CH.11: Dinner in question part one

Stephanie could still not believe the way that Kimmy acted. Couldn't she see that she was happy and content in her relationship to Miley? She did not ask her to come and get her…how rude, seriously why couldn't she let things go? Wasn't Kimmy the one that hurt her to begin with? She had done nothing wrong…and yet here she was seeking her forgiveness and for her to take her back. Seated in her car in front of her Uncle Jesse and Becky's home she sat there lost in thought. Miley didn't say a word…though it was clear the whole sex scene from earlier still ate at her.

Stephanie had hoped that Miley could take it professionally…that it didn't mean anything and that she was with her and not Kimmy. Kimmy was only playing a character…it was all pretending. Some actors though couldn't tell the difference and jealousy and suspicion arose like no one's business. "How many…scenes like that will you and Kimmy be in?"

"Miley, for the last time and if you will hear me out…I have no control or knowledge of how many scenes I will be in with Kimmy ok? Our characters right now, Rey and Riley are currently apart and the writers feel Rey needs a new romantic interest so that is why Kimmy's character Josie has been brought in for the current season's run. If it hadn't been Kimmy it would have been someone else…it doesn't matter that we are seeing each other outside of work…this shouldn't get in the way of what we have ok?"

Stephanie had hoped that Miley would handle this in a mature fashion. From what Miley told her she had been in a few lesbian projects before this which meant kissing and who knew what else…but she didn't let it get to her, why would she? Stephanie had only been out of the closet for a short time and if she let jealousy get into her head there was no getting past it. True she was the rebel child of the Tanner family what with DJ raising a family and Michelle off doing the fashion thing taking the world by storm…and rumored to be with some older guy…so what? Stephanie moved at her own pace.

She could not have kids of her own…and not like she was in any rush to be changing diapers and kept home while the world still had so much to offer. Miley and her had only been dating for a bit but so far they were on the same page about marriage and family…though deep down she had a fear that it would come up…and when that did how would she react?

"We should get inside…I am eager to meet your family," Miley opens the door and walks out leaving Stephanie in the car.

"Sure…no point in delaying the inevitable any longer," she figures to herself, her hand pulling the key out. Walking out into the brisk evening air she locks the car after closing her door and walks up to the house. Miley has already knocked so by the time she joins her the door has opened revealing her aunt looking splendid in a one strapped blue dress.

"Stephanie…so glad you could make it. And you must be Miley a pleasure to finally meet you. Do come in." She gives Miley a hug followed by her…typical Becky.

"Where is Uncle Jesse?" Stephanie looks around but finds her musician uncle absent from the meet and greet.

"Oh he'll be down shortly…just messing with that hair of his and all. So how is work going on set, will there be any surprising hookups in season two? Jesse and I are fans of the show…though the smutty stuff can be a bit…much for him at times. I think in his eyes as well as Danny and Joey you are still that little girl they had raised."

Stephanie could not blame them. The three of them had been there for a lot of her milestones and achievements and to them she would always be a young girl…back during an innocent period of her life. The show however was showing an adult side of her and sharing the screen with other women, especially given the content of it…could be hard to watch at times. It was a rather good thing she was comfortable with her body or such a prospect of a show would fall flat to her.

"Well I'm not so little any more…and it isn't like they have to watch. Just having their vocal support is enough for me. Are my dad and Uncle Joey coming?" Stephanie wished to steer the conversation from the show…no offense to her aunt who was only trying to broach conversation but the show to her was more drama then it was worth and it was clearly not something Miley wished to talk about or even listen to.

"Your dad is trying but so far it doesn't look like it. Your Uncle Joey is filling in for a comedian who couldn't make it so…afraid not. And of course you know Michelle…once you've been in a full house you don't want to involve yourself in an even fuller house…no matter who shows." Becky shrugged.

"I see…well…guess I'll wait in the living room then." Stephanie excused herself as she walked over to the living room and sat down. She wore a red sizzling gown that made a lot of her features pop out and she found for such a simple dinner gathering it might be a bit too much…plus Miley thought she was trying to get the attention of Kimmy…which was nonsense all in all. Leaning her head back she decides to rest her eyes a bit.

After the day was over Kimmy stalled a bit in seeing Hiro's sister. She was supposed to be waiting for her outside and most of the series regular had already left. Aside from that startling character death at the end of season one most of the people from season one were still around. Kimmy didn't know how stars dealt with their character getting killed off. Most actors felt dragged down by continual appearances on one show and playing the same character…to them it felt like they were going nowhere and a change of pace or scenery was needed. Creators of shows were quite strict at times on contracts and while some understood the need to leave…others took it is a personal insult.

The make-up was a pain to remove and a tedious process but once done it was like she was reborn again. Aside from Stephanie there was no other girl she had been with…in this context. She knew Stephanie through DJ and with this girl she knew absolutely nothing at all. What if she made a fool of herself and she didn't want to go with her to the dinner party? Kimmy felt nervous all of a sudden and staring at the door…it just seemed to grow further away.

"Get a grip, you are a Gibbler…and a Gibbler does not back down. You can do this…anything is better than showing up without a date." Kimmy was glad no one was around to hear her talking to herself.

And so she took a calm breath and walked over to the door and pushed it open. What she found when she walked out into the sunlight took her breath away. Standing there wearing a black dress that accentuated her small framed figure and dazzling with medium length black hair was Hiro's sister; not what she had been picturing in her head. She ran a hand through her hair pushing it behind her ear and her chocolate brown eyes gazed at her in an almost shy manner.

"I hope I didn't overdress…not exactly sure who these Uncle and Aunt are but my brother told me to dress like I was going to some fancy restaurant." Kimmy just nods her head and then looks down at herself.

"Well…compared to me you are dressed to wine and dine…while I'm more set to show up to gym glass or the very least a table read. I'm Kimmy Gibbler, though I'm sure your brother Hiro told you this already. Seeing how I currently live with the Uncle and Aunt you mention…and seeing how I didn't bring a dress with me…guess this will have to do."

Kimmy walks over to her and finds her quite breathtaking though she holds off doing something she might regret. The girl seemed shy and wearing such a dress was probably not her style…but…it wasn't like she was going to get chewed alive by the 'Fashion Police' and all. "You have an interesting way of speaking."

"Yeah…I know I should learn to slow down but this is my personality. So tell me a little about yourself…what do you do for a living?"

Kimmy escorted her to her car and walked slow enough so it wasn't like they were in an entirely big rush. She felt like she should know a little about her date before taking her to the party and finding she knew nothing at all.

"I am a voice actress actually…I even do motion capture when it is needed. I translate when video games need it. My brother and I are both fond of video games and have at one point or another worked in the industry. My brother however grew out of it and instead sought out projects that were more attached to his sexuality or the LGBT Community so when this project came around he jumped aboard. I'm not really comfortable showing my body…so…I keep to behind the scenes stuff, unless it is motion capture of course."

Kimmy found that truly interesting, and why not, DJ's son Jackson played video games a lot. In fact he was probably around the age where he would notice the credits more avidly. She kept this in mind next time she was in San Fransisco. Making it to her car she opens the door for her and then it hits her. "Oh no…I forgot to ask you for your name…"

"My name is Karin Saguya, a pleasure to meet you." She smiles at her and as Kimmy closes the door she takes a breath before making her way to the driver's side…time to get the show on the road, or take the show to the…never mind.

Stephanie awoke smelling what could only be described as some turkey of some kind. She noticed Jesse seated there as he watching some sports game. "Oh good you are awake…for a minute I was worried I'd have to throw some water on you…though I don't think Becky would like that much."

"Yeah…I'm sure she wouldn't. How long was I out?" Stephanie sat up and could hear Miley and Becky talking in the kitchen.

"Well…seeing how it took half an hour to tame this bad boy about that long I suppose. Your girlfriend seems quite nice…you two happy?" Stephanie did a double take upon hearing that question.

"Uh…yeah we are happy…what makes you think we're not?" Stephanie had an odd feeling but didn't wish to think too much on it.

"Oh, um, no real reason just something to inquire. I mean you and Miley are great together and she makes you happy…but…is this what you really want-?"

"I see; you guys have been talking behind my back haven't you? Look Uncle Jesse…I will have you know it is none of your business how my romance life goes or what is happening in terms of happiness or discontent! It was Kimmy wasn't it-?"

"Now hold on kiddo I will have you know that I care about you and what goes on in your life…and far as snooping I manage to keep my nose clean mind you. Look…let us just eat and forget about all of this ok?"

Stephanie stood up and smoothed her dress as she fumed. "You are damn right this will be forgotten…c'mon Miley we're leaving!" Stephanie would not take any more of this. Making her way to the door she hears it open and that is when Kimmy is shown standing there.

"Hola Katstopolis and Tanner and…Miley. What is cooking? Oh and this here is my date, Karin, wait just a sec." She hurries off and Stephanie wonders if it is an imaginary girl.

And then she was there. Kimmy had an actual date. She didn't know what to feel but right then and there she knew…she did not like her.

Authors note: Ok so the dinner party didn't exactly happen in this chapter, I sometimes have a long lead up so apologize on that. Anyway could Stephanie be jealous of Karin? Let the awkward times roll in the second part coming up next…when I get around to it, and thanks for the reviews.