A/N: So I know you guys aren't liking Cristina's mother and stepfather moving to Seattle BUT its apart of the plotline. You will all probably want to kill me by then so enjoy this.
Chapter 7: Surprise Surprise
It had been a month since Saul's surgery and he was doing exponentially better. He and Helen had moved into their new house and day by day Helen changed things in the house; decorating all three bedrooms to her liking and then the bathrooms. Every time she'd visit the firehouse she would nag about how they should get a "real house" and how she couldn't believe Cristina would waste money on such a place.
As much as Cristina loved the fact that Saul and Helen were back into her live, she couldn't stand her mother belittling her like she was sixteen again. Owen always tried reassuring her that it'd be okay and no matter what he was there for her. Cristina being around her parents more made Owen want to be around his mother more often. Then he got the idea to have a "meet the parents" brunch at the Rubenstein household. Helen loved any excuse to throw a party.
It was the day of the brunch. A beautiful spring morning, the most beautiful day that had seen that May. Owen woke up bright and early and rolled over to pull Cristina into his grasps but then he remembered that she had stayed with her parents to help them get ready. Owen decided to stay back at the firehouse and get a few things done then pick his mother up and go to brunch.
Cristina woke up to the sounds of pots and pans clanging and multiple voices. She covered her head with a pillow then her mother opened the door.
"Cristina you need to wake up." Helen said as politely as possible.
"No I don't."
"The caterers are here and the hair and makeup people will be here any minute. You need to eat and brush your teeth."
Cristina sat up quickly and glared at her mother. "Hair and makeup people?!"
"Yes, you need to look beautiful."
"Excuse me? It's just you, Saul, Susan, and Owen…" Helen looked down at the ground slightly "Right mother…?"
"Well I invited a few neighbors and your friend Meredith's family."
"Excuse me?"
"Yes so come on." Helen said and left the room.
Cristina went into the bathroom and took care of her hygiene then walked down to the kitchen for coffee and a bagel. By the time she finished her breakfast the hair and makeup people arrived. Cristina believed this was the most absurd thing ever, especially a Saturday brunch.
An hour and a half later, Cristina had her hair in a nice half up-half down do and her makeup professionally done. Helen also had her hair and makeup beautifully done.
Cristina walked to her room to get ready and seen a text from Owen:
I miss you, can't wait to see you. I love you!
She smiled and shot him a quick text back:
You won't even recognize me today. Make sure you look very nice because this brunch is a big deal then we believed.
She put her phone on the bed then went to the closet to pull out her lavender maxi dress. Helen walked into her room with a shopping bag. She looked at the dress in Cristina's hand and turned up her face.
"You're not wearing that, are you?" She asked her daughter.
"Well, it is why I brought it with me."
"No here. I bought you this. It'd be way better on you." She placed the bag on the floor and closed the door."
Cristina placed her lavender dress on the bed and opened the bag her left. She then pulled out an aqua high low dress and silver sandals. She stared at the garment and thought 'It'll be one afternoon. That is all. I can wear this.' She then changed into the dress and shoes then made her way to the back yard. There were six white tables that seated six people each set up in the backyard. The caterers took over the kitchen to prepare the brunch and the aromas escaping the house were wonderful.
An hour later, many neighbors began arriving and greeting Helen, Saul, and Cristina. Cristina was not happy at all, she felt like a child again on display for her parents. As soon as Owen and Susan arrived, Cristina put on a true smile. Owen wore a light blue shirt that matched his eyes and a light pair of khakis. His mother wore a nice a lavender blouse with cream slacks.
"You both look wonderful." Cristina said as she hugged Owen and then his mother. "We're at table one, the name cards are on the table. I will be there soon." She explained and placed a kiss on his lips lightly. She moved back to where her parents were and greeted more guests. Finally Meredith, Derek, Zola, and Mark arrived. Zola ran to her godmother and Cristina picked her right up. "Hey guys. You all look nice."
"Thanks, this is why it took so long to get here. Getting everyone dressed and out the door was such a struggle." Meredith explained as she put down Mark's carrier to get him out.
"Well you all are at table two with the Harrison family and their two kids."
"Okay, we'll take our seats and see you later."
As the couple of guest came in, Helen, Saul and Cristina took their seats at the table with Owen and Susan. Cristina sat next to Owen and held his hand while their parents talked about the two of them growing up. As the caterers brought out the first dish the conversation quieted down. By the end of brunch everyone was full and pleased.
Cristina stuck by her parent's side to mingle as neighbors asked her about her work.
"I will be published in Medical Journals around the world within the next few weeks." She had gladly told people over and over.
By four o' clock Cristina was annoyed and wished that this brunch would be over. She finally snuck away from her parents and sat down with Owen, Derek, Meredith, and the kids.
"I feel like I'm a teenager all over again." She whined.
"Your mother did this a lot?" Derek asked her.
"Every chance she got. I was the show pony. She was always bragging about my straight A's and college acceptances and SAT scores. It never stops."
"Well now you're a published doctor. She's proud of you." Meredith said.
"I guess. I just want this to be over with."
Owen kissed her cheek and whispered in her ear, "I can help distract you." She turned to him and smiled. She grabbed his hand and led him inside to the downstairs bathroom.
"We've got to go quick before they notice we're gone." She said as Owen nibbled on her neck and sat her on the counter. He raised her dress up and pulled her panties down. "Whatever you do don't tough my hair." He smiled then quickly pulled his khakis down to his ankles, along with his boxers, and then entered her quickly. He muffled her cries with kisses.
Helen was positive her makeup needed fixing. She was glad that she left some makeup in the downstairs bathroom so she could do a quick touch up. She noticed Cristina drag Owen into the house a few minutes prior and knew they were in her bedroom. They're a married couple who spent the past 24 hours away from each other, she didn't mind. She walked straight down to the bathroom and opened the door. She saw Cristina, legs around Owen but still sitting on the counter as he hammered into her.
"Cristina! You couldn't have taken this to your bedroom?! People use this bathroom, our guest will use this bathroom. Fix yourselves then come out as soon as possible." Helen shouted at them then left.
Both Cristina and Owen laughed then quickly fixed themselves. Cristina gave Owen another kiss and they walked out of the house hand in hand.
"I'll make it up to you later." Owen whispered to her as they walked to the table.
A/N: Family times…yay.
