"Joseph Adam Black hurry up!" Caitlyn yelled from outside the door of her oldest son's room.
"How much longer do I have?"
"Twenty minutes."
Caitlyn walked back into her and Nate's room. She finished applying her makeup as Nate came out of the bathroom. She walked over to him and straightened his tie. He wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her tenderly. She giggled and wrapped her arms around his neck. Before she could kiss him, their door burst open.
"First of all, ewww. Secondly, Justin is taking forever to get out of the bathroom and my dress is still in there." Sarah exclaimed, walking into the room. Nate and Caitlyn laughed and broke apart.
"I'll get Justin out of the bathroom, you go downstairs and wait for your band," Caitlyn told Nate, giving him a peck on the lips. He leaves the room; on the way to the stairs he grabs Zachary and Brandon. Caitlyn heads to the kids bathroom and knocks on the door.
"Justin, honey, you have five more minutes. Now open the door and give Sarah her dress."
The door opens slightly and a dress bag is held out. Sarah snatches it from him and goes into her room. Caitlyn followed her daughter in.
" He is so lucky that all I have left to do is put the dress on. " Sarah mumbled as she slid into the pale yellow dress.
"You look beautiful honey." Caitlyn commented. She walked over to her daughter and smiled.
"You think so?"
"Yes. Although, I don't think your father will like the fact that it's strapless."
The two girls laughed and headed down stairs. Waiting in the foyer were the rest of the Black family, Shane, who was holding Lauriana, Jason, Tess, and their kids. Sarah giggled as Joseph elbowed Jamie to get him to stop staring at Sarah. Kelsey started to gush about how beautiful Sarah's dress was and how gorgeous she looked in it. They got ready to leave when Mitchie walked into the house.
"The fun has arrived!!!"
"Hello Michelle"
"Shane"
"What are you doing here?"
Mitchie didn't respond, only pushed her way passed Shane, almost knocking the little girl out of his arms. She paused and posed in front of Caitlyn, next to Nate, and Pierre took a picture. She then looped her arm through Caitlyn's and Pierre took another picture.
"Oh, dear. Caitlyn, don't take this the wrong way, but that dress. I thought you knew but these award shows are supposed to be fancy. Next time I would suggest wearing something that's actually nice." Mitchie commented and Pierre snickered. Caitlyn looked down at her classy black dress and frowned. The dress definitely paled in comparison to Mitchie's tight, short, low cut hot pink dress. Mitchie then lead the way to the Limo that would be taking them to the ceremony. Nate stopped Caitlyn before she left.
"Don't listen to her."
"She's telling ME what to wear to award shows. I have been going to these with my dad since I was born. I know what to wear to these. She's the one that needs the lesson. She looks like a hooker!!!"
"I know. I was always with you. You are going to be the most beautiful person on the red carpet. In fact, I would be more than happy to show you just how beautiful I think you are." Nate whispered wrapping his arms around her waist and walking them backwards toward the stairs.
"Nate," Caitlyn giggled, "Down boy, we can't just skip the ceremony. Not only is Connect Three nominated for a few awards but you guys are performing."
"So? I can have Shane cover for me.'
"Nate, if we don't go then we've left the kids under Shane and Jason's care. Do you really want that?"
"Good point."
Nate kissed Caitlyn one last time and they headed out the door. When they got in the limo, Mitchie was sitting very close to Shane, obviously making him uncomfortable, while Shane had himself pressed as far away from her as he possibly could be.
"I am never getting back together with you Mitchie."
"Why not?"
"Because you don't know the real me. You would hang on my arm at award shows, but after the one year at Camp Rock, I could never talk to you about anything because you didn't care."
Shane had successfully ended the conversation and moved Lauriana onto his lap. Pierre snapped a picture of Shane and Caitlyn growled.
"If Pierre takes one more picture I will break his camera into a million tiny pieces," Caitlyn growled under her breathe so only Nate could hear. He took her hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze. She smiled and placed her head on his shoulder. The adults, minus Mitchie and Pierre, smiled. Mitchie and Pierre, ever the grown ups, made gagging noises. They received a glare from Tess which effectively, made them stop.
The limo finally stopped in front of the red carpet. Shane was the first out of the limo. Mitchie grabbed his hand in a vise like grip and wouldn't let go. The press got many shots, mainly of a pissed off Shane with an all too happy Mitchie. Too bad they would see it as Smitchie back together. Jon followed closely behind, giving Shane the support that he needed. Unfortunately, Pierre was walking in front of them getting shots of Mitchie looking rather impish.
Jason, Tess, Jamie, and Kelsey got out next. Don led the way, clearing the way. They knew tomorrow that there would be yet another rumor about them getting back together. They just kept their distance from each other and smiled. Laughing when the saw Mitchie stumble ahead of them.
Joseph lead his younger siblings out of the limo. They were all a little to used to it but I guess that's what happens when your parents are both HUGE names in the music industry. Sarah carried Lauriana so she wouldn't get behind, or worse. After arguing, Ron had agreed to follow the kids.
Finally, Nate and Caitlyn exited the limo. The cameras were suddenly all on them. A random reporter shouted out, "Are the rumors that you two are having marital problems true?"
"Does it look like it's true?" Nate asked as he pulled Caitlyn flat against him and captured her lips in a fiery kiss. The cameras went crazy. The two separated and continued to walk toward the building. When they entered, Jason, Tess, and Shane were cracking up.
"What's so funny?"Caitlyn asked.
"I don't know what's funnier. Hollywood's most perfect couple making out on the red carpet or Mitchie falling flat on her face and having millions of magazines publishing the picture of it." Shane replied.
"Let's get to our seats." Caitlyn said.
"Can I sit by you Uncle Shane?" Lauriana asked.
"Of course you can princess." Shane replied. Lauriana sat in the seat between Shane and her mom.
One performance, three Grammys, and three hours later, Connect Three stood along with the rest of the guest. Shane picked Lauriana up and Caitlyn placed her shawl over the girls head so the camera flashes wouldn't wake her up.
Shane handed Lauriana to Caitlyn, kissed her cheek, shook Nate's hand and left. Jason and Tess followed. It took them a little while longer since they had to separate Jamie from Joseph, Justin, and Brandon and Kelsey from Sarah. Finally the Black family entered their house.
"Sarah, can you put Zach to bed?" Caitlyn asked.
"Sure. Come on buddy, let's get you to bed." Sarah said leading the sleepy ten year old upstairs.
Caitlyn and Nate turned off all the lights on the first floor and moved up to put Lauriana to bed. When they got her changed they tucked her in and kissed her goodnight. They left the room, turned off the light, and shut the door. They walked down the hall and made sure all the kids were either in bed or getting ready for bed. When they were satisfied they turned that hall light off and proceeded to their room. As soon as they were in the room, Nate pressed Caitlyn against the closed door. As they made out, Nate slowly moved toward the bed. He removed her dress form her and she was working on his pants. They broke the kiss and smiled at each other.
"I love you so much Caity. You're my world." Nate told her, looking into her eyes.
"I love you too." She replied, kissing him softly. He was quick to deepen it. The both knew that they were going to get the best sleep tonight than they had had in a long time.
