A/N: HERE IS THE FIRST CROSSOVER CHAPTER, THERE WILL BE ANOTHER CROSSOVER LATER IN THE STORY. AGAIN, I HAVE NO RIGHTS TO THE NBC SHOWS OR THE MUSIC OF ELVIS PRESLEY. PLEASE REVIEW WITH YOUR THOUGHTS OR COMMENTS. HERE WE GO PEOPLE……
CHAPTER 4: VIVA LAS VEGAS
The flight from Boston to Las Vegas was made in the lap of luxury, courtesy of the Montecito's private jet. It was like their own flying resort. The plane had a movie theatre section, a fully stocked 'kitchen', and a bathroom that actually looked like a bathroom, instead of the usual closet with a hole in it. There was plenty of room and entertainment for Nigel, Dolly and their twelve guests; well fourteen if you count Millie and Colin. The bride and groom had selected there twelve free guests very carefully; there was Betty, Charlie and Nana, of course. Jordan, Woody, Calvin and Colleen. Garret, Bug, Lily, Sidney and finally Max.
Before the group realized it they had landed at Las Vegas's McCarran International airport. Only to trade their magnificent airplane for an even more spectacular, luxury tour-like bus. "Isn't this exciting Luv?", Nigel asked his bride-to-be. "It's amazing. Beautiful and warm, especially in January. And everything is so…colorful.…and….big.", she replied, craning her neck to look at the enormous buildings they were passing. "Feeling better Bug?", Lily asked, handing her friend a wet washcloth and a glass of water. "I hate flying.", he groaned. "And I hate busses even more.", he added, slapping the washcloth across his eyes. Lily giggled and shrugged, then took her seat next to Sidney.
"I don't know what's worse, bringing a nine month old baby to Las Vegas, or bringing Cal. I mean, of all places?", an exhausted Colleen said with much concern, looking over at the sleeping father and son pair. " He hasn't placed a bet in nearly three years. Besides, cards and slots were never his 'thing'.", Woody replied trying to comfort his sister-in-law. "Don't worry Col, I'll keep and eye on him.", Woody added. Jordan laughed, "I seem to remember the last time we were in Las Vegas. I had a hell of a time getting you away from the tables. What was it blackjack? Roulette? Sam?", she asked, giving her husband an evil grin. "That was what? Four years ago. It was my first time here, I was just, um…trying new things. And that 'thing' with Sam, I wanted to make you jealous. I didn't even like her…but I did like that Viper.", Woody explained defensively. "Yeah that was a nice car.", Jordan chuckled, having way too much fun playing with her husbands head. Colleen on the other hand, was not very amused.
"Have you ever been here before, Garret?", Max asked his friend in the next seat. "A few times, mainly for medical conventions. Not for fun, well if you count the summer Maggie and I decided to drive cross-country then yeah. Only, as I recall it; Abby threw up in the backseat halfway through Nevada. You?", he chuckled. "Naw. This is probably the only place I've never been to, until now that is.", Max replied with a laugh. Dolly turned around to face her grandmother, "So Nana do you still come out here every June with the senior center?", Dolly asked her grandmother. "You bet your tooshie I do. Nothing as swanky as this, but fun none the less. Last year I came home with eight hundred more dollars than I came with. And I got to see that Joey Tonoli guy you're gonna have sing at your wedding. What a hottie. If I were just a few years younger…..", Mae joked. Nigel and Dolly both laughed, "I do love that woman.", Nigel stated with a grin, squeezing Dolly's shoulders.
"A penny for your thoughts?", Charlie asked, nudging Betty's arm. "Hum?", she replied still looking out of the window as the bus pulled into the carport at the Montecito resort. Betty looked around at the exquisite hotel in front of her. "How could I have thought a wedding back home would even compare to this.", she said sadly. She smiled as she looked over at Dolly talking and laughing with Jordan and Lily, while the valets loaded the luggage. "It's nice, isn't it?", Charlie stated with a smile. "And the important thing is that our little girl is happy.", Betty added, getting a little teary.
"Welcome to the Montecito. How may I help you.", the employee behind the check-in desk asked in a cheerful voice. "Yes we're here from Boston, for the WHIT wedding dream package.", Nigel explained. "Ah yes, the Hoyt-Townsend wedding.", she replied. "Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh.", boomed a voice from the crowd. She almost didn't respond to being called by her maiden name. "Danny, Mike.", she stated giving them a hug. "What is she doing here?", Sam asked Mary in an annoyed tone. Mary just shrugged and smiled. "Yeah were here for my cousins wedding.", Woody was telling Mike Cannon. "Delinda, Mary, it's been so long.", Jordan stated hugging the two ladies. "Sam.", she greeted with a little less enthusiasm, and no hug. "Jordan.", Sam responded icily. "So what happened to him?", Sam asked nodding to Woody and his wheelchair. "He was shot two and a half years ago.", Jordan explained. Two conversations were going on at the same time. "…..yes she did.", Woody finished his sentenced to Danny and nodded at Jordan. "You shot him?", Sam asked absentmindedly. "No.", Jordan chuckled. "I married him.", she grinned.
"This is our daughter, Emily Grace.", Jordan announced proudly as Max pushed the stroller toward her. "Cute. Looks like her father…thank God.", Sam said, mumbling the last part. "Wanna hold her Sam?", Woody asked, coming up behind Sam and startling her. "I don't do babies.", she shook her head, trying to collect herself. "Well then, I'll introduce you to the rest of the family; this is my Uncle Charlie, Aunt Betty, my brother Calvin….", Woody started, but was interrupted by Sam. "So you're Woody's brother. Hmm... bigger, more rugged, but still handsome, and….", she said, placing her hand on Cal's arm. "And married.", Cal chuckled, holding up his left hand to reveal his wedding ring. The group snickered a little.
Sam looked down at her clipboard and gave an aggravated sigh. "I'm looking for a Nigel Townsend and fiancee.", she said hastily. "That would be me and this is my lovely bride to be Ms. Dorothy Hoyt.", Nigel said taking Dolly's hand and stepping forward. "I'm Samantha Marquez, I'll be your personal host for the duration of your stay.", she said, flipping through her clipboard. "Very nice to meet you, Samantha. You can call me Dolly…", Dolly started to say, holding out her hand for Sam to shake. "Yeah sure, whatever. Here's my card. If you need anything you can reach me at one of those numbers, or call the front desk.", Sam interrupted, tossing her card into Dolly's outstretched hand, and walking off. "Is she always like that?", Dolly asked astonished. "Actually for Sam, that was pretty damn friendly.", Mike chuckled as he and the rest of the gang escorted to group up to their rooms.
