Beck and Trina's marriage was a great event, second only to the high school graduation of the gang from Hollywood Arts Trina looked lovely in her gown, even though it had to be let out considerably in the front to make room for the twins growing inside her; oh yes twins, they had found that out already and the couple was ecstatic.
Construction was almost completed on the California distribution center that Beck was going to be running, and he was constantly running back and forth to the Canada Offices for training and conferences with his uncle.
David and Holly Vega were thrilled to have Beck in the family and had gotten to know and like several members of his Canada clan in the past few weeks.
Oliver Auto Electronics managed to locate an office and warehouse that was a good enough start for their operations and so the offices and stock began to move in and be set up.
Trina agreed to work in the office and help set up as long as she was able to. Files were quickly set-up phone lines installed. Inventory already had been shipped in and within a few weeks the business was up and in operation.
Beck took to the new business quite well and being personable and a good actor he had soon built up a thriving business. Trina would still stop in every now and then, but as her time grew closer the burdens on her body were too much to work and so she spent more time at home.
Trina managed to keep track of their friends, through letters and phone calls.
Andre had signed with a record label and was on tour so he was not around much. Tori missed him but did not go along because she wanted to be there to help Trina.
Jade had apparently started on her acting career. She had done a TV show her junior year and the producers remembered her and often used her on other projects. Along the way Jade had shed her Goth image and revealed to the world what a beautiful and talented actress she was. She was well on her way to becoming a household name on both the small and big screens. She was even entertaining an occasional appearance on Broadway again.
Cat had starred in a children's show that lasted only one season and was out looking for work again.
Robbie and Rex were also involved in that show with Cat, and when it folded they began to do a lot of stand-up to support them until something else came along.
Sikowitz was now in his 14th year of teaching at Hollywood Arts but still kept in touch with all his previous students
Beck was sitting in his temporary office at the California shop and was on the phone.
Beck: Thanks I will need the first 100 units for the 10th, the remainder of the order can be shipped by the 30th, you have the P.O. all set correct, thank you.
Trina walks into the office.
Beck: Hey, how is my sweetheart and our children today?
Trina: Well your children feel like they are having a great time, I think they are playing tag, but your wife is a little tired.
Beck: Are you too tired, do you need to have Tori take you home?
Trina: No, I will be ok, I just need to sit at my desk and spend time on the computer and phone for the rest of the day.
Beck: Ok, I just took care of the last of the initial order, so we should be all set to go live next week, right on schedule.
Trina: Ok, I have to check on the rest of the licenses, and then we already have two orders when we open next week, I should be able to ship them immediately.
Beck: That is great; I would love to get a reputation of being early or on time.
Trina: Well, being on time is good, but I can think of times when being early is not so good.
Beck: Two children inside and her mind is still in the gutter!
Trina: That's why we have two children inside!
Beck: Well, I like to think I had something to do with it!
Trina: You are just lucky my dad is a nice guy, I still remember him saying I am giving you one baby I would prefer that you return me only one. He must really like you!
Beck: Whew, you are right about that. After we announced our engagement and he told us to go talk for a moment then come back, because he suspected you were pregnant, my life flashed before my eyes.
Trina: You would have to mess with a cop's daughter
Beck: You would have to be so sweet and sexy!
Trina: You still think I'm sexy? I feel like a cow.
Beck: You are udderly gorgeous!
Trina: You are just saying that because you can't have Tori or Jade anymore.
Beck: Trina, how can you say that, Jade and I split a long time ago, and Tori and I never really happened.
Trina: Do you ever still think about them?
Beck: I am interested in Jade's career, I think she is doing really well and I am happy for her. I love Tori now like would my own sister, but there are some things a guy just doesn't do with his own sister.
Trina: Even Canadians?
Beck: Oh that is right, we are exempt
Beck pushes the intercom and Tori comes into the office.
Tori: Hey Beck, hey Trina, what's up
Beck: Tori could you clear off Trina's desk and lie down on it. I want to have sex and Trina reminded me that it is ok for Canadians to do it with their sisters in law.
Tori: No problem, I was getting bored outside anyway.
Trina: Hey!
Beck: You know we are just kidding you, Trina!
Tori: We are? Oh yes I mean, we are!
Tori runs over and give her sister a big hug
Tori: Come on now mom, cheer up, you know Beck only has eyes for you.
Beck: it is a lot of fun to tease her, though.
Tori: Careful there brother-in-law, in the end I have to stand with my sister you know.
Beck: Man, where is Andre when I need him?
Actually Andre was just about thinking of waking up. He was in New York City and had just performed a concert at Town Hall to a sold out crowd It was great, but by the time it was over he was beat, and then the obligatory handshaking and partying had just about finished him. He had gone to bed finally at about 4 in the morning and would have slept the entire next day if he could. As it was it was 9 am on the east coast and his eyes fluttered open. Qh man, Andre thought; what was the number of the truck that hit me?
Slowly the realization occurred as to where he was. He looked up at the clock, 9:00 he thought, that is 12:00 noon on the west coast, I think I will make a call.
Oliver Auto Electronics: Good morning Oliver Auto Electronics, how may I direct your call?
Andre: Yes, may I speak to Beck Oliver please?
Operator: Just a moment sir I will see if he is available, who shall I say is calling?
Andre: Andre Harris
Operator: One moment sir.
Beck: Andre! How goes the tour man?
Andre: Very tiring, sometimes I think you have the right idea.
Beck: Well, acting is still my love, but I could not turn this down, especially with the family on the way.
Andre: How is Trina?
Beck: Beautiful sweet and getting larger every day. She says it feels like the twins are running laps all day.
Andre: That's funny,
Beck: I suppose you would like me to transfer you to Tori?
Andre: Sure, just don't tell her it's me; I want to tease her a bit.
Beck: Ok switching now.
Tori: Hello, may I help you?
Andre: Yes this is Mr. Harris in room 310, I ordered the massage with the happy ending and the girl has not arrived yet.
Tori: What!
Andre: That's right, and for the amount of money this room costs I should be able to get a massage on time, I should think.
Tori: Let me see, that is Mr. Harris the musician, correct? Well I don't know what could have happened, but I will make sure the girl gets there as soon as possible. Oh, just a suggestion, too, you might start writing all of your music in the soprano register because when your girlfriend gets hold of you that will be all you can reach!
Andre: Wow, that was cold Tori!
Tori: Oh come on Andre, massage with a happy ending?
Andre: What can I say, I froze.
Tori: Have I told you yet that I miss you? How is the tour going?
Andre: Wish you were here. It is pandemonium followed by nothingness. How is the business going?
Tori: We are getting there. The office is in pretty good shape, the orders are starting to be processed and the inventory is arriving every day. Beck is turning out to be a good administrator too.
Andre: How about you? Any singing or acting gigs showing up?
Tori: I keep looking around, but I am not going to take anything until Trina has the babies and they get organized.
Andre: You really are a good sister, Tori.
Tori: Hey this is really important to them, their first babies. It's a major event. I can always get work later on, and If I don't my salary here is really quite good.
Andre: And you don't miss performing? Not at all?
Tori: Sure I do, but I know that I will get to it sooner or later. In the meantime I am excited for Trina and Beck and anxious to meet my little niece and nephew and start spending time with them. The only person I really miss right now is this boyfriend of mine who is running all over the country on tour.
Andre: Any man that would leave a fine lookin' woman like you at home doesn't deserve you!
Tori: Wow that is exactly what the mailman said; maybe I will take him up on his offer and go out for coffee with him.
Andre: Hey!
Tori: Oh, come on, like you haven't scored with any of your backup singers.
Andre: Only one, she was this half Latino girl, but I haven't seen her in a while, maybe I should give her a call.
Tori: You think she is still waiting around for you to call her?
Andre: Oh yeah, she was kind of plain and un-talented; I only went out with her because I felt sorry for her. I am sure no one else would be interested in her.
Tori: So kind of you to take pity on the poor girl!
Andre: Yeah we Harrises are known for our philanthropy and kindness.
Tori: I am starting to see something else that you seem to be getting good at too.
Andre: Seriously though, love you; I will give you a call when we get settled into our next stop.
Tori: Ok, you take care out there, I love you!
Andre: Bye baby, give my best to Trina and everyone.
While the kids were working at the distribution center, Holly was preparing supper for all of them. Beck and Trina were still living with the Vega's; but Beck was looking for a house. His uncle had given him a substantial advance on his salary and he and Trina had agreed that the first thing they needed to do was to move out on their own before the twins arrived. They did have a realtor working for them who was trying to line up properties to show them on the weekends when they both had time.
Time was getting short too; Trina was already in her 7th month so something had to happen pretty quickly.