Dylan's 30th Birthday

Dylan looked around at everyone from his table in the middle of the After Dark as they finished singing Happy Birthday to him and presented him with his cake which had several candles on it. He leaned forward and blew out the candles and then looked up and searched the room, he knew she would be there, she had told him by phone just this morning. Maybe she was running late. He gave one last glance around the room and turned to the seat to his left. He locked eyes with Brandon. "Bro, where 's your sister?" Brandon smirked at Dylan, "I don't know, I keep telling you that I'm not her keeper. That's your job since she's your wife." "Have you heard from her, she said she had a meeting today but then she was coming straight here." Brandon shook his head "yes, I've heard from her, she told me the same thing. I guess the meeting's running late."

At that moment, Kelly came over and grabbed Brandon's hand and wrapped it around herself while taking a seat beside him. "Hey sweetie, what are you and Dylan talking about? Oh, happy birthday Dylan" she said as she looked over at him. Dylan cracked a smile and nodded at Kelly as she leaned her head on Brandon's shoulder and he went back to looking around the room again. Brandon spoke up "Bren, have you seen her?" "Kelly looked back at Dylan, "as a matter of fact, I have. She just went into the dressing room behind the stage." As Dylan went to get up, he was stopped by Kelly who gently pushed him back into his seat. "Bren gave me strict orders not to let you backstage." Dylan raised his eyebrow and gave a pretend pout, but sat back down.

Just as Dylan was about to open his mouth to say something else the club lights dimmed and the stage lights came on. Kelly, Brandon and Dylan all turned their attention towards the stage. Kelly smiled at Dylan and Brandon and leaned over to whisper into Brandon's ear "last chance baby, you sure you want to stay and watch this performance?" Brandon smiled back at Kelly and whispered back in Kelly's ear "I'm good, Brenda told me that she wasn't going to go too far until she was alone with Dylan." At that, Dylan quickly looked over at them "go too far, what do you mean?" Brandon and Kelly gave a knowing look to each other and just smiled at Dylan as David appeared on the stage.

David walked into the spotlight and quickly took center stage. "Welcome everyone. We"ll get started very soon. I would like to take a moment to remind everyone that tonight's performance is for one night only. It's for our very own Dylan McKay's birthday, happy birthday man, hope the big 3-0 is good to you. Without further delay, I give you Tom Jones."

As the lights dimmed down to almost nothing, Brenda slipped into the seat beside Dylan. Dylan looked at her wide eyed, "Tom Jones, how did you get Tom Jones?" Brenda leaned forward and kissed Dylan quickly on the lips "Had to call in favors. Many favors."

Dylan eyed Brenda up and down finally noticing her outfit, she was wearing a trench coat and fedora hat. "What's with the outfit, Bren?" Brenda gave him one of her most brilliant smiles and said "you'll see."

An hour and half later, everyone was thoroughly enjoying themselves as Tom Jones launched into his final song and Brenda stood up and headed a few steps away from Dylan and then turned to look at him with a seductive facial expression. Dylan quickly sat up straight and stared at Brenda as she began dancing to Tom Jones singing.

Baby take off your coat (real slow)

Baby take off your shoes

(Here I'll take your shoes)

Brenda slowing opened up her coat as instructed in the lyrics, and swayed back and forth as she removed the coat and her heels handing it over to David who had appeared and disappeared just as quickly.

Baby take off your dress

Yes yes yes

You can leave your hat on

You can leave your hat on

You can leave your hat on

She continued to dance and turned to face away from Dylan. She looked over her shoulder as she untied her wrap dress. She pulled the dress open, quickly removing it and letting it fall to the floor as she turned to her left and headed towards a chair David had placed for her. Dylan gawked at her outfit of short sequined hot pants and matching top that had a v-neck that showed just enough cleavage to draw the eye.

Stand on this chair, that's right

Raise your arms up in to the air

Shake 'em

You give me a reason to live

You give me a reason to live

You give me a reason to live

You give me a reason to live

She again followed the song lyrics instructions and stepped up into the chair with David's aid. David stood close by just in case as Brenda started to dance again and threw her hands in the air and shook them. Lowering her hands, she danced a little bit longer and then stepped off the chair with David's help once more. She zeroed in on Dylan and started heading towards him.

Suspicious minds are talking

Trying to tear us apart

They say that my love is wrong

They don't know what love is

They don't know what love is

They don't know what love is

They don't know what love is

I know what love is

Brenda slowly danced seductively towards Dylan as he stood up and went to meet her. Brenda inched closer and as she got right in front of him she reached out for him. Dylan gave her a smile as he pulled her into him. "Thank you, baby, that was awesome." Brenda looked into his eyes taking the fedora off her head and placing it on Dylan's; "That's not your only gift, wait until later tonight." Dylan let out a slight moan of anticipation and leaned into her giving her a kiss that started to shade into something more heated.

Tom Jones wrapped up his performance and thanked the audience among cheering and applause. He even gave a special shout-out to his one time only dancer Brenda who also received applause. He thanked everyone again and headed off the stage disappearing back stage.

Dylan and Brenda went back to the table and rejoined Brandon and Kelly. Kelly was smiling wide and Brandon was shaking his head with amusement. "So Dylan, did you like your birthday present?" Dylan looked over at Brandon, "Definitely, one of the best ever." He pulled Brenda closer to him and kissed the top of her head. Brenda nuzzled into Dylan's side and took his hand and locked their fingers together. Brandon glanced down at their hands and back up "Bren, great performance thanks for keeping it..." Brenda cut him off by laughing, "Of course, Brandon, some things are only for Dylan's eyes." Kelly spoke up, "I thought you were wonderful." Bren smiled and thanked Kelly.

Dylan looked at Brenda with eager eyes "so, when do we head home for my other present?" Brenda shook her head "so impatient, do you know what your present is or something?" Dylan gave her a devilish grin "I have an idea." He stared her in the eyes and she returned his look, "I want more cake and then we can leave." Dylan looked down in mock disappointment "fine, more cake for the missus."

Song: You Can Leave Your Hat On by Tom Jones, written by Randy Newman