HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZED: SUNDAY

part 2

Earlier that same day….

Addison paced nervously around her room as she waited for Bree to text back. She had managed about two hours of sleep before the nervousness took over and woke her up for good. When her phone finally alerted her of a new message, she let out a sigh of relief.

B- 8:50 am: WHAT ARE YOU DOING AWAKE?!
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A- 8:50 am: Too nervous to sleep anymore! I want to go do this before we meet up at Lillian's at noon!
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B- 8:51 am: I thought you wanted to go AFTER?
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A- 8:52 am: Changed my mind! Are you and Bonzo free?
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B- 8:53 am: Yeah, we're just leaving mass. I've got my brothers car. We'll come pick you up now.
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A- 8:53 am: YAY!
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B- 8:55 am: See you in 5
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A- 8:56 am: I'll meet you out front!

Addison quickly shoved her phone in her back pocket and ran out of her room, taking the stairs two at a time. "Mom! Dad!" she called out as she skipped towards the front door. "I'm going with Bree to Dream Bean for coffee!"

Missy poked her head out from the kitchen. "You're up already?"

Addison stopped with her hand on the front door. "Yeah, Bree called and wanted to pick up decorations for lunch. So we're stopping to get coffee before we go shopping and then to Lillian's!"

"That's so sweet of her!" Missy gushed. "You two have fun. Are you guys still coming back here after lunch?"

Addison shrugged. "Probably, I'll let you know if plans change. Bye Mom!" she said as she opened the door and walked outside. As she waited for Bree, she nervously bounced from one foot to the other. This was probably one of the craziest things she had ever decided to do, but once the idea popped into her head while she was in Florida, she knew she was going to do it. A few minutes later, Bree pulled up to the house, with Bonzo almost hanging out of the window waving at her. She ran down to the car and got in the back seat.

"Thank you so much, guys!"

"What did you tell Mom and Dad?" Bree asked, looking in the review mirror as she pulled away from the curb.

"That we were going to grab coffee at Dream Bean before picking up decorations because you wanted to decorate for Z's birthday lunch."

"Zmooth..." Bonzo said with a small chuckle.

Addison shrugged. "I thought so. But I really will buy coffee this morning!"

"Now that I can get behind," Bree laughed.

"Oh, and sorry for saying you wanted to decorate."

"Are you kidding me? I'm just sorry I didn't think of it BEFORE! I will totally pick up decorations and decorate!"

"You are the BEST!" Addison said with a large smile.

They drove the short distance to their favorite coffee shop and hit the drive-thru before continuing on to their destination.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Bree asked as she put the car in park.

"Absolutely!"

"Alright, I'm going to go pick up the decorations. Call me when you're finished."

"I will. Thank you!" Addison said as she hugged her from the backseat of the car.

"You're welcome." Bree turned and faced Bonzo. "Take care of my girl!"

"Ze wogz," he said leaning over and kissing her quickly before opening the car door and stepping outside to join Addison. "Zou regazy?"

"As I'll ever be!"

At eleven thirty, Addison and Bonzo pulled up to Lillian's. When they reached the side of the restaurant that faced the beach, Addison let out a small laugh.

"She really does have an eye for this stuff!" she whispered to Bonzo as they took in the bright green and silver decorations that were now on full display.

"Za!" he laughed in response before taking off towards Bree and wrapping her in a tight bear hug.

"How did you….?"

"Uber," Addison offered as Bree was set back on her feet. "This place looks fantastic!"

"Thank you! I hope Zed will like it!"

"He'll love it." Addison hugged Bree before taking a sip out of the large coffee in her hand.

Bree gave her a questioning look. "More coffee?"

"I had so much adrenaline coursing through my system that I didn't want to crash when it finally ebbs. I'm tired, but I'm still buzzing! What a rush!"

Bree laughed. "Careful, they're addicting. Just ask this one," she said motioning behind her to Bonzo. "So...can I see?"

"Nope! I want Z to see it first!"

"See what?" Eliza asked as she walked onto the outdoor patio.

"E!" They both exclaimed hugging her excitedly.

"Alright, alright, enough of that! I missed you guys too," she said hugging them back and waving to Bonzo. "So, what are we showing Z first?"

"Addie got a..."

Addison quickly covered her best friends mouth. "It's a surprise."

Eliza shrugged. "Okay. Just remember, Zed hates surprises."

"No, he doesn't. He just says he does," Addison said as she waved Eliza's comment off.

"Really?" Eliza countered sarcastically.

"Fine. You're right. He NORMALLY hates surprises. But he's liked the last few!" Out the corner of her eye, she saw Zevon's car pulling into the parking lot. "EEEEK! They're here! I'll be right back with the birthday boy!"

Zed was carefully opening the envelope that Pops had just handed him. Addison watched as his eyes grew wider while he read the card.

"Seriously?! Like, this is for real?" Zed asked, looking over to his father.

"Yeah. You've put in a lot of hard work. It's the least I can do."

Addison was beyond curious at their exchange. "What is it?" she asked, trying to look over.

He quickly shut the card and poked his tongue out at her. "You'll see later this week."

"Zed Milo Necrodopolus?! Are you keeping secrets from me?" Addison giggled as she leaned in and started to tickle his ribcage.

"Ahhh! Don't tickle me!" he laughed, swatting her hands away with the card. "I'm not keeping secrets, I'm surprising you. You like those kinds of things, remember?"

At the mention of the word 'surprise' she suddenly stopped her tickle attack and crossed her arms, pretending to pout. "Fine. But only because I actually do like surprises."

Zed leaned over and planted a loud kiss on her cheek before he got up and hugged his father. "Thank you, Pops. I know just the one too!"

Zevon chuckled as he held him in the hug a moment longer. "I'm sure you do, Son. Happy Birthday."

When Zed sat back down he leaned over and kissed her cheek once more. "I love you, Gorgeous."

"I love you too, Handsome," she smiled, leaning into his side.

"What did you get Zed, Addie?" Zoey asked from the other side of her brother.

"Oh, I um...I..."

"I told her not to get me anything," Zed said, unintentionally saving her. "And unlike you, kiddo, she listened," he teased, booping his sister on the nose.

"Whatevs, Big Bro. You say that every year. You just make it harder for me to get you anything."

"Alright children," Zevon chuckled. "Zo, we need to get going to bring you over to Zena's."

"Fine," she said, pretending to pout.

Zed leaned over and brushed a stray piece of hair away from Addison's face. "Can I talk you into coming over?" he whispered into her ear.

"I wish I could. But Bree and I are getting ready together at my house." She let out a wide yawn before adding, "and I think I need a nap before tonight."

"You can nap with me."

Addison let out a small laugh. "You and I both know we wouldn't nap."

Zed chuckled quietly, placing a soft kiss under her ear. "You can't blame a guy for trying."

"Addie...Wake up…" Bree said quietly, shaking her slightly to wake her.

"Wha...I'm up!" she said suddenly sitting upright. "What time is it?"

"Four. We're meeting the boys at Zed's in two hours."

Addison let out a relieved sigh and stretched out in bed. "I thought you were going to tell me it was like 5:30 or something. How long have you been here?"

"Only for about thirty minutes."

Addison sat up in bed and stretched her arms above her head. "I'm so sorry. You should have woken me up sooner."

"Girl, don't worry about it. Bonzo's been over at Zed's since after lunch and according to him, your boyfriend has been asleep since they got there."

"My poor Z," Addison smiled.

"Poor Z has gotten more sleep than you."

"Eh, I can operate on less," she shrugged.

Bree hopped off the bed and walked over to Addison's desk, sitting down in the chair. "So...since we didn't get a chance to talk earlier...How was Disney?"

Addison let out a dreamy sigh. "It was the best trip ever!"

"I can't believe you got Zed to wear those mouse ears."

"Me too! But he loved them. Oh my goodness, that reminds me!" Addison jumped out of bed and rushed across the room to where her backpack was laying. "Look how stinking cute!" she said holding up a miniature version of Zed's mouse ears.

"What is that?"

"They're pet-sized ears for Milo!"

Bree bent over in a fit of laughter. "I can not believe you got those!"

"Z picked them out!"

"For reals?"

"Yes! He even said we could all wear them together and take pictures! Oh! And we also got these!" she said pulling out a pack of three Haunted Mansion bandanas.

"You guys are too much! I can only imagine how spoiled your kids are going to be someday!"

"Without a doubt!" Addison giggled, placing the items on her desk next to Bree. "But, in the meantime, I am more than happy to spoil my precious little Milito!"

"Any luck with getting your mom to allow sleepovers?"

"Not a chance."

"Sorry," Bree offered with a shrug.

Addison sat down on the edge of her desk, "It's okay, we'll be in the apartment in five months. Zed said that Stanley told him that we could probably move in before training camp."

"Speaking of which...I got a scholarship offer," Bree said, suddenly looking in the other direction.

"You did?! Bree that's great!" Addison threw her arms around her best friend and hugged her close. "Congratulations!"

"Thanks,

Addie." She let out a small sigh before gently pushing Addison back. "There's only one small problem."

"What do you mean?"

"It was from VRU."

"Valley Range?"

Bree nodded.

"Are you going to accept it?"

"I don't know yet. I'm still waiting to see if I get any other offers."

Addison hugged Bree once more. "I'm still happy for you. And even if you go to VRU, you'll always be my best friend in the entire world."

"Thanks, girl," Bree whispered, wiping a tear from her eye. "You know you'll always be mine too." She wiped at her eyes once more. "Okay, enough of this emotional stuff. How are we fixing your hair for tonight?"

"Wait...you won't be back tonight?" Zed asked as his father walked into the den holding his briefcase and an overnight bag.

Zevon looked nervously around the room, avoiding Zed's gaze. "Um, no."

"Pops! Are you spending the night at Gloria's?"

He let out a nervous chuckle and shook his head in confirmation.

"So…since you won't be here tonight, and my very impressionable little sister is spending the night down the street...and it's my birthday weekend...can I have Addison stay overnight?"

"I figured you would. But thank you for asking."

"Is that a yes?" Zed pushed further.

"Yes, Addison can stay over."

"YES! Thank you, Pops!"

Zevon held up a finger, interrupting the celebratory dance Zed was currently doing. "If it's okay with her parents."

"Small detail, we'll work that one out."

"You mean you're going to lie to them?"

"Well not me, personally," Zed offered. "But, yeah...she probably will."

Zevon shook his head. "You know, things might be a bit easier for you two if you were just honest with the Mayor and Chief."

"Zedika wouz zendeg zon zogainzmeg," Bonzo laughed from his position on the couch.

"I know...I know..." Zevon sighed, picking up his suitcase once more. "Call me if you need anything. Oh, and boys..."

"Yeah, Pops?"

"Don't drink too much. It's a school night."

"You got it."

"Happy 19th, Son."

"Thanks, Pops."

With that, Zevon walked out the door and towards his car. As soon as Zed saw the car back up out of the drive he turned to Bonzo and smiled. "Tonight is going to be epic!"

Bree had just finished spraying Addison's curls with setting spray when Addison's phone began to ring, "Pour some sugar on me..." She sprinted out of the bathroom and jumped onto her bed, picking up the phone from the nightstand just as his assigned Def Leppard ringtone sang "I'm hot sticky sweet."

"Hi there, Birthday Boy!" she answered slightly out of breath.

"Did I catch you at a bad time, Gorgeous?"

"Not at all! Bree was spraying my hair in the bathroom and my phone was charging by my bed. What's up?"

"Well...Pop's just left for the night and won't be returning until after work tomorrow, and Zoey is spending the night at Zena's… And the mash will probably run pretty late..."

Addison giggled as she hopped out of her bed and walked over to her closet, pulling out her weekender tote. "Why, Mr. Necrodopolus...are you asking me to sleep over?"

"I don't think sleeping was what I had in mind..."

"Oh really?" she said, tossing her cheer uniform into her bag.

"Really...I already texted Eliza. She said she'd cover for you."

"Perfect!" Addison let out a wistful sigh.

"Oh, and we're pre-partying over here before we head over to the old power plant. Bucky and Tracey are on their way over now. B wanted me to ask if there was anything, in particular, you and Bree wanted to drink."

"Hold on, I'll ask Bree," she poked her head out of the closet to find Bree sitting on her bed. "We're pre-partying at Z's. What do you want to drink?"

"The usual."

Addison giggled. "Vodka cranberry for both of us."

"You got it, Gorgeous. I love you. I'll see you in a few."

"I love you, too. Bye, Handsome." she hung up the phone and immediately started to jump up and down excitedly. "Eeeeek!"

"What are you bouncing around for, crazy girl?"

Addison jumped onto the bed and sat next to her. "Guess who's spending the night with her insanely hot zombie-boyfriend!"

AUTHOR'S NOTE: I promise I had no intention of making this another 3 parter, but it got a little out of control and I haven't quite finished the end. But, on a positive note, I will definitely be posting it Tuesday! Any guesses what Addison was up to with Bonzo? I hope everyone enjoyed today's chapter! Leave me a review and let me know!