Author: Dreamscape (Shelley J.)
Summary: I think the title says it all.
Rating: R – some language and sexual content (sooner or later. *G*)
Disclaimer: Frank, Alex, Monica, Cody and Jake belong to Shane Salerno and NBC. (No infringements intended.) All others are mine, mine, mine! ;-)
Author's Note: This is a sequel to "A Shot in the Dark". If you haven't read it yet, it will give you insight into the characters in this fic.
A special thanks to Deana for encouragement and suggestions.
Chapter One
"I love this house!" Alex exclaimed, after touring Caitlin's beloved home in Calais, Maine. "And, would you look at that view?! I can't wait to slip into a bikini and soak up some sun!"
"I can't wait for you to slip into a bikini either," Cody quipped.
Alex wrinkled her nose at him and rolled her eyes. "Caity, are you sure you want to put all of us up until the wedding? Couldn't we send Cody to a motel or something?"
Caitlin laughed. "Well, there are enough rooms for all of you, but if he gets out of hand, we could always tie him up or something."
"Would you, please?" Cody grinned. He never tired of teasing people.
"Grow up, Cody," Alex retorted.
"You're no fun, Alex."
Frank descended the staircase. "You'll find your luggage in your rooms," he told the group. "And Alex, next time, you carry your own luggage. I think you packed it with bricks; it weighs a ton!"
Alex shrugged. "What can I say, I'm a woman of many moods and many clothes."
Jake laughed. "Be thankful we're only here for a couple weeks, any more and we'd have to charter a flight just for Alex's belongings."
"What is this, pick on Alex day?" Her look was stern, but her eyes twinkled with amusement.
"Alex, Monica...if you're not too tired from your flight, Misty wanted us to meet at her house to fit the bridesmaids' gowns." Caitlin sighed. Planning a wedding was a lot of work and she was thankful for Misty's help. She had done most of the arrangements over the phone, while she was in Chicago with Frank. Misty had handled things on this end.
"I'm up for it," Monica said.
"Me, too. Anything to get away from these boys."
"Okay, let's go," Caitlin said, picking up her purse and headed for the door.
"Angel?" Frank said, smiling with amusement.
Caitlin retraced her steps to return to Frank's side. "Oops," she said, laughing. "How could I forget this?"
She stood on tiptoe to place a light kiss on Frank's lips and was about to pull away when he pulled her close, deepening the kiss. His kiss was tantalizing, sending torrents of desire racing through her veins, until soon, she forgot anything other than being in his arms.
"Ahem..." Cody interrupted.
Frank reluctantly broke the kiss, smiling down at his fiancé. "Have fun, Angel."
She smiled. "I will, and you better make your decision tonight, Mr. Donovan." She quickly kissed him again before heading back to the door and her waiting bridesmaids.
"What decision?" he asked.
"Choose, already!" She exasperated, then opened the door, turned and winked at him to let him know she was only teasing.
After the women had left, Frank offered Jake and Cody a beer and the three made their way to the beach and the awaiting lounge chairs.
"So, what's this about choosing?" Jake asked, lying back on the chair with a sigh. "Man, this is the life, Frank!"
"I wish I could get this lucky," Cody teased.
"Just pray, when you're half dead at the woman's doorstep, she's as generous as Caitlin," Frank told him, "or you may not get lucky at all."
"Are we talking about luck, or getting laid?"
"Ugh, Cody, I can't believe you said that," Jake said, rolling his eyes.
"Anyway," Frank said, giving Cody a 'shut up or die' look. "I'm having a hard time deciding on a best man."
"That's easy."
"Oh? How's that, Cody?" Jake questioned his friend.
"It's easy, because it should be me!"
"No way...me!" Jake countered.
"Hey, I spend more time with him than you do."
"So?"
"Well, I just deserve it, that's all!" Cody assured Jake.
"No way."
"Hey, I'd like to see you sit in the same room with him for hours...Cody, do this...Cody, do that...Cody, rewind...Cody, plug that in...It's thankless! The least he could do is ask me to be his best man."
Frank sat listening to their argument with amusement. They had apparently forgotten he was even there. "Well, that settles it then," he finally said.
"Really?" Jake asked, crestfallen.
"Yes. Congratulations Jake, you're my best man!" He winked at them both then leaned back into the lounge chair, closing his eyes.
"Alright!" Jake exclaimed.
"Damn, mom always did like you best*." Cody smirked. "Can I at least help plan the bachelor party?"
"Sure, Jason is going to help, too." Jake said.
"No naked women, Jake," Frank said, his eyes still closed.
"Why the hell not?" Jake asked. "You're taking all the fun out of it."
"Promised Caitlin."
"We won't tell," Cody assured him, his eyes dancing with mischief.
"I'll pretend I didn't hear that, or anything else you're planning," he said with a grin. "If I don't know, then I won't be lying to Caitlin."
Jake and Cody shared a wicked grin.
To be continued...
*Smothers Brothers reference.