5 days pass December 26th
Over that last few days, Finn took everyone around Sydney to explore and see the sights and visit a few places. They went to the aquarium on the 22nd, The Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Pylon Lookout at the Sydney harbor bridge on the 23rd, St. Mary's Cathedral on the 24th and The Sydney opera house on the night of the 24th. The 25th they stay in and enjoy a nice relaxing Christmas just the 12 of them, the next day They went to the Queen Victoria building, Did a ton of shopping and the Sydney Tower Eye And Skywalk on the 26th and today they are going to spend the day shopping at various locations.
"Is this going to be a break the credit card kind of shopping or a comfortable medium" Rory asks
"Between all of us I expect a full plane on the way home" Finn says jokingly
"Oh wonderful, this is going to kill me" Rory says sarcastically
"No love, we can't let that happen, we will keep you alive" Finn says
"I wouldnt let shopping kill you, I Love you and I need you forever by my side" Logan says
"I Guess there's no way to get out of mega shopping" April asks
"No, it's my pleasure to spoil you, so enjoy" Robert says
"Ok, I will embrace the fact my husband loves to spend on me and our baby" April says
"You know our kids are going to me mega spoiled right" Rory says
"I figured" April says
"Between all of us these kids are never going to have a want in the world" Rory says
"I know, I just hope they dont end up over spoiling them" April says
"I dont think that will happen, Me and you will make sure of that" Rory says
"I think we need to find some Unisex baby stuff" Colin says
"Oh ya for who" Rosemary asks
"Anyone who may be having a baby anytime soon" Stephanie says
"Well there's 2 Prego's in the group already and for all we know maybe more" Juliet says looking at Jess and Rosemary
"We will wait and see, It will happen when it happens" Jess says
"You never know there could be more weddings before more babies" Colin says
"Anything you want to tell us Colin" Juliet asks
"No, anything you want to tell us Finn" Colin asks
"Mate, I think if there was she would be the first to know" Finn says
"Ladies I think we should find you all some nice gowns and masks for New Years Eve," Robert says
"Why masks" April asks
"What's happening on new years eve" Juliet asks
"Masquerade ball new years party" Finn answers
"That will be fun" April says
"Whos throwing it" Rory asks
"Oh love, just a family friend and Member" Finn says
"What are you guys going to wear" Juliet asks
"We have that covered, just need to have jess fit" Logan says
"How about we go shoe shopping and you boys get Jess fit and we will meet up after to shop more" Rosemary says
"Sounds great babe" Jess says
The girls and guys split off in different directions to head off to do their own things and they end up chatting about new years eve.
The girls talk
"Does anyone else have a feeling something up" April asks
"Always" Rory says with a snicker
"What do you think it is this time" Stephanie asks
"A surprise before baby event" Juliet says
"Maybe a wedding" Rosemary asks
"Something your hinting at rosemary" Stephanie asks
"No, I just always wanted to be at a new years eve wedding" Rosemary says
"Maybe next year if any of us get married" Juliet says
"I'm sure the guys will be wanting to all be husbands together soon" April says
"April Do you know anything" Rory asks
"Not anything more then you all know, I'm in the dark with the rest of you" April says
"I would be romantic to have a mascarade ball engagement and wedding" Juliet says
"That is something so you and Finn style" Rosemary says
"Maybe even alive in wonderland themed" Rory says
"Ya Finn does love the mad hatter a lot and he is a lot like him" Juliet says
The guys talk
"Mate's Do you think she suspects anything" Finn asks
"No, None of us told our girls right" Colin asks
"You crazy they would all be acting funny and she would suspect something" Jess says
"They I'm sure think that we are up to something but they probably think it a LDB thing" Robert says
"They know you 4 are always up to something" Jess says
"Not always, sometimes its last second" Colin says
"Maybe they thinks its a major announcement like a marriage, another baby or swearing in" Logan says
"You swear people in" Jess asks
"Yes every year" Finn says
"Wow, how many living members is there" Jess asks
"About 250 from the past 100 years, Thats including spouses" Colin says
"Thats not a lot" Jess says
"Normally its only acceptance by bloodline" Logan says
"What about Rory" Jess asks
"Bloodline my man, she has no idea we were asked to keep it that way by Richard" Colin says
"Mate, Let get you fit for the party" Finn says
After the girls and guys did what they needed to get done they all meet at a local restaurant and after they eat they go boutique to pick out dresses and masks for the girls.
Logan and Rory pick out a Blue dress, Robert and April pick out a Red dress, Juliet and Finn pick out a purple dress, Rosemary and jess pick out a green dress and Stephanie and Colin pick out a black and white dress and then they all pick out matching masks and ties/bowties for the guys depending what they chose to wear. The next thing to do is dinner, They head home to have the cook Finn hired to make them an amazing meal they can all enjoy.
5 days pass December 31st
Everyone's suit's, dresses, masks and accessories arrive around noon for them to start getting ready. They all eat lunch then the girls start helping each other get their hair started, The guys go out and play a round of drinking golf (You miss a shot and you take a shot), The guys come in around 3pm to get themselves ready to find the girls with their hair and makeup done looking beautiful as usual, Rory had her hair in a half up half down ponytail of curls,
April had her hair pinned back with curls and white flowers. Juliet had her hair in a messy low bun with her mask tied between 2 layers of hair. Rosemary had her hair in ringlets curls, and a braided crown and Stephanie had her hair in a braided mid bun with her mask tied between 2 layers of hair. Rory, Juliet and April all had their masks tie up and tucked under their curls.
"April, you need help with your dress," Robert asks
"Yes I could use a hand to tie the backup and tie my mask " April answers
"Do I get to unwrap the present later too?" Robert asks with a smirk
"Of course I'm your new years present," April says snickering
"Hmmm a present I can't wait to open every night for the rest of my life," Robert says with a raised brow
"Let me help you with your tie and Mask," April says
"Darling, need a hand," Finn asks
"Only if the hand is getting the dress secured onto me and not taking it off till after the party," Juliet says
"If you insist my dear," Finn says
"I insist, and I will do your bowtie and mask for you," Juliet says
"Yes Darling, you are the best," Finn says
"Logan, can you zip me please and tie my mask," Rory asks
"Wow Ace, You want it off already, I am irresistible I guess," Logan says with a chuckle
"Yes you are, but unfortunately I have to resist you until after the party. Can you tie my mask please, Want me to help with your tie" Rory asks
"Yes please and tie my mask," Logan says
"Do we have to put clothing on and leave the room?" Jess asks
"Yes, but I promise it will be worth it after," Rosemary says
"I can't wait, Let me tie your mask," Jess says with a big grin
"Need any help babe," Colin asks
"Just with the zipper and clasp, if you dont mind," Stephanie says
"Yes my love," Colin says
"Come here I will fix your bowtie its not even, and crooked" Stephanie says
"Thank you, I hate these things," Colin says
"Cars are here. Jess put your pants on quick" Logan says threw the intercom laughing
It's 4:30 pm on new years eve and everyone is getting into their limo's. Colin, Stephanie, Logan, Rory, April, and Robert are in the first and Finn, Juliet, Jess, Rosemary and Finn's younger sister and Her bf who they are picking up are in the second limo. The first of the two limo's to arrive is Finn's so the next carload gets a moment to take in the sights
"Why is there so many reporters and people here," April asks
"There may or may not be some form of royalty here tonight, thus the mascarade," Robert says
"Excuse me Royalty Like from this country," April says
"I'm not sure. It's Finns thing," Logan says
"Oh god I'm nervous," April says
"Dont be, they are normal people also and think there are going to be people who are nervous to meet Mrs. Robert Brown," Rory says
"Really," April asks
"Yes, a lot of people have been told about your beauty, Plus you haven't had any photos released of you since you got married," Rory says
First Finn Gets out of his car and holds his hand out for Juliet, and they pose for photos. Then Finn's sister's Bf get out of the car and does the same for Finn's sister, and they pose. Then Jess gets out and does the same and poses for photos with his new bride. Next car comes, and Logan steps out and holds his hand our for Rory then poses for photos. Then Robert does the same, and they pose for photos and then its Colin and Stephanie's turn, The 5 couples decided to let the paparazzi get 1 photo of them all together along with Finn's sister and Her boyfriend. Once inside Finn introduces Everyone to His sister Emmaline and her Bf Henry.
"It's nice too meet you both, Henry you look kind of familure" April says
"I hear that often" Henry says in an English accent
Everyone but Henry enters the ballroom right away, Henry goes up to the second floor.
"Why is Henry going upstairs" Jess asks
"He has to be announced with his family" Logan says
"Oh, is it his party" Rory asks
"It's his in a way yes" Colin says
"Why are you guys acting all odd" April asks
"I'm not at liberty to say but I will admit you made a great first impression on Henry, I should get going upstairs also I'm being announced with Henry" Emmaline says
"See you soon" April, Rory, Jess, Juliet, Rosemary and Stephanie say in unison
"Juliet, what's going on why are the guys being secretive" Rory asks Juliet quietly
"Royalty is in our presence, But dont tell anyone" Juliet says
"Who" Rory asks
"Not who, how many" Juliet says
15 minutes later horns are blown and everyone draws their attention to the stairs
"Presenting The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge" the Harold says
"Woah. What" April says
"Prince Harry of whales and Lady Emmaline" The Harold says
"WOAH I met. Prince Harry" April says
"Yes" Finn says
"So was this why you boys were acting all odd" April asks
"No, Finn is freaking out a little bit about his sister formally being announced as the girlfriend of a prince" Robert says
"Oh we thought there was going to be a wedding or an engagement" April says
"Not that I know of" Robert says
Just then Prince Harry walks through the crowd
"Mrs, Brown, May I have this dance" Henry asks
"Yes, you may Henry" April says
"Emmaline I guess I shall dance with your boyfriend is dancing with my wife" Robert says
"Oh yes make it seem like a chore and he isn't my boyfriend anymore" Emmaline says
"What do you mean" Robert asks
"Dont tell Finn but he asked me to marry him" Emmaline whispers
"Oh no you need to tell him, hes going to flip" Robert says
"He will find out tonight dont worry. It will be in the press soon anyways," Emmaline says