It had been almost two weeks since Lindsay and Danny got Annabella. It was almost time for her birthday and Lindsay had the whole party planned. In those two weeks the little girl begin opening up more. They learned what she liked and didn't like and the kind of life she had. Annabella had a rough life not made any better by her mother. Mary kept the baby because at first it was fun. Getting the gifts and all the attention but then she realize how much work it was. Annabella spent most of her life with people other than her mother. Mostly her mothers' friends or co-workers. Being with Danny and Lindsay was a big change for Bella and she loved it. Lindsay had spoiled her with new toys and clothes but best of all she was having a birthday party for the first time. Today was Bella's birthday and she was excited. Lindsay and Danny were excited too they knew how much this would mean to Bella so they wanted to do it right. It was a Saturday so the whole team had the day off and would be there around 3. Bella was the first of the lab kids so she was gonna get spoiled from the family. The night before Lindsay and Danny had talked about it. They were gonna get two cakes one in the morning for them 3 them one for the party. The two got up early to bring the cake into their daughters room to surprise her. Lindsay and Danny got the cake put the candles in and went to wake up Bella.
"Bella wake up." Danny sat on the side of her bed by her head. He played with Bella's nose like he does Lindsay. Lindsay was sitting on the side of her bed by her legs holding the cake. Danny poked her nose again and she started to wake up. When she finally woke up she had a huge smile on her face and started to cry a little.
"You ok baby?" Danny wiped the tears away.
"Yeah just happy." She cuddled into Danny's side. She had never done this so Danny was kinda shocked at how close she was. She would call him Daddy but never hugged or cuddle with him like most kids do. The two sung happy birthday to the little girl and sat there and ate it in her bed. Once they finished they all got up and got dressed. Danny and Bella were going to go out while Lindsay and Stella got the house ready for the party. Lindsay didn't know but Danny was planning of proposing tomorrow. He was going out to make the last minute plans to make sure it goes perfect. Flack had planned on proposing to Stella today while they were setting up for the party. He got Lindsay's help and she had put the ring in one of the balloons for Stella to put up. Danny had left with Bella just as Stella and Flack were getting there.
"So if everything in place Danny?" Stella was so excited for her friend knowing that Lindsay was about to be engaged.
"Almost going to do a few last things before its time." Danny couldn't help but smile at the thought of doing it. Stella had gone inside when Danny started talking to Flack.
"You excited about this?" Danny grabbed his arm trying to be reassuring.
"Yeah I can't wait to get it done." Flack's palms were started to sweat. The two parted ways and Flack went inside. The 3 friends started putting everything up just waiting for Stella to grab the right balloon. Lindsay and Flack were both watching every move she made waiting for her to find the one. When she picked up the one Lindsay breath caught in her throat and grabbed the camera she had on standby.
"Linds there's something in this balloon." Stella was shaking the balloon beside her ear.
"I don't know Danny blew them up maybe he lost a tooth or something." Flack rolled his eyes at Lindsay's horrible lie. Stella kept shaking it wondering what the hell was in the balloon.
"Pop it and see. We have tons of them we'll just blow up a new one." Lindsay stood watching Stella so excited she could barely contain it. Stella grabbed a knife off the table beside her and popped the balloon. The ring fell to the floor when Flack got down on one knee and picked it up. Right then Stella knew and she started to cry. Lindsay couldn't help but start recording after all this was a moment she wanted the twins to see.
"Stella I have loved you since the day I saw you. You're smart you're beautiful and you keep me on my toes. You don't take shit from anyone and lord knows I love you for that. So please make an honest man of me and marry me." Stella could see tears forming in Flacks eyes.
"Yes" She said so quietly no one could hear her.
"Did you say yes" Flacks voice was rising with excitement.
"YES" She screamed as he jumped up to put the ring on her finger. The moment Stella stopped kissing Flack Lindsay ran over and hugged Stella their growing bellies bumping causing them to laugh. This was it Stella was engaged. The three finished getting the house ready when Danny and Bella came back.
"So?" Danny asked as he walked through the door.
"You knew didn't you?" Stella slapped Danny's arm.
"I helped pick the ring" Danny couldn't help but gloat a little.
While the adults were talking Annabella was walking around the house looking at all the decorations. She was overwhelmed by everything she had never seen anything like this in her life. Stella had seen the little girl looking around and bent down to talk to her.
"This is all for you Bella." Stella could see the excitement in the little girls eyes. Since Danny and Lindsay had her she hadn't seen her smile but today she hadn't stop. One by one everyone stared to arrive to the party. Once the food was done and Stella told everyone the news Bella couldn't wait to open her gifts. Mac bought her a Build-A-Bear with a princess outfit, Hawkes bought her a bunch of Hannah Montana stuff outta all the conversations with the little girl they found out that was one thing she liked. Sid bought her a lip gloss maker that his granddaughter picked out, Adam got some other girly things, Flack and Stella got a basket full of Barbie's and all the things that go with them. Her parents was the best gift they bought her a Heart Necklace from Tiffany's and had her initials engraved in the front and love D&L on the back. Annabella went around hugging everyone which was a shock but welcomed. Everyone had left except for Stella and Flack who were helping up away the many gifts and clean up the mess. One Bella got to bed Danny and Lindsay stood in the door way watching her sleep. They couldn't help but feel so much love.