Lyrics by Reliant K
Aaron POV
The week before thanksgiving I remembered that Bree's sixteenth birthday was the day before Thanksgiving. That night after Bree had went home I walked into my parents bedroom.
"Did Bree leave already?" my mom asked as I nodded and said "Her dad sent Adolpho to pick her up"
"So what's on your mind sport?" my dad asked
"I would like to throw Bree a surprise birthday party for her 16th birthday"
"I think that would be a lovely idea, just call her dad in case he wants to help as well"
I held back a snort and said "Okay I will"
"and make sure you invite them for Thanksgiving as well" my mom called out.
Martin and Ruthie
"Pablo called me this morning" Martin mentioned to Ruthie once Aaron had left their bedroom.
"Really? What about?"
"About Bree's mother Veronica. It seems as though Veronica's mother told her that Pablo did not return Bree to Costa Rica"
"and?" Ruthie asked as Martin sighed "so it seems as though she has threatened Pablo for custody"
"she can't do that, she abandoned Bree"
"She did but Pablo abandons Bree emotionally on a daily basis"
"So what are we going to do about this Martin?"
"For now, nothing. Veronica hasn't made any decisions as of yet and Pablo thinks that she will leave in a couple of days anyway"
"Has she even met her daughter?"
"Supposedly she has seen her picture but that is all"
"Does Bree know about this new development?"
"No and we need to make sure that she doesn't. She shouldn't be worrying about this at all"
"you are right"
"I'm always.." Martin began as Ruthie threw him a warning glance and he said sheepishly "I'm always going to love you honey"
Ruthie laughed before replying "Nice save"
Aaron POV
The next week passed quickly with preparations for Bree's surprise party. Candy helped me with the invitations and Meredith made sure that Bree was too busy to notice that I was unavailable.
We had decided to invite the entire junior class since Bree's father had rented out a building downtown that had a stage.
The night before her party I went to her house to pick her up for our regular date night when her father answered the door.
"Aaron! How is everything going?" It was our code word. "We're set for tomorrow"
"Great. Brianna's upstairs. She said she wasn't feeling well but I figured she would want to see you"
I nodded my thanks and made my way upstairs to Bree's room. I was amazed and surprised by how much Mr. Esteban had helped with the party. He had insisted on paying and told me that we could spend whatever we needed which was pretty cool.
Of course it would have been cooler for him to spend time with Bree but this was better than nothing. When I got to Bree's room her door was opened and she was curled up on the bed, a book on her lap, but she was staring out the window.
Her hair was haphazardly in a bun and she had sweats on. "Hey why aren't you dressed?" she looked over at me in shock and responded "I don't feel like going out tonight"
"Well do you want to do something else? We can watch a movie or go for ice cream"
She shook her head and said "no. I just want to be left alone"
"Did I do something wrong?" I asked her as she shorted and looked at me in the eyes, her hazel green eyes full of fire.
"Yes you did. It's called making a pass at another girl when you are already dating someone else!"
"What are you talking about?" I asked bewildered as she threw out a slew of Spanish words that sounded angry and then replied "Aaron Brewer this entire week people are letting me know, for my own good of course, that you and Candy are secretly dating. On top of that Todd now thinks that he has a chance with me"
I looked at her in shock as she continued pacing "I mean if you are going to cheat on me have some decency about it. Do you know how many coffees Meredith has bought me this week? She even invited me out on her date with Charley!"
"Bree I swear to you nothing is going on with Candy and myself. I would never cheat on you, much less with Candy. You know that she isn't even my favorite person."
"Then why have you been hanging out and calling her?"
"We are planning your Christmas present"
"Christmas is a month away"
"Exactly and we need a lot of time to get the right present for the girl who has everything"
"Well not everything. I don't have a mom and dad" Bree whispered as I pulled her to me hugging her saying "you have my mom and dad and you have me"
"So you're not cheating?" she finally asked as she looked up at me. "No" I replied seriously staring back at her as she laid her head back on my chest and continued " and you are not bored with me?"
"Never besides every day with you is a new adventure" I responded tightening my hold on her.
"Are you two okay?" Bree's dad asked when he came into the room. I looked down at Bree who nodded happily.
"Good. I just ordered dinner and I figured we could eat together" he said a bit hopefully as Bree looked at him surprised before beaming "That sounds great" Mr. Esteban's face broke out in a huge smile as Bree walked over to take his arm and they walked downstairs together.
Bree POV
I awoke the next to hear a voice singing happy birthday. As I opened one eye I could see my dad in his pajamas holding a plate of French toast.
"Dad?" I groggily said as he replied "Feliz cumpleanos mi amor" I smiled as a few tears fell from my eyes. He had never called me 'my love' before "Gracias" I replied sitting up as I took the plate from him.
He cleared his throat as I looked at him and said "I've been thinking about the past couple of months and how wonderful it has been having you here, even though I haven't been around with you. Maybe we could go for family counseling and clear the air. I want to have the sort of relationship you have with the Brewers. I do love you honey I just get blindsided at times...you look so much like your mother"
"Why did she leave us? Was she not happy being pregnant?" I asked him as he took a deep breath and replied "I'm not too sure honey. Would you like to meet your mom?"
I thought about it as I ate my French toast. Would I want to meet the woman that abandoned me? I wasn't too sure. Plus I didn't really need to make a decision today right?
"I don't know" I finally said as my dad nodded "I'm willing to try to be a dad if you are willing to forgive me"
I set the plate down and threw myself in my father's arms and replied "That would be wonderful"
Later that day I asked my dad "where exactly are we going?"
"To the Brewers. Aaron has been pestering me all day to see you"
"Well daddy you did keep me occupied the entire day"
"So I'm your dad and its your birthday. I'm entitled to spend money on you"
"Sure dad" I replied laughing as I smoothed my blue dress down and checked to make sure my hair was still up.
"How do I look?" I asked my dad as I twirled
"You're missing one thing" he said as he fastened a diamond necklace around my neck.
"Daddy...these are beautiful"
"Just like you" he replied softly before awkwardly giving me a hug as I whispered "It will get easier" and he laughed as he pulled away. We got into the car and drove downtown to a restaurant/night club.
"What are we doing here?" I asked him as he smiled and said "Aaron just asked me to come down here for dinner"
"Oh okay" I replied as we stepped out of the car and walked towards the building. It was dark and quiet.
"Are you sure Aaron told you this address?" I asked my dad as I heard a loud 'surprise' and jumped. I saw every single person from our junior class as well as Mr and Mrs. Brewer, Grandpa and Grandma Camden, and Uncle Mac and a date.
"How were you able to do this without me knowing?"
"It was all Aaron's planning"
I smiled as I moved forward to greet Mr and Mrs. Brewer.
A few hours into the party I finally found Aaron who was on stage talking to the DJ. I made my way to the stage and waited until he was finished.
"Hey birthday girl" he said smiling as I smiled back before giving him a hug.
"Thanks so much for this"
"Your welcome but I have another surprise for you. Wait here" he then signaled the DJ who stopped the music and gave Aaron the microphone. "Good evening Glen Oak" he said as our classmates started clapping, the girls moving closer to the stage.
"Well I would like to take the opportunity to greet the birthday girl" as they started clapping and whistling. I could see Todd, Candy, Meredith and Charley up front clapping as well.
"So Bree" Aaron began as he turned his attention to me and the DJ gave me a chair to sit on "This song is for you" As soon as he said that the crowd went wild. Aaron grabbed his guitar from the side and placed the microphone in the stand and began singing
It's been a year
Filled with problems
But now you're here
Almost as if to solve them
And I can't live
In a world with out you now
All my life
I've been searching for you
How did I survive
In this world before you
Cause I don't want to live
Another day without you now
This is the best thing
The best thing that could be happening
And I think you would agree
The best thing is that its happening to you and me
All I want to have
Is all that you can give me
And I'll give right back
Everything I have in me
Cause nothing ever felt as right
As this does right now
I'll go back
To before we met
Try and erase the past
Try harder to forget
Cause nothing will ever be as good
As here and now
Brewer's POV
Ruthie and Martin watched as Aaron sang to Brianna who seemed pleased and excited, although a bit embarrassed.
"I am so glad that he is dating Brianna. Do you see the clothing on some of these girls?" Martin asked as Ruthie smiled slightly before answering "That's the style honey. They aren't that bad"
"Well Bree dresses like a lady" Martin stated as they continued listening and he added "he's really good at expressing his emotions" As Aaron sang the words:
Cause when I looked into your eyes
And you dared to stare right back
You should've said nice to meet you, I'm your other half
Martin whispered the words in Ruthie's ear as shivered slightly before retorting "That's what I tried to do but you shot me down for a couple of years. Then when I did tell you freaked out. Remember?"
Martin pouted slightly before saying "You are never going to let me forget that huh?"
"Never babe" Ruthie replied before pulling him down to kiss him on the lips and then turned their attention back to Aaron and Bree on stage.
This is the best thing
The best thing that could be happening
And I think you would agree
The best thing is that its happening to you and me
I always knew I'd find someone
I never dreamt it'd be like this
Cause you've surpassed
All that I'd hoped and ever wished
And I'm trying so hard
With all my heart and mind
To make your life as good as you've made mine
This is the best thing
The best thing that could be happening
And I think you would agree
The best thing is that its happening to you and me
When Aaron was finished with the song Martin and Ruthie watched as Bree jumped up and thank him by kissing him on the lips as Aaron's hands found their way to her hair, unfastening the clip as he angled her head for better access to her mouth.
"Did I just see your son's tongue in my daughter's mouth?" Pablo asked as Martin easily replied "You might have"
"Who's turn is it to break them up?" Ruthie asked as Pablo groaned "Mine"
"Well good luck with that" Martin said laughing a bit as Pablo turned to move towards the stage but then stopped suddenly "Dios"
"What's the matter?" Ruthie asked as she followed his gaze to see a woman in her mid thirties, beautiful chocolate skin, ebony black chin length hair and hazel eyes.
"Pablo is that Veronica?" Martin asked as Pablo nodded slightly looking pale and nervous.
"Did you tell her about this party?" Martin asked as Pablo shook his head.
"Pablo go break up the kids and Martin and I will take care of this" Ruthie finally said as she grabbed Martin's hand and moved purposely towards Veronica.
