"Allie Cat?"

"Yes?"

"Okay, so I don't like Bree for the reasons that I mentioned but there's more."

"Oh?"

"The night I gave you that ring and we went to the party,"

"Go on."

"I overheard Bree talking to Jessie in the kitchen about her not understanding why you needed a new ring or why people think you're Little Miss Perfect for working as a pediatric nurse."

"That bitch said what?"

"She said,"

"I heard what you said John. What did Jessie say?"

"She said not to talk about you like that and working as a nurse for kids is hard work."

"I work with children who have fucking cancer! Do you know how hard it is to know that some of them won't ever go home?! Who the fuck does she think she is?! Where's my phone?" Cody quickly handed the woman her phone with the bright pink case

"Be calm."

"I am calm because if I weren't calm I wouldn't be asking for my phone. I would be in the bedroom putting my sneakers on and grabbing my keys so that I could drive to Bree's house and beat her ass."

"Hello?!" They heard someone yell on the other end of Alex's phone

"Jessie?"

"Yea, hey, what's up?"

"John just told me that he heard Bree talking about me to you at some party,"

"He heard that?"

"Yes he heard that!"

"Oh gosh...I'm so sorry I didn't tell you but the rest of us girls were so excited for you and when I talked to them we kinda decided against saying anything. Bree's talked about you before to each of us but none of the girls knew how to approach you about it."

"That fucking bitch."

"You're not going to fight her are you?"

"No and only because I have a career now but you know that old Alex would have." John and Cody stared at the woman with wide-eyes

"Am I on speakerphone?"

"Yea."

"Hi John."

"Hey Jess."

"Hi Jess."

"Who the hell is that?"

"John's brother."

"Oh the pretty one? Hi Cody." The pretty one. Cody mouthed to John who tried not laughing

"What are you going to do, girl?"

"She's out of the wedding...and my life."

"You know you have my support."

"Now I have to find another bridesmaid."

"You know Ella would love to do it."

"I know...now I feel even worse for choosing Bree and not her."

"Now is the time to make amends. When are you kicking her out?"

"After I get off the phone with you."

"I'll get off the phone then so you can do it as soon as possible."

"Oh thanks."

"I still think that we should take a trip over there and jump her." John could see his fiancée actually mulling over what her friend had just said

"Damn it that sounds so tempting."

"I mean why not?"

"Because both of you have careers, Jessie." He said speaking up. "Why are you such a bad influence?"

"At least I'm not a ho."

"You have a valid point but still."

"I can't do it Jessie." Alex said speaking up

"That's fine. Hey, White Boy, make sure you take care of my girl over there."

"Jessie stop calling him white boy!"

"He likes it. Goodnight!" The other woman said hanging up

"She's white." John said looking at his brother

"Then that makes her calling you White Boy even funnier."

"She is my favorite of Al's friends. That girl is a true thug at all of 5'3" with bright red hair." John's fiancée laughed

"Don't make me laugh right now. I'm calling Harvey Dent." The two men started laughing but stopped when they heard Bree answer the phone

"Hey Al."

"You're out of the wedding."

"What? Why?"

"I know you've been talking about me behind my back."

"What are you talking about?"

"Does Little Miss Perfect ring a bell, you cunt?"

"Oh my God...get off your high-horse, Alex. Surely that's not the most offensive thing anyone has said to or about you. And don't call me a cunt."

"I'm just calling you what you are. You're a dirty bitch who doesn't have any female friends because none of them trust you around their boyfriends and none of the guys you claim are you friends really are because you've fucked them all."

"Eat shit you,"

"Stop talking. I was only calling to let you know that you're out of the wedding and to not call me ever again. If you see me somewhere don't even acknowledge my presence."

"You can't just,"

"Oh yes I can! Bye bitch!" Alex made sure to block the number before deleting the contact. "I have such a headache right now." John swept the woman up in a hug

"You did well." Cody said

"Yea but I know I'll think of a bunch of things I should have said and be mad that I didn't think of them at the time."

"Don't worry about that. You got your point across." Alex sighed

"You ready for bed, babe?" She nodded into his shoulder and John picked the woman up and carried her to their room. Cody shut the TV off then cleaned up their glasses and took them to the kitchen. "You don't have to wash those." John said

"It's a habit. Is she okay?" He shook his head

"She's bawling her eyes out right now so I'm making her tea in the hopes that it'll calm her down so she can sleep."

"You're going to have to do a lot of cuddling tonight."

"That's the easy and fun part." Cody smiled

"My how you've grown up, Johnny."

"I know. I even surprise myself at times. Usually when a girl would cry, excluding mama and Lucy, I'd cringe and walk away...or tell them to go away."

"You're so much crueler than I'd ever known." John laughed then covered his mouth

"I can't sound like I'm having a good time out here." He said stirring honey into the drink. "I'll see you in the morning."

"Goodnight."

"'Night." Cody brushed his teeth then went to the guest room and stripped down to his underwear. He turned on the flat screen mounted on the wall and was instantly sucked in to the episode of First 48 that was playing

...

"Hello?"

"Hey babe!"

"Are we taking turns on who gets drunk this weekend?"

"Seems like it."

"You didn't drive home did you?"

"Nooo...no. Nope...we used a car service."

"So that's a no to whether or not you drove home?" Cody asked with a laugh

"Very funny, Cody." The older man slurred

"Did you at least have a good time or is that why you're drunk?"

"It was alright...things got better at the strip club. I got a dance from this one girl...she had the fattest ass. It was nice." The other man started to laugh

"You liked her just shaking that shit in your face, huh?"

"Yup." Cody loved his husband but he didn't think he would ever understand the man's love of women's asses in his face or them grinding on his lap

"What did you eat?" Randy laughed then hiccupped

"Fish and chips. What time are you coming home tomorrow? You know, you should just leave tonight."

"I haven't decided yet and no I shouldn't."

"Why not?"

"It's almost three in the morning and I'm too tired for one."

"What's the second reason?" Because one wasn't good enough

"There was some extra drama tonight and I don't want to leave without seeing if Alex is okay."

"Extra drama? What did John do?"

"He didn't do anything." Cody proceeded to give Randy the abridged version of the night's events

"What the hell?"

"I know."

"I didn't know the kids she works with have cancer."

"That makes two of us. I imagine it's just easier to say that you work with children then to get into all that other stuff. People are nosy and would want to ask questions I'm sure Alex doesn't want to answer."

"That makes perfect sense...I don't know if it's true but good theory, babe."

"Oh thank you."

"I'm in the bathroom. You might hear me peeing."

"I appreciate the heads up."

"Are you sure I can't convince you to come home sooner?"

"Not now after that comment about hearing you pee. Besides, you only want me home because you're drunk and want to have sex."

"That's not true since I want to have sex with you all the time anyway."

"Well just butter me up why don't you?"

"We can try that if you want." Cody laughed loudly

"You're disgusting."

"And you love it." After the whirl of the toilet stopped Randy could hear the other man laughing. "What's so funny?"

"We were talking about wedding cakes and Alex asked me if we had one," Randy laughed

"You didn't tell them what happened to it did you?"

"Not in detail."

"Oh man, we were picking icing out of places icing should never be for days."

"That was some good cake though."

"It was even better off your ass."

"I've got a nice ass." Cody said humbly

"Yea, about that,"

"I'll be home tomorrow, Randy."

"Fuck," The older man groaned. "I have to go then. I need to jerkoff before I go to bed and I'm getting sleepy."

"Alright. I'll give you the best blowjob when I get home."

"Damn right you are. I'm going to make you choke on it."

"Great fucking job, Randy, now I'm horny."

"Oh I'm sorry to hear that." Randy said mockingly. "Goodnight, my love." He said before hanging up

"That son of a biscuit."

Next Morning

"Hey, bud. What are you doing up so early? Surely it wasn't to make us breakfast."

"I didn't sleep as late as I wanted to so after tossing and turning for hours I just got up and went for a run, your neighbors are very friendly by the way, came back here and took a shower then started breakfast when I saw the time."

"Let's back it up to the friendly neighbors' part."

"Quite a few of them whistled at me as I was running...pretty sure the guys upstairs are gay." John laughed

"We thought they were roommates but leave it to my pretty, gay brother to make them come out."

"Yea if I ever need a self-esteem boost I know to make a trip out here. How was your night?"

"Al cried until she fell asleep basically. Like, she would stop for a little bit and then start all over again."

"Awww. Well I hope she's in better spirits today."

"Me too."

"Are you guys talking about me?" They each turned and saw Alex's hair and then her walking toward them

"Your hair looks great." She guffawed

"Shut up, Cody."

"Just growl one time for me and give me claws. Come on, just a rawr." Cody said making his hand into a claw shape. That sent Alex into a fit of laughter

"What a jackass." She said regaining her breath. "What did you make for breakfast?"

"Fiesta potatoes, sausage and eggs."

"Thank you."

"Yea, thanks Codes."

"You're both very welcome. I'm going to leave around 12."

"I'm sure Randy's missing you a lot right now."

"Yea he told me how much last night in no uncertain terms." Alex laughed while John groaned. "Oh stop your whining."

"You're my little brother and I don't want to think about you with anyone."

"So you don't want to think about me and Randy doing it in the butt?"

"OH MY GOD!" John screamed as he ran from the kitchen

"Well I hope he comes back before the eggs get cold."

"You are so awful...I think you should come around more." Cody chuckled

Later

"I'm kinda sad that you're leaving." Alex said as she hugged Cody

"Me too. Have the two of you ever thought about moving to Colorado Springs?"

"No." John answered

"We could. I mean I'm sure my job will help with a transfer and I know you can get work, baby."

"Do you really want to move out there?" The woman shrugged

"I have friends there and I know you don't care for living out here all that much. At least if we move you'll be closer to your two favorite people." John looked down at his fiancée. "You don't have to lie. I know I'm your third favorite person after Cody and Randy...hell, I may be fourth because I forgot about Lucy."

"It would be my Lucy, my mom and then you actually."

"Johnny!" The woman just shook her head

"I'm joking. You're my number one girl."

"Uh-huh."

"But, yea, I guess after the wedding we can think about moving closer to Cody and his man."

"That would be nice. It would save all of us the two hour drive."

"That would be the greatest."

"Well when the time comes let me know if you need a realtor."

"You got it."

"Alright, I'll see you guys later."

"Get home safe and let me know when you're there."

"I will. Love you, Johnny."

"Love you too, bud."

"Love you too, Sister."

"Love you, Little Brother." Cody walked downstairs to his car, loaded his bag inside and settled in for the two hour drive back to Colorado Springs. After hitting some traffic he made it home in two and a half hours. He unlocked the front door and walked inside his home. Cody could hear the gentle hum of the Swiffer vacuum in the kitchen and saw Randy vacuuming the floor as he came around the corner

"Hey." Randy looked up, shut the vacuum off and crossed the space between him and Cody. When he reached the smaller man he wrapped his arms around him and kissed him deeply. They stood there kissing until Cody pulled away. "Oh my God. I'm going away more often." Randy just smirked as he walked over to the back sliding door to open it for Frankie who was scratching. Frankie came bolting into the house and to Cody's surprise he was followed by a fluffy puppy. "You did get me one!" Cody exclaimed hastily petting Frankie then turning his attention to the wolf-gray Eurasier

"Now did you really think I'd pass up getting you one?"

"Yes. I did. He's so cute...it is a he right?"

"It's a boy. I was going to buy cigars but I thought that would be overkill."

"It might have been. Oh my goodness...thank you so much!" Randy smiled

"You're welcome."

"What's his name?"

"I didn't name him because he's yours. I've been calling him boy and just whistling at him since Friday. He likes following Frankie so that made it easy."

"What should I name him?"

"I have no idea." Cody picked the dog up and held him in his arms

"Rook."

"Huh?"

"Rook is a black type of bird and a chess piece that can be black. The dog has a wolf-gray coat but his muzzle and all in this area is black and that really stands out to me...so his name is Rook."

"That's deep." The younger man laughed

"Thanks I think."

"No I meant that in a not sarcastic way."

"Thank you." The young man said leaning over for a kiss

"I'm so glad you're home." Randy said kissing his husband two more times

"I'm glad to be here. I secretly planted a seed while I was there."

"That could mean a few different things."

"What do you think I mean?"

"You got some girl pregnant."

"You are an idiot. I asked them if they ever thought about moving out here."

"And they said?"

"Well John said no but Alex said that they could."

"That would be awesome."

"They're going to talk about it after the wedding."

"Good plant. I'm glad it's not a baby."

"Why would I...I don't even think I could have sex with a girl."

"You don't find women attractive?"

"No."

"Like at all?"

"No. I can look at a woman and say she's pretty or beautiful but I'm not attracted to them. Alex for example is quite beautiful but she doesn't make me feel anything."

"Oh."

"Are you attracted to women? I feel like I should have known this."

"I'm actually not attracted to women but I find them attractive...if that makes any sense."

"Give me a minute to think on it."

"Can we think in the bedroom...naked?"

"I don't know. I kinda want to play with Rook right now."

"Did I cockblock myself?"

"Yea, you kinda did."

"Rook is only eight weeks old so you have plenty of time to play with him. I, on the other hand, have been on this earth for almost 25 years so I don't have much time left."

"So I should pity fuck you then? Because you're going to die eventually?"

"Can we just have sex please? I feel like I shouldn't have to ask you this."

"You don't really...I'm just making you work a little."

"I could be working something else right now."

"See you later, Rook." Cody said putting the dog down and heading to the bedroom

...

"Oh god, Cody, faster." As Cody sat atop his husband he alternated between rotating his hip and rolling them back and forth. "Shit, Cody...I'm gonna cum." That made the younger man move even faster. He kept moving even as he felt the man's member pulsating inside him. "Stop, stop...I'm going to die." Cody laughed a little as he made his dismount. "I know you didn't cum that time but I don't even care. I'll give you an IOU or something."

"Babe," Cody said kissing the still out-of-breath man. "We've been in bed for close to an hour and a half. Forty-five minutes of that was just you kissing and touching me every place possible. I'm perfectly okay with not climaxing that one time. I've enough already."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. You were perfect as always. I don't need to see my boyfriend later for a nightcap."

"Cody."

"What?"

"That's not funny."

"Aw, I'm sorry." The smaller man said slithering down the bed

"What are you doing? Do not put that in your mouth." Randy groaned when Cody did in fact put that in his mouth

Later

Cody was dipping the chicken for that night's dinner in buttermilk when his phone buzzed. Before he had the chance to read the message the screen went black. Sighing, he rinsed his hands and checked the phone

"I should crack this over your head."

"Why babe?"

"I'm up there making dinner and you text me asking to bring you a beer. Don't be rude."

"Honestly, I didn't think you'd bring it. I was surprised when I didn't hear you yell at me like I thought you would."

"Well I did so enjoy."

"I can already tell this is going to be the best damn beer of my life."

"Come upstairs in 20 minutes and set the table."

"But you wore me out, baby. We should just put a movie on and eat down here."

"You are such a baby. Come upstairs in 20 minutes and get your plate."

"So we're eating down here?"

"Yes." Cody said with a sigh

"Thank you, dear."

"Whatever."

"I love you!" Randy shouted as Cody stomped back upstairs

...

"Oh my God," Randy said chewing. "This is so good. I don't think I've ever complimented you on how well you cook."

"Thank you." Cody said yawning. The older man frowned

"We should have gone out for dinner. I should have taken you out."

"Why?"

"You drove over two hours back here from John's, we, um...caught up then you made dinner and you're tired. I could have at least saved you the hassle of cooking."

"Cooking isn't a hassle."

"Still. You do so much all the time; it's the least I could have done."

"Are you alright?"

"Am I alright? Yes. I'm fine. Why are you asking?"

"You're getting really mushy on me."

"I'm not getting mushy. I just care a lot about you, Cody."

"Ew."

"What?"

"I just came home to have a good time and honestly I'm feeling so emotional right now." Randy laughed

"You're so dumb." The younger man leaned over offering his lips to the other man who kissed them

"I love you."

"I love you too."

"I'm in a cuddling mood tonight."

"I bet you are, Buggy." Cody smiled shyly at the acquired nickname Randy had given him for his love of cuddling and being a cuddle-bug. "Hand me your plate." Randy said standing. "You go get in bed and I'll clean up the kitchen then come join you."

"Normally I would put up some sort of protest but I'm pretty damn tired." Cody said dragging himself off the couch. He followed his husband up the steps that led from the basement

"Cody." Randy said after they reached the top step and the smaller man gave his bottom a smack

"You got a nice butt."

"I don't have a butt."

"It is flat but it's cute and it's mine."

"Since you've found it then I'll allow you to claim ownership." Cody chuckled as he walked to his bedroom. Although he had showered after the romp with Randy earlier, Cody took another then slipped into bed but sighed when he realized how thirsty he was. He threw the blanket back

"Babe?" Randy looked up and saw Cody's head poking around the corner

"Yes?"

"Can you bring me water? Your phone is on your night table so I couldn't text you."

"Give me five minutes? I'm waiting for the dogs to come inside."

"Okay but I'm really parched."

"If you're that parched then get your own drink."

"What?" Cody asked popping around the corner again

"Huh?"

"I heard you say something."

"No you didn't." Randy swallowed hard when the normally bright blue eyes he adored turned dark and narrowed. "What?" He asked with a laugh

"I know you said something. Time's a tickin." Cody said going back to their room. A few minutes later Randy came into the room with the water. "What did you say?"

"What are you talking about?"

"Randy."

"Let it go. Did you shower again?"

"Yea, why?"

"That means I have to take one."

"It really doesn't but feel free to."

...

"Cody?"

"Hmm." He grumbled

"Are you sleeping already?!"

"Pretty much...I don't know what happened. Put my head on the pillow and boom."

"Well give me a kiss before you lose all consciousness." Cody sat up just a bit making Randy meet him the rest of the way for their goodnight kiss

"Love you."

"Love you too."

"Are Rook and Frankie okay?"

"They're fine. Rook's in his kennel and Frankie is somewhere."

"Okay...goodnight."

"Goodnight babe." Randy smiled when Cody moved close and draped an arm around his middle. He placed a sweet kiss on the man's forehead and held him tight

Ten Months Later: Hilton Garden Inn – Denver, CO

"Hey." John said walking up to Randy and Cody who were sitting at the hotels bar

"Hey!" They each greeted him

"What's up? What time did you get here?"

"Not long ago."

"No. We just checked in, dropped our bags off and came down here."

"Alright. Well I'm going to take my stuff up then join you."

"Want us to order you a beer?"

"Yea...the three of us are doing shots when I come back." John said over his shoulder

"I swear since turning 21 he's trying to turn me into an alcoholic." Randy laughed

"You don't have to drink, ya know." Cody just stared at the other man. "You're right. When you're with John you do."

"I can't let him show up drunk to the rehearsal later. Alex is still mad about his bachelor party."

"Why is she mad at you though?" The older man asked laughing

"Because I'm supposed to be the responsible one."

"Oh what the fuck ever. John's a grown man and it was his bachelor party."

"I know. If I'm being honest, I don't even care that she was mad. John's my brother and I made sure he had a good time."

"If she really wanted something to be mad about then we could tell her about John almost getting arrested." Cody burst out laughing

"Holy shit...I'd forgotten about that!"

"Forgotten about what?" John asked

"You almost getting arrested the night of the bachelor party." John laughed

"I told y'all to let me go. I would have spent a few hours in the drunk tank, sobered up and been out. We could have kept the party going."

"That would have been such a bad fucking idea, Cena."

"But it would have been a good story to tell."

"How did you end up getting lost in the first place?"

"I don't even remember. One minute I was with the group then the next thing I know there are cop lights flashing and I'm about to get tasered."

"You were an absolute wreck, John."

"Eh, I had a good time though. Thanks again, bud. I didn't think you had it in you."

"I wasn't quite sure either but there I was, flirting with a cop who was so obviously gay, so you didn't wind up with a record." John and Cody looked at Randy who was laughing almost hysterically. "What's so funny?"

"I didn't realize how drunk I was that night until just now. Had I been sober you flirting with a guy in front of me would have pissed me off but thinking back, I recall watching you and being like, shit he's really working it over there. I would have done whatever you were asking me."

"All I did was ask him in the most not drunk way possible if John could be let go since it was his bachelor party and all. I may or may not have batted my lashes and touched his arm a few times." John looked over at Randy

"I'm not even mad."

"Well Codes, if I haven't thanked you for flirting up a storm to save my ass then thank you. I really do appreciate it and I also know how seriously you take your relationship and marriage."

"It's cool but don't expect me to do it again."

"Well I'm getting married tomorrow so there won't be any more nights of such drunken debauchery."

"There could be if you move to Colorado Springs." John laughed

"Are you trying to get me in trouble, Randy?"

"Never. I was just merely saying."

"We probably will."

"What?" Cody and Randy asked at the same time

"Move out there where you guys are. Going to school out here was okay and by the time I finished I had a job and didn't want to leave it or Alex who'd I also met but the truth is I really don't like it out here. My boss is looking at getting me transferred."

"What about Alex?"

"They're trying to get her in at University of Colorado Health. Apparently hospitals and stuff stay in contact with one another in an attempt to keep all the good doctors and nurses."

"That's cool."

"Yea."

"Is she going to stay in pediatrics?" John sighed

"She will just to get the transfer but eventually Alex wants to do something else. It's hard to see sick kids all the time."

"I bet."

"Can't she still work with kids...just not the extremely sick ones?"

"I guess so. Whatever she decides to do, I'm going to support her."

"Good man, John."

"That's your contribution to this conversation?"

"Yes."

"What time does the rehearsal start?"

"6. It shouldn't take that long but we have reservations at Jax Fish House at 8. Hopefully, that'll give us time to rehearse a few times and have everyone make it over."

"How should we dress?"

"Nicely. Are you sure Alex and I don't need money? Jax Fish House is expensive...there are four dollar signs when you google it." Randy and Cody laughed

"You don't need money. Your groomsman decided to foot the bill."

"You guys have been fucking great. I mean you paid for my party, Cody bought our wedding cake and now you're paying for the rehearsal dinner. I knew I had good friends but I've been blown away."

"This means you have to stay married forever you know that right?"

"That's my plan. Speaking of the cake," John said looking at his brother

"It's going to make her cry."

"It's going to make her cry?"

"Yes."

"It almost made me cry." Randy said. "This one here even went so far as to find a vintage dish or holder, whatever it's called,"

"Pedestal."

"This one here found a vintage pedestal for the cake."

"You did?"

"Uh-huh." Cody said getting his phone out. He searched through the photo stream until he found what he was looking for. "Here it is."

"Codes." John said. "Bud...oh my God. Al is going to cry her eyes out. How much was this thing?"

"After all was said and done? Almost 1000 bucks."

"What?!"

"Yes. I thought Randy was going to beat me when I told him."

"Oh I wanted to beat you."

"You better not touch him." Cody laughed at how serious John turned and the audible gulp from Randy