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After Kevin had used his brilliant timing skills to announce dinner things had calmed down significantly between Jake and Miley. They barely looked at each other the first few minutes of the meal still feeling guilty about getting caught in each others arms. But as dinner went on everyone seemed to relax. Jenna had made a seafood pasta dish that literally melted in your mouth. The salad and fresh bread had also been excellent. The conversation between the 4 of them had ended up being lively and fun. They had talked about the new movie, Jake, Kevin and Jenna had shared stories about their times in College and Miley had talked to them about her latest cd and newest songs. Essentially they got along as if the 4 of them had always been friends. They had laughed and smiled the entire time. By 9:00 it was time for dessert. Jenna had gone into the huge kitchen and brought out a beautiful fruit torte and a bottle of very expensive champagne.

Jake looked at the label. "What's the occasion guys? …This is supposed to be excellent!"

Jenna looked at Kevin who just smiled at his wife.

"Well…we have a lot to celebrate tonight so we thought we should do it correctly." Kevin popped the cork and poured it into the 3 glasses in front of him. Jenna already had a glass that she had brought from the kitchen.

Kevin raised his glass. "I want to make a toast. I have been a very very lucky man so far in life and have a lot to be thankful for. First… I wanted to say thank you to my best friend Jake here for putting up with me even though sometimes I probably don't deserve it." Kevin said motioning his glass towards Jake

"Here here!" Jake added raising his glass.

Ignoring Jake Kevin continued "I ALSO wanted to thank Miley for joining us tonight. You are far more wonderful than even Jake has told us and I couldn't be happier that you'll be here to spend the next six months with all of us…ESPECIALLY since it seems like you'll be an excellent source for blackmail information on Jake-o here." Kevin said with a huge smirk on his face.

Then turning to Jenna Kevin seemed to get serious. "And finally I need to thank my beautiful wife Jenna…for always being there for me when I need her. For making me smile when I can't think of anything to smile about. And finally… for being willing to put on a LOT of weight over the next few months so that Jake here will have someone to be godfather too."

Jake looked back and forth between Jenna and Kevin. "You're Kidding!" He said with his eyes bulging out and a huge smile on his face. "You're pregnant!?!"

Jenna who had been silently glowing on the other side of the table couldn't contain her smiles any longer. She looked at Jake with tears in her eyes and nodded still not being able to say anything. She just looked too happy.

Jake put his glass down and went around the table and hugged Jenna in a way that he lifted her off the floor. He kissed her firmly on the cheek and took her head in both of his hands and looked directly in her eyes. "You are going to be the BEST mom…you know that don't you."

"And you…" He said turning to Kevin. "You know this is just about the only good thing you've done in your entire life right?" Jake said putting his hand out for Kevin to shake.

Kevin laughed. "Which is exactly why we need you to be godfather. I'm going to need someone else to blame for things when I screw up."

Jake laughed and hugged his friend. In Kevin's ear he whispered "I'm honored."

Miley watched Jake and Kevin hug each other and couldn't help her heart beating faster. She knew how hard it had been for Jake to make real friends when they were younger but she had no doubt that he had found a true friend in Kevin. He might give Jake a hard time but there was probably nothing that one wouldn't do for the other. She was very happy for him.

Miley then followed Jake's lead in giving hugs to the happy couple.

Jake and Kevin had gone outside to smoke a congratulatory cigar between the two of them. When they returned Miley and Jenna were already thick as thieves talking about baby names and nursery colors.

Jake stopped cold in his tracks. He couldn't help but admire how amazing Miley and Jenna looked together. Miley looked so happy for the other woman he couldn't help but wonder what Miley would look like telling her family and friends that she was about to have a baby. The thought of how beautiful and happy she would be when that day finally came gave him goosebumps.

Shaking himself out of his reverie Jake walked to the table and picked up his champagne glass. "Alright…now it's time for a real toast." Jake said with his face serious and loving. He spoke softly with tenderness in his voice "To Jenna and Kevin. Tonight I am more in awe of you both than I have ever been before. I truly hope that someday I will be able to find someone who understands me and makes me half as happy as the two of you make each other. I can't even begin to imagine 2 people who have more love in their hearts and in their lives then you both… and your child is going to be one of the luckiest kids ever to have you as parents." Jake took a breath and looked at his two best friends since college. "I am forever grateful to be a part of your lives. Congratulations! And may all three of you be blessed with unimaginable happiness." Jake finished.

"Cheers" Miley added and they all clinked glasses.

Jenna had tears running down her face as well as a big smile. Kevin and Miley both looked misty eyed. Jenna hugged Jake and Kevin shook his hand again. Miley hugged him and whispered in his ear "You're going to be a great godfather." They broke apart still holding onto each other and looked into each others eyes. Miley couldn't help but think how good it felt to be in his arms again in the midst of a group of such loving people. She loved how none of it was forced and yet even after so little time together she felt like she could belong here.

Miley swallowed and looked down. Then turning so that she was no longer encircled by Jake Miley found her voice again. She wiped her eyes so that they were no longer teary. "So do you know if it's a boy or a girl?"

Jenna shook her head no. "We have a doctor's appointment tomorrow and we might find out then but I think we're going to try and wait."

"Really? I don't think I could stand not knowing." Miley answered. "I was always the girl who would sneak around the house looking for Christmas presents in November."

Jake laughed. She had also done that for birthday presents when they were dating. Jake was very proud that she had never found any of the presents he had gotten her. He knew her well enough to predict exactly where she would look.

Jake and Kevin then decided to be uncharacteristically chivalrous and cleaned the table while the women relaxed and chatted more about the baby.

When they reached the sink with the dishes Kevin took the opportunity to talk privately to Jake.

"So….you and Miley looked pretty cozy there a few times tonight. What's going on there?" Kevin asked smirking at his best friend.

Jake just sighed. He didn't know what was going on between them at all. He was more attracted to her than he had ever been but he knew that she was dating someone else and it killed him.

"Shut up Kevin." Jake said as he started washing the dishes he had brought in.

Not one to take a hint Kevin continued. "Listen….I'm just saying…from a purely objective perspective….you may not be the only one still carrying a torch."

Jake tossed the sponge into the sink getting aggravated at being pushed and prodded about the one person he was most vulnerable about. He turned to Kevin "Well…" Jake said quietly checking the door to make sure Miley couldn't hear them. "it doesn't matter what you think, does it? It only matters what she thinks. And just because she lets me give her a hug doesn't mean she's going to ditch her moviestar boyfriend anytime soon now does it?" Jake said sadly.

Kevin looked at his best friend. He hated to see Jake unhappy. He had seen how much Jake had lit up just being in the same room with Miley. He was sure that Jake would be the happiest guy alive if he was actually allowed to be with her….to show everyone how much he loved her. Kevin sighed and spoke as honestly as he could. "All I'm saying is that maybe you should tell her how you feel." Kevin said putting his hand on Jake's shoulder.

Jake shook his head. "I'm not here to try and steal anyone's girlfriend Kevin. I'm not that guy."

"I'm not saying that you should do anything drastic…I'm just saying that maybe you BOTH deserve to know how you feel… before it's too late."

Jake didn't say anything to this but he heard every word. He hoped with all his heart it wasn't too late.

"Hey guys…" Miley said from the doorway. They turned to see her.

"Um…it's getting a bit late and I think Jenna's getting tired so I'm gonna get going." Miley said motioning towards the front door.

He thought about what Kevin had said about talking to Miley before it was too late. He didn't want to lose her again.

'umm…It's late….let me walk you back." Jake said obligingly.

Kevin raised his eyebrows at Jake but then gave him an approving nod of encouragement.

Miley turned back to Jake after putting on her coat. "Are you sure?" she asked as she walked towards the entrance to say goodbye to Jenna.

Jake watched Miley hugging Jenna and smiling in such a way that it lit up the room. "Very." he said softly under his breath before collecting himself to go and get his own coat.

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