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Chaos .

It was utter chaos all around him . Chase didn't know how it had happened to him as they had all just been hanging out like the best of brothers, laughing and toasting his upcoming wedding with some beer Except Dustin who was drinking a soda .

Oh and this bourbon that slid real smooth down his throat putting him into a happy place onward towards a good drunk .

The band had segued from the Hotel California to some nineteen - eighty power songs when a bevy of very attractive looking women who had been dancing together on the dance floor descended on their table looking all sexy like and smelling so good . Chase gulped down the bourbon like a dying man as he plastered a friendly grin on his face .

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' Hello cuties ' spoke up a tall brunette who was draped in a pair of skin tight jeans and a pale blue corset camisole , placing a hand on Michael's shoulder ,' You gentlemen vacationing down here this summer ? Missy and I couldn't resist coming on here to say hello'

Missy of the silky blonde hair and short skirt reached to squeeze Logan's bi-cep as she lowered her sooty lashes in silent invitation .Logan gulped down his drink swiftly , cursing his good looks for attracting all the women to him like flies .

' My goodness , aren't you the strong one and with such a sexy tan too . Strong and handsome '

Logan flashed the million dollar Reese grin enjoying the compliment .' I work out '

Vince smirked at him .' Missy , that's your name . Isn't it ? My bud right there has a very serious girlfriend who would more than likely zap you first then bother with asking you why your hitting on Logan '

Missy frowned , not understanding .' Zap me ? What a hoot ..zap me with what ? '

' You really don't want that ,' spoke up an amused Dustin , enjoying the show ,' It stings .a lot or Quinn just might just tear your hair out instead '

Vince nodded, solemnly .' Good point '

Ignoring Vince and Dustin's warnings as a joke , Missy planted herself in Logan's lap then draped a friendly arm around his neck, making herself very comfortable much to his discomfort . Logan lifted his shoulders in a helpless shrug as if to say what can I do as he was stuck .The old playboy that he used to be would be quick to take advantage of this situation but he wasn't that dude anymore .

' It's really flattering that you find me hot, Missy ,' replied Logan , trying to remove her from his lap ,' I appreciate the attention but I don't cheat . I love my girlfriend .'

A look of outrage crossed Missy's sexy face as her hoop earrings swung in her ears .

' I never suggested cheating ,' ranted the young woman ,' ego, much ? Is there a crime for being friendly now when we were just going to offer you boys some libation and conversation seeing as your all new to these parts and all .'

Logan colored three shades of red much to the amusement of his friends . Jerks .

Would it kill one of them to help a man out here or what ?

' Sorry ,' stammered Logan , still trying to ease her from his lap ,' I didn't mean to offend you, Missy , really not my intention . How about we scoot you off of my lap and we add some chairs so you and your friend can sit down and join us? '

' Your lap is awfully comfy '

Logan peered around her to glare pointedly at Chase , who was working on a good drunk with the bourbon . He had a dopey smile on his stupid dopey face .

' Chase . Help '

Chase leaned back in his chair with a sigh .' Don't encourage the lady, Reese '

Logan shot him the bird .' I hate you '

Chase let the bourbon soothe his soul and just kept on smiling , happily .

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Clarice stood behind Michael carefully kneading the tension knots out of his shoulders as she tried to gauge his reaction to her own flirtations . She easily determined that he was the somber guy at the table minus the kid who was cute but too young for her taste .

It looked like Girls Night out just got really interesting !

' You are such a cutie but relax, I'm not going to bite . You have a name, sugar ? '

Michael swallowed the nervous lump that was permantly stuck in his throat as her hands did amazing things to his shoulders . He reached for the water like a dying man .

This was very, very bad .

' Uh, Michael . '

Dustin munched on a handful of onion rings as he took out his cell phone to record this straight to video for prosperity and blackmail . You never knew when having this kind of ammo would come in handy and would give him some leverage .

' Lady, they all have girlfriends,' explained the young man, sitting her straight on the fact should she be interested ,' this is a bachelor party for that one ' He jabbed a finger at Chase who was yelling for Cami to bring them refills ,' This bushy haired dude is going to marry my sister soon '

' Well, well, isn't that adorable !' this came from Missy ,' Kin d of tame , isn't it ? This isn't the sort of bar where you boys are apt to find strippers readily - Gage runs a respectable bar here . You could have gone on into town or driven down the bayou..'

Michael pasted a sorry smile on his face .' We like the out of the way old time ambiance ,' told Michael, as Clarice continued her ministrations on him,' Cant find bars like this in California . Just hanging out celebrating Chase being the first one of us to get married and all ….don't need any strippers .'

Vince calmly inclined his head .' Not that we aren't all healthy , normal , men attracted to the opposite sex and all to appreciate said strippers but we're being low key and classy here '

Dustin chuckled at the amount of bullshit all the men were spewing out of their running mouths . They were all wusses and hog tied to their women . He wasn't stressing over the details of his own romance just because Jessica was back in Malibu and he was home .

They were young, they were cool, and he so didn't want all the dumb crap he witnessed when relationships got all serious .

He aimed the camera at Vince .' Can you say that a little louder, Vince? I want to make sure I got it just right when I show this to Lola '

Vince glowered at him .' You could still be thrown out on your ass, Brooks , if I called the nice bouncer back over here '

' Ah man, don't . Be cool, Vince , I have got to have some fun since I cant drink '

Vince narrowed his eyes .' Why don't you enlighten the ladies here about PCA'

Dustin 's gaze traveled between the blonde and brunette , tempted .' You think ? '

' Might be the kind of help Reese and Barrett could use about now '

Clarice had relaxed Michael enough as she eased herself into the edge of the chair and with her own suggestive smile painted on her red lips, laid a hand on his thigh. Michael released a large breath at her nearness and prayed to anyone who listened that he could get out of this situation with his smarts alone .

' You are a cute Yankee , Michael,' crooned Clarice , leaning in to whisper in his ear ,' though I've never heard of a damned respectable bachelor party . How about you dancing with me ? I bet you are light on your feet ….'

Momentarily befuddled and charmed , Michael babbled like a fool .' I happen to be one of the best dancers of ..former best dancers of P.C.A.'

' Well then darling , dance with me '

Before Michael could protest he was being pulled into a dance with the delectable Clarice all the while spouting off reasons why this wasn't a good idea at all . He too had a serious girlfriend and Lisa wouldn't be happy with him .

Clarice only danced closer .' Its one little dance '

Michael laughed like a lunatic .' One dance cant hurt '

Little did he know that it could .

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Meanwhile outside of Gage's Bar, a stormy Zoey was letting loose with the Brooks temper on her older cousin who the girls had found in town then dragged down here with them . The girls were wise to stay out of Zoey's tirade and just watched it happen .

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Lewis had been pissed but reluctantly had directed the girls to the watering hole .

' Why on this Earth would you even suggest this …dump to Chase and the guys , Lewis ? Were you even really going to come join in the fun or just let them be to make fools out of themselves ? '

Lewis opened his mouth to respond to her tirade but closed it deciding it might be wise to let Zoey wind back down herself . That one was always windy .

' Is this a rhetorical question or may I speak now ? '

Zoey planted her hands firmly on her hips .' Lewis !'

Lisa smirked .' Honestly, Zo, I doubt they need extra help from your cousin to do that '

' I thought we were all in agreement that the guys pretty much can manage that without any luck at all '

' Except Vince . He's less of a moron as the other idiots '

Quinn, Lisa, and Zoey turned to fix the actress with a scolding look .' Lola '

Lewis spread his hands wide then dropped them in defeat .' It's not even ten oh clock yet, Zoey therefore, its still early . Technically this is a really nice bar as I know the owner , second, I suggested it to Logan , not your fiancée,. You are overreacting , baby cousin .'

' Are you trying to embarrass the family , Lewis ? Couldn't you have suggested your frat house or someplace less public for you to send Chase and the guys ? '

Already Zoey was imagining a scandal involving Chase and the horror the family would face as the rumor spread throughout the bayou add in disappointing her grandparents and parents all in one fell wouldn't t allow such a thing to happen !

Lewis rolled his eyes in exasperation .' No , however , you will be the one doing the humiliating if you go crash their party . Let the men have their dignity '

Lola made a face of distaste at the older building .' It's like an old bar out of Back to the Future 3 or that village in that weird movie Vince made us watch a month ago '

Quinn closed her phone and tucked it in her purse .' Logan isn't answering me but that doesn't necessarily mean he is in the bar either , Zo '

Ever practical, Lisa wanted to err on the side of caution and give their respective boyfriends the benefit of the doubt . They were loveable idiots , that was true , but they were entitled to their guys outings and stuff . They didn't have a noose around their neck but Zoey had gotten fired up then proceeded to get Lola into a fit so that had put an end to their shoe shopping .She would try to appeal one more time .

' Zoey, it's not that huge of a deal '

'Chase hardly ever drinks ,' informed Zoey, though they were all aware of this fact ,' this is just around the bend from home . The old biddies and gossip mongers will spin this all around town until folks think poorly of me, the family, and of Chase , Lisa '

' Well, I'm parched ,' interrupted a bored Lewis , opening the wooden door ,' I'll leave you ladies to your debating while I get out of the heat . Believe me , Zoey, I have no intention of tarnishing the Brooks or Cory name ..'

Bored and done with the lecture , Lewis stepped into the bar , waved to the bouncer , and made his way over to the bar to get that drink . A sly glance around the bar found weird bachelor party in full swing without any help from him it seemed .

Wasn't that a kick !

Zoey reached for the door handle giving it a hard yank .' We're just going to go in and check up on Chase '

Quinn tucked her tongue in her cheek.' I really don't think this is such a good idea, Zoey. Logan and I trust each other and in a way isn't this kind of breaking that ? '

They had come a long way in their relationship and Quinn didn't want to risk jeopardizing that trust between them. Maybe if they just poked their head in , got a quick look around then left , it would be alright .

' I agree with Quinn. Michael isn't going to let them get thrown out '

' What ? Vince gets sucked into their stupidity , lets' just have a look '

The four young woman stepped into the smoky bar taking in the sights surrounding them as a light from the stage illuminated the make shift dance floor where Clarice was dirty dancing with a stupefied Michael , who couldn't seem to escape .

Lisa gasped ,' Oh my God , Michael Barrett , you are so very dead ! '

Lola patted her back, sympathetically .' I think she is trying to crawl in his skin '

' Well, she is going to be on the floor ….' Shocked and more than a little angry , Lisa moved briskly across the floor , stopping to tap the woman's shoulder ,' My turn '

Clarice shimmied back up Michael .' Shoo honey, this one s with me '

' Oh, you seriously didn't ,' began Lisa ,' Michael, what is the damn meaning of this ? '

Recognizing his girlfriend, Michael stepped away from Clarice , laughing , nervously as he tried to move around Clarice to get to his girlfriend with outstretched arms and pleading eyes .

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' Uh, Lisa , baby , uh, this isn't what it looks like ….she made me dance with her '

Lisa glowered at Clarice as she nudged her away .' Dancing ? That looked like ..like making it on the dance floor with this …bimbo '

' Now wait just a minute …. '

Lisa stepped forward , as if to fight and she wasn't the violent type but Michael was in major hot water here . He certainly hadn't been protesting from where she was standing .

He had some explaining to do .It better be good, too.

' Now, Lisa , come on , it was just dancing ,' pleaded Michael ,' I was just standing there , it isn't anything sexy , I promise ' He blinked at her ,' Wait , why are you here ? I thought you girls were buying shoes and stuff ..'

Lisa folded her arms across her chest .' It looked like sex from what I was seeing '

Clarice backed away from the scene that was about to unfold . Bad choice .

' I would never cheat on you ! It was just dancing , Lisa ! This is a bachelor party for Chase and the ladies just sort of joined the party but we did nothing ! We could have gone to town and gotten the strippers !'

Lisa tapped her foot , impatiently .' What ladies ? '

Michael swallowed the knot lumped in his throat .'Shit '

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Vince had moved on from the table in hopes of finding a game of darts or a pool table- anything to turn this bachelor party from hell around the bend and missed Dustin switching out his water for the beer , which he promptly gulped down and gleefully continued his video . Now this was fun .

' Zoey, my Zo-eeeeee' muttered Chase , a wide grin on his face as he blinked through the fuzzy haze of his feel good recognizing blonde hair and grasped onto the curvy waist near him,' there is my Zoey! This wedding is madness , I don't want to wear tails and its too damn hot . We could drive home and get married in Baltimore '

Cami chuckled and ran a hand through his soft hair .' Wedding jitters, sweetie ? '

Chase nodded somberly .' You don't like my hometown ? We could still elope back to Malibu and get married on the beach , Zo'

Cami pressed a light kiss across his cheek .' I do enjoy lazing on the beach '

Chase pulled her closer 'We love the beach '

Dustin chuckled as he moved to get clearer vision as Chase pawed at the woman who wasn't his fiancée and Logan was still stuck with a tenacious Missy on his lap . She didn't look like she was moving away anytime soon .

Lewis watched with wry amusement and utter disbelief .' Now that I witness this travesty with my own two eyes, I really should have planned a real bachelor party myself '

He let out a heavy sigh .' This is truly pathetic '

Zoey only glared at her cousin .' Then why didn't you, huh ? '

' I thought Gage's bar would be suitable ' expressed Lewis , ' obviously not '

Meanwhile Vince had managed to locate a dart board across the room and was working his way back around the crowd just missing the argument between Michael and Lisa on the dance floor when Lola blocked his path.

Lola sent him an arched look .' Hi '

Vince was taken a back .' Lola , um, hi . This is really a big surprise ' he leaned over to press a kiss on her mouth ,' This isn't really a club , Lo, so, I don't think you ladies will enjoy the ambiance '

She appraised him, leaning in .' Breathe on me '

Vince hung his head, groaning .' Lola, I will not . I had and am having beers with my friends . I'm your boyfriend and you should trust my judgment rather than barging in on the bachelor party '

Lola pouted .' I do trust you even though you guys together have been known to be stupid a lot . We're mainly tagging along before Zoey has a heart attack from worrying about ruining the family name '

Vince reached for her arm to guide her back to a corner .' We don't know anyone here '

' Well, true , but I think Zoey is having bride stress ,' explained Lola, dropping her argument before it could hit the ground ,' we are trying to keep her grounded '

Vince sighed again with a flick of his head towards a happily plastered Chase as he directed Lola to the other end of the bar .Hopefully Dustin made himself scarce , too.

' That's my girl ,' Vince motioned for the other bartender ,' Cosmo for the lady , please '

Lola beamed and pressed a soft kiss on his mouth .' Yea! My favorite '

Vince caressed the line of her back .' Yes, I know you like your pretty drink '

After the women had done a marathon of Sex in the City one weekend , Lola had proclaimed that she would be as fashionable , successful, and drink those cool pink cosmos at the first chic bar they came across . It hadn't happened exactly like that but one of the girls in Fulton Hall had snuck in drinks for their own little shin dig .

He knew this would relax and appease Lola until they figured a way to get out of this debacle without giving Zoey a coronary or worse case scenario, a break up .

They couldn't t let that happen , wouldn't let it happen .

The Cosmo was placed in front of Lola and she sipped .' OOOOO yummy! Maybe we should get Zoey a glass of wine too '

" Uh oh ' Vince watched as Quinn and Zoey marched towards the table where Missy had grabby hands with Logan while Chase was nuzzling Cami around the waist ,' Damn '

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' Look , how many times do I have to tell you I'm not interested in you ! Get off my lap and get your octopus hands off of me ! I'm done being a fucking gentleman about it !'

Missy batted her sooty lashes at him .' Just trying to liven up the party, Logie '

Quinn saw the little tart twined all around Logan and didn't think, just turned the dial on her ever present zap watch sending a sharp zing on Missy's bare shoulder .She watched with satisfaction as the woman jolted from the mysterious sting .

'Ow !'

' Logan doesn't want to play but I might ' challenged Quinn, thinking irrationally that it was a good thing she upped the wattage on her watch ,' and I wont be nice since that is my boyfriend your clinging on, you. Harlot '

Logan made a strangled sound ' Quinn '

Missy rubbed her arm and stood to face the angry looking young women who was aiming a weird watch in her direction . Leave it to her and Clarice to pick the nut cases from out of town to hit on - plain, dumb luck .

' Who the hell are you ? '

' His girlfriend . Don't tempt me to use my ankle laser because right now I really , really want to …'

' Sorry, my mistake ,' Missy held up her hands leery of the be speckled scientist ,' I don't want to fight with you . I didn't mean no harm, just being friendly '

' Go be friendly to someone else's man and leave mine alone '

Missy didn't even try to find Clarice but lit out for the bar figuring her friend could fend for herself . Those Californians were weird and possibly troubled . .This wasn't the only bar in town and she would just go find other cute men to party with tonight .

Logan knocked over his chair in his attempt to get to his own livid girlfriend .He thought it was hot when Quinn got jealous but right now wasn't the right time either judging from her annoyance in her brown eyes .

' Quinn,' Logan chuckled , nervously ,' Am I happy to see you '

Quinn tapped her foot against the floor .' You looked occupied and pretty cozy with that seductive tart hanging all over you, Logan '

' I didn't do anything , I didn't touch her ! She wouldn't leave ! You can ask Chase or Dustin ' Logan looked desperately for Dustin but the kid was cornered by his big sister which meant he wasn't going to help ,' You know I love you and I don't cheat '

Quinn softened and went into his arms , sliding her arms around his neck and feeling the tension drain from his shoulders from her assurances that she believed him .It would be easy to be angry and let her jealousy do the talking but she liked to think that they were past that now . Logan could still be a jerk but he never lied to her .

' Yes, I know but I still wanted to hurt the tramp '

Logan moved her into a slow kiss that moved them both . ' That is so hot '

Quinn laughed then frowned .' Bachelor party bombed ? '

' Bombed , gone to hell, died in the worst way possible ,' Logan buried his face in Quinn's brown curls ,' I knew I should have just rented out the place but I didn't 't listen to my gut . I thought this would be more laid back for Chase 's benefit and all

Quinn stole a side glance at the man in question who was blabbering like an moron to no one in particular and still latching onto the waitress hanging around the table . .

Zoey hadn't even gotten to him yet so there was still time to help .

' Oh dear '

' Yeah we probably should get a couple gallons of coffee into Chase ' commented Logan , squeezing her waist ,' one thing , Quinn, you pissed at me now ? '

Quinn kissed him, soundly .' NO'

' Good ' Puffing out his chest with pride, Logan went in search of coffee for his friend while Quinn debated on helping release the blonde from Chase's grasp while Zoey was busy reading Dustin the riot act .

Men !

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' Dustin Brooks , what the hell are you doing in here ? Last time I checked young man , you weren't a day past 15 and that's me being nice ! Did the guys drag you along with them ? Was it Logan ? I am going to kill the bastard '

Her head was beginning to throb at the temples and her baby brother was sneaking into a bar ! Dustin didn't do things like this which meant it had to be dumb Logan . Her brother always had looked up to the rich idiot and this was just like him - he was dead !

Didn't she have enough to worry about with the wedding ?

Dustin pocketed his cell then glared at his big sister .' Stop treating me like I am 10 , Zoey! I'm not a baby ! I followed the guys because I wanted in on the bachelor party and Logan paid so I could stay ! Why do you always have to be so bossy ! This is for Chase , not you !'

Taken aback by his outburst, Zoey recoiled as if she had been slapped . Sure they argued like brothers and sisters often did but never like this and she felt a pang of sadness wash through her . Everything was changing so fast and her little brother wasn't little either .

It unnerved her even more .

' This is bad, Dustin , real bad . If Mom and Dad found out or Lord help us , Grandma and grandpa, shit would hit the fan ! I don't even understand why you would want to hang out with the guys in the first place when you know you cant drink …..'

Dustin scowled at her .' You never get it ! Chase is gonna be my brother so why shouldn't I be included ? Why are you here unless your spying on Chase …oh, your spying on Chase .'

Zoey twisted her ring around her finger as she bit down hard on her lip .' No, I mean, your right and its good , I guess, that they didn't kick you out '

' This is the last time I will have to hang out with them too . I mean, you and Chase are getting married and all of you are going to college so when I go back to P.C.A., it's going to be me and my friends . A lot different …'

He had his buds and they were cool but it was different . Chase, Michael, and Logan had all included him in things throughout the years and it had been nice . He hadn't felt like the little kid even though at the time he had been and he was going to miss them .

' Ah, Dustin, that is sweet ' She pulled him into a hug ,' I never realized ….I'm sorry I yelled at you '

Dustin hugged her back .' You need to stop doing that '

' I'll work on it ,' replied Zoey noticing that Lisa and Michael were semi dancing and possibly arguing on the floor ,' why don't you see if you can corral Michael and Lisa while I get my fiancée '

Dustin got out his cell again as he headed in direction of the dance floor .' It'd be easier and better on us all if Michael just marries Lisa , he sucks badly with other women '

Zoey just looked at him then walked briskly towards Chase who looked goofy and much more adorable than he should as Quinn helped pry Cami from his arms . Righteous indignation coursed through her as she recognized the other woman and stared at her .

Could this night get any more crazier ?

' Cami is that you cuddling up with my future husband ? '

Cami turned and smiled apologetically at her old charge .' Zoey Brooks , all grown up and gorgeous ' She gave her a one armed hug ,' Your Chase here is a sweetheart and mistook me for you, I'm afraid . I hope you know I wouldn't poach … and he's not been inappropriate in the least '

The anger seeped out of her at the sincerity in her voice . ' I know ' Zoey bent down and poked Chase lightly in the sides ,' Chase , you done hitting on my old babysitter now ? '

Chase blinked once, twice as the honey blonde came into focus and he reached out to touch her cheek, softly . He beamed lovingly up at her .' She looks good for her age and you would have been tiny babies ….I like this bourbon . Goes down real smooth almost like grandpa Joe's Hot Toddy he makes me drink when I have a cold but better tasting . '

Quinn giggled as she moved the bottle away from him .' Someone is happy '

Chase waved a hand in the air .' Pretty Quinn my friend and Logan is my best bud . I got the most best friends ever ….they didn't even get strippers for me . ' His breath whispered over Zoey's face and she made a face .' Zo, did you come to surprise me ? Were you my bachelor party surprise cause the guys know you're the only woman I have eyes for forever and ever and ever ..ever '

Zoey kissed his cheek .' It wouldn't do me a damn bit of good if I yelled at you when your being a sweet drunken idiot '

' I needed all of this with my buds,' Chase gestured with his hands to encompass the whole bar ,' head exploding like BAM ! don't want to wear monkey suits, don't care if we only have 25 people at our wedding and I don't see what…why I want doesn't matter . I'm not marrying your Mom , Zoey, cause, gross '

Zoey slipped her arms around his shoulders to lean in closer to him, his words echoing in her ears in a way that perhaps she hadn't fully paid attention to until now . Chase was drunk but his words were clear as a bell , he wasn't happy with all of their grand wedding plans . Hadn't he expressed his dislike for the tails repeatedly? Yet he had gone in for the fitting anyway because she asked it of him and suddenly she felt awful . She had been so wrapped up in having the perfect Southern dream wedding that she had considered everyone else's wants but Chase's , the groom himself .

There was still plenty of time for them to fix it .

' You have a point, Chase ,' admitted Zoey , taking a moment to bury her face in the curve of his neck ,' how about we pack the party in and go home ? We can talk more when your sober and have some coffee in you …'

Chase tried to kiss her cheek but wound up kissing her hair instead ,' There are couple of you, Zo . Is the room spinning ? Did Quinn make something in here spin cause I feel like its spinning all round me ? '

A cup of thick black coffee appeared in front of him compliments of Logan .

' Don't give the woman ideas , man, ' said Logan ,' Drink up, Matthews . '

Chase picked up the cup and took a gulp of the steaming coffee . ' Whoa boy '

Zoey gripped her fiancée's arm then looked up to smile gratefully at Logan .

' I hate to snot on this fun filled bachelor party hijinks , guys,' replied Zoey , wryly ,' but can we wrap it up now and go back home '

Dustin, Michael, and Lisa rejoined the group surrounding the table with Michael wearing a chagrined expression on his face but the couple didn't appear to be broken up or anything . Dustin's footage he had filmed helped in proving Michael's innocence and also made Lisa come to the realization that other women also found her Michael attractive .

She knew how wonderful he was but she had never really worried about having competition for Michael's affections so this caught her off guard a bit .

' I think that is best for all of us '

Vince and Lola rejoined the group , arms draped around each other and the actress nursing the Cosmo as if she had all night to drink just it .

' I say we continue this back at Belvedere with a pot of coffee and some video games '

Michael rubbed his hands together .' With a big ole pot of coffee instead of the booze '

Chase swallowed more of the potent coffee and lifted the glass .' I can still kick your ass in video go cart racing, Reese '

Logan scowled ,' If you beat me drunk , Matthews , then I'll give you fifty bucks '

' Your on '

' Well its been real crashing your boys party but we should go now ' interjected Lola, passing her drink to Lisa who took a tiny sip then made a face ,' I could use a nap '

' Yes, this has been entertaining ,' agreed Lisa, readily,' lets just go '

Zoey met Michael's direct gaze .' Can you get Chase home in one piece ? '

' We got him, Zo ,' reassured Michael, matter of fact ,' we have his back, always .'

Zoey kissed Chase, sweetly .' I love you '

Chase kissed her back' Love you more and more '

Dustin moved to flank Logan and Michael's side while Vince stepped in place as if in unity . They were best friends with a bond of brothers . They stood together .

Chase couldn't help but think that they were the strongest men around .

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