Eight weeks had gone by in the blink of an eye and finally the night of Stephanie's birthday party had arrived. Over the last eight weeks, Stephanie along with Brian and Shawn had been planning and planning nonstop. Now, they could finally take a rest and enjoy the birthday party as planned, or so they hoped.

Brian looked at himself in the mirror and smoothed out his light pink oxford button down. He wore white slacks and decided against a tie and a jacket since this was a party. Brian ran his hand over his stomach and looked at himself in the mirror, admiring his shape because he would soon be fat. Randy hadn't told him he was pregnant yet but Brian knew he was. He had the morning sickness and he was changing.

"Looking Sexy." Brian turned around and smiled at Hunter.

"Thanks, I do try." Hunter kissed Brian on the lips. Brian stepped back to look at Hunter. He was wearing a white suit with a pale pink shirt and tie.

"I like you in pink." Brian said and Hunter scoffed.

"Pink is Bret's color."

Brian chuckled. "Where are they anyway? The party is about to start."

"Probably in their room…lets go get them."

"I have to say, we look really good in pink." Shawn stated as he and Bret looked into the mirror at themselves. They were both wearing black slacks and a pink shirt but Shawn had a black vest over his shirt with a pink handkerchief in the vest pocket. Bret was wearing a black suit jacket over his shirt.

"I told you, pink is our color." Bret said. Shawn turned around and looked at Bret. Shawn wrapped his arms around Bret's neck. Eight weeks had passed and Bret was as healthy as ever. He didn't have any of the poison in his system so there was no for any more blood transfusions or surgery. He was a little weak for the first few days but after that he was perfect. Shawn looked into Bret's eyes. He could tell something wasn't right.

"What's wrong. Are you feeling OK?" Shawn asked and Bret sighed.

"Yeah, it's just…I don't know. I think I'm worried about Sunny."

"Baby, Stephanie asked us if Sunny could come and we said yes. The party is in forty-five minutes. We can't tell them no now." Shawn reasoned. "And besides, Stephanie said she would watch her all night. I don't thing there's anything to worry about."

"I guess you're right." Bret said and kissed Shawn but his uneasiness didn't go away. He still didn't feel right.

"Hey." The couple broke the kiss and looked at the door.

"Detach lips and come on." Brian started. "The party is about to start." Hunter finished.

"Come on, lets go." Shawn said and grabbed Bret's hand. It was time to party.

"Sunny." Stephanie said. "I know you still have feelings for Bret and I know you don't really like Shawn but we are in their home and you will not disrespect them here." Stephanie stepped close to Sunny and got in her face. "And if you do anything nearly as embarrassing as you did at their wedding, I swear, I swear on everything I love, I swear to God, I will shove my foot so far up your ass-."

"I know." Sunny cut Stephanie off. " I know. You don't have to worry about me. I'm going to stay on the opposite side of the room and mind my own business." Sunny took a deep breath. "I know Bret doesn't love me like that and I'm woman enough to admit defeat. I won't even talk to them unless they talk to me first." Sunny said and Stephanie smiled. Her sister was finally seeing the light.

"Good." Stephanie said. "And you never know, you might met a nice guy at the party. Dave invited some of his friends, most of them are still single." Stephanie replied. "Now, lets go celebrate my birthday." She grabbed Sunny and pulled her into the ballroom. She was going to have a good birthday. "Dave said he had a surprise for me…I wonder what it is."

A couple of hours had passed and the party was still in full swing. Everyone was still eating and dancing and having a good time.

Bret looked across the room and saw Sunny talking to a tall man. Bret sighed in relief. Maybe she had really gotten over him and was moving on or maybe she was just trying for the sake of her sister. Either way Bret was very thankful. Bret looked to his right and kissed Shawn. Shawn looked at Bret.

"What was that for?"

"Love you."

"Aww, so cute." Brian and Hunter mocked and Shawn hit Brian because he was the closest.

"Shut up." Shawn said.

"You guys always have to ruin our moments." Bret chuckled.

"Everyone, could I have your attention please." Stephanie said as she spoke into the microphone.

"What's this about?" Brian asked.

"I have no idea." Shawn answered.

"I would just like to thank everyone for coming to my party and celebrating my birthday with me." Stephanie started. "And I would also like to thank the royal family." Stephanie pointed to Hunter, Brian, Shawn, and Bret. "For allowing me to use their home and resources to have my party. You four are wonderful friends and I really do thank you for all the time you spent helping me." The crowd clapped at Stephanie's speech and the royal family raised their glassed to her.

"That was all I had to say, everyone can go back to partying." Stephanie said but then Dave grabbed the microphone.

"Actually, I have something to say if you don't mind." Dave started. "Stephanie, I love you…I love you so much and I know we've only been together for a short period of time but I fell in love will you and I know you're the one for me so." Dave got down on one knee and pulled out a ring box and opened it. "Stephanie Marie McMahon, will you marry me?"

"Yes!" She scream and Dave put the ring on her finger and hugged and kissed her.

The crowd erupted and cheers and congratulations.

"I'm so happy for Steph." Brian said.

"Me too." Shawn agreed.

"Another wedding to go to." Hunter chimed in.

Bret was about to say something but at that moment the whole palace went dark.

Everyone in ballroom gasped as they tried to find there way back to their seats and to their partners. After a few moments, the lights came back up. Bret turned to his right but was shocked at what he saw, or well what he didn't see. Shawn wasn't there anymore. He wasn't in his seat. All that was left of Shawn's memory was his wedding rings. Bret picked up the rings and clutched them in his hand.

He looked up at Brian and Hunter and they were just as shocked as he was.

"Shawn, Shawn." Bret repeated. "WHERE THE HELL IS SHAWN!"

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