Chapter 12
"Wait," Audrey asked that evening when Steffi told the kids what had transpired between her and Brian when she had shown him the ring Heath had found. "How could Dad propose when you guys are already married?"
"It's called renewing one's vows," Steffi replied, "and we're planning this for our anniversary."
"But what if Dad isn't home that week?" Heath wondered.
"Well, being it's going to be after Wrestlemania, your dad will have a better chance at getting a few days off," Steffi said. "I doubt he'll be needed for every show that week."
"True," Audrey nodded, "and even if that isn't the case, you can do it another time, right?"
Steffi smiled. "Of course."
"Is Uncle Paul going to be all drunk and dancing around wearing a sombrero again like he did at your first wedding?" Heath asked.
"Hopefully your dad and I can avoid a mishap like that this time around."
"Avoid a mishap like what?" Brian asked, coming into the room.
"Paul's uh….little 'floor show' at our wedding reception," Steffi answered.
"Oh, Christ," Brian groaned. "Yeah, we're locking up the booze away from El Senor for sure this time."
"Can't be any worse than Dad singing Kumbaya in his underwear and a party hat standing on a table on Mom's birthday," Heath laughed.
"Hey, now that was fun," Brian agreed. "I thought Paul was going to have a seizure from laughing so hard."
"More like embarrassing as hell," Steffi reminded him. "Honestly, can you two at least behave this time if we're going to do this?"
"Of course. You and I have kids now, remember? We have to set a good example."
Heath and Audrey looked at each other for a moment, and then burst out laughing.
"What? I've been a pretty good dad to you two……haven't I?"
"Sure, even if you are a little weird sometimes," Heath chuckled.
"Being weird is part of your dad's allure," Steffi reminded them.
"Anyway," Audrey spoke up, "How exactly does this whole renewing vows thing work?"
"Pretty much the same as an actual wedding without all the pomp and circumstance," Brian answered.
"For the most part," Steffi nodded in agreement.
"No tux, no gown, no big parties–"
"I'm getting a dress," Steffi cut in. "I probably wouldn't be able to fit in my gown anyway, especially after having these two."
"Oh sure, blame us for body changes," Heath joked.
"It's true," Brian said. "Women's bodies change after they have kids."
"Remind me not to have any then," Audrey replied. "I'm fat enough as it is."
"You're perfectly fine and you're giving us grandchildren."
"Bryan's got no complaints anyway," Heath aded.
"Boy has good taste then," Brian grinned. "Now, being the actual anniversary is not far off, I suggest we get our asses in gear and get started on this project."
"I got the Yellow Pages," Audrey offered.
"And I'll get on the computer," Heath said.
Steffi smiled. "You know, it may be even more fun this time around being the kids are getting involved."
"Yep," Brian nodded, "considering I'd like to have them stand for us on the big day, them getting involved in the planning won't be such a bad idea."