Mel clapped her hands. She had something that would possibly piss Derek off. "Alright everyone... gather 'round the living room, I brought something."
"I wonder what it could be." an anonymous voice in the crowd said.
From the corner of her eye Mel glanced at Derek "Well... I was unpacking my things... and this happened to be in there." She pulled out a pole from behind the couch. Brandy grinned and winked.
"Mel, this is a baby shower, not one of your stupid parties." Derek scolded and looked like he was about to slap her "Show some decency."
"Oh, does someone want to be our first volunteer?" Mel threw her hands in the air with excitement. "I thought you weren't sticking around for the shower. Don't you have some surgery to attend?" she ended bitterly.
Derek turned pink. "We used to be tight... you were my favorite sister. What the hell happened?"
Mel grabbed her brother by the collar and dragged him into the kitchen. "Yes, I used to adore and cherish you when we were younger. You married Addison, I love her like a sister. She and I were really close. Then suddenly, you start ignoring her and become this ass who's never there for his wife. And that's when the hating began. When you just picked up and ran to Seattle, that was the end of the line."
"I'm sorry" Derek said meekly.
"Damn well you better be." Mel gave him a final dirty look and returned to the living room. "Alright... who's gonna go on the pole."
"I'd like to see Derek dancing on a pole." Addison spoke up. Chuckles and snickers were heard among the group. "I'm sure as hell not going on!" Addison laughed, rubbing her stomach which was the size of a large pumpkin.
"That would qualify as vigorous work." Jess smirked "Doctor's orders." Everyone giggled at the thought of a pregnant woman working the pole.
"I'm hungry." Kayli said randomly, lounging on the black leather couch.
"We have a whole bunch of cookies over there." Brandy pointed to a large white clothed table in the dining room.
"Ehh I don't feel like walking up." Kayli said lazily. "Marisa dear, would you get one for me?"
"I'm not your slave" Rissa replied
"But you're my doctor." argued Kayli.
"We're outside the hospital. Here, you're my friend." Rissa grabbed a cookie and took a big bite out of it just to mock her.
"THAAANKS bitch" Kayli huffed "Guess I'll get it on my own..." She got up and swiped 2 from the tray.
"I love you too Kay!" Rissa called back from the living room.
"Seriously, who's going on the pole?" Mel asked when the scene was over. Addison fitfully rubbed her sore back, and everyone just looked around at each other.
Mark spoke up. "I volunteer Chelsea here."
Chelsea blushed "Shut up Mark."
Brandy smirked. She was seated next to Alisa, and slowly nudged her towards the pole. "I nominate Alisa, our own drug-dealer."
Jess cocked an eyebrow skeptically "What's a drug dealer doing here? How do you even know her?"
"Hey hey, she's cool. I saw her beating up Meredith Grey." Mel defended.
"Yeah that was hilarious." said Alisa. She straightened her outfit in preparation to do the pole.
"Oh, a fellow Meredith hater too." Chrissie grinned "I trip her with a broom every chance I get."
"Yes, and I love you for that." Addison said.
"Meredith Grey? I hate her..." Kayli said, rubbing the spork that was in her pocket. She was also holding a plastic grocery bag. "Free sporks... everyone take one but don't lose it." she instructed. Everyone crowded around her and helped themselves.
"Ahem." Alisa cleared her throat and all attention was directed towards her. Mel had given her a skimpy outfit to wear, she was all dressed up and ready to work it. She did so gracefully, each movement slick and smooth. It was a magnificent sight to watch. The group clapped and cheered when the performance was over. Alisa bowed. "Hey, who's up next?"
"Kendel would make a very hot stripper." Kayli winked mischeiviously.
"You're jealous because you're not as hot as I am." Kendel ripped off her sweatshirt and threw it in a corner of the room. "I've been practicing some moves" she demonstrated feverishly, perfectly showing off the ancient art of stripping.
Derek entered the room with a twinge of disgust. He couldn't help but stare at Kendel though, oh what a sight it was. "I can't believe we're doing this at a baby shower" he murmured.
"Oh lighten up Derek." Jess said "We're having fun, aren't we?" Everyone nodded, causing Derek to roll his eyes. Kendel finished her little act, now Chrissie was doing some demonstration with a broom. She was demonstrating its other uses, there are many ways to kill someone with a simple broom.
"Be right back... I'm going to get the cake." Mel quietly excused herself and scurried into the kitchen, returning with a large layer cake. She and Brandy got the knives and started slicing through the lucious dessert.
Addison noticed the tension between Derek and Mark. "Guys... what is your problem?"
Derek didn't answer, only shot his ex-best friend a threatening glare. Mark grinned. "Derek... if this will shut you up..." He grabbed Chelsea madly and lavishly started kissing her. She was surprised at the suddenness of it, but delighted.
"Thanks" Chelsea said a few minutes later, licking her lips.
"Point taken." Mark looked at Derek and took a swig of his beer. By now, the cake was divided and ready to be served. Mel and Brandy passed the plates piled with the dessert around and everyone started eating. Light conversations were all around, everyone seemed to be bunched in small groups and making their own little small talk.
Addison felt uncomfortable. She squirmed in her seat motioned for Jess to come over. "Jess..." she hoarsely whispered.
Jess felt her heart skip a beat "Addie what's wrong?"
Tugging on her friend's sleeve, she muttered "I think it's time... and who would know it better than I do?"
Jess nodded "Alright... but what are we going to do?"
"Kick them out, leave them here... I don't care!" Addison grimaced at the shot of pain from another contraction. "I just need to go... somewhere with drugs. Lots and lots of drugs..."
Closing her eyes, Jess began to think. She walked up to Derek. "It's time..." she whispered.
"Time? For what?" Derek sounded confused.
Jess motioned to Addison with her eyes. "Dumbass... look at her! Hint:what's she's carrying in her uterus."
"Ohhhhh. Gotcha..." Derek weakly smiled. "So... this is it."
"Yeah... I'll take her to the car." Jess left the house along with Addie. Mel quietly noticed the scene and followed them, curious.
"Brandy... come over here for a sec." Derek called out. "Addison... she's..."
"Yeah, I noticed she was in pain... I saw her and Jess leave." Brandy nodded. Derek smiled and ran out to the car with Mel and Jess. "Alright" she announced. "the party is headed to Seattle Grace Hospital. Crys... we need you."
"What? Why?" Crys stood up.
"Let's just say... Addison is ready..." Brandy trailed off. "I think we should all go, the party is pretty much over anyway. Too bad she wasn't able to open her gifts yet."
"Okay why are we just sitting here?" Chrissie said. "Let's go... I'm sure I have some new floors to clean."
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So yes... full house. Kinda hard writing and keeping track of everyone... lol. And I know I lied, I procrastinated and this chapter is a little late.
And review! Need some suggestions for the names of the FHB's! Who knows... maybe I'll name one of the Addek kids after you ;-).