AN: Wow everyone i can't believe i actually have this chapter written! its taken so long i know and my apologies i guess i had a some what writers block for this chapter. Thanks so much for the reviews! keep them coming. This chapter is fun filled a different side of all the family! i hope you enjoy! as it's going to be dramatic in the next few chapters! Shoutouts to Kylie,Michie,Kazzie, Shelly and Emz for all their advice and support!
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Ella quickly unwrapped the gift as the family watched on. Sandy continued to kiss Kirsten's neck and Kirsten briefly kissed him on the lips but they were interrupted by Ella's ecstatic scream.
"That's right Ella Bella you can now sing your little heart out with this state of the art karaoke machine. With surround sound, two microphones and a brilliant selection of songs you are guaranteed endless hours of fun and"
"SETH, you sound like your trying to sell her it, dude you just totally ruined the moment" Ryan shook his head
Seth rolled his eyes and Ella walked towards Seth and planted a kiss on his cheek
"Thank you I love it, its so great can we sing now please please?"
Sandy and Kirsten looked at each other and were greeted by three pairs of puppy dog eyes.
"Well I guess I'll have to be the bad guy and say no because we have guests coming over now to celebrate New Years, but I promise later ok Ella"
Sandy tightened his grasp on Kirsten and she responded by holding onto his hands.
"Why are you trying to squeeze Kirsten to death, don't you like her anymore?" Ella asked.
Seth and Ryan laughed and Kirsten stood red faced as Sandy continued to kiss her neck.
"Ella seriously these two play weird games, games you would not want to be apart of trust me" Seth winked
"Oh like when you two were jumping on the bed and Ryan said I couldn't play"
"OK" Sandy loosened his grasp on Kirsten and she stood there mouth opened.
"Guess our moment is over honey, but perhaps the two of us can embark on a little jumping on the bed later"
Kirsten nudged Sandy in the stomach laughing.
"Eww you two are gross seriously get a room preferably out of the house, I'll pay for it" Seth scolded.
Ryan nodded his head in agreement with Seth's comment and Sandy and Kirsten shrugged it off
"Son do you want me to give you the talk again"
"God no seriously father you have scarred me and Ryan for life and I wont let you do it to Ella's innocent ears now you two juveniles run along"
"Sandy, Kirsten wait, I have thee perfect new years resolution for you guys this new years"
"Really Ryan, and what's that?" Kirsten asked
"Well how about you two lovebirds lay off on the making out in front of your sons huh I mean there is only so much we can witness"
Kirsten smiled as she heard Ryan talking. He was becoming more and more like Seth and was not afraid to speak his mind. She loved that he referred to himself as their son.
Sandy interrupted her smile by planting a kiss on her lips.
"Sorry son no can do, but we will cut you a deal no making out from the hours of 6pm and 7pm"
Seth and Ryan looked at each other disgust in their eyes
"Father you're an animal, seriously. Come on Ella lets get going we have to collect the girls"
Ella walked slowly passed Kirsten and Sandy and whispered to Kirsten.
"Jumping in the bed sounds like a good game, you and Sandy should go play"
Sandy laughed and winked at Ella "Ella that's a great idea, let's get going honey that bed is calling our name"
"THAT'S IT" Ryan shouted, "Come on Ella"
"What why, what's wrong with jumping on the bed"
"You don't want to know" Ryan whispered.
The three kids left the house and Sandy turned to Kirsten
"You up for that jumping game"
Kirsten laughed and wrapped her arms around his neck. She kissed him deeply
"I would love to but you promised the boys no making out between the hours of 6 and 7"
Sandy laughed and returned her kiss more passionately this time.
"Yeah but we still have 6 hours to go before New Years"
Kirsten laughed as Sandy lifted her up off the ground and carried them towards their bedroom.
"Ella are you ready" Sandy shouted from the bottom of the stairs.
"Almost" he heard a small voice reply.
"Hi is she almost ready, the guests are all here, the karaoke and stage is set up"
Sandy shrugged his shoulders and looked towards the stairs when he heard Kirsten gasp.
Ella stood at the top in a big white dress, a gold necklace with a cross and a tiny white clip in her hair.
"Honey you look like an angel" Kirsten embraced her.
Sandy gulped as he heard Kirsten refer to her as an angel and Sandy held out his arms. Ella gladly accepted his embrace.
"You like my dress? I look like a princess don't I"
Sandy kissed her temple and reached for Kirsten's hand.
"Honey you look like a little princess everyday"
"Now let's get this show on the road Ella Bella"
"Ladies and gentlemen can we have your attention for a moment please"
Kirsten handed the microphone to Sandy.
"Thank you honey! Firstly we would like to thank everyone for coming here tonight, as most of you know we have a new addition to the family these days. Ella Bell has enlightened our home over the past few weeks and has touched I know all your hearts over the past few months. Her courage, outlook on life and positive attitude are inspiring and not to mention the girl can sing"
Kirsten grabbed the microphone off Sandy
"My turn, you always hog the mic" Sandy winked at his wife.
"Well Sandy has described Ella perfectly so now please put your hands together as we introduce for one night only Ella Grace Mackenzie as queen of the karaoke machine"
"Ella take it away" Sandy shouted into the microphone. Kirsten lightly slapped him over the head.
"You had to get the last word didn't you, you always have to have the last word Sandy, you just love the limelight, oh dear god your turning into a newpsie.
Sandy silenced Kirsten with a kiss.
"Honey well I learned from the best newspie of all time"
Kirsten kissed him again.
"I'm not the best newspie of all time"
"I know" Sandy laughed, "Julie Cooper has been given me private newspie lessons. Honey your posture is all wrong your suppose to stand up straight, chest out and smile on face at all times"
Kirsten laughed and they were interrupted by an eruption of applause as Ella took centre stage.
She began dancing and singing to Aretha Franklin's "Natural Woman"
Half way through the song when the crowed were just starting to sing along, Ella shouted
"Now let's give it up for two very natural woman"
Summer and Marissa appeared on stage and both stepped to the side to reveal Seth and Ryan. Seth wearing a pink dress, high heels and pink lipstick, while Ryan wore mini skirt, black boots and a blonde wig.
Kirsten spat out her drink with surprise and Sandy ran to fetch the video camera.
"Aww honey you always wanted a daughter and now you have two"
Ryan and Seth reluctantly moved along with Ella.
"Come on girl's altogether now" Ella shared the mic with Seth and Ryan. Ryan and Seth grabbed onto the microphone.
"Ok dude you ready for the big finish?"
"YOU MAKE ME FEEL, YOU MAKE ME FEEL, YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A NATURAL WOMAN!"
"Seth carrying a tune it's a New Years miracle" Kirsten laughed as the trio took a bow.
Ryan stepped up to the mic laughing.
"Now for what I think is going to be tonight's highlight we have Caleb Nichol literally for one night only so please go crazy for the artist formally known as well Caleb"
Caleb had his tie undone and was wearing his loose shirt and trousers rolled up.
"This is for the granddaughter I never had Ella honey, I hope you enjoy"
"This out to be good, I wonder what he is going to sing. Frank Sinatra" Marissa giggled.
"10 bucks says he sings Lionel Richie" Summer reached into her bag.
The music started and the crowed grasped as Caleb began to clap along to Kenny Loggins "Footloose"
"Oh dear God" Julie covered her eyes "this is going to be the biggest scandal Newport has ever seen. He will appear on Good Morning America if Sandy has anything to do with it"
Sandy enthusiastically danced along with Caleb as did Kirsten. Ryan and Seth were doubled over laughing. While Ella was dancing along with Sandy.
Much to the audience surprise Caleb could actually sing pretty well. What he couldn't do was break dancing. He started to dance around on stage and got a little too spontaneous and tired to break-dance.
"Cal what are you doing your going to break a hip" Julie shouted. Caleb ignored his wife and continued dancing. As the song finished Caleb was lying on the floor.
"A little help here people" he winced in pain.
Julie ran on stage.
"Wow Cal that was some performance, it's a pity you aren't that spontaneous in bed.
"Oh Juju trust me I can be spontaneous but with you beside me it's pretty hard"
"Are you having a good time Ella" Summer asked.
"Yeah I'm having a great time. It's sad too though.
"Why is it sad honey" Summer asked as she lifted Ella up onto her lap.
"It's just I love all these people so much I don't want the night to be over"
"Oh baby cakes, it's going to be fine. We all love you too. Now get your little butt over to that stage"
Ella jumped off the stage and accepted Sandy's hand as he sat her on stage.
Ryan, Seth and Caleb stood behind Ella each carrying a microphone.
Ella laughed as all the men began to click their fingers to the beginning of "My girl" by the Temptations.
Sandy began singing the main chorus and the boys hummed and swayed in the background.
Ella occasionally sang along with the boys and Sandy kneeled down beside her and whispered into her ear
"You will always be my girl"
Ella whispered back into his ear "what about Kirsten, isn't she your girl"
Sandy laughed and whispered. "No Kirsten is my natural woman!"
"Mom have you seen Ella. Marissa and Summer want some pictures and it's almost midnight"
"No Seth I haven't seen her, I'll go look she's probably talking to Sandy"
Kirsten walked around the house and was greeted by Sandy.
Honey have you seen Ella? It's almost midnight and I wanted a family photo"
Kirsten clasped his hands.
"I'll find her"
Kirsten walked outside and saw Ella dangling her feet in the pool.
"Baby there you are, we have been looking for you"
Kirsten sat down beside Ella and noticed the tears streaming down her face.
"Oh honey come here" Kirsten lifted Ella into her lap and hugged her tightly.
"It's not fair" she sobbed.
"What's not fair baby?"
"Why do I have to die, I don't want to die anymore Kirsten I want to stay here with all of you. I'm a good girl why do I have to be sick it's not fair"
Kirsten's eyes welled up as she listened to Ella.
"Honey the past few months have been the best few months with you. And we wish you could stay with us forever. And you will be"
"No I wont I'll be dead" she blurted out.
"Do you see those stars up there?" Kirsten pointed.
Ella wiped her tears and looked up to the sky.
"What about them"
"Well when my mom was dying she was scared like you, but she told me that she will always be there looking over us. And I never believed her. But the night she died I went outside and saw the biggest, brightest star and I just knew it was her"
"So I'm going to turn into a star"
"You're going to be the prettiest star and angel up there, trust me"
Ella laughed and wiped away her tears. She slowly got up of Kirsten's lap.
"Kirsten"
"Yes honey"
"I'll take care of your mom when I go up there to live"
Kirsten smiled
"Then I'll have two angels looking over me"
Sandy quietly closed the patio door and walked over to Kirsten. He put his arm around her as he sat down beside her. Kirsten looked into his eyes and it was evident she was crying.
"Oh Honey what's the matter" Sandy pulled her close.
"I know you said it was going to be hard, but I never thought it was going to be this hard. I don't know if I can do it, watch her suffer and slowly die"
Sandy kissed her temple.
"Baby we knew what we were getting ourselves into. I know it's going to be horrible to see her, but we always said we were going to give Ella the best memories before she died. Look at her now"
Kirsten and Sandy looked in at Ella, who was singing and dancing with Ryan, Seth, Summer and Marissa.
"Noone said it would be easy"
Kirsten sighed heavily.
"I know. I had to give her my angel and star story tonight. She broke down tonight and my heart just broke for her, I don't want her to be alone."
Sandy tilted Kirsten's head up so it was facing the sky. He pointed out to a star shining brightly.
"She won't be alone. Trust me"
Kirsten smiled and turned towards Sandy lightly kissing him on the lips.
"Now come on let's go baby, it's almost time for Carson Daly, you know balls dropping"
Kirsten kissed him again.
"Two images that should not be used in the same sentence"
Sandy laughed.
"Yeah something like that"
Sandy grabbed Kirsten's hand and they walked towards the party. Ella saw them and ran towards them shouting.
"ITS ALMOST TIME FOR NEW YEARS".
"10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 ,3 ,2 ,1 HAPPY NEW YEARS"
Ella walked up to Sandy and Kirsten who was kissing in the corner.
"Am I'm sorry for interrupting but I want to say thank you for everything. I love you all so so much and I wish I didn't have to leave you, but I know I will be"
Kirsten lifted her up and kissed her cheek. "We love you, you know that"
Ella hugged Kirsten and Sandy and kissed them both on the cheek.
"I know"
The moment was interrupted by Ryan and Seth who were speaking into the microphone.
"Now for this evening's final performance. All of you know Sandy Cohen can cut a fine tune. Staring as Danny Suko in the musical Grease we all know where I get my musical talent"
Ryan grabbed the mic off Seth.
"Touching, what most of you don't know however that Kirsten Cohen also did some musicals in her time"
"NO NO" Kirsten shouted. Sandy stood laughing.
"Baby we're gone" he pulled Kirsten up on stage.
"WE ARE PROUD TO INTRODUCE SANDY AND KIRSTEN COHEN AS DANNY AND SANDY"
Kirsten was accompanied by Marissa, Julie, Ella and Summer while Sandy was accompanied by Seth, Ryan and Caleb as they belted out "Summer Loving"
"Summer loving had me a blast
Summer loving happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days drifting away to oh oh the summer nights. Sandy walked closer to Kirsten and lightly kissed her on the lips. Ella was swing dancing with Caleb. And the rest of the kids were singing along.
Sandy whispered into Kirsten's ear.
"It's going to be a hard New Year, you sure you're ready for it"
Kirsten kissed Sandy
"Yeah I'm sure, as long as you are here with me, we can get through anything. Now Danny are you ready for the big finish?" Sandy kissed her lightly on the lips again.
"We should take this on the road; we make a pretty good team" Kirsten grabbed Sandy's hand as they sang along with the rest of the family.
"It turned colder that's where it ends
So I told her we'd still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Wonder what she's doing now
Summer dreams ripped at the seams but oh those summer nights
Tell me more, tell me more"
Sandy kissed Kirsten one more time as the crowed clapped. Ella stepped in between them and they all took a bow.
Seth and Ryan began clapping and dancing to the final song of the night. Ella danced along with Kirsten and Sandy as the whole house began singing at the top of their lungs.
"We are family, I've got all my sisters with me, we are family get up everybody sing"