Chapter 4: A Toast
A/N: I'm updating the next 2 chapters because the second one is short. This chapter has a lot of fun because after last week's episode, we all NEED fun. So here is chapter 4 and of course I love reviews!
Disclaimer: If I owned Burn Notice, last week's episode would NOT have happened… so yes disclaimed.
The next day Jesse headed over to the loft to see Mike, Sam, and Fi. When he got there, he was surprised by what he saw… Sam was hugging Fi? And she wasn't trying to kill him, but hugging him back? "Ok, what's going on, who died?" he asked walking into the loft.
"Quit the contrary actually, these lovebirds finally did it!"
Jesse seemed confused until he saw the glint of light on Fiona's ring finger. "Did he?" he trailed off.
"He did." She replied happily.
"Okay good that explains Sam and you hugging and the world not ending. Well I couldn't be happier for you two. Speaking of you two, where's the husband-to-be?"
"Right here" Michael said walking in from the back.
"Congrats man! I mean it took you two long enough, most couples get married after the first time they nearly die or get blown up, but it took you guys at least fifty near-death experiences… I mean you got Vaughn…" he started listing all their near deaths that he had seen, not counting the three years before he came, that it took for Michael and Fiona to realize that they were perfect for each other and probably would not find anyone else that understood each other like they do. They stared at each other silently asking if they'd faced death THAT many times then looked back at Jesse.
"Okay, I think you made your point Jesse so new subject. By the way Jesse you seem happier than usual; I mean I'm not the only one that noticed, right?" Michael asked, trying to change the subject.
"Yea definitely happier" Sam agreed "New woman?"
Jesse smiled slightly and replied "Well since we've changed subjects, yea a new woman in my life Sam."
"Soooooo, what's her name?" Sam and Fi nearly shouted.
"Well, you remember Pearce right? Well she is back from Mumbai and in Miami…" he started.
"Wait, Pearce as in Michael's old handler Pearce? Like 'help me catch my fiancées killer and I help get Fi out of jail' Pearce?" Sam interrupted.
Michael just stared in shock, and then broke into a grin and Fi hugged him saying "I'm happy for you!"
Sam, of course, answered in a way only Sam could "Well I say we pick up Pe-Dani and go to Maddie's for a toast!" he said as they all headed out the door.
Madeline already knew about Michael and Fiona but was surprised about Jesse and Dani. She had plenty of alcohol and was happy to toast to everybody and their well needed happiness. One drink led to another and before they knew it, everyone was drunk. Michael refused to believe it saying "I'm NOT drunk, I'm a super-secret spy!"
Everyone, especially Fiona, found that undeniably hilarious. Therefore Michael slung his arm around Fiona and whispered something no one else could hear, and she abruptly stopped laughing and glared at him, but in a way that managed to make it feel like there were four more people than there needed to be in that small room.
Even alcohol had an effect on Sam, who ended up calling Elsa and slurring words that sounded like some sort of old love song but he couldn't seem to remember any lyrics so ended up mashing up different songs, which caused Maddie, Fi , and Dani to nearly die laughing. Michael fell out of his chair and when Jesse tried to help him up, but Sam got really off key and nearly screeched his song so Jesse ended up falling over too. Maddie gasped, jumped up, and ran out of the room only to come back with a box in her hand. "Let'sss play twister! I don't knowww HOW I got tthisss gammee but itt'll be fun!"
Since Fi was small and flexible it ended with her and Michael, since he was so skilled in hand-to-hand combat. "Michael Westen, so help me God, if you make me lose, I will take action to what you whispered in my ear earlier!" she hissed. At that, he quickly collapsed, afraid she would follow her threat, and therefore she won. After that she quickly fell on his chest and they both passed out. Jesse and Dani were in the kitchen but didn't make it back so they passed out on the floor near the refrigerator, Dani using Jesse as a pillow. Sam somehow ended up on the table, after standing up and singing on the table. Maddie was most comfortable on the couch, having been able to make it all the way to the couch before collapsing.
The next morning- actually afternoon, everyone paid for the previous night. They took aspirin, drank water, and ate crackers. No one could put a coherent thought together other than moans and runs to the bathroom. Since Michael and Jesse had actually drunk the least, they were able to hold Fi and Dani's hair and be the ones to take turns getting aspirin. Elsa came and got a very passed out Sam to her penthouse above her hotel. No one else could drive half a mile so they laid there in misery…
Around 6 pm the next evening, everyone felt okay enough to leave.
"I swear to God, I've never had such a bad hangover, and I'm from Ireland, so believe me, that's saying something!" Fiona said wincing.
"I know, I lived there for 6 months, been shot multiple times, stabbed too many times to count, and nearly blown up more than the average human being and this feels worse."
"This is awkward Mike, but that's what a hangover feels like…" Jesse said, joining everyone else laughing, and then simultaneously wincing.
Michael brushed off the comment and said "Well Fi and I should get going before she starts threatening to blow everyone up for being too loud…"
"Um… Do I ever want to know what you guys do when Im not around?" Dani asked cautiously.
"You really want the answer to that?" Jesse asked playfully.
"Guess not." And to that everyone left.
"Where are we going?" Dani asked when she saw they weren't going to her house.
"My place. Neither of us feels like going all the way to your house and we gotta stick together."
"Okay."
When they got there, they went inside, sat on the couch and started talking. After a few minutes, he realized her necklace wasn't on anymore. She knew Jay had given it to her and what it must have meant to her and how she had never taken it off… until now. Suddenly something overwhelmed him and he surged forward to kiss her. She immediately kissed him back and all thoughts of their hangover were gone as she deepened the kiss and he picked her up bridal style, carrying her to his room…