A/N: I want to thank everyone who has reviewed at this point. I also wanted to take this time to respond to some of the reviews. As for mentioning Dylan drinking alcohol, my bad. I wasn't thinking. I am glad that was pointed out to me. It won't happen again.
Someone else believed Brenda was written out of character. I can definitely see why they would think that. There is a reason Brenda is insecure about Dylan and Kelly. Keep in mind this story is written post-series. Brenda is feeling a little insecure because Dylan and Kelly had been together again. Dylan left Brenda in London and we to see Brandon and Kelly get married.
Ok, thanks again for the reviews. Enjoy the story.
"Brenda and Dylan getting married" Valerie said. "What a trip, huh?"
"Yeah" Brandon agreed, "But I think it's right, you know?"
"Yeah, I am happy for them both but I bet Kelly had a seizure when she heard." Valerie quipped.
"Val" Brandon warned.
"Sorry" Valerie said. She looked at the hotel room door in front of them. "We are here"
Brandon reached up and knocked on the door. They waited silently until Dylan threw the door open, "Hey B" Dylan greeted him with an odd handshake.
"Hey D" Brandon shot back. "Where is my sister?"
"Right here" Brenda cried pushing Dylan out of the way and hugging her brother. "I missed you Bran."
"You too Bren" he said.
Brenda pulled away and screeched. "Valerie!"
Valerie grabbed Brenda and gave her fierce hug. "Brenda you cannot begin to understand how much I have needed you."
"Well, we will never go that long without seeing each other again, promise?" Brenda replied.
"Promise" Valerie laughed.
"Come on in" Dylan said. He gave Valerie a kiss on the cheek as they all walked.
Brandon looked around, "This isn't a hotel room it's a place. " Brandon teased.
"Only the best" Brenda joked. She looped her arm threw Valerie's. "Can we talk?"
"Sure" Valerie said and she let Brenda lead her out of the room. "What's up?"
"I wanted to ask you something. Feel free to say no but…" Brenda grimaced, "I am need of a maid of honor. I would ask Kelly but it's awkward."
"I am delighted, even though I am second choice." Valerie said.
"No, your not. Val you are my oldest friend and I love you." Brenda assured her.
"Thanks" Valerie said. "So, who all is coming to the wedding?"
"Kelly and David. Iris and Erica. My mom and Dad." Brenda listed the guests, "And my theater friends."
Valerie was shocked, "Wait, no Steve. No Donna" she said.
"Yeah." Brenda replied sadly. "Donna has a fashion show and Steve has to stay home with Maddie."
"Andrea?" Valerie asked.
"Working" Brenda answered.
"Wow, I am sorry Bren" Valerie said.
"No, it's ok. I am marrying Dylan the day after tomorrow. I wish my friends could all be here but I will just be grateful to the ones who are"
Before Valerie could respond the doorbell rang.
"That must be Kelly and David." Brenda said. She grabbed Valerie's hand. Valerie stopped and Brenda looked back at her. "Val?"
"I need to sue the bathroom. I will be there in a minute" Valerie said.
Brenda looked at her suspiciously but nodded, "Ok…" she said.
Valerie opened the door to the bathroom and walked inside. She picked up Brenda's hairbrush and ran through her long brown hair. Her hair was longer than she had it in years, running well past her shoulder. She sighed and prepared herself to see David after all these years.
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"Hi-ho Silver" Dylan and Brandon said in unison as Dylan opened the door.
David shook his head, "You two will never change" he said and hugged them both. Brandon looked past David and smiled at Kelly.
"Hey Kel" he greeted her.
"Hey Brandon." Kelly said softly. She brushed past David and hugged Brandon. When they pulled away she smiled at Dylan. "Hey you, long time no see."
"Yeah, how are you?" Dylan asked giving her a peck on the cheek.
"Busy" Kelly answered.
"Kel!" Brenda said and gave her a hug. "I am so glad you could make it."
"Wouldn't miss it" Kelly told her.
"And David" Brenda grinned. "Come here"
David gave Brenda a hug, "Hey, it's been a while. Good to see you"
"Come on inside and have a seat everyone" Dylan said.
Once they were all seated on the couch Valerie came into the room. "Hello Kelly" Valerie said.
"Valerie" Kelly replied. She stood and they met halfway. They gave each other an awkward little hug.
"Now that is too cute" Brandon joked.
"Just precious" Dylan added. Brenda slapped him on the arm. "Ow! Woman that hurt"
"Wuss" Brandon said.
Brenda turned and glared at him. He shut his mouth.
Kelly took her place on the couch again and David stood. "Valerie, you look wonderful. I love your hair" David said.
"Thanks" Valerie replied, "And you look…wonderful"
David leaned over and wrapped his arms around Valerie's waist. She out her arms around his neck and the two stood there for a long moment. Brandon and Dylan exchanged a look and tried not to laugh. Brenda smiled at them and Kelly rolled her eyes. Finally Valerie pulled away. She sat down beside Brenda.
The group was silent for a moment. Finally, Dylan cleared his throat. "Ok, Saturday we have a wedding. Tomorrow is the rehearsal dinner and tonight we are going out."
"Going where?" Kelly asked.
"Dinner and then we are going to this great club" Dylan replied.
"Can I get ready up her with you Brenda?" Valerie asked.
"Why don't you three girls stay here and primp together. We men can go down to Brandon's room to shower and shave." Dylan said.
"Primp, oh please" Valerie said. "No one pays more attention to their than you and Brandon"
"I resent that" Brandon replied.
"but she speaks the truth" David laughed.
"Funny Silver" Brandon said.
"I am a riot, haven't you ever heard me on the radio?"
Dylan snorted, 'Yeah, the woe-is-me variety hour." Dylan said.
Brandon high-fived him.
"Leave David alone" Brenda said. "He is great with girls. He married Donna"
David's eyes hit the ground. Brandon put a hand on his shoulder.
"What did I say?" Brenda asked.
"Nothing" Kelly answered quickly.
"No, I should tell her" David said. He looked at brenda and Dylan, "Donna and I have been divorced for a year."
"Why?" Brenda asked.
"We grew apart" David said. "Simple as that."
"I am so sorry, Silver" Dylan said.
"Me too" Brenda replied. "Donna never told me"
David shrugged, "It's all in the past" he said. "You two have a future to look forward too"
"Let's go guys" Brandon said. He helped Kelly to her feet. "Time to celebrate"
