Chapter 3

After a week of writing by phone or email, Brenda came to a conclusion. They would fly to Dylan´s with Sheila. Dylan asked her to come and see him every day so he could show her around his ranch. He hadn´t sent her flowers either. He didn´t want to pressure her. Brenda was very grateful to him for that. And after saying good night that evening, she had finally agreed to a visit. Dylan wrote back immediately.

D: Really?

B: Yes, I would like to see your ranch.

D: You will like it. Wide fields, I have many horses, farming. Nice and secluded.

B: Sounds good.

D: I look forward to seeing you.

B: Good night Dylan.

D: Good night Bren.

Brenda awaited her phone aside, slipped on her slippers and walked over to Brandon and Carla to update them on their trip. She met Brandon in his study.

„Am I disrupting?"

„No." Brandon smiled at her. „Come in."

Brenda entered his office.

„What´s going on?"

„I´m flying to Dylan´s." She looked at her brother, slightly embarrassed.

Brandon chuckled. „I´ve already thought it. It was only a matter of time."

„Do you think I´m making a mistake?" Brenda asked cautiously.

„Am I being honest?" Brandon looked at his sister.

„Yes." Brenda swallowed.

„You and Dylan…you belong together. Everyone knows that. And Dylan knows it too. I´ll never understand what he found in Kelly." Brandon looked at her. „He loves you. And you love him too."

„It´s just a visit. I´m not moving in with him."

„You say that now." Brandon winked at her. „I´ll pack some moving boxes for you." He laughed and got a dirty look from his sister.

Wyoming

Dylan´s ranch was really remote. But Brenda thought it was beautiful. Far away from the hustle and bustle. From Beverly Hills. That was Dylan´s taste.

She saw him from the taxi. Without a word, he helped the driver unpack Brenda´s bags. But as soon as the taxi had gone, his greeting came. He gave her his stunning smile.

„Hi Bren."

„Hi Dylan." Came out a little shyly.

So much for Dylan looking unkempt. Either Kelly was lying or Dylan had been tot he hairdresser. He looked like he did in London.

Dylan didn´t care how Brenda would react, he hugged her warmly. She immediately breathed in his scent. He still smelled like he did in high school.

Then he turned to Sheila. The two year old looked at him with wide eyes. Dylan go on his knees.

„Hi Sheila, I´m Dylan." He held out his hand.

She was only amazed when she held out her small hand to him.

„Brend, she´s adorable." He looked up at Brenda.

„Thanks, yes, I think so too."

„May I teas her?" Dylan asked cautiously.

„If you want?"

Dylan really wanted to. His strong arms wrapped around Sheila and lifted her up. Sheila seemed to like it because she smiled at Dylan and didn´t resist.

„Let´s go inside. My cook has prepared something very tasty for you."

Dylan took Brenda´s bag with his other hand and together they walked into Dylan´s house.

Unlike Kelly, Brenda had to smile around the house. It looked like Dylan´s. That´s how she knew him.

Dylan knew Brenda liked it.

After a delicious lunch, Dylan showed them around his ranch, his horses and his staff. He even had farmland and a tractor. Brenda was impressed. Sheila too.

„Shall weg o for a ride?" Dylan suggested.

Sheila nodded.

And so Dylan took Sheila´s hand, helped her onto the tractor, and chugged Dylan all over his ranch with her. As they passed Brenda, they both waved.

„Mommy, that was great." Sheila ran back to Brenda enthusiastically.

„Great sweetie. You looked great too." Brenda hugged her daughter.

„Shall we show your mommy where we drove?" Dylan suggested.

Sheila nodded excitedly.

Dylan took her hand and the two went ahead.

Dylan´s ranch was impressive. In a fiel, Sheila ran and turned and ran in circles and rejoiced. Dylan stood close to Brenda and took her hand in his.

„And what do you say?"

„It´s great here. Was everything like this when you brought the ranch?"

„No." Dylan laughed. „Not even remotely. I built everything by myself. I can show you the old photos later."

„I´d like to see that."

There was a moment of silence.

„I´m proud of you Dylan. That you did it all. Not everyone would." She looked at him sideways.

„The only thing missing here is you." Now Dylan also turned his head to her.

Their eyes met. Dylan looked alternately at Brenda´s mouth and into her eyes. Their heads were only inches apart. Then Sheila called.

„Mom, Dylan. Look."

And soon Dylan and Brenda broke up and watched the two-year-old run.

„We should go in. Dinner is coming soon." Dylan didn´t let go of Brenda´s hand an inch.

After dinner, Brenda immediately put Sheila to bed. The girl was so tired. When Brenda came back into the living room, Dylan had prepared a bottle of wine and small snacks for her. He himself stayed with soda. Now came the moment when Dylan wanted to explain everything to Brenda.

He invited Brenda onto the sofa. He preferred to stand.

„Okay Dylan. I´m listening." Brenda took a sip of wine, holding her glass.

Dylan had left some distance between them on purpose. But he seemed calm and composed. He took a deep breath.

„After Silver´s wedding, Kelly and I had a short time together. It was really short. Maybe four weeks. Then I realized that wasn´t myself anymore. I was unhappy. So I went on a world tour. I needed to clear my head."

Brenda had already written that to her.

„Then I was in Beverly Hills for a few days. David had thrown a big party. Kelly had also been there. All I know is that I woke up next to her in the same bed and we were naked. I left immediately. A little later I got the message from Kelly that she was pregnant."

He looked at Brenda.

„What should I have done? I had to believe her."

Brenda nodded again.

„When Sammy was born, I did my best to be a father."

He knew what Brenda wanted to ask.

„I slept on the sofa. Kelly and I did not have sex during this time. Sammy was very demanding on her. But eventually I couldn´t be with Kelly anymore. I had to get out. I left her a letter and disappeared into the night. But Kelly would not rest. She kept calling me and saying I had to take care of my son. My hope was she would eventually realize it was useless but I don´t think she wanted to understand anything. So I ended up asking her over and doing the DNA-Test."

He took the letter out of his pocket and gave it to Brenda. She unfolded it and read. When she was done she put it on the table in front of her. She looked at Dylan. His gaze pierced her.

„I love you Bren." He blurted out. „I want to be with you again. I want you to live here with Sheila. With me. With me."

„Dylan, do you know what you´re saying? Are you really sure? I mean you´re not exactly the family guy. That would be a great responsibility."

„Maybe it´s time for me to take responsibility."

„Dylan, we´d be family then. It´s not just you, Dylan McKay. So are we." She pointed at herself, at him and in the direction of Sheila.

„I´m aware of that and I´m serious Brenda. I want a family with you." His voice trembled. „Husband, father, I want to be all that."

Brenda swallod. She began to tremble.

Then Dylan dropped to his knees in front of her and took her hand.

„Marry me Brenda. Be my wife. I want you and Sheila to have my name."

Now Brenda was shaking even more. At the same time, she shed tears of joy.

„Yes Dylan. I want to marry you. I want to be your wife."

Dylan couln´t believe it.

„For real? You really want to?" His eyes sparkled.

„Yes, I will." Her eyes sparkled too.

Brenda looked into Dylan´s brown eyes. He was back. Her Dylan was back. And before she knew it, Dylan took her face in his hands and covered her mouth with his. The kiss quickly intensified and deepened.

„I love you Bren."

„I love you Dylan." Brenda whispered.

Both smiled as they kissed. Then Dylan got up and picked up Brenda and carried her to his bedroom.

And in the middle of the night they both whispered each other´s names.

The name Kelly should never be mentioned in this house again.

I really wish the 90210 spinoff had turned out that way. But who knows.

For those who watched the spinoff, Brenda´s end was open. Who says Dylan hasn´t texted her again?

And to all DK fans, Dylan said the truth to Brenda about his relationship to Kelly. In the spinoff Kelly told Ryan that she and her boyfriend broke up after Silver´s wedding. Sammy was the result of a one night stand. Dylan and Kelly were not long in a relationship after the final.