Shane started the meeting as soon as he saw the newly couple walk in hand in hand.
"Right, as you all know Caitlyn's birthday is tomorrow and unfortunately lessons also start tomorrow which doesn't give us the chance to celebrate."
"It's okay, honestly. As long as I'm with you guys, my day will be perfect." Caitlyn assured the group, receiving a grunt from Shane.
Mitchie sighed, going to sit beside her best friend. "Look, you only turn 24 once and this time, the gang are all back together except from Tess and Ella who still haven't come yet. It's fate that we're all together for your birthday."
"So, you're still talking to me?"
"Of course. I'm sorry I flipped out. I just felt like a horrible friend for not noticing that you weren't happy. It seemed that I spent more time with my Opening Act and her issues that I forgot about us."
Caitlyn smiled brightly. "I love you, Mitchie."
"Love you, too Cait." Mitchie replied, giving her a tight hug.
"Okay... don't know what that was about and I'm glad you're friends again but Brown gave us midnight privileges. This night, as soon as the clock strikes 12, we'll be at the lake celebrating Caitlyn's birthday so bring your presents because mine and Jason's are going to thrash all of yours."
Mitchie scoffed. "Yeah right."
"You don't know Caitlyn as much as we do," Mara added, smirking.
Shane raised an eyebrow at her. "Wanna bet?"
"Guys! I'm not a-"
"Deal!" Mitchie yelled out, shaking both Shane and Jason's hands as Mara did the same.
Caitlyn shook her head. "Why do I even bother?" she asked, leaning into Nate's side.
"Then it's a done deal. Tonight at approximately 5 past 12, Caitlyn will decide the best gift giver. "
"You're such a jerk," Mitchie smiled.
Shane winked at her. "And you know you love it."
"Great! The time we plan our big entrance, Smitchie have gotten back together. Way to steal the thunder guys!"
"Tess! Ella!"
Caitlyn and Mitchie leaped from their seats to engulf the two in a tight hug.
"We were wondering when you bitches would turn up." Shane remarked.
Tess gave him the finger but hugged him and the others nonetheless.
"We got in at 6. We couldn't get away from our model duties even though we had scheduled this for 5 months. We really need a new PA, Ells."
Peggy smiled at them. "How's modelling?"
Ella took in a sharp breath when she heard her voice. "Wouldn't you like to know?"
"Hey! What's up with you three?" Caitlyn asked.
Peggy sighed. "They're just mad that I didn't follow them into the world of modelling and ditched them for Mitchie's tour."
Mitchie's stomach flipped. "I broke your friendship? I didn't mean to! I thought that you wanted the chance to go on a World Tour-"
"It's fine, Michelle." Tess hissed. "Margaret can apologise for herself."
"Girls, let's not be mean here. Come on, it's our first time seeing each other in so long so... why don't we get along? For old time's sake?" Jason asked, stepping between the models and the singers.
"Words of wisdom come from your mouth, Jason!" Ella grinned. "To be honest, I really missed Peggy."
"I missed you too. The both of you." Peggy assured them.
Tess sighed. "I guess I apologise and missed you too." she begrudgingly admitted. "Let's spend this summer fixing us, yeah?"
Peggy nodded eagerly. "Of course,"
"Great, now that's sorted, we have to get ready for Brown's Welcome Speech. Remember, everyone meets at 12 by the lake this night." Shane ordered. "If you're late then, I don't care because Caitlyn will have the best birthday there is ever!"
Tess raised her hand. "I want to take back an earlier comment I made. Instead, I want to say, 'Shaitlyn gets together'."
Nate chuckled. "In Shane's dreams. She's mine."
"What?! Then it's 'Naitlyn gets together'!" Ella squealed. "I always knew that there was something between you guys. Especially when Caitlyn was really jealous of Da-"
"And, let's go!" Caitlyn yelled out, running out of the Mess Hall.
"If it's any consolation, I was jealous of Nat!" Nate called after her. "And we really do need to..."
"Yeah," Mitchie said, leading everyone out.
...
"...now my stupid nephews will treat us with an original song!" Brown announced, making the boys' smiles drop from their faces.
"We haven't performed in years." Jason whispered to his younger brothers.
Nate gulped. "And I haven't made any new music for us since... then."
"The only songs I wrote are for my new band!" Shane squeaked.
Their friends watched them, bemused.
"How about an old song?" Caitlyn suggested.
"I really love the Play My Musicsong," Lola said.
"Or the other summer song you guys did that year." Sander added.
"We're waiting, gentlemen. Or shall I say, boys?" Brown joked, making the crowd laugh.
The boys narrowed their eyes. "Oh bring it, Uncle Brown." Shane said, storming onto the stage with his brothers on tow.
"What will we do?" Jason whispered, watching Shane get a microphone.
"Uh..., let's please Lola then." Nate told them.
"Great song choice, boys." Brown said, slapping Nate on the back, making him glare at him.
Jason nodded. "Play My Music it is, then."
Shane took centre stage, smiling at his brothers. "Follow my lead."
...
"You guys rocked the stage!" Barron stated.
"I think I'm a little too old to jump around stage, now though." Jason chuckled, clicking his back.
The others laughed, patting poor Jason on the back.
"That's what happens when you become a-"
"Daddy!"
Everyone wore curious glances as they searched for the voice's owner.
Jason had a child but she was not even able to walk let alone speak yet.
But one member of the group's heart stopped. He recognised that voice from anywhere.
"Brayden! What did I tell you about running off?" The child's mother scolded.
Now everyone recognised that voice.
Shane turned around. "Dana?"
Dana halted, her son in her arms as her eyes grew wide at everyone's stares.
"Sh-Shane."
Mitchie looked between Shane's shocked expression and Dana's. She also noticed the colour had drained from Nate's face. They knew something. Either one of them was Brayden's father.
"How are you guys doing?" Dana asked, hesitantly looking at Nate.
Caitlyn pursed her lips. "Fine. Didn't know you were coming here."
"I got called for a pianist instructor job last minute. I figured that I could put this Little Guy in Junior Rockers, get him started early."
The child struggled in her arms. "Mommy, let go! I want Daddy!"
"Daddy's... not here, remember?"
Nate silenty thanked her and she smiled brightly at the group.
"Anyone with brown hair is immediately his father."
"Who is his father? If you don't mind me asking," Mitchie urged.
Dana's smile faltered. "I can't tell you-"
"It's him!" Brayden pointed in the direction of Shane and Nate.
"No, Brady-baby-"
"Mommy, Daddy's just there!"
Caitlyn worked out who he was pointing to and sighed. "Congratulations, Nate. You're a daddy." she sighed, walking away.
Mitchie shook her head. "You couldn't tell us? Save us the bother of trying to make your relationship work?"
Nate's throat closed up as Shane butted him.
"He's mine."
And that's when Mitchie fainted.