Reunion (Read 16,332 times)

And the lying begins....

You can say that again....

Belle is asking for trouble. I'm sure Chloe is wishing she hadn't seen anything right about now. I think Belle should already know the answer to this question....Chloe, have you ever been in love with two men at the same time? I guess she was too busy with Shawn to remember senior year of high school.

BRADY PUB

The night before the class reunion, the gang gathered at the Brady Pub for dinner and drinks and to socialize. Caroline’s staff put two square tables together to form a rectangle, so that all 10 of them could sit together at one large table. They were seated from left to right, as follows.

One side: Philip, Belle, Mimi, Kevin, Susan

Directly opposite: Jason, Chloe, Shawn, Cynthia, Penny


Mimi: Talk about a last blast from the past. It’s so weird being together after all this time.
Susan: Everyone looks the same. Only different.
Jason [rolling his eyes]: Genius.
Belle: Jason! Be nice.
Kevin: Well, it took 8 years for us all to be able to get together at the same place at the same time.
Penny: It’s a good thing they have a reunion every year instead of just once every 5 years.
Chloe: I’m just glad Jan isn’t coming.
Belle: I know. I lied and told her we couldn’t all make it again this year.
Jason: What do you mean she isn’t coming? She told me she is.
The stunned group stared at Jason.
Jason: Got ya!
Chloe: Very funny.
Shawn [leaning over toward Chloe]: I guess only some of us have actually grown up.
Cynthia grasped Shawn’s arm and pulled him back toward her.
Cynthia: So Shawn, are you married? Engaged? Seeing anyone?
Shawn: I guess you could say I’m sort of seeing someone.
Cynthia: Bummer. All the good ones are taken. You, and Philip ...

Philip whispered to Belle.
Philip: That’s news to me. Did you know that Shawn has a girlfriend?
Belle: I think he’s just trying to keep Cynthia at arm’s length.
Chloe and Belle glanced at each other.
Jason: I’m single.
Cynthia: Like I said ... all the good ones are taken.
As she ate a spoonful of soup, Chloe decided it was time to change the subject.
Chloe: This is delicious. I've really missed Caroline’s clam chowder. It’s been ages since I’ve had any.

The conversations started breaking off into small groups.

Philip turned to Belle and gently pushed her hair off her face.
Philip: You okay, babe? You look a little pale.
Belle: I do?
Philip: Can I get you something?
Belle: You’re so good to me. But I don’t need anything. I’m fine just the way I am.
Philip: Yes you are.
He nuzzled her cheek.

Jason: Hmm, so Chloe, I heard you say you "haven’t had any in ages," huh? If Brady isn’t satisfying you in the bedroom, I’m up for it.
Chloe: Jason, you’re disgusting. I was referring to Caroline’s chowder.
Jason: Same old Chloe. Still an ice princess.
Chloe: What are you talking about?
Jason: Philip told me you held out on him all through high school.
Chloe: I don’t believe you.
Chloe looked across the table at Philip, who was talking to Belle and didn’t hear what Jason said. He looked up and nodded at Chloe.
Philip: When does Brady get in?
Chloe: I was hoping tonight, but he called me before dinner and it looks like he won’t get here until tomorrow afternoon.
Kevin: I hope he beats the snowstorm. The Weather Channel said the Midwest is gonna be blanketed.
Jason: Thank you, Al Roker!
Mimi: Geez, I hope the class reunion doesn’t get cancelled.
Chloe: Well I’m going no matter what. I flew all the way from Vienna just for our class reunion and I’m not going to let some stupid snowstorm make me miss it.
Jason: Really? I thought you came all this way to see me.
Philip [jokingly]: Chloe, if he’s giving you a hard time, just say the word. I’ll take him out for you.
Jason: Ha! I’d like to see you try.
Philip: I may not be as fast as I used to be before I got injured in the war. But what I lack in speed, I make up for with endurance.
Jason: Is that true Belle? Does Philip last a long time?
Mimi: Jason!
Chloe: Philip, “word.”
Jason: Okay, okay, I’m leaving. [Jason rises from his chair, slightly shaky on his feet.] If I said anything to offend, I apologize. Chalk it up to a few too many shots.
Mimi: Wait, you’re in no shape to drive. I’ll drive you.
Kevin: I’ll go with you, Mimi. I think you might need a bodyguard.
Jason: Oooh, Kevin’s your bodyguard. I’m scared.
Cynthia: I’ll come too, just to watch. Jason is more fun when he’s drunk than when he’s sober.
Susan: I guess I’ll get going too. You coming Penny?
Penny: Yup. Great seeing you guys.
Susan: Good night. See you tomorrow.


To be continued ...

You captured Jason perfectly....still a jackass. I really liked everyone hanging out together after 8 years. Fun chapter Kpatch.

Loved seeing the gang together. Should be interesting to see just the four of them together.

Ohhh dear. Belle needs to talk to Shawn and now wants to start a family. I wonder if she is already pregnant and not sure of Who's the Daddy. If she is I hope it is Shawn's. Or she could need to talk to Shawn because she wants a baby and needs to makd sure it is Phlilp's. I like the first idea better. Tbanks for the great chapter Kpatch.