Telling Family and Friends
Garrett and Maggie were sitting on the couch the day after they got engaged.
Maggie turned to Garrett, "Have you told your parents yet?"
"No, it has only been 15 hours. Maybe we can go to dinner tonight with your parents?" Garrett suggested.
"Sounds great. What about your friends?"
"I can tell them through text."
"Garrett, this is a big deal. You will tell them in person. I will meet with the girls later this week."
Garrett nodded.
"Go call your mom and dad. I will call mine." Maggie said.
Garrett nodded.
Maggie took her phone out and dialed Shawn's number.
"Shawn Spencer." Shawn answered the phone.
"Hey dad." Maggie said.
"Hey Princess, what's up?"
"Is mom with you?"
"Yeah, we're in the office. Can I put you on speaker?"
"Sure."
Shawn put Maggie on speaker.
"Go ahead Mags." Shawn said.
"What are y'all doing tonight?" Maggie asked.
"Nothing." Juliet said.
"Wanna go out to dinner with us and Garrett's parents?"
"Sure, what time?"
"It's 3:45 now, so how is 6:30?"
"Perfect. We will see you later then Maggie." Shawn said.
"Ok. Thank you guys. Love you."
"Love you too, sweetheart." Juliet said.
Maggie hung up the phone and waited on Garrett to get done on the phone.
A few minutes later Garrett came around the corner and said, "We are meeting my parents at 6:30."
"That's what I told my mom. Where are we going?" Maggie said.
"Um…Chili's?"
"Ok. I'll text mom and dad."
Garrett nodded.
Maggie took her phone out and texted Shawn and Juliet.
A few hours later…
"Garrett it's 5:00. Get in the shower!" Maggie yelled.
Garrett came around the corner with a towel around his waist.
"Done." Garrett said.
Maggie smiled, "Thank you."
"For what?"
"Just being the best fiancé in the world, I love you."
"I love you too. Soon I will be able to call you my wife. I can't wait."
Maggie got up and went and kissed him.
"Me either, now go get dressed and I am going to shower. Curls or no?"
"Curls."
Maggie nodded.
Maggie went and took a 20 minute shower.
Garrett sat on the couch until he heard the water go off. As soon as the water turned off Garrett got up and ran to the bedroom and began getting dressed.
Maggie walked out the bathroom with a towel around her body and her hair wrapped in a towel.
"Did you wait until the water was off?" Maggie asked.
"Yeah, sorry." Garrett said.
"It's fine. I actually need to do my hair and makeup."
"Ok. Tie or no?"
"No. It's Chili's."
"True."
Garrett pulled out a button down shirt and some jeans and showed them to Maggie.
"Is this okay?"
Maggie nodded.
Maggie got dressed and put on her makeup and waited for Garrett to shave.
Garrett walked out into the living room with a shaved face.
"Ready?" Garrett asked.
"Yeah." Maggie said.
Garrett and Maggie walked to the car and drove to Chili's.
10 minutes later they got to Chili's and went inside to see if anyone was there. They turned the corner and saw Garrett's mom and dad.
Garrett's mom looked up and saw the couple.
"Hey guys. How are you two?" Laura asked.
"We are good mom. We have some big news for you." Garrett said.
"What is it?"
"We got engaged."
Laura looked at Garrett and said, "Engaged? You're still in college! You don't even have a stable job yet."
"Mom, Maggie had a scare the other day."
"What kind of scare?"
"My dad brought up grandkids and a few months ago, I was told that I couldn't have kids. Yesterday my mom and I went to the doctor to double check and everything turned out fine." Maggie said.
"What does having kids having to do with getting engaged?"
"Jesus, I love Maggie, mom. She's the best thing that has ever happened to me. She's there for me, unlike you." Garrett snapped.
Laura sat back down and said, "Listen here, kid. I'm your mother and I can and will tell you who you can and can't marry."
"No, I don't think you can…" Shawn said behind Maggie.
"And why not Shawn?"
"Because, I told Garrett he could marry Maggie after yesterday. I got married young, and I'm still married to the love of my life. You may not like my daughter, but you will not disrespect her in any way shape or form."
"William let's go. We're clearly not welcomed here."
William got up and left the booth and stopped by Garrett and said, "I'm happy for you, son. Maggie, congratulations. Keep him in line for me."
"Yes sir, promise." Maggie said.
William hugged Maggie and then shook hands with Garrett. He went over to Shawn and Juliet and said, "I'm sorry about that. She can be…"
"Hey it's no problem. I've heard much worse when I was a kid." Shawn said.
"I'll see you guys later then."
"Bye William."
Shawn and William shook hands and then Juliet shook William's hand and William left.
Maggie turned to her dad and hugged him.
"Thank you." Maggie said.
"What for, Princess?" Shawn asked.
"Standing up for me."
"Maggie, I will always do that for you. When I'm not around, you have a special guy who promised me he would stand up for you."
Maggie looked at Garrett and smiled.
"Do you guys want to go somewhere else?" Juliet asked.
"I have to go to my house and pack up some clothes and grab some things. Can I crash at your house for a while?" Garrett asked.
"I don't see that as a problem. We just finished the basement so that can be your space." Shawn said.
"Thank you, Mr. Spencer. I will meet you guys back at your house in about an hour or two."
Maggie took Garrett to the side, "Are you sure you want to do this?"
"Absolutely. If my mom doesn't respect my fiancée then I shouldn't be living with them." Garrett said.
Maggie smiled and kissed him.
"I will bring the clothes that you have over there and I will bring your laptop and phone charger."
"Thank you. Text me if you need any help."
"Ok, I love you. See you in a little bit."
"Bye."
Juliet, Shawn, and Maggie all got into Shawn's car and headed back to the house, while Garrett got in his truck and drove to his house.
Garrett got to his house and walked through the foyer.
"Hey kid." William said.
"Hey dad. What's up?" Garrett asked.
"Just watching TV. What are you doing here?"
"I came to pick up some clothes and some of Maggie's things."
"Why?"
"I think it's best for me not to be here right now."
"For good?"
"I don't know. We will see in a few months."
"That's a long time."
"I know. I just need space. I'm staying in the basement at Maggie's house."
"Ok. Call me everyday, just so we can talk like we do everyday."
"Yes sir."
Garrett went to his room and grabbed 3 suitcases and packed them and then put them in his car.
2 hours later, Garrett pulled into the Spencer's driveway. He got out and knocked on the door.
Maggie came to the door, "Hey, you. Do you need help?"
"No thank you." Garrett said.
"Ok, I'll be in the living room with mom and dad."
Garrett nodded. He got out the suitcases from his truck and put them in the basement. After he was done he went up to the living room and sat down on the couch.
"Everything ok?" Shawn asked.
"Yes sir, thank you again for letting me crash here." Garrett said.
"Think nothing of it. You can stay here as long as you need to."
"Can we go get my car?" Maggie asked.
"Yeah. Want me to drive you?" Garrett asked.
"You stay here, I am going to let mom drive me."
"Ok, I will sit here and talk 'guy' talk until you girls get back."
"Thank you, sweetie."
Maggie went to Juliet's room and said, "Can you take me to get my car?"
"Yeah, why can't Garrett?" Juliet asked.
"I need to talk to you."
"Ok, do you have your keys?"
Maggie nodded.
"Go out and start the car I will be out in a few minutes." Juliet said.
"Ok." Maggie said.
Maggie went outside and waited in the car for Juliet.
Juliet walked through the living room and said, "Baby, I'll be back in a little bit. Do you need anything while I'm out?"
"A kiss." Shawn said.
Juliet smiled and walked over to Shawn and kissed him.
"I love you." Juliet said.
"I love you too, hurry home." Shawn said.
"I will. See you in a bit Garrett."
Garrett waved.
Juliet walked out to her car and got in and backed down the driveway.
"What's up?" Juliet asked.
"I'm shocked that Garrett's mom doesn't like me anymore." Maggie said.
"Anymore?"
"Yeah, she loved me at first. I think the engagement pissed her off, because I thought I couldn't have kids."
"That makes me so mad. You are an amazing woman, who just had a little scare. That is no reason to get mad at someone."
"Thank you."
Juliet pulled into Garrett's driveway and said, "You know what? I'm going in there."
"Mom no! Don't make this any worse." Maggie warned.
"That woman hurt my baby's feelings, I have a few words."
Maggie sighed.
Juliet got out of the car and went and knocked on the door.
William came to the door and said, "Hey Juliet, what can I do for you?"
"Where is your wife?" Juliet asked.
"Upstairs, first door on the left."
Juliet walked in and ran up the stairs and saw Laura doing something on the computer. She walked in and shut the door behind her.
Laura looked up and saw Juliet.
"What can I do for you?" Laura asked.
"Why don't you like my daughter?" Juliet asked.
"Who said that?"
"Maggie. She said that you loved her at first."
"They shouldn't get married."
"Why the hell not?"
"He's my baby boy!"
"You don't think I know that? Maggie is my first girl! Shawn and I vowed to protect her with everything in us."
"He's my only child."
"I get that, but that isn't a reason to not like my daughter all of a sudden."
"Why did Shawn bring up grandkids in the first place?"
"We were talking about Maggie when she was a baby."
"Why did Garrett propose?"
"Ok…I see what this is about."
"Do you?"
"I'm a detective, of course I do."
"Continue."
"Ok, Maggie had a scare about kids. That apparently opened Garrett's eyes and something told him that he doesn't want to spend another day without my daughter. He told her he would be with her through every high and every low. He sees a future with Maggie. Who am I to take that away?"
"They've only been dating 2 years."
"Ok…Shawn proposed on our 1 year anniversary."
"How old were you?"
"3 years older than Garrett and Maggie."
"Then they should wait 3 more years to get married."
"The hell they are. Maggie wants to be married by next year. Garrett is on board with it. Either you are helping plan this wedding or you're not. Your choice. The wedding is going to happen whether you like it or not. I suggest be a good, supportive mother and help me plan this damn wedding."
"I think I'll sit out."
"Ok, fine, you're not a part of this wedding at all."
"Invited?"
"No. William will be, he respects my daughter."
Juliet walked out and slammed the door. She ran down the stairs and said, "You are invited to the wedding. Want to help plan?"
"Absolutely." William said.
"Do not, let Laura in this at all. She chose to sit out on this, so you can bring a date or someone."
"Sorry about her Juliet."
"Don't say sorry to me. She needs to apologize to Maggie and Garrett."
"I agree. I will call you later tomorrow and we can set this thing up, ok?"
"Perfect. Have a great night."
"You too."
Juliet left the Borne household and went and drove home. She got home and saw Maggie on the doorstep waiting on her.
Juliet got out of her car and walked up to Maggie.
"Hey, sweet girl." Juliet said.
"Hey mom." Maggie said.
"Why are you sitting out here?"
"Waiting on you to get home."
"I love you. Let's go inside and make the boys some snacks."
Maggie smiled and nodded.
They walked through the front door and Shawn got up and gave Juliet flowers.
"Thank you, baby. What are these for?" Juliet asked.
"For being the best wife a husband can ask for." Shawn said.
"Are you trying to get lucky tonight, Mr. Spencer?"
"Is it working?"
"A little bit."
Maggie groaned.
"Sorry." Shawn said.
Juliet laughed. She went into the kitchen and saw dinner cooked.
"Who cooked this?" Juliet asked.
"I did, Mrs. Spencer." Garrett said.
Maggie looked at Garrett and then looked at Juliet.
"My baby, got a man who can cook. Nice catch Maggie." Juliet said.
Garrett's face went red at the comment.
"Thank you, baby. When we get done we are watching a movie." Maggie said.
"All 4 of us?" Shawn asked.
"Yes, all 4 of us." Juliet said.
"Ok. Let's eat and then watch the movie the girls picked out."
They all got their plates and put the food that Garrett made on their plates and sat down at the table.
"So, how was your talk with, Mrs. Borne?" Maggie asked.
Garrett's head popped up and said, "I'm sorry?"
"I had a little talk with your mom earlier this evening." Juliet said.
"About what?"
"Respecting my daughter. She also does not want to be involved in the wedding."
"Really? That sucks."
"I'm sorry, Garrett. You can always have the mother/son dance with Shawn."
Garrett laughed, "That sounds very tempting, but I think I will pass on the offer. We are going over to my house tomorrow to talk to my mom. Can you guys come?"
"Of course." Shawn said.
"Thank you. It's nice to know people support me."
"We always will. You're part of the family now." Juliet said.
They ate dinner and then watched the movie.
The Next Day
That next day, Maggie got up because of the dogs barking.
"Jesus, it's 6 in the morning." Maggie said.
Maggie got out of bed and went to let the dogs out. She walked up the stairs and saw Juliet and Shawn cooking and laughing.
"Hey lovebirds." Maggie said.
"Hey baby. Why are you up?" Juliet asked.
"The dogs."
"I'm sorry. Do you want any breakfast?"
"Not right now. Ask me again in 3 hours."
"I'm sorry, baby, the kitchen is closed after 8:30." Shawn said.
"Dad, you don't get up until 1 in the afternoon, hush."
Juliet laughed at Maggie's great point.
"Ok. I'll come wake you up in a little bit."
Maggie nodded.
Maggie walked back down the stairs and climbed back in bed, but couldn't go back to sleep. She got out of bed and went back upstairs and watched TV.
At 8 that morning Garrett got up and went upstairs to look for Maggie. He found her on the living room couch passed out.
Garrett took out his phone and took a picture of Maggie sleeping.
"Good morning, Garrett." Shawn said.
"Morning. What's for breakfast?" Garrett asked.
"I don't know. Let me ask Juliet."
Shawn ran back to his bedroom and stopped when he saw Juliet looking at Maggie's baby pictures.
"Baby…" Shawn whispered.
Juliet looked up and smiled.
"How long have you been looking at these?" Shawn asked.
"About an hour." Juliet said.
"How many times did you cry?"
"A lot."
Juliet turned to Shawn and said, "Shawn, Maggie is our first girl."
"I know baby. The one we waited 6 years for."
Juliet laughed, "Do you think Garrett is good for her?"
"Absolutely. If I didn't, he wouldn't be engaged to our baby."
"Good point. They don't have jobs, how will they afford a mortgage, rent, and the other adult stuff?"
"Let's let them get through their first year of marriage first ok?"
Juliet nodded.
"Why are you in here?"
"What's for breakfast?"
"Pancakes?"
"You're the best."
Shawn ran down the hall and stopped and saw Garrett and Maggie talking.
"Morning Princess." Shawn said.
"Morning daddy. Pineapple pancakes?" Maggie asked.
"You know that's right."
Juliet came down the hall and began making breakfast.
While Juliet was making breakfast, everyone went and got ready for their day to begin.
"Breakfast is ready!" Juliet yelled.
Shawn and Maggie came down the hall racing.
"No running in the house!" Juliet yelled.
"Sorry Jules, Maggie won't do it again." Shawn said.
"Come on son!" Maggie said.
Juliet went behind Maggie and said, "You are just like your father, but you look just like me."
"Duh."
Juliet laughed and kissed Maggie on her head.
"Garrett! Breakfast is ready, babe!" Maggie yelled.
Garrett came up the stairs dressed and had his hair fixed.
"Why do you look so good?" Maggie asked.
"Ok, one, I always look good, and B, we are going to see my parents." Garrett said.
"Oh yeah."
"Yeah. Hurry up gorgeous!"
Maggie smiled.
They all ate breakfast, swapped some stories and Shawn said, "Let's get ready!"
All of them left the table and went and got dressed.
20 minutes later all of them were waiting on the couch until Garrett said, "Let's go."
"Are you sure you want to do this?" Maggie asked.
"It's something that I must do."
"Ok. Let's go get this done."
Garrett smiled.
They all piled in Shawn's car and Shawn drove to Garrett's house.
Shawn pulled into Garrett's driveway and Garrett and Maggie got out and went to knock on the door.
Laura came to the door and saw Garrett and Maggie, "Hey Garrett."
"Hey mom, can we come in?" Garrett asked.
"Yeah, sure."
Laura moved out of the way and Maggie signaled Shawn and Juliet to follow.
Shawn and Juliet and followed them inside.
"Do you want anything to drink?" Laura asked.
"No thank you." Shawn said.
Laura sat down and asked, "Why are you here, Garrett?"
"Why don't you want to be involved in the wedding?" Garrett asked.
"I don't know."
"Well I would like for you to help Mrs. Juliet plan it. I would mean the world to me."
"Can't I just go to the wedding instead?"
"No! Either you help Mrs. Juliet and go to the wedding, or you're not coming at all."
"You don't mean that."
"I'm serious. Maggie means a lot to me. I don't care if you approve or not, I'm spending the rest of my life with this amazing woman. Suck it up."
"Fine. I won't be attending your wedding."
Garrett stood up and said, "You just made a big mistake."
Maggie followed Garrett outside.
"Wow…you're not going to your son's wedding because he's marrying my daughter? You're some parent." Shawn said.
"Like you can do better!" Laura shot back at Shawn.
"Um…I have 6 kids, all of them successful. One getting married 4 in a serious relationship and Cole is acting! Oh and I support my children and their decisions."
"Get out."
"Gladly."
Shawn and Juliet walked out the house and saw Garrett and Maggie in the car.
Juliet got in the car and said, "Do you want to do the mother/son dance with me?"
Garrett looked up, "Are you sure?"
"Absolutely."
Garrett got out of the car and hugged Juliet.
"Thank you Mrs. Juliet." Garrett said.
"You are more than welcome."
Garrett got back in the car and waited on Shawn to get in.
Shawn got in and drove back home.
"Are we doing anything the rest of the day?" Shawn asked.
"No, we are done for the day." Juliet said.
"Ok. Well if you don't mind, I am going to sit on the couch for the rest of the day."
"That's what you do anyway."
"Hush, woman."
Juliet walked over to Shawn and kissed him.
Maggie and Emily's weddings will be a chapter or two longer than the boys!
ENJOY!