Through The Ups & Downs

Couple; Harrison X Briana

Rating; Mature

Disclaimer: I do not own HTTYD or any songs I might use! In addition, from this point in the story and in future chapters, I do not own the character Ella (Eira) Solveig. She belongs to a good friend, ShadowSpirit020.

42) Perfect Party Pt. 1

{Briana's POV}

[February 28th, 2017-Briana & Harrison Home]

I don't know how I pulled it off, but I planned the entire birthday party in four days. I was informed by Harrison's parents when I told them about the idea that Harrison hasn't celebrated a birthday since he was thirteen-years-old. Of course, knowing this made it all the better because I planned this party out to be a surprise party for Harrison. It was his 21st birthday and I knew nobody else was twenty-one in the group yet, so I asked Dexter and Andy if they wouldn't mind picking up something alcoholic for Harrison to have tonight, maybe the three of them plus the parents would be willing to do a shot. I wasn't doing much decorating for this event, I knew Harrison wouldn't like all that. I grabbed some festive napkins and plates, then a pack of plastic utensils to use. I figured that we shouldn't bother using the real stuff, it would cut down on a number of dishes I had to do later on. I had my gift all ready to go for Harrison, I planned it out well and the best part is that when Harrison found out I was pregnant, so would everyone else.

I knew Harrison liked games, he loved being able to figure things out so I made a reveal game for him. It was a game board with questions on it and he had to fill in the blanks, then he would have to read out the full question to everyone. The last thing on the board was the pregnancy reveal written in the form of a poem. I couldn't wait for this, he was going to be so shocked and surprised. One of the things I did find out at my doctor's office on the 22nd when I went in for the confirmation appointment was that the shot and using Nuva Ring at the same time makes them negate one another. Of course, this left me unprotected at the end of January/early February, which is when I ovulated and conceived. My doctor informed me that based on how far along I was at the sonogram; I likely ovulated on February 3rd, the last day of my fertile week. Today, I was five weeks and four days along. In two days, I would be six weeks exactly, a month and a half into this pregnancy. Time really did fly.

I picked everything I would need for the party and when the guests I invited asked me if they could help, I just suggested bringing a small dessert or maybe an appetizer. I took care of getting the cake and main course. I was making dinner for the party, one of Harrison's favorites; lasagna and meatballs. I made two full pans of it and a smaller one just for him to enjoy at work since I know he got sick of eating the food at Berkys every single day, this would be a change up for him. I was having the party start at 3:30 pm, Harrison said he would be home at 4, since he went in at 4 am this morning when the original opener called out sick. I asked all the guests to arrive before 3:45 pm so that way we would have time to hide before Harrison got home. I invited all our friends! Harrison's family, my parents, and siblings, Trevor, Skye, Andy, Dexter, Hailey, Frankie, Chelsea, Olivia, Addilyn, TJ, Regina, Syrus. I even invited Glenn and Aaron to come out and enjoy the party, everyone had told me on Monday that they would be here.

The time now was 3:15 pm, I had the lasagna ready to go but I wouldn't put it in until 4 pm so it would be ready for 5. I wanted to give Harrison some time to get home, be surprised, say hi to everyone, and then I knew he would likely go take a shower before actually coming out to enjoy everything. I knew my parents were bringing chips and dip, Harrison's family was bringing drinks. I wasn't sure on the others, but I did ask that they don't bring too much as there is no way we would eat it all, I used the term snacky foods when I suggested if they wanted to bring anything. I had cleaned the entire house today and made sure all the laundry was done, folded, and put away. I swept and mopped the kitchen, laundry, and half-bathroom. I vacuumed the living room, washed the windows and TV screen. I also dusted and wiped down the counters, made sure the dishes were done and put away in their rightful spot. I didn't worry a lot about upstairs since no one would be up there unless they were using the bathroom so I just closed the two bedroom doors.

I took a final look around and nodded my head in approval at the apartment. Everything was ready, now I just had to wait for guests to arrive and Harrison to come home from work, then the party could begin. I heard Toothless and Nightstar warbling for my attention, then remembered I promised they could be apart of the festivities too. I walked over to the sliding glass door and opened the curtains up, then moved the glass door but left the screen closed. It wasn't a very cold afternoon so I didn't think it would hurt any to leave the door open if I just turned the heat off, besides, with the oven on at four hundred and fifty degrees, if anyone was cold they could stand in front of that. I had asked that everyone either drive or car pool to the apartment, I, unfortunately, didn't have enough room to house everyone's dragons. Everything was all set to go, now it was just a matter of waiting for the big moment when Harrison learned he was going to be a father in just about thirty-four weeks.

There was a knock on the door as I made my way over and opened it up. I set my eyes on Addilyn, Frankie, Regina, and TJ first. "Hey! Glad you could come, guys," I greeted with a smile.

"We decided to ride together," Addy smiled back as they walked in after I moved off to the side. As I was going to close the door, I noticed my parents, brother, and sister arriving next.

"Hi, sis!" Jasmine giggled.

"Hi! Come right in, okay?" I told them.

"Where do we put gifts?" TJ asked.

"Uh, we can set them in the laundry room for now, on the washer and dryer," I replied while pointing to the laundry room door. My family came in as I walked around to round up everyone's coats and place them in the closet by the staircase on hangers. I went over to hug them, happy they were there. Another knock had me smiling, more people were arriving and this would be the fullest the apartment has ever been. Thank God our neighbors were away on a two-week vacation. "Come on in, doors unlocked!" I called. The next people to walk in were Andy and Skye, the two probably drove together from Fort Fury which was an hour away.

"Bri!" Skye cheered happily, as she hugged me tightly, then I noticed Nate, Spencer, and Viviana coming in after Andy did.

"So you think Harrison will be surprised or what?" Nate asked me as I hugged him.

"I hope so, if not I did all this work for nothing," I laughed a little. The door opened again after there were two knocks, this time the guests to enter were Syrus, Trevor, Dexter, and Hailey, but after them, it was Chelsea and Olivia. The last to arrive at 3:45 pm on the dot was Aaron and Glenn. I made sure everyone's coats were in the closet and I decided to put the lasagna's in and start them early. I knew the meatballs would not take long at all; I could bake those when there were only fifteen minutes left.

"When is Harrison due home again?" Olivia asked.

"I believe he said around 4:10 pm when I talked to him before the lunch rush hit," I replied. For the next twenty-five minutes, everyone talked about what they got him except me or it would give away I was pregnant. It was almost time, we planned to do presents after dinner was over, then we'd do cake. There wasn't much longer to wait now, Harrison should be home any minute and he wouldn't suspect a thing because I had everyone park at the school and walk across the street, I knew Harrison wouldn't see their cars because it got dark by 4 pm at this time of year. This was so exciting, I couldn't wait to see the look on Harrison's face when he finds out I'm pregnant!

{Normal POV}

[An Hour Later]

Briana was starting to worry about her fiancé. It was 5:15 pm, and Harrison wasn't home, nor was he answering calls or text messages to his mobile. Finally, she decided to just call the store herself and find out what was going on. Briana got her cell out of her pocket and dialed Berkys after having everyone be quiet when she put it on speakerphone.

"Berkys, this is Calvin," the man answered.

"Calvin, it's Briana. Is Harrison there?" Briana inquired gently.

"Sure is, sitting in the office and taking it easy as I ordered him to do," Calvin replied. Okay, Briana didn't like how that sounded.

"Why? What happened?" Briana wondered, a little concern to her voice.

"Cal, give me the phone," they heard Harrison say.

"No chance, my friend. I know you, you're going to tell her you're okay when you damn well know you're not," Calvin retorted.

"Calvin, tell me what happened to him, please?" Briana asked quickly, fear rising now.

"Your fiancé gave everyone a heart attack at work when he passed out and remained unconscious for fifteen minutes," Calvin informed. Briana instantly brought a hand to her chest with worry as everyone else gasped.

"What?! Is he okay? How did this happen?" Briana demanded to know.

"Harrison stayed a little later to help out with a rush that started at 4:45 pm when he was getting ready to leave. However, the rush got bad and Harrison was helping out front counter, then all of a sudden, one of the girls screamed. I left the sandwich station and saw Harrison passed out on the floor. My employee told me that Harrison had just stopped what he was doing for a minute, he was out of breath, didn't seem like he was there anymore, and then he just hit the floor. After five minutes, I called 911," Calvin explained.

"Oh, God. S-Should I come get him?" Briana asked.

"No, it's alright, Briana. I'm bringing him home myself in his truck and then my wife is going to take me back to the store," Calvin replied.

"Okay, thank you, Calvin, for taking care of him. I'll make sure he continues to take easy here at home," Briana insisted. After that, the call ended as she sighed heavily.

"Odd, what would make him suddenly pass out at work?" Trevor mentioned first.

"I don't know. Maybe the paramedics who arrived told Calvin something about it," Briana sat down after setting the cell phone on the table by the couch. Hopefully, they could get some answers when Calvin arrived with Harrison. Knowing all this, they felt it would be best not to jump out and surprise Harrison-it would be shocking enough for him to see everyone over. Ten minutes went by before Harrison's truck was heard pulling up and shutting off. One door opened, revealing Calvin and then the other with Harrison stepping out slowly. Calvin moved next to him to make sure he didn't just pass out again. Briana was first to open the door and see her fiancé standing there with his Berkys shirt slightly unbuttoned, the hat was off and looked not like himself. Harrison looked a little pale and utterly exhausted.

Harrison, on the other hand, saw Briana first and her concerned expression. However, after that, he saw his family, Briana's, his friends, and even his commanding officers. Harrison didn't understand, why was everyone over? Had Briana told them he passed out and they came rushing to make sure he was okay? Harrison noticed the table was set, even the banner on the wall that said 'Happy Birthday!' on it. "Whats…all this?" Harrison asked slowly.