-1I do not own Saved By The Bell. Neither do I own any of the original characters or storylines referred too. They all belong to Peter Engel/NBC productions. Neither am I anything to do with those companies. This is just a story by a fan of the show for other fans of the show. Neither is this story meant to express any personal political views, everything that happens is purely for the purpose of the story only.

Chapter Twenty-One

Lisa's Party

Lisa and Darren had invited everyone over to their house for the weekend as they wanted to give them the news about the business premises they had recently bought and to officially invite them all to spend Christmas together at their place in Key West.

Lisa had hired caterers who already had flutes of champagne at the ready for when she made her announcement. She had even hired entertainers for the young children, a magician that had been at one of Crystal's friends parties and two students from USC that ran a childrens party business to make ends meet, to play games with their kids.

'Well I guess everyone is here now', Lisa saw Screech and Nicola had arrived with Joseph. 'Please all gather round, I have an announcement to make.' Lisa hinted for the caterers to start handing out the champagne and juice for the children.

'Okay, guys, for a while I have been wanting a new challenge, something to invest in and run for a while, aside from the fashion world. I didn't really know what until very recently an opportunity came my way that I couldn't let pass by. This is how it happened, Darren and I were driving by the Malibu Sands beach club when we saw it was up for sale, so despite the fact I knew Stacey was hostile towards us, we went in and made a few enquiries anyway and it was well worth it. We did see Stacey, who looks one very happy lady these days, she just got married again and is moving to Canada with her new husband to run a hotel with him. That is why she had Malibu Sands up for sale. I bought the Malibu Sands beach club that very day as a going concern, though of course I will be making quite a few changes at a later date. You all of course have automatic complimentary membership. Officially I take over the running of the place in two weeks time. I have also decided I want to change the name of the place, but haven't decided on anything yet, though I do have a few things in mind.'

Everyone gave Lisa an applause and then the caterers filled up everyone's glasses again.

'As you all know, Darren and I also now have a home in Key West and we would like you and all your families to come and spend Christmas and new year there with us. It hasn't been one of the best years for any of us, so I'm thinking we deserve some relaxation time for ourselves and to have some fun together.

Everyone was only too happy to accept Lisa and Darren's invitation and more champagne was passed around.

Later on , Lisa went and sat down with Zack and Kelly.

'So what do you guys really think about me buying the resort? I don't want you two having anymore fall outs over Stacey.'

'Relax Lisa, its all forgotten about now' Kelly took hold of Zack's hand as if to prove the point 'But I can't pretend I 'm not pleased she's moving to Canada.'

'I just hope she is happy at last and stays there', Zack finished off his champagne.

Lisa went to help herself to another slice of cake that Slater had made and brought along as a present.

'You told us it was a celebration party, but you didn't say what it was for, so I just iced celebrate on it with two champagne bottles', he told her.

Later on Jessie was talking to Darren about Karen Pearson, who she was still trying to convince to go to him as her soon to be ex-husband was still trying to make her and Stephanie leave the house. Screech was over with all the young children, enjoying himself more than them, helping the paid entertainers make balloon animals.

'This was my party piece in college', he told them, omitting the fact it hadn't gone down too well with his fraternity brothers. At least these kids appreciated his talents, including his own son.

'My Daddy makes better balloon animals than you', Joseph told one of the paid entertainers.

'Joseph, that's not a very nice thing to say to Christopher', Screech had discreetly looked at the name badge the college kid was wearing.

'It's okay Mr Powers, hey Joseph, I bet your Daddy can't juggle like this though', Christopher proceeded to juggle five balls at at a time.

'No my Daddy can't, my Daddy is rubbish at ball games.'

'Can you wrestle?', Zoe asked Christopher 'My Daddy used to wrestle really good, but he can't anymore.'

'No I don't wrestle, but I can do this', Christopher produced a rabbit out of a hat.

'Wow', said Crystal, obviously impressed, but then 'My Mummy makes expensive clothes for famous people, that's better than being able to do magic.'

'Hey kids, we all have different talents', Christopher pointed out.

Much later when all the young children were asleep in Lisa's spare bedrooms and it was just the eight of them sat down with their coffee's, Lisa brought up the Malibu Sands Beach Club again.

'All afternoon I've been thinking about what to call the place and I've decided to call it Berry's. After all , the resort is all about having fun and my late friend sure did like to have fun, what a fitting way to remember him. I might even have one of the cocktail bars decorated with pictures of him and his work. There is so much to think about , which is what brings me to my next point. Slater, Zack, I want to hire you as business development managers.

Slater looked stunned, Zack looked shocked.

'What exactly does that mean Lisa?'

'Exactly that, coming up with new ideas to keep business, and win new business, special promotions all sorts. It's a job that's varied and fun. Slater its perfect for you, you ran a global business, to you this is nothing, jus a small opertion, you can work regular office hours and even work from home sometimes if you want. I don't want an answer from either of you now of course, but please think it over. I know you are both perfect for it and that's why I want you two to take it on.

Slater was quiet thinking about Lisa's proposition ,but then Zack spoke.

'Lisa, have you forgotten I already have a job?'

'Of course I haven't forgotten Zack. I know Bayside means too much to you for you to give up, but maybe we could come to some sort of part time arrangement for you.'

'Actually Lisa, being back at Bayside and teaching there is great, but I think I would rather come and work for you alongside Slater. It sounds like just the kind of new challenge I'm ready to get my teeth in to. But I can't let the kids at Bayside down.'

'Then I think I may have a solution' , said Screech 'How about staying on at Bayside until the end of this school year, but going part time as soon as I can get cover. That way you can work for Lisa part time as well and go full time and leave Bayside at the end of the school year if you decide that's what you want to do full time by then.'

'Screech, that is a brilliant idea', Lisa hugged her long time friend. 'I'm sorry I'm trying to steal your best business studies teacher away from you , but that's why I want him, because he's good.'

'I understand Lisa and besides I always thought Zack belonged more in a business environment than a school, despite the fact he is one of the best teachers I have. And I'm not just saying that because he is my best friend and sat opposite me.'

'Thanks for the compliment Screech. But hang on , what about Christmas in Key West? Won't you want us to work at the resort instead?'

'No , nobody will be working there at Christmas or new year anymore. I checked the books, Christmas has always been a quiet time at the resort believe it or not. So I'm giving Christmas and new year back to the staff. For those two weeks each year, the resort will be shut and the staff can go and enjoy themselves with their friends and families. We are all going to have a great Christmas and New year in Key West, we just have to get Halloween and thanksgiving out the way first.

'Zoe keeps asking if she can have a Halloween party. I don't see why not. It's just a bit of fun isn't it?'

'Oh we have to let them Jessie, its all Crystal keeps going on about too.'

'Why don't you get all the kids to dress up in Halloween costumes?', suggested Screech 'I'll come and judge the costumes and Slater could make some really great tasting spooky cakes.'

'That goes without saying', Jessie smiled 'He has already started work on the icing designs.'

'I have indeed, they might even scare you Screech.'

'I doubt it. Have you met my senior class this year? They are one scary bunch.'

'It wasn't the college kids that scared me when term began, it was the fact that the lecture hall was full for my first lecture and I kept worrying I wouldn't be able to get it right, wouldn't be able to say what I wanted. And this time I was alone with no mentor. Okay, I done it in the end , but that was scary' Nicola told them all.

'That's because your fantastic', Screech sat back down with his arm round Nicola.

It was three in the morning and they were still talking about the resort soon to be Berry's when Jessie's cell rang.

'Who on earth is ringing you at this hour?', wondered Kelly 'I thought it was only me that got calls at this hour when I'm on call.'

Jessie answered to an unrecognised number, but it was an LA area code.

'Hi Jessie, I 'm so glad you answered.'

It was Karen Pearson.

'Karen, whats wrong? Is Stephanie okay?'

'Jessie, he's done what he's been threatening to do all along, he's kicked Stephanie and I out. His new young girlfriend said she wasn't putting up with us there anymore and that it was her home now. I don't know what to do Jessie.'

'I do and from now on , I'm handling your divorce case. We are going to get everything from him we can the way he is treating you.'

'Jessie, I can't afford it.'

'It's free. In the meantime Karen, check in to a hotel tonight and then in the morning you have to go home and stand your ground. We can't have him showing up at court trying to claim you left voluntarily.'

'Jessie, I can't afford a hotel.'

'Yes you can, I'll pay. Find one and get them to ring me okay. Then Monday morning after we've dropped the girls off at school you and I are going to have a good long chat in my office.'

Jessie switched the phone off , put it back in her pocket and sat back down on Slater's lap.

'Nicola's not the only one that's fantastic', he whispered in to her ear.

Not long after everyone went to bed in Lisa's spare rooms and then the party lasted until late on the Sunday afternon. The children enjoyed playing in the vast grounds of Lisa and Darren's house and everyone finally went home after a Sunday lunch that Darren had cooked.

'I wish we could go to Lisa and Darren's house every weekened', said Zoe as they walked down the road home.

'Zoe , fun things wouldn't be half as much fun if you got to do them all the time. Anyway we are all going to spend Christmas in Florida with Lisa and Darren.

'Do Joseph and Travis still believe in Santa Claus?'

'I don't know, probably. You and Crystal mustn't spoil it for them and tell them if they do you know.'

'But Christmas is ages away, can't we do something before then?''

Jessie knew what Zoe was hinting at and decided it was time to put Zoe out of her misery.

'That's why I thought maybe we could have a Halloween party with all your friends from school.'

Zoe was hardly able to contain her excitement and as soon as they got home she went to her room to write a list of all her friends she wanted to invite.

'Looks like we got some peace and quiet for half an hour. I can look over this contract Lisa gave me.'

'And I need to start making some notes that will make Karen Pearson's soon to be ex-husband wish he had never met me.'

The weekend was well and truly over.