co-written by RatedrKjErIcHo


After the show, everyone headed back to the hotel to change and head to dinner. John looked at Melody as they got ready. "So did Phil's interest in Ryann get the results you wanted?" He said to her.

"I have no idea what you're talking about." She said as she got Alden ready for bed. She and Jamie had arranged for a babysitter for the kids.

"Really? So you didn't put Phil up to showing an interest in Ryann so Mike would get jealous."

Melody turned to her husband. "I did nothing like that. But if it did have that effect, then all the better. But I had nothing to do with Phil taking an interest in Ryann."

"I believe you." John said. "And it's going to be interesting to see how this plays out."

"Yeah it will." She smiled. "Now the sitter should be here in a minute and then we can head downstairs for dinner."

He nodded just as there was a knock on the door. He walked over and opened it to the babysitter. "They asked you to baby-sit?" He asked the person.

"Yep." Kaitlyn said walking in.

"Kaitlyn." Alden said running up to her. "Can we watch the Grinch? And make popcorn."

"I guess so." Kaitlyn laughed.

"Thanks for doing this." Melody said walking up.

"It's not a problem."

"Well, don't let her stay up too late and eat a lot of junk food. There is pizza on the counter." Melody turned to her daughter. "Alden, behave."

"Yes mommy." She smiled.

"I love you."

"Love you too." Alden said hugging her. She then ran to John and hugged him.

John took Melody's hand and they headed out to meet up with everyone for dinner. They walked in the lobby and saw Mike and Ryann waiting.

"Where's Jamie and Randy?"

"They should be on their way down."

"So where are we going?" John asked.

"I thought this little restaurant down the road." Mike said. Phil got off the elevator at that exact moment and smiled when he saw Ryann standing there.

He walked over. "Well, we meet again beautiful." Phil said. "Can I join you guys for dinner?"

"Sorry, Phil. Not this time." Mike said as Randy and Jamie walked up. "Let's go."

They headed out and to the restaurant. They sat down and Mike looked up as Phil walked in. "Can he just take a hint?"

Everyone turned to see Phil walking in. "Take a hint about what Mike?"

"That Ryann isn't interested in him."

"Shouldn't that be her decision?" John said to him.

Jamie and Melody looked at Ryann. "Are you interested in Phil or not?"

"I talked to the guy for like two seconds. I don't really know him. I mean yeah he's cute and all but..."

"You think he's cute?"

She looked at everyone. "Yeah he's cute but I don't know him."

"Let's not play matchmaker." John said shooting a warning look to his wife and his sister.

"I agree with John. Let's enjoy this dinner." Randy added as Phil walked up.

"Guys, can I join you?" He smiled at Ryann. "I don't really want to eat alone."

"Yeah. Sure pull up a chair." Randy replied.

"Great. Thanks." He smiled and sat down by Ryann and Mike. "So, where are the kids?"

"Babysitter." Melody replied. "We wanted an adult only dinner. And I'm sure the kids are having a blast."

"Oh yeah. Pizza , desserts and movies. They're having a blast." Ryann laughed.

John and Randy both watched Mike as the waiter took their order. He was watching Phil intently.

"So, did you enjoy the show?" Phil asked looking at Ryann.

"Yeah, it was a lot of fun. People really love to hate you and Mike." Phil smiled.

"We're misunderstood. We are who we are and don't care what people think. For instance if I wanted to tell you how beautiful you look tonight, I wouldn't care that there were a table full of people sitting here with you. I'd just tell you." Mike rolled his eyes and huffed. Jamie and Melody looked at each other and tried not to laugh.

"Well who knew the best in the world could actually be a little romantic." John said.

"Ha, ha." Phil replied. "I can be romantic. And she is very beautiful."

Mike couldn't believe that Phil was flirting with Ryann. He didn't like it at all.

"How about we go out for a cup of coffee or something after dinner? Just you and me?"

Melody and Jamie looked at Ryann. "Actually, Phil. Ryann and I were going out for coffee together." Mike replied. "I guess you will have to wait."

"I didn't realize you guys were a couple."

"We're not."

"Then shouldn't that be her decision?"

"Ryann, why don't you come to the ladies room with me and Jamie?" Ryann excused herself.

"You trying to cock block me for a reason?" Phil asked. John and Randy looked at each other.

"She's not your type."

"Yeah. She is. She's beautiful, got a great smile and she makes the most amazing cupcakes. But if you like her, I'll back off."

"She and I are friends." Mike replied.

"Then why should it matter if I take her out."

"Yeah Mike. What should it matter? Unless you like her." Randy said. John looked at Randy.

"I like her. She's my friend."

"Good. Then she can go for coffee with me after dinner right? I mean since you don't have any romantic interest in her."

"Yeah right." Mike replied.

"So, what's up with you and Phil?" Melody asked when they came out of the stalls. "Are you going to go have coffee with him?"

"I don't know."

"You have to go. Look, I think Mike might like you and the only way for him to admit it is for you to go out with Phil. It'll drive him crazy."

Jamie looked at Melody and then Ryann. "You will have to excuse Melody. She is like the matchmaker of the group. If you want to go out with Phil, go because you want to not because you want to make Mike jealous if you do. But it's all up to you."

"Mike and I are friends. I wouldn't want to do anything to hurt him."

"You like him don't you?"

"Yes, I like Mike. We are friends."

"No, you like him as more than a friend." Melody smiled.

Ryann looked at Melody and then Jamie. "Alright. I do like him but he isn't ready for anything. He is still grieving his wife."

"But he likes you. That's obvious."

"As a friend. I can't push him into something he's not ready for. And Phil is a nice enough guy. Maybe I will have coffee with him."

Melody looked at Jamie and then at Ryann. "I think you should do what you want. Maybe it would be nice to have coffee with him. I mean, it's just coffee. I think you should do what you want with this situation."

They walked back to the table and both Mike ad Phil smiled as Ryann approached.

"So, how about that coffee?" Phil asked. Ryann smiled and nodded.

"I'd like that."

"Great." He smiled.

Mike couldn't believe that she accepted the date with him. "I'm going to head back to the hotel. It's been a long day." He said getting up. "See you guys tomorrow."

"Sure." John said as he left. He turned to Melody. "Are you ready to head back?"

"Yes, I don't want Alden to annoy Kaitlyn." Melody laughed. She turned to the others. "We will see you guys tomorrow for breakfast." She hugged Ryann. "I want details."

Ryann laughed and nodded. The others left leaving Ryann and Phil. "Well, are you ready to head out?"

"Sure." She smiled and they headed out too.

Mike watched as they walked out. What bothered him so much about Ryann and Phil? He couldn't say. They were friends. Why would he have an issue with it? That was one question he couldn't or wasn't ready to answer.

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