Caroline came over to Elena's early in the morning with the twins to help finish the decorations for Elena's baby shower. While she was getting everything ready and making sure everything was perfect, she starts to remember her own baby shower when she was pregnant with the girls. She remembered how fun it was. She also remember when she first found out she was pregnant at first she didn't want to believe it mainly because at that time she was a vampire and vampires aren't supposed to get pregnant, or at least that's what Caroline thought. Giving birth to the twins was scary since they didn't want to come out, but at the end it was totally worth it.
" Mommy." Lizzie says as she tugs on Caroline's dress, in order to get her attention.
" What is it Lizzie?" Caroline asked looking down at her four year old daughter.
" Where's Auntie Elena?" She asked. Lizzie was hoping she could show her new book that she had gotten for Christmas this year. Lizzie loves Disney movies, and she loves Disney princesses. So for Christmas Caroline bought Lizzie a Disney Princesses story book and Josie an coloring book.
" She's still sleeping baby, but don't worry Auntie Elena will be up very soon." Caroline responded as she finished hanging up the banner above the refreshment table." Perfect." Caroline says as she placed both hands on her hips admiring the decorations so far.
" Don't you know, it's rude to walk into someone's house while they are still sleeping?" Damon asked as he made his way down stairs." How long have you been here anyway?"
" Not long. Just a couple of hours. Is Elena still sleeping?" Caroline asked as she fixed the table cloth." Hey, those are for the guest." Caroline says as she slaps Damon's hand away as she noticed he was trying to sneak a lemon bar.
Damon just rolled his eyes as he shook his hand." Yeah, she's still sleeping, but she should be up soon. So, where's my little brother?" Damon asked as he rubbed his hand and look around the living room. He only noticed Caroline and the twins, but no Stefan. He was supposed to help Damon with his car before the party started.
" He got called in at the bakery this morning, but don't worry he will be here later though. Oh that reminds me, Enzo is coming today with Bonnie." Caroline informed him.
" Okay, so?" Damon asked as he shrugged his shoulders as he didn't really care if Enzo came or not. Ever since Lily's death four years ago, Enzo put the entire blame on Damon and they haven't talked since.
" So, I don't want the three of you guys start arguing over things that happened in the past. Today is about Elena and your unborn daughter. So I would appreciate it if you guys just make peace with each other and just move on." Caroline says as she stabbed her index finger against his chest. Today is Elena's baby shower and Caroline wasn't gonna let anything screw that up.
" Ow." Damon says as he rubs his chest." Your so mean to me." Damon grimace and then sighs nodding his head in agreement he knew Caroline was right, today was all about his wife and their unborn daughter. The last thing Damon wants to do is stressed Elena out during her last month of pregnancy.
" We will be on our best behavior. Scouts honor." Damon says as he brought his right hand up and gave her a crooked smirk." Now if you will excuse me, I gotta go finish up the gift I have for Elena the garage." Damon says walked towards the back door.
" I thought you already gave her the crib." Caroline says in confusion as she watched him opening the back door.
" It's something else." Damon says with a grin as he walked out of the back door and headed towards the garage.
Once Damon was gone, Caroline sighs for a moment as she started to look through her list. She wanted to make sure everything was perfect and she didn't miss anything.
Just right outside, Bonnie and Enzo pulled up into Elena and Damon's driveway. Once the car stopped and Bonnie shut off the engine, she looks over at Enzo as she placed her hand against the back of his head.
" You ready to go in?"
Enzo sighs as he nods his head." Yeah I am ready."
" Hey remember your promise to me?"
" Yeah, and don't worry love. I promise I won't start anything with Damon or Stefan and I will try to make peace with them." Enzo says with a small smile as he looks at Bonnie.
Bonnie just rolled her eyes as she wasn't pleased with the answer." I don't want you to try, I want the three of you guys to make peace. Despite everything they ever did in the past. They are our friends and that's all I care about." Bonnie says as she leans over and kisses him softly.
Enzo rest his forehead against hers as he sighs deeply." Yeah, I know.
" Good, now let's get inside before Caroline comes out and drag us out of the car." Bonnie says with a chuckle as she opens her door and steps out of the car. Walking around the other side of the car, Bonnie locked her fingers with his and head inside with Enzo.
Just as Caroline expected, the baby shower was a success. Everyone was having fun and getting a long for once. Glancing over her shoulder Caroline noticed Stefan, Matt and Ric talking, and in the kitchen she noticed Enzo and Damon talking or at least that's what she's hoping that's what they are doing.
After Damon took a drink of his bourbon, he looks over at Enzo and finally decided to break the awkward silence between them." So, how do you and Bonnie like living in Paris?"
" We love it actually. Bonnie owns her own cult shop. She just sales herbs and spell books, and I now own my own restaurant." Enzo says as he leans back against the kitchen counter and takes another drink of his beer. He sighs deeply before he continued.
" Damon, listen about what happened four years ago with Lily's death. It wasn't you're fault and I shouldn't have blamed you, when I should have blamed it all on Julian."
" Is this your way of apologizing?" Damon asked with a snort as he shook his head. He then deeply sighs as he nods his head." Thanks, Now you just need to apologize to Stefan." He says with smirk.
" Yeah, I know." Enzo says as he took a huge drink of his beer. Apologizing to Damon is easier since they both have history and their cells was together when they were known as the Augustine Vampires in the 50s. They were practically friends. But with Stefan, they hated each other the moment they first met. So it's not gonna be easy.
The girls was all sitting on the couch just catching up when Caroline looks over at Rebekah." Hey, Rebekah how does it feel to be finally human?" Caroline remembered that Elena mentioned she gave Rebekah some of the cure.
" It actually feels amazing, like I'm alive. I finally get to live my life the way I always wanted to, I mean don't get me wrong I had fun being a vampire. But after thousands of years of being one I just had enough." Rebekah responded honestly.
While everyone was chatting among each other. Caroline stood up and clapped her hands to get everyone's attention." Gather around everyone. It's time for presidents." Caroline says as grabs the first gift and hands it over to Elena." It's from me and the girls."
When Elena opened the first gift and gasps as she pulled out a couple of little dresses for her baby girl." Caroline, these are adorable." She says as she held them up." Thank you so much." Elena says as she leans over and gave her a hug.
" Thanks Girls." She said as she gave the twins a hug as well. Bonnie stood up and walked over to the table and grabs the gift she brought Elena.
" And, this is from me." Bonnie says as she sat back down next to Elena and hands her the small box.
" Bonnie, you know that you didn't have to give me anything." Elena says as she opened the box. Elena couldn't help but gasp when she saw the gift." Oh my God, Bonnie! It's your baby hair brush."
Bonnie nods her head as she smiles." Yeah it was, and now I'm giving it to you."
" But Why? I figured you would want to save this for your own daughter some day." Elena asked.
Bonnie nods her head." I know, but your my best friend Elena and I wanted to give you and your daughter something special. Besides I could always buy a new baby hair brush." Bonnie and Enzo has been trying to get pregnant for awhile now, but nothing hasn't happened yet.
" Well, I love it and I love you." Elena says as she gave Bonnie a hug.
After everyone gave Elena baby gifts. Elena was starting to feel tired." Hey guys, I think I am going to go back upstairs and lay down." She said as Caroline and Bonnie helped her up off the couch.
" Are you sure? we are just about to cut the cake."Caroline says as she points over to the cake Stefan brought from the bakery shop earlier.
" I'm sure Caroline, but make sure you save me a piece for later." Elena says as she walked over to Damon who was chatting with the guys." Hey, I am gonna go lay down." She said as she leans up and gave a peck on the lips.
" you doing okay? Is it our daughter?" Damon asked with concern as he stepped closer to her and placed his hand against her abdomen.
Elena chuckled as she nods her head." Damon, we are both fine. I am just a little tired. Stop worrying so much." She says as she gave him another peck on the kiss. Pulling away Elena turned to Matt." I am glad you came."
" Of course, you know I couldn't pass up your baby shower." Matt responded as he leans over and gave her a friendly kiss on the cheek. Since Matt had the weekend off, he was able to drive down from Mystic falls.
After Elena thank the guys. She started to head upstairs. Walking into her and Damon's room, and towards their bed. As she crawled into bed and lays down. She sighs softly as she placed her hand against her abdomen." All those people downstairs, love you very much baby girl. Your daddy and mommy loves you even more, and we can't wait to finally meet you." Elena says softly as she exhaled softly and then closes her eyes.
Walking out of their kitchen with a glass of wine, Caroline joined Stefan on their couch. It's been only a couple of hours since they got back from Elena's and Damon's." The baby shower was a success." She said with a smile as she took a sip of her wine.
Stefan nods his head." You did an amazing job babe." Stefan responded with a grin.
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" Thanks baby, I saw you and Enzo talking earlier. Please tell me, you guys made peace and everything is now good between you two." Caroline says as she set her glass down on the coffee table.
Stefan nods his head." Everything is fine between us. He apologized for holding a grudge and I apologize for ripping his heart out. Even though at the time he deserved it."
" Stefan." Caroline says with a deep sigh.
" Sorry." Stefan says as he wrapped his arm around her waist and pulls her closer to him." But seriously, we are good. So, Mrs. Salvatore, How about I take you upstairs and make love to you all night." Stefan says low as he leans in and kisses her passionately and deeply. As much as Stefan enjoyed hanging out with his brother and catching up with his friends at the baby shower. He couldn't wait to get home and make love to his wife.
Caroline giggles and smiles against his lips." Well, in that case, Mr. Salvatore, why don't you take your wife upstairs and make love to her." Caroline says softly as she kisses him more passionately and deeply. She moans against his lips as she climbs on to his lap and straddles him.
Without breaking the kiss and holding her tightly against him, Stefan got up from the couch. Reaching down for her legs, Stefan hooks them around his waist as he smirks against her lips. He then walks towards the stairs, carrying her up into their room.
AN: Made a few changes. Instead of it being one year since Lily Salvatore's death. It should have been four years. Happy reading everyone!! Got one more chapter to fix.
