A/N: Thanks for the reviews, guys! I know this story seems to mostly revolve around Luis and Livvie's story but I promise, there's a lot more going on in future chapters, I just want to get everyone's story set up before that. Keep those reviews coming!
"I'm so happy you're here!" Anna squealed, jumping into Charlie's arms and hugging him.
With Charlie still living in Minnesota and Anna living in New York, they rarely saw each other, but when they did, they were able to pick up where they left off.
"It's good to see you too, Anna," Charlie whispered, hugging her closer. She pulled away and smiled at him then turned to Catherine.
"Hi! You must be Catherine," She said, with a grin. "Charlie's told me so much about you…"
Catherine nodded. "Yeah, he's told me about you too," She said, shaking her hand. "You two were step-siblings once, is that correct?" She asked and Anna nodded. "Well, congratulations on getting married, I know Charlie is very excited to be the best man."
Anna smiled. "We're very excited too," She said. "Adam should be meeting us for drinks in a little bit, are you two ready to go or do you want to get settled in first?"
"No, we're good," Charlie said. "We stopped by the hotel before coming over and I want to see Adam as soon as possible." He said, with a smile.
"OK, good," Anna said, as they walked out her and Adam's apartment and towards the elevator. "Livvie's meeting us too, with Scooter, and I'm pretty sure Tony's coming." She said, looking over at Charlie to see his reaction.
"Tony's coming?" Charlie asked, surprised.
"Well, yeah, Charlie, he was my roommate for two years," She laughed, shaking her head. "Is that a problem?"
Charlie shook his head. "Nope, not at all," He said, placing his hand at the small of Catherine's back as they stepped onto the elevator.
They made their way to the pub where they would all be meeting for drinks and waited for Adam, Livvie and Tony to arrive.
"Oh, there's my man!" Anna said, excitedly when she saw Adam walk through the doors, followed by Livvie and Tony.
Charlie groaned loudly when he saw Tony and Anna shot him a look, telling him to behave.
"Hi baby!" She said, excitedly, as Adam walked over to her and kissed her.
"Hey, sorry we're late," He said. "Someone took forever to get ready." He said, eyeballing Livvie.
"Hey, don't blame me," She said, putting her hands up. "Blame this one over here," She said, pointing to Tony. "He just had to look good because 'you know who' is gonna be here and-" She froze when she saw Charlie. "Oops, hi Charlie." She said, with an awkward laugh.
Tony shook his head and Charlie laughed. "Hi Livvie," He said, hugging her. "Where's Scooter?"
"Um, he should be coming soon," She said, checking her watch. "Why don't you all get acquainted and I'll go check if he's here yet?"
"Sounds good," Anna nodded and Livvie ran outside, looking around for Scooter.
"Looking for me?" She spun around and smiled when she saw Scooter. "Hey baby," He greeted and she jumped into his arms.
"Oh, I missed you!" She said, hugging him tighter. "Never go away on business again, OK?"
He laughed. "Well, I can't promise you that," He said and she pouted. "Come here," He said, kissing her.
"Did I mention how much I missed you?" She said and he laughed. "You ready to go inside? There's tons going on already," She told him.
"Oh really? Like what?" He asked, putting his arm around her.
"Well, there's the whole Tony and Charlie seeing each other again thing and not to mention that Charlie brought a date, who is a girl and Tony's expression just screams out jealously!" She said, laughing. "It's pretty hilarious."
"I love that other people's pain amuses you," He said and she looked away, shyly. He smiled and cupped her face in his hands. "I love you."
She smiled. "I love you too."
Luis and Gabrielle looked over at Julie and Dean, who were both sleeping in their seats, as all four of them were on a plane on their way to New York.
"Daddy?" Gabrielle said, and Luis looked at her. "Why don't you and Mommy love each other like she and Uncle Dean love each other?"
Luis sighed. He always dreaded the day he would have to explain this to her. "Oh, Gabby, it's a complicated story," He sighed again and she looked away, disappointed. "but I guess we have time to tell you about it," She smiled and he nodded. "Mommy and I love each other, and we love you very much," He told her and she nodded. "But Mommy and I don't love each other like Mommy and Uncle Dean do, that's a different kind of love," He said. "You know, like the ones you see in all those fairytales you like reading, just a little more complicated." She nodded.
"Like the way you love that Olivia lady?" She asked and Luis looked at her.
"What? How do you know about her?" He asked.
"Mommy was showing me pictures from your yearbook," She started. "And there was pictures from Prom and one of you and this very pretty lady and Mommy said you loved her more than anyone in the world, except for me," She explained and Luis sighed. "Is it true? Do you love her?"
He nodded. "I do," He said and Livvie smiled. "But she loves someone else now."
The next day, more guests started arriving for Adam and Anna's wedding. The whole gang waited in the hotel's restaurant for everyone to arrive.
"Tammy Duncan!" Anna squealed, running up to her best friend and hugging her. "I can't believe you're here! It's been way too long!"
"I know!" Tammy said, hugging her again. "I missed you! It feels like ages since we last saw each other," She said and Anna nodded. "I can't believe you're getting married!"
Anna smiled. "I know, it's pretty exciting right?"
Tammy nodded. "The bridesmaid dresses you picked out are BEAUTIFUL," She said, as they walked further into the hotel. "I can't wait to where mine."
Anna smiled. "I know, I have awesome taste," She said, with a giggle. "Where's Fulton?"
"He's out getting our luggage," She told her. "Apparently, he's super paranoid and doesn't want anyone touching our bags? I don't know, I guess he's been like that ever since he found out he was going to be a father-" She froze when she realized what she had said and looked over at Anna.
"A father?" Anna said, surprised. "You're pregnant?"
Tammy immediately shook her head. "Did I say father? I meant uncle; Fulton's sister is pregnant…"
"Oh," Anna nodded. "Well, tell her I say congrats!"
"Will do," Tammy smiled.
"If that stupid, anorexic French bitch calls me 'mignon' one more time I am going to hang myself from that chandelier!" Tony said to Livvie. "This is really not a time for laughing, you asshole."
Livvie laughed again. "I'm sorry, Ton," She said but Tony just rolled his eyes. "If it makes you feel any better, Luis is on his way with his stupid, blond bimboed girlfriend right about now."
Tony smiled, devilishly. "That makes me feel a lot better actually," He said and Livvie laughed, rolling her eyes. "I can't wait to see the look on his face when he sees how hot you look in that dress, though."
"Oh, right, OK," She laughed. "Did you see Charlie's reaction when we walked into that pub? It was like… classic!" She said and Tony laughed.
"Well, I've got to go to the little men's room but please scream or something if Luis gets here; I don't want to miss that reaction!" He said and Livvie nodded.
"Will do." She said, watching him go and then feeling a pair of arms wrap around her waist.
"Mm, your name better be Scott Vanderbilt or you're in a lot of trouble," She joked, spinning around and smiling at her boyfriend.
"Did I tell you how amazing you look tonight?" He asked, kissing her neck.
"Um, you might have mentioned it once or twice," She said, with a laugh. "But it wouldn't hurt to hear it again." She said, with a smile.
He laughed. "Well, you look beautiful," He said and she blushed. "I can't wait until we get home so I can slip this off of you," He whispered, and she laughed, kissing him.
"Dean and Julie are almost here!" They heard someone shout. "Oh and Luis too!"
Livvie froze. She had expected to be gone by the time Luis arrived and she didn't want to see him when she was so wrapped up in Scooter.
"Everything OK, sweetie?" Scooter asked when he felt Livvie go tense.
"Uh, yeah," She nodded, keeping her eyes glued to the door. "Everything's fine, it's just a little chilly in here," She lied. "Would you mind going to get my jacket?"
"Not at all," He said, with a smile, kissing her cheek as he headed for the coat check area.
Livvie took a deep breath and a huge sip of her wine as she waited for Luis to walk through the door.
