Chapter 2 Surprises
Everyone has gathered at the peach pit to have Brandon's welcome home party. Donna pulls Kelly to the side to talk to her.
"Why aren't you wearing you wedding ring?" Donna says angrily.
"We're going to tell him tonight Donna" Kelly says looking over at Dylan and Brandon joking and talking like old times.
"Look at them Don after tonight Brandon might not speak to Dylan again he will lose one of his closest friends just let him have this night" Kelly pleads with her best friend.
"Fine, but you two are asking for trouble it's going to be a lot worst if he hears that you're married from someone else" Donna says shaking her head before walking away.
Kelly looks over at Brandon and Dylan and a small tear rolls down her cheek. Donna walks back over to Kelly.
"Hey, sorry I know this is hard on you and I'm sorry for yelling Kelly" Donna says.
"It's fine Donna you're right the sooner we do it the better" Kelly admits sadly.
"I'm just worried you remember what happened the last time you kept secrets that didn't work out too well if I recall and it almost destroyed the group" Donna says walking back over to her husband David.
"What was that all about Donna?" David asks his wife.
" Nothing David" Donna says.
"Yeah, right Donna now tell me what you were talking to Kelly about" David says.
"Fine, I was getting on her case because Dylan and Kelly still haven't told Brandon they're married and I reminded her what happened the last time she kept secrets okay you happy now" Donna says angrily.
"Sweetheart I know you're worried, but this isn't high school Don I'm sure Brandon will be fine" David says.
"I hope so David" Donna says smiling sadly
Just then everyone takes a seat as Steve gets up to make a toast to his best friend Brandon.
"Well I would like to make a toast to my best friend Brandon Walsh so raise your glasses high and toast Brandon Walsh "Glad to have you back Brandon Beverly Hills hasn't been the same without you" Steve says before sipping his soda.
" Well, thanks Steve for that wonderful welcome I guess the old saying is true there's no place like home, I really missed you guys and I'm glad to be back" Brandon says.
"We're glad you're back too" Donna says.
"Yeah, B I really missed you" Dylan says.
"Hey you know what would make this party really great" Steve says.
"No, what would make this party really great" Brandon asks.
"If, Brenda and Andrea were here then the whole gang would be back together again" Steve says.
Everyone's smile instantly drops as they think about the two missing members of there group. Brandon's twin sister Brenda and Andrea Zuckerman the last members of the Beverly Hills gang.
"Hey, hey this is a party turn those sad faces upside down" Nat says walking over with there food.
"Hey, Nat" Brandon says.
"What's got you guys so down" Nat says looking at the table worriedly.
"Nothing Steve just brought up the fact that Brenda and Andrea aren't here I'm just worried I haven't heard from Brenda in the last couple months and I haven't seen or heard from Andrea in four years" Brandon says.
"Don't worry B I'm sure Brenda and Andrea are fine" Dylan says.
"Yeah, you're probably right" Brandon says.
"I for one am starving let's dig in" Steve says grabbing his megaburger.
"I totally agree" Brandon says grabbing his own food and eating.
Everyone starts eating Donna can't shake this bad feeling that she has like something big is about to happen that will change everything.
Meanwhile at the airport when Brenda is disembarking she bumps into someone.
"What are you doing back in Beverly Hills?" Brenda asks suspiciously.
"I'm moving back I moved my practice here I'm tired of hiding" The person says.
"What are you doing back here?" The person asks.
"Well, I got a role in a television show and I guess it was time for me to face the music too" Brenda says.
"Why don't I give you a lift my rental is waiting outside?" The person says.
"No need a limo is picking us up and taking us to the hotel why don't you ride with us and come back and get your rental tomorrow" Brenda says.
"Okay come on kids let's get the luggage" The person says.
All six kids climb into the limo followed closely by their mother's.
"So are you going to tell you know who about the twins" Brenda asks.
"If you're going to tell you know who about the triplets" She replies.
"Mom, I'm hungry" Erica says.
Brenda looks out the window and realizes that they are close to the peach pit.
"Driver takes us to the peach pit" Brenda calls to the driver through the divide.
"Yes, miss" The driver says.
Soon enough the limo pulls up outside the peach pit and parks as the six kids and the mothers get out.
"Nat is really going to be surprised to see us" Brenda says.
"You aint kidding" The other woman says.
They open the door and walk to the counter. Nat turns around and gasps.
"Do my eyes deceive me or not Brenda Walsh and Andrea Zuckerman back in Beverly Hills and who are these precious little ones" Nat says smiling down at the children.
"Hey, Nat long time no see these are my kids Erica, Derek and Dylan" Brenda says.
"Hey Nat long time no see and this is my daughter Hannah you remember her right and these are my twins Brenda and Brandon" Andrea says.
The gang hears the door open but continues eating until they hear Nat exclaim and hear the name Brenda Walsh and Andrea Zuckerman. They all turn to see none other than Brenda Walsh and Andrea Zuckerman standing at the counter. Brandon stands up and walks towards his sister.
"Brenda what are you doing here I've been trying to contact you for months" Brandon says standing behind his sister.
Brenda turns around to face her twin and that's when she notices the rest of the gang in a booth in the far corner.
"I've been touring for the last couple of months sorry I didn't return any of your calls Brandon" Brenda says hugging her brother.
"So are you visiting or are you moving back" Brandon asks.
"Well, I'm moving back I've got a part in a new television serious" Brenda says.
Andrea is smiling at she watches the two siblings interact, but soon she feels eyes on her and she looks up to see Brandon staring at her.
"Hey, Chief how you been" Brandon says scooping Andrea up in a hug.
"Fine, Brandon" Andrea says.
"So are you Hannah and Jessie visiting or what" Brandon asks.
"No I've opened a practice me and Hannah are moving back to Beverly Hills Jessie and I are divorced" Andrea says.
"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that" Brandon says.
Just then Steve walks up and throws his arms around Brenda and Andrea pulling them towards where the rest of the gang is sitting.
"Isn't this great we're the old gang back together again now this really is a party" Steve says.
"A party for what" Brenda asks.
"Well, a welcome home party for Brandon of course silly he's moving back to Beverly Hills" Steve says.
"Well it appears I'm not the only one with Secrets huh" Brenda says poking her brothers in the ribs.
"Come on join us" Brandon says.
"Okay" Brenda and Andrea say following Steve and Brandon over to the booth.
"Hey, guys" Brenda says nervously.
"Hey Brenda" Kelly and Donna says.
"Hey, Bren" Dylan says getting up and hugging Brenda.
"Hey, Dylan" Brenda says not looking him in the eye.
"MOM I'm hungry" A little girl says running up to Brenda.
There is total silence as everyone looks from Brenda to the little girl and then look further behind to see 5 more kids standing at the counter with Nat.
"Oh sweetheart I am sorry I totally forgot about your food" Brenda says hugging her daughter.
"It's okay Mommy are you going to introduce us to your friends" The little girl asks looking at Dylan curiously.
"Yeah" Brenda says looking at Andrea nervously who shrugs her shoulders.
"Is everything okay" Brandon asks looking at his sister and his old friend strangely.
"Yeah, everything's fine we just need to step outside to talk for a minute we'll be back" Andrea says nervously.
"Kids stay with Nat until we get back okay" Brenda says.
"Okay Mom, okay Aunt Brenda" The voices chorus.
Brenda and Andrea step outside the peach pit leaving there friends confused and shocked about what is going on.
"Brandon you didn't tell me Brenda was married" Dylan says accusingly.
"Hey, D as far as I know she isn't married I didn't even know she had kids" Brandon says.
Meanwhile outside Andrea and Brenda are pacing back and forth.
"What are we going to do Brenda I'm not sure I'm ready to tell him" Andrea says nervously pacing back and forth.
"Andrea it's the best time everyone's here so we want have to do it twice and wouldn't it be better just to get it over with and let them decide whether they want to be a part of their children's lives" Brenda says.
"You're right let's just do it and get it over with" Andrea says.
Brenda and Andrea walk back into the Peach Pit and up to the counter to take their children over to the booth. While they were gone they notice that someone has pulled a table and chairs over to make room for everyone.
"So, Brenda care to explain why I didn't know I was an uncle" Brandon asks as soon as Brenda and the kids sit down.
"No one knew I was having kids not even mom and Dad" Brenda admits.
"Where's the father?" Brandon asks.
"He doesn't know about the kids" Brenda says.
"Brenda what do you mean he doesn't know" Brandon asks.
"I never told him I just left and never came back" Brenda says finally looking up and locking eyes with Dylan McKay.
Then there is a gasp as everyone begins to realize what she's saying.
"How old are your children" Dylan asks a little breathless.
"9 years old" Brenda says.
Everyone is speechless as Dylan sits there and glares at Brenda. Brandon tries to break the tension by changing the subject.
"So, Andrea I see you and Jessie added to your brood before you broke up" Brandon says.
"Actually, Brandon the twins are four years old and Jessie is not their father they were conceived in Washington" Andrea says.
"Hey, Brandon didn't you say that you hadn't spoken to Andrea in four years isn't that a coincidence" Steve says.
"God, you can be so stupid sometimes Steve" Donna says.
"What do you mean?" Steve asks.
"Well obviously the twins are Brandon and Andrea's children and Brenda's three are her and Dylan's" David says.
"Oh" Steve says looking down sheepishly.
"Maybe we should go" Andrea and Brenda say grabbing their children's hands.
"No, stay" Donna says trying to keep the peace.
Steve starts smiling now and turns towards Dylan and Kelly.
"Well I guess you don't have to worry about having kids anymore Kelly you now have three step-kids" Steve says.
Donna slaps Steve upside the head.
"What I was just saying since her and Dylan are married that Brenda's kids are her step-kids isn't that cool" Steve says.
Steve then notices two shocked faces in the room when he finally realizes that Dylan and Kelly hadn't told Brenda or Brandon that they were married.
"I am sorry guys I thought they already knew" Steve say sheepishly.
"Come on Kids let's go" Brenda says taking her kids by the hand and pulling them out of the booth.
"Bren wait can we talk about this" Dylan and Kelly yell.
"Andrea can you get a ride with Brandon I've got a lot of things to think about" Brenda says still ignoring the pleas from Kelly and Dylan.
"Yeah, are you sure you don't need me to come with you" Andrea asks looking at her friend worriedly.
"Naw, I'll be fine" Brenda says walking out to the limo.
"Come on Andrea let's go to" Brandon says as he stands up and takes one of the sleeping twins in his arm as Andrea takes the other.
"B, man can't we talk about this" Dylan says.
"There's nothing to talk about Dylan now if you'll excuse me I have to take Andrea home" Brandon says.
"Brandon don't be made at Dylan this is my fault please don't let this ruin your friendship" Kelly pleads grabbing hold to Brandon's arm.
"Get your hands off of me Mrs. McKay" Brandon says before walking past her and out the door with Andrea.
After their departure everyone is quiet. Kelly can't stop crying Dylan is still in shock and confused and angry. Donna and David glare at Steve.
"I'm really sorry guys" Steve says.
"It's not your fault we should have told Brandon in the very beginning, Donna you were right keeping secrets never works out and it only hurts people" Kelly says crying harder.
"Hey, Dylan you okay" Donna asks looking at him worriedly.
"I've never seen Brenda like that the look in her eyes was hate and Brandon's eyes were filled with hate too. I never thought after everything we've been through they could hate me but tonight I saw the hate oh my God I just found out I'm a father and I could lose my children because of this" Dylan says finally breaking down and crying.
Steve sits there watching as the group slowly implodes and realizes that none of this would have happened if he would have kept his big mouth shut.