.D simply smiled as the two of them sat down, grabbing their drinks at the same time.
"So, how does feel to be with the same person for an entire year?" Elliot asked as she made her way over to the happy couple.
"It feels really good," J.D answered, "I never thought I would ever be with someone for this long without wanting to bolt."
"I know what you mean," answered Elliot who looked over and smiled at Jordan. "Now all I have to do is to get her to stop calling me Stick and tell my parents the truth and this will be the best relationship I've ever had."
"Good luck with."
"I know that was meant to be sarcastic but I will take it, thank- you very much. So now that you two have hit the one year mark what do you have planned for the future."
"What do you mean?"
"She wants to know if you plan on getting hitched Bambi." They looked to see Carla as well as Turk and Jordan were standing next to them.
"You mean married," squeaked J.D.
"Of course that what she means Vanilla Bear. You know how women get."
"Yes D.J would known since he is indeed a woman."
"I am not Jordan. Just because I'm a bit sensitive and I love romantic comedies, have a flair for fashion and perfect groomed hair doesn't make me a woman."
"Of course it doesn't Bambi but you still haven't answered our question."
"I…we…um-"
"If you want to know if me and Darla are getting hitched anytime soon then the answer would be none of your damn business so back off," Perry hissed, speaking for the first time since the questioning began.
"Well," scowled Elliot, "This is the last time I throw a party in your honor. Come on Jordan lets go somewhere else."
"Way to go Per, I just love Stick when she's pissed. She's a tiger in bed," Jordan grinned as the pair walked away.
"No Turk, don't even think about it."
"Aw baby, you never let me have any fun."
The married couple too walked away from Perry and J.D in the middle of an argument. Sighing, Perry reached over and placed one arm around J.D while the younger man rested his head on his chest.
"We don't ever have to get married you know," J.D quietly stated, "I know you've been married before and it didn't turn out that well so I know you don't want to ever go through that again and I wouldn't want you to do something you don't want to do."
"Newbie-"
"I'm just saying I wouldn't love you any less if you decide you don't want to ever get married again."
"J.D."
"Yeah."
"Shut up," said Perry. "Look Delilah I'm not saying that I want to marry you because I'm don't but if there's ever a point in our lives where I feel that I'm ready to take that step again then there's a small chance that I will."
"So you're saying maybe someday but not today."
"And not tomorrow but yeah, someday maybe."
"I think I like that answer," J.D smiled as he leaned over and kissed Perry softly on the lips. He pulled away and continued to smile as Elliot and Carla came back over to them carrying a cake.
"Happy anniversary Bambi, I'm so proud of you."
"Me too,"
"Don't forget about me V-Bear."
"Let's just get this over with; I am ready for this night to end." Perry grumbled only to be kissed by J.D again.
"That's where you're wrong Perry, this is only the beginning," J.D smiled as he swiped some frosting from the cake and licked his finger. "Only the beginning." He was about to say something else when he felt a hand touch his shoulder and looked up to see his doctor standing over him. "I see you finally decided to show-up."
"You're one year anniversary, I wouldn't have missed it for the world." Kathleen smiled as J.D stood up and hugged her. Over the last few months J.D had become like a friend to her. She tried really hard not to keep her professional and personal life separate but it was hard to do when she knew someone as special as J.D. So instead of keeping the man at bay she embraced him as a more than a patient. "Sorry I'm late, traffic was terrible."
"Don't worry about. Let me go get you something to drink."
Kathleen smiled as the young man walked away and made herself comfortable next to Perry. "He seems to be doing well."
"He is thanks to you of course."
"I was merely doing my job, that's all."
"But you didn't have to," Perry smiled. "You came because I asked you to and you helped fix him. I don't know how I'll ever repay you for what you've done."
"As far as I'm concerned we're even, Kathleen smiled. "I seem to remember a point in my life when I was in J.D's position and you helped me realize that my life wasn't over."
"I was doing my job."
"As was I; it was the least I could do and I'm glad I could help." Kathleen leaned over and placed a small kiss on Perry's cheek at the same moment J.D came back with her drink.
"Don't let me interrupt you two."
"Please, I was trying to get Dr. Cox here to shut up about how much he owes me for helping you."
"Well I owe you too, for what you did for me."
"It was my pleasure," she smiled, taking her drink from his hand. "I helped you get your life back together and you gave me a new friend."
J.D blushed as he sat on the other side of Perry and linked their arms together. "Well I tend to have that kind of affect on people," he smiled.
"I see that."
"Hey Kathleen guess what, Perry and I are getting married."
"Dammit Newbie,"
"Really," the shrink shrieked, "When."
"Someday."
"I don't understand-"
"Don't pay him any attention Kathy," Perry sighed. "I told Dina over here that I might want to marry him someday but that's a big maybe."
"Like I said, someday," smiled J.D. "And I have feeling that day will come sooner than I realize." J.D ignored the strange looks that Kathleen and Perry were given and just smiled at his own comment. It felt nice to have his life the way it used to be and he wouldn't change that for anything.
There you have it folks my story is now over and the triology is now complete. Don't worry, you haven't seen the last of me. I have plenty more stories where this one came from including one where Perry loses his memory. I know, you can't wait right. Anyways before I sign off for the last time there are a few people I would like to thank who reviewed this story and made me feel special in a very good way. If you please my review shout out corner.
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