Start spreading the news Chapter 26
Rating: T
"Sandy you totally rock." Serena said to her father in-law as they all walked to the restaurant for dinner. "And good song choice 'I need your love so bad' by Fleetwood Mac." She looked at him in awe making Sandy grin at her.
"Thanks, Serena" Sandy said to her as Kirsten gave Ryan a look to distract his wife. "I really love getting up there. It's a real rush" He said to her.
"Well if you ever want to go to Karaoke bar I will go there and be your cheering section" Serena told him before Ryan could interrupt them.
"Deal! My family loves me but they just don't fully appreciate my talent" Sandy said to him still smiling.
"I love her, Ryan." Kirsten whispered to Ryan who smiled at her and nodded in agreement.
They all reached AGO restaurant and Gabrielle was waiting there for them by the entrance for them.
"Great you all here" She said to them and after everyone was introduced to her she said. "Follow me to our table" They all followed her to the table with Bullit pushing to the front of everyone.
"What do you say after dinner me and you hit the casinos my treat, blondie" He said to her.
"I can't but thanks for the offer. We are having private party here and I have to be there after dinner to help make sure everything is set up properly" She said to him.
"How about after?" He said to her not wanting to take no for an answer. Kaitlin watched Bullit hitting to a woman she didn't like at all and made it her mission to keep Gabrielle away from Bullit and Ryan.
"You are not going to start a fight at dinner are you?" Chuck asked her seeing the anger in his girlfriend's eyes.
"No" Kaitlin said to him then smiled. "I am going to do something way more effective then that." Chuck was impressed with her and a little disappointed there would be no fighting. He had a short fantasy of Gabrielle and Kaitlin fighting in a tub of mud. They reached the table and Serena sat next to Ryan and there was an empty chair next to him then Bullit sat in the next one at the end of the table. Kaitlin saw Gabrielle eyeing the chair waiting for everyone to be seated before taking a seat so Kaitlin sat in it smiling at Gabrielle. Chuck knew what she was doing and sat across from Kaitlin and Blair sat next across from Ryan turning to Kaitlin and smiling at her.
'This woman doesn't stand a chance with Kaitlin and Blair against her. I almost feel sorry for her' Chuck thought with a smile glancing over at Gabrielle who smiled at him.
Nate sat next to Blair then Sandy and Kirsten sat next to her with Frank and Julie across from them then Seth and Summer with Zach and Taylor across from them leaving Trey and Luke to sit across from each other. The only seat left was one at the very end of the table far away from Ryan and the Bullit making Kaitlin smile in victory.
"Gabrielle thank you for inviting us to dinner that is so sweet of you." Kaitlin said politely causing everyone at the table knowing someone was up but not quite sure what except for Chuck and Blair. "You should sit down' She added motioning to the chair at the end of the table.
"You're welcome" Gabrielle said to her walking to the chair at the end of the table. "Order whatever you want. I have a bottle of Cristol coming out" She said to everyone.
Ryan looked over at his wife who was looking at the menu intently.
"How are you feeling?" Ryan asked her concerned as her eyes left the menu and met his.
"I am feeling much better" Serena told him then yawned. "Just feeling a little tired and I am starving"
"Do you want to make it an early night?" Ryan asked her. He knew Seth would be upset but Serena was his main concern.
"No, it's our last night here. I just need a cup of coffee and some food and I will be wide awake" She insisted to him but he still looked worried leaning in close to him. "I feel fine" She added then kissed him.
"Aren't they just so cute?" Blair said to Kaitlin watching the newlyweds in a loud voice.
"They really are" Kaitlin agreed making Ryan look at her strange because Kailtin usually made sarcastic comments or tried embarrassing them. He had the feeling that she was up to something because she was being too nice. "I know I give you a hard time a lot but I am really happy for you two"
"Hey squirt" Bullit said to Kaitlin who turned to look at him. "Would you do the Bullit a favor?" He asked her with a smile.
"Of course" Kaitlin replied with a smile. She considered Bullit as her father since her real father only called occasionally on holidays and was always too busy for her. Bullit had made time for her on matter how busy they were and had even taken her on father & daughter vacations.
"Could you trade seats with blondie? I really want to get to know her better. I would really appreciate it" Bullit said to Kaitlin who held back a grimace and forced a smile.
"Sure" She told him and Bullit's eyes lit up and Kaitlin glanced at Blair who gave her a reassuring look she would run inference for her.
"We will take a vacation together. You just tell me when and where and I will arrange it" He said to her. Kaitlin wanted to be angry at him but she couldn't because a father that didn't care would offer her a vacation paid but not go along.
Kaitlin walked to the end of the table over to Gabrielle who was laughing with Trey and Luke.
"The Bulllit asked me to switch seats with you" Kaitlin said to her as Gabrielle smiled at her then turned back to Trey and Luke.
"It was nice talking to the both of you" She told them with a grin then got up. "Thanks, Kaitlin" She said to her then walked away. Kaitlin sat in the chair at the end of the table then looked at Trey and Luke the two people she rather not talk too before pouring her champagne a lot of it.
Gabrielle sat down next to Ryan and smiled at him and Serena before turning to Bullit.
"So, I have to ask. How did you meet two meet?" Gabrielle asked Ryan and Serena curiously.
"We met at Starbuck's in Manhattan" Serena said her then took a drink of her water.
"You mean you fell into me" Ryan teased her with a grin making her smile as well.
"I was pushed and you know that" Serena reminded him as Ryan shrugged looking like he didn't believe her. "That kid on the skateboard pushed me into you and you know it" She insisted.
"You said it yourself before that you were trying to find some excuse to talk to me" Ryan pointed out her as she shook her head smiling at him. She pushed her husband softly and he began laughing causing her to join in then her.
"So Gabrielle what do you say that after dinner I take you on a tour of Vegas that you have never seen?" Bullit said to her as she turned to him. "After you party because the tour isn't good until after dark"
"I have seen every part of Las Vegas" She said to him as he shook his head in disagreement.
"I can guarantee you haven't seen it this way. Come on don't tell me you are one of those boring women because I would be very disappointed" Bullit said to her then turned to Ryan and Serena. "I know you two aren't boring want to go on my tour of Vegas?" He asked the couple.
"You are calling me boring?" Gabrielle asked him not believing what he just said.
"I just only like to spend time with ladies who are up for adventures and new experiences so never mind forget I asked." He told her then turned back to Ryan and Serena. "Are you two in or what?" He asked them with a smile.
"I am adventurous" Gabrielle protested to him as Bullit looked at her disbelievingly. "Ok. I am in" She said to him.
"Ok" Bullit said to her holding back a smile. Ryan and Serena watched him grins both impressed how Bullit got her to say yes.
"Please excuse me. I will be right back I am going to use the ladies room" Gabrielle said standing up as Bullit stood up as she left the table to show his southern manners making her smile before she walked away.
"I should go to before our server comes to take our orders. So please excuse me" Blair said as the Bullit stood once more as she did while at the end of the table Kailtin got up as well following Gabrielle.
"You sure have a way with the ladies, Bullit" Serena said to him grinning as he grinned back at her.
"Yeah, I am impressed" Ryan agreed with Serena looking at Gordon Bullit.
"Come on, I have twelve sons from all different ladies and you doubt the Bullit can pick up a beautiful women. Hell I almost married one of the most beautiful ladies in Newport" He said to Ryan. "Come, Ryan. We are going to go do a shot to celebrate at the bar and I won't take no for an answer." Ryan knew that when Gordon Bullit said that he didn't take no for an answer there was no way of getting out of whatever he wanted.
"Ok" Ryan said to him then turned to Serena. "I will be right back" Ryan kissed her then he and Bullit walked off together.
"There is never a dull moment with the Bullit" Julie said to Serena.
Gabrielle walked out of the bathroom stall to see Kaitlin and Blair waiting.
"There are plenty of stalls open" She said walking over to wash her hands. The two brunettes's walked up behind her and she looked at them in the mirror as she began to wash her hands. "Ok, what is it?" She asked him.
"I am not sure want your intentions for this dinner are but I am hoping you are just happy for Ryan and Serena because if you had intentions of a different kind then we would have a problem" Blair told the blonde in her most polite tone with a smile. Gabrielle finished washing her hands and turned around looking at the two girls not looking very happy.
"Excuse me? Are you threatening me?" She asked them crossing her arms over her chest.
"No, it's more of a warning. If you do anything to cause trouble for Ryan and Serena then I PROMISE you will be very sorry. Ryan is happier then I have ever seen him and he is like a brother to me and he has been through enough heartache." Kaitlin said to her glaring at her with her hands on her hips.
"Don't get me wrong if Ryan was single I would make a move but he isn't and he looks really happy. I know you two must think I am a gold digger or bimbo but I am not. I really contacted with Ryan and I want him to be happy and he is. So I wanted to celebrate because like you said he was been through enough hard times." Gabrielle pointed out to them as Blair and Kaitlin stared at trying to gauge if she was being honest with them.
"Ok, I believe you. But if break Bullit's heart I will break you" Kaitlin warned her.
"We will believe you have good intentions. But if turns out you don't then you will never work at another hotel again." Blair said to her then left the bathroom going back to the table.
"Kaitlin, I really respect you" Gabrielle said to the younger girl surprising her. "You are a strong woman who is not intimidated by anyone and under that tough exterior you have a good heart. You will really go places in this world. If you ever want to move to Vegas I would love to work with you" Gabrielle said to her then handed her card then left the bathroom.
Ryan and Bullit were waiting on the bartender to serve them at the bar.
"That Gabrielle is quite a lady" Bullit said to Ryan with a smile.
"She is someone I respect so you better not hurt her" Ryan said to him. He had felt a connection to Gabrielle all those years ago and she was the first girl besides Theresa who grew up to get him. Ryan respected her and knew that she was a good person who had a hard childhood like himself.
"I can promise you I won't do that. When I saw her, it was like when I saw Julie I knew I wanted to her and I wanted to take care of her and make her happy. I know you can understand that feeling" Bullit said to him and Ryan nodded at him as the bartender handed them their shots and Bullit gave him the money.
"To you and Gabrielle" Ryan said to him raising the shot glass.
"I love the sound of that but we should toast to you and Serena having a bun in the oven. You two sure work fast" Bullit said to Ryan grinning raising his shot glass as Ryan looked at him with wide eyes and shock. "Hell I know a pregnant woman when I see one I have twelve sons. I can keep a secret" He said to him tapping his shot glass against Ryan's. Ryan took the shot as Bullit did then he sat the shot glass on the bar.
AN: To all of those people who guessed Serena was pregnant you were right! England OCfan you called it first! I love everyone one who is reviewing especially those who review regularly. Tennisqueen69 I would have done a karaoke scene but I wasn't sure I could pull it off well so I didn't..Sorry! Hope you enjoyed this chapter!