~~~ Frankie's pov ~~~

i stood paralyzed in the front foyer next to zacky, just staring in disbelief at the travesty before me. The saying " you could have knocked me over with a feather " never rang truer than this exact moment. I had a million different thoughts that were tumbling around in my skull. The most appealing thought was beating Michelle to death with my tub of Ben and Jerry's, but I wasn't about to sacrifice my precious ice cream on her bitch ass. So as we all remained in a bubble of deafening silence, I decided on the less popular, but more mature response. I grabbed zackys hand while executing a sweet shit eating grin towards Michelle as I dragged a still bewildered zacky up the stairs. As much as it killed me not to rip her face off, I knew that it would all but make her day if I gave in to her bullshit and caused a scene. I knew deep down my silence would bother her more than any word or punch.

" are you okay?" Zacky breathed out once we made it into my bedroom as I shut the door. His look was a confusing mix of worry and astonishment. I shrugged my shoulders and popped one of the movies in the DVD player. I climbed up on the bed, grabbing the remote from the bedside table. Just as I was trying to skip through the previews I was suddenly blocked by zacky as he sat infront of me sliding the remote from my grasp.

" Talk to me Frankie" he softly spoke, leaning his head down to meet my eyes. I could tell by the look on his face he wasn't going to let up.

" I'm not going to let her get to me, she's not worth it. " I sighed out in defeat. I laid back on the bed, slightly propping my back up with pillows.

" and before you even say it, I know Brian didn't iniate that little lip lock we walked in on. It's just another one of Michelle's little fucked up games" I huffed, already knowing that was going to be zackys next question. I saw his features slowly relax at my statement. Despite the fact that over this short period of time zacky, Brian and I have had our many dysfunctional situations. I knew deep down this time was different and now for the first time ever, I without a doubt trusted zacky and Brian. Especially after losing my life once, I wasn't going to waste my second time around dealing with bullshit. The fact of the matter was that Brian did sleep with Michelle and possibly that is indeed his child growing inside her. I love him with all my heart and will be there for him no matter what. But in the end he needed to face his demons and deal with the result of his decisions. Though Thursday couldn't get her soon enough, when we would all know for sure if that is his child. Only one more day to wait, but I already have been in the process of preparing myself for the worse case senario. Zacky and I cuddled up on the bed watching the movie, not sure when brian would be joining us. Having to periodically adjust the t.v. Volume due to the argument that raged on down stairs. twenty minutes into the movie the downstairs fell silent after a violent final slamming of the front door. I could hear the stairs slightly squeak as Brian made his way up.

" can I come in?" Brian meekly asked as he peeked through the cracked door. In the corner of my eye I could see zacky look over to me, trying to gauge my reaction.

" I've got popcorn" Brian haggled, smiling weakly as he brought the heaping bowl of popcorn from behind his back.

" well in that case, sure!" I chuckled, patting the empty spot beside me on the bed. All the fear drained from his face as a bright smile replaced it. He ran over, jumping on the bed sending some of the popcorn flying everywhere.

" baby, you know I didn't...." He whispered in my ear before I cut him off by placing my lips softly on his. I pulled away seeing a look of pure shock on his face which made me chuckle.

" I trust you Brian, I know it was all Michelle" I smiled at him. I pulled them both closer beside me as I snuggled in between them as we finished watching the movie.


~~~ zackys pov ~~~

I woke in a startle the next morning, not use to waking beside somebody. Well let me rephrase that, waking next to two people. We must have all fell asleep during the movie, being that the DVD menu screen was still replaying over and over. I snuck out of bed and tip toed down the hall to the bathroom. I didn't have time to do my whole morning ritual at the moment so I brushed my teeth and ran my hands over my slightly wrinkled clothes. I jetted down the stairs, grabbing my car keys from the hook by the door and headed off to my destination releaved that I made it out before Frankie woke.

~~~ Frankie's pov ~~~

" wake up sleepy head" I heard Brian sing to me. I peeked my eyes open as he placed a tray down on my lap. I smile warmly at the beautiful man before me.

" Awww you made me breakfast in bed" I said in awe, as he took his place next to me, stealing a piece of my bacon.

" where's zacky?" I asked Brian, finding it alittle odd he wasn't around. Brian stayed silent for a moment, almost like he was trying to think of something to say. I knew that look all to well, it was the " I'm up to something" look. But I just continued looking at him, waiting for an answer.

" oh! Ya he had to take one of his guitars in to get repaired" he finally spit out quickly. He looked at me as if he were trying to see if I bought it or not. I knew better than that though, these two go through guitars like girls go through tampons. I knew damn well that if one of their guitars broke they would just buy another or use one of the other ten million other ones they have. But I was just going to let him live in a fools paradise for the time being. Whatever they were up to I would find out eventually anyways.

" Oh, ok" I shrugged as I slid off the bed and headed to take a shower. I chuckled to myself when I saw the proud look on Brian's face that I bought his little story. I grabbed a towel and started the water. I pulled off my dress and went to take off my engagement ring like I always do before I shower or wash dishes. My heart dropped as I ran my fingers over my ring finger realizing it was bare.

" shit!" I spat to myself as the panic began to slowly consume me.

" Ok Frankie think, I just have to retrace my steps" I said in an attempt to keep myself from flipping out. I just had to find it before Brian finds out I lost it. I took a quick moment to ponder why we could never have just one normal day, it was always something. I stepped out of the bathroom not even realizing I had left the water running as I made my way over to the bed.

" If I knew all I had to do was make you breakfast to be able and see you naked I would have done it sooner" Brian said, wiggling his eyebrows suggestively at me as he layed in the bed eyeing me. I simply looked at him and then continued my scavenger hunt, taking the blanket shaking it, checking every inch of my side of the bed.

" What are you looking for?" Brian asked giving me an amused yet puzzled look.

" Oh one of my earrings, it fell out somewhere" I blurted out, not giving him a chance to respond as I quickly waddled down the stairs to the kitchen. My whole ounce of hope I had faded away when I stood staring in disbelief at the empty kitchen counter. I would have bet money I took it off there last night while I was cooking dinner.

" well well well, good morning my little baby new year" I heard zacky chuckle from the kitchen doorway. I stayed staring at the counter, not sure what to do. I turned slowly to face zacky.

" Brian's going to kill me" I whimpered as tears started to trickle down my cheeks. Zackys face dropped as he made his way over to me. Despite my breakdown I noticed a plate of cinnamon rolls sitting on the island, which momentarily stole my attention. I mentally slapped myself for letting my fat ass cravings trump a serious situation.

" What are you talking about babe? " he said softly, taking me in his arms and kissing my forehead. I swallowed the lump in my throat, ready to admit my fault.

" I can't find my engagement ring" I choked out as the tears flowed freely. Zacky tightened his grasp around me, trying to calm me as he rubbed my back.

" Hey bri, come down here!" Zacky yelled up to Brian. I slowly pryed myself from zackys hold as I gasped up at him. I couldn't believe he was about to rat me out right now. I mean I knew If I couldn't find it I would have to tell Brian eventually, but damn he didn't even help me look first. Zacky draped his arm over my shoulders and lead me into the living room. I sat on the couch with zacky sitting beside me. I felt my nerves twirl around violently as I could see Brian come down the stairs, joining us on the couch.

" Frankie, we need to talk" Brian whispered, gazing deep into my eyes. I honestly didn't know what to think at all, to say I was confused would be an understatement. Brian's jovial mood from earlier had vanished and was replaced by a look of worry. Zacky took my hand in his and placed it down on his shaking leg. A habit he had when he was nervous, I guess whatever they were up to, I was about to find out.

" Frankie, zacky and I both love you with all of our hearts" Brian said as he fought to look me in the eyes. I felt my heart beat speed up as waited for him to continue. I didn't know if they were about to leave me or what, I was utterly confused.

" No matter what, we are all going to be a family. And you deserve to have a husband and the fairy tale wedding every girl dreams of" Brian continued. I opened my mouth to speak, but I stopped myself when I saw the pleading in Brian's eyes.

" As much as it kills me, I can't be that guy to give you that. Michelle won't budge on the divorice right now and it's going to take a while for me to get it taken care of. But that doesn't change how much I love you and I still want to be with you" he finished, his face dropped letting his eyes leave mine. My heart ached at the hurt he felt. I knew the situation and that it was unfair, but we all knew it would be an issue. I just tried to block it our and pretend everything would be alright. I felt zacky release my hand and get up from the couch. I gazed up at him as he kneeled down before me with a small black box in his hand. My mind was on such a roller coaster of emotions , I couldn't even register what was happening.

" Frankie, I love you with all of my heart. Brian and I want to be with you for the rest of our lives no matter what. " zacky spoke as his voice became shaky. He opened the box revealing my lost engagement ring, but it had two different birthstones added on either side if the middle diamond. I couldn't find my voice, I stared at the ring as it sat nessled in the satin material, it was absolutely gorgeous.

" I know this is weird, but you have to understand that we both want and need you baby. " Brian pleaded, taking my other hand. I looked over at Brian and then back to zacky.

" we took it and had my birthstone and Brian's birthstone put on it. To symbolize all three of us, that we are all a family and apart of each other" zacky said as he took the ring out, showing me the different stones.

" I don't want you guys to think you have to marry me" I whispered, not sure how to take this.

" baby, I'm doing this because I want nothing more than for you to be my wife. It may not be a traditional family but that's what makes us unique" as zacky spoke he once again took my left hand in his.

" Frankie, will you make me the happiest man on earth and be my wife?" As everything sank in, I said yes as zacky excitedly slid the ring on my finger. I looked over to Brian to see him smiling as well. After our little celebration hug I hurried over to grab my cellphone, I had to tell val!