{March 7-Alex's 30th Birthday}
Piper glances nervously at her watch as she and Alex walk hand in hand out of the restaurant. It is already 7:20 and she is supposed to have Alex to her brownstoneby 7:30 for her surprise thirtieth birthday party. The blonde had provided Nicky with a key to her house yesterday because she and Lorna were going to be in charge of decorations and hiding all the guests as well as their cars so hopefully Alex wouldn't suspect what they had planned. So far it seems as though the brunette is completely oblivious about the surprise party that is about to start. The blonde was given the task of taking Alex out and keeping her occupied while guests arrived and Piper decided to take Alex back to Red's Russian Steakhouse where they had their first date to celebrate her birthday where they had filet mignon, Red's best merlot, and the most delicious molten lava cake for dessert.
"Al, let's grab a cab. We have to go to my place because I have a present for you there that I just can't wait for you to open."
"Is my present five feet eight inches of gorgeous blonde hair, blue eyes, and perky tits because I know that is something that I am looking forward to unwrapping tonight…" Alex whispers into Piper's ear in her signature husky voice as they slide into the back of the cab.
Piper playfully slaps Alex's arm and kisses her girlfriend on her neck. "That sounds tempting…you know I can never resist you—you're like my drug of choice."
Alex smirks and captures Piper's lips for a kiss while her hand slides from the blonde's knee up toward her center, "There is nothing I want more for my birthday than to fuck you over and over again all night until you lose your voice from screaming my name so much…"
Piper sighs as she feels the moisture between her legs building up. Nobody has ever been able to turn Piper on the way the older brunette does. The blonde suddenly catches a glimpse of the cab driver looking at them curiously in his rearview mirror and she reluctantly pulls away from Alex as they pull up in front of Piper's brownstone.
Alex opens the door of the cab and slides out. "So Pipes…how long do you think this surprise party is going to last because frankly I just want to be alone with you as soon as possible." Alex asks innocently as she reaches her hand back into the cab to help Piper exit.
"Fuck Alex! How did you know?"
Alex chuckles at Piper's reaction. "I didn't actually know until right now when you confirmed it."
Piper's mouth drops open and a blush creeps across her cheeks, "That's not fair! You tricked me!"
"Pipes, you and Nicky have been acting so squirrely lately and avoiding the topic of my birthday…it doesn't take a genius to figure out that you guys had some sort of surprise party planned."
"Shit! You have to act surprised okay? Nicky will kill me if she knows that I fell for your trick!"
"Don't worry babe, I will give an Oscar worthy surprised performance, you have nothing to worry about."
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"Their cab just pulled up! Everybody hide and shut the fuck up!" Nicky shouts from her position peeking between the blinds of Piper's front window. All of the guests quiet down and hide as Nicky turns off the lights.
Suddenly the door opens and Piper steps in to hit the lights. "SURPRISE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX!" Everyone yells as the birthday girl steps inside. Alex does a great job of looking surprised like she promised her girlfriend she would and takes Piper's hand with a huge smile on her face. She has never had a surprise party before and it feels wonderful to have all of these people here to celebrate her birthday.
"Wow! Thank you everyone for coming and being here to celebrate with us," Alex announces putting her arm around Piper and pulling her close. "I especially want to thank my beautiful girlfriend, Piper, and my best friend Nicky who I'm assuming are the ones that somehow managed to plan and pull this off," Alex continues with a chuckle.
"Well you only turn thirty once Vause so Blondie and I thought we should go big. Okay everyone help yourself to hors d'oeuvres compliments of the wonderful Gloria and an alcoholic beverage…or two …or three why the hell not it's a PARTY!"
Alex glances around the living room at her friends and family and immediately notices her mom talking to a blonde woman near Piper's kitchen. Alex can only see the back of the person Diane is talking to and she is curious. "Hey Pipes? I'm going to go say him to Mom. Do you know who that is she is talking to over there?" Alex asks pointing toward where her mom is standing.
Piper's gaze follows Alex finger and suddenly she drops the beer that she is holding. "Shit! Alex that's my mom, I would know that hairstyle anywhere. I did invite my parents, but I really didn't think they would come! Let's go save your mom before she is eaten alive by Carol Chapman."
Holding Alex's hand tightly Piper walks toward her mother and Diane. "Mom? I can't believe you came…I mean I'm glad you came, I'm just surprised that's all," Piper says giving her mom an awkward hug. Meanwhile Alex embraces her own mom. "Happy birthday baby," Diane screams as Alex lifts her off the ground in a bear hug. Diane then gives Piper a hug telling her what a nice place she has. There is a moment of uncomfortable silence before Carol breaks it. "Happy birthday Alex."
"Thank you Mrs. Chapman, I'm glad you could make it."
"Is Dad here?" Piper asks her mom with a bit of concern in her voice.
"Yes dear he is, he just went into the kitchen to get some drinks while I get to know Diane a bit-there he is now."
Bill Chapman walks up to the three women with a smile on his face and two glasses of wine in his hands. Handing one to Carol and placing the other one down on a small coffee table, he hugs Piper. "Happy birthday Alex," Bill exclaims pulling the raven haired woman into a hug. Alex was a bit surprised, but returned the hug warmly, "Thank you Bill, how are you feeling? You are definitely looking better than the last time I saw you," Alex laughs remembering when she and Piper had spoken to Bill in his hospital room after his bypass surgery. Bill smiles, "Yes I'm feeling wonderful, in fact I haven't felt this healthy in years-it's amazing what a healthy diet and exercise can do for you!"
"Alex and I have to go mingle and talk with some of the other guests…will you three be alright alone here for a while?" Piper asks with a serious expression on her face.
"For heaven's sake Piper of course we'll be okay! The three of us were actually having a pretty interesting conversation before the two of you walked up. Go…mingle…party…we will talk to you both later," Bill assures his daughter.
Alex puts her arm around Piper's shoulder and steers her away from their parents. "Well that was…interesting to say the least!" Alex laughs giving her girlfriend a kiss on the cheek. "My dad told me that he would work on getting my mom to accept our relationship, but to be honest I thought it was hopeless. Maybe she will come around after all…"
"I love you Pipes and I'm so happy to be starting a new year of my life with you by my side."
"I love you too Al, happy thirtieth babe."
Alex and Piper spend the next two hours chatting with their friends and having a couple of drinks. At about 9:30, Bill and Carol approach the couple. "Piper, honey, we have to take off since we have a long drive to get back home. Thank you for inviting us and happy birthday again Alex." Bill gives Alex a hug while Carol hugs her daughter goodbye. There is a brief awkward moment while Bill hugs Piper and Carol surprises everyone by giving Alex a small quick hug before heading out the door.
Bill winks at Piper and Alex and whispers, "I told you she'd come around. She is really making an effort because she wants you in her life Piper, just give her a little more time okay?"
"I don't know what you have been saying to her Dad, but whatever it is, I think you are a miracle worker!" Piper giggles and kisses her dad on the cheek as he walks out the door behind his wife.
After closing the door, Alex looks into Piper's ocean blue eyes, "Today has been the best birthday that I have ever had. Thanks to you and Nicky, and our friends, and my mom, and your parents-I don't know I just feel like the luckiest women on the planet," Alex whispers and then leans in and kisses Piper. The blonde gets lost in the kiss for moment, but then she remembers that she has one last surprise for Alex.
"Alex, I have one more surprise for you…we are going on a short trip for a three day weekend, but we have to leave pretty soon if we are going to make it to the airport on time."
"The airport? What? Where are we going Pipes? What about Three Doors Down? The weekend is our busiest time! I haven't even packed!"
Piper giggles at all of the questions spewing from Alex's mouth. "Yes, the airport. We are spending the weekend at a romantic bed and breakfast in Napa, I packed for you and Nicky is going to take care of opening and closing the bar for the weekend while we are away." Piper answered all of Alex's questions in one breath.
"Napa! I have always wanted to visit there!"
"I know you mentioned it about a month ago and I did some research and found the bed and breakfast, I hope you're not mad that I'm springing this on you, but I wanted it to be a surprise…especially after I blew the surprise party for you."
"Pipes, this is awesome! I couldn't ask for a better birthday present than spending a romantic weekend in Napa with you! What are we waiting for? Let's get to the airport."
