Chapter 38: Girls Day

"Did everyone meet in the elevator?" Beth teased as she opened the loft door for Candice, Jean, Danielle and Allie.

Candice grinned, "Don't worry we didn't start without you."

Everyone shuffled in and found seats in the living room and got comfortable. Danielle turned to Allie, "You are the first topic on the agenda tonight."

Allie looked around nervously as this was still new to her, being part of their girls' night. The guys had all gotten together to play poker while the kids where at home with sitters. "What about me?"

Beth grinned, "You're getting married soon. What else is there to talk about but a bachelorette party?"

"I admit I had forgotten about that."

"Don't worry we haven't. We just wanted to get to know you a little better and know what you'd like better." Jean remembered her and Beth's parties and how similar they were but each just as much fun.

Allie looked at her hands, "I don't know what I want. I'm marrying the man I love…that's all I need. What kind of party did you have?"

"A night of drinks, girl talk, and pampering. Manicures, pedicures, massages, facials, you name it we've had it. Oh and let's not forget the eye candy."

"Strippers?"

"We could if that's what you like," Candice wiggled her eyebrows.

Allie giggled, "And none of your husbands get jealous? I mean Coop is a human but the others…I'd have thought they got territorial."

"Their jealously helps us feel more desirable," Beth added. "Besides they have strippers or dancers whatever you call them. We trust them just like they trust us."

Shaking her head Allie agreed, "Then that sounds like a wonderful party to me. Josef said I could sleep in one of the guest rooms after."

Jean looked to Beth for confirmation first then to Allie. "We were planning on having our festivities here at the loft. You could stay here, that way you'd have peace and quiet."

Looking to Beth who was nodding Allie smiled, "Thank you all. I can't believe I'm getting married again."

Everyone knew what had happened with her first husband and knew it wouldn't happen again. Seth wanted to be a vampire too much. "How is the baby doing?"

"Baby is healthy and strong. We don't want to know the sex of the baby, we want it to be a surprise."

Danielle grinned, "You will be a wonderful mother."

"Thank you. Practicing with the boys has been a wonderful experience. I can't believe it, we only have a few months left. Time has just flown by."

Danielle looked past everyone as she thought about time. It dose fly by and unlike the rest of them she has a limited amount of it. She knew she needed to tell Jean the news, and now would be the best time with everyone together.

Clearing her throat she looked around at everyone, "I have something to say."

Jean looked at her with a beaming smile and Danielle knew it wouldn't last. "I had been considering becoming a vampire. Let's face it I'd have been crazy not to think about it given pretty much everyone I care about is one."

Taking a breath she could see everyone was focused on her. "I talked it over with Coop. I wouldn't do this without him. He was unsure. He talked to Mick and got all his questions answers but in the end decided he doesn't want to become a vampire."

Everyone let out a collective gasp. "I was sad at first but I love him. I love our family and I respect his decision. He gave it a lot of thought and that means a lot to me."

Jeans smile had fell and the look in her friends eyes made Danielle want to cry. Candice could see everyone was at a loss for something to say and knew the mode needed to be lifted.

"Ashton proposed to Kimberly on New Year's Eve."

Danielle smiled at Candice, "Oh really? How are you and Ashton getting along?"

Candice grins, "I admit he's grown on me. He's like a bad reality TV show I know I shouldn't like but can't help but secretly enjoy."

"Did you hear that girls she's admitted she has come around to Ashton?" Beth teased poking Candice in the side.

Candice laughed with everyone, "He screwed up and if he ever does anything to my David again I'll make him wish he were dead. But after I got past our meeting I realized he's good for David, and he's sorta charming himself in a babbling idiot kinda way. He is so clueless when it comes to love it reminds me of David sometimes although David was never nearly that clueless."

Everyone laughed. "He does seem like a nice guy."

"He is and he loves her and highly praises me," Candice winked.

"So you don't decide to stake him," Jean joked.

Every burst into a fit of laughter. It took a few minutes to control themselves but when they did Beth decided to get them a drink they all needed one, this was proving to be a fun and much needed girls night. They still had wedding and party details to plan.

To Be Continued…

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