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Times Like These

Chapter thirty-seven

It had been about a month since I sold my share of the bakery to Erin, and so far she has kept her word and it has been thriving. I still stop by every once in a while just to hang out, when I'm not up to my elbows in helping Dani plan her wedding. She and Matt decided they wanted to get married in Hawaii at Christmastime, so we're definitely on a time crunch. I was currently sitting in our outdoor living room with Lacey and Dani, planning a party for the Fourth of July. Dani and Matt were hosting it this year, since their house is closest to the beach and we can just walk out there to watch the fireworks. "Okay, do we want to keep it simple and have burgers and hot dogs, or do we want to go all out and have steaks again?" My sister asked, looking between Lacey and I. I shrugged my shoulders and took sip of my wine, "Whatever works for me. I love all grilled food." "You're not helping, Nick." Lacey said with a laugh, "I suggest we do burgers and hot dogs, I mean what would be better than that on the Fourth?" "Lacey has a point, you know." I said around a mouthful of pizza, "A hot dog with chili and slaw sounds fucking amazing on the Fourth." My sister laughed and rolled her eyes, before writing on the notepad that was rested on her knees. "Okay, Nikki you can make potato salad and cole slaw and a dessert, Lacey you're in charge of baked beans, salad, and chips." "How come I always have to make the desserts?" I pouted. "Because you're the baker. Duh." Dani retorted. "I mean it's not like we can ask Erin anymore. I don't think Zack would appreciate us inviting his ex girlfriend to the barbecue. Especially so soon after their breakup." "Please, like Zack gives a shit. He's been hooking up with all kinds of girls lately." Lacey said with a wave of her hand. "I hope he wraps it up, he doesn't need to be getting any diseases that might make his dick fall off." I joked. Zack and Erin had broken up a few weeks ago, Erin's reason being that she didn't have time for a boyfriend now that she was sole owner of the bakery. I just think she needed an excuse to end it and she didn't have a good one until now. "I wonder if he'll bring his flavor of the week to the barbecue with him." Danielle said, doodling on her notepad. "Maybe we should plan for it so we don't run out of food." "Dude, when have we ever ran out of food at a barbecue. We always make enough to feed a fucking army." I said with a laugh. The girls and I sat around talking for a while longer until Lacey said she needed to meet Johnny at home. I had received a text from Brian earlier saying that he and Matt were going out to dinner after their studio session, so Dani and I decided to break out the rest of the moonshine that Wilson had left for me. "You know, we probably shouldn't drink a whole lot of this considering we have an appointment tomorrow to go dress shopping." My twin said as she took a big gulp of the clear liquid before passing the jar to me. "Yeah, you're probably right. Mom is going to have us in that dressing room for hours tomorrow." I chuckled before taking my own drink. "How about we start a fire in the pit?" I asked, gesturing to the fire pit that was just a few feet in front of me. "I mean, it's June, but whatever." Dani said with a laugh. Once we got the fire going, Dani and I drank and talked for hours, until our men came home.----------------------------------Brian POV-------------------------------
After a productive day in the studio, Matt and I decided to grab a beer and some dinner before we went home. The twins were hanging out so we figured that we could give them some privacy. Danielle has been a big factor in helping Nikki heal, so I was all for them spending time together. Since she sold her portion of the bakery to Erin, Nichole has been a lot happier. She isn't as stressed out all the time, and she basically doesn't give a shit what anyone thinks about her anymore. I'd say her selling the bakery was the best thing she could have ever done. Matt and I had just gotten our first beers of the night when he asked how Nikki was doing. "So, how's my sister in law holding up these days?" I chuckled to myself and took a long sip of my beer, "Man, I've never seen her so carefree. She just does whatever she feels like doing. She still has a few nightmares every once in a while, and I can tell she still gets a little sore from time to time, but honestly I think selling her share of the bakery was the best thing she could have done for herself, especially after the attack." "I've noticed a change in her too. She always seems to be smiling lately. I guess selling the bakery and that little bit of therapy she was in helped her as well." "Yeah, she went to therapy for a few weeks, but after her last session she came home and told me that her therapist didn't know what the fuck she was doing, and she wasn't going anymore. I wasn't going to push her, I knew she would be able to get past it all. Dani has helped her a lot." I told my friend with a chuckle, "Those two are quite the pair." "They sure as hell are." Matt laughed, "The other night when they were going over decorations and shit for the wedding Dani would show Nick something and she would either make fun of it or make a face if she didn't like it, and Dani cussed her every time. I couldn't stop laughing." I laughed loudly and took another sip of my beer, "I can't even imagine how those two are going to be in Hawaii. Nikki has never been and she's already planning all kinds of shit for us to do. That on top of the wedding, it's going to be a busy vacation brother." Matt and I continued talking throughout our meal, paid our tabs, and headed home to see our girls.
When Matt dropped me off it was close to midnight, and Dani's car was still in my driveway. "What the hell is she still doing here?" He chuckled, cutting the engine and getting out of his vehicle. As we were walking toward the front door, we heard faint music, and I could hear Nikki laughing. "I bet I know what they're doing." I said, unlocking the door and heading in the house. Once we walked through the bottom floor, we approached the back door and I laughed at the scene in front of me. The twins were sitting around a fire, Nikki strumming on her acoustic and Dani was sitting across from her, swaying side to side with a mason jar in her hands. "Shads, our ladies are drunk." I stated before opening the back door, neither one of the girls even paying attention until we got close enough for Dani to notice. "Sister, your boyfriend is home." She whisper-yelled, while Nikki turned around quickly. "Heeeeey babe!" She said brightly as I leaned down to give her a kiss. "What are you two doing out here?" I asked with a laugh. "Oh you know, hanging out." Dani shrugged, holding up the jar that I knew to be moonshine. "What are you drinking?" Matt asked curiously. Dani looked at her sister and they both burst into laughter. "Wilson left Nick a few jars of moonshine, and this is the last one, so we're just finishing it off." Dani explained, taking another large gulp of the liquid. "I thought you two were going shopping tomorrow?" I asked, looking between the sisters. "Oh fuck we forgot! Dani how are we going to find a dress for you if we're drunk as fuuuuuuuck?" Nikki giggled. "Holy shit they are wasted." Matt said under his breath. "Yeah, it's time to be cut off, ladies." I said, grabbing the jar out of Dani's hands and screwing the lid back on. "You two are going to be useless tomorrow if you don't stop, and then Jan is gonna be pissed." "Oh shit, he's right. Brian, you're right. Mom is gonna kill us." Dani said seriously before bursting into laughter. "Mom is gonna be so mad!" "Come on baby, let's get you home so you can sleep this off." Matt said, grabbing his fiancee's hand and pulling her out of the chair she was sitting in. "Yeah, you need to get in the bed too, Nick." I said, turning the fire pit off and helping Nikki stand, grabbing her guitar out of her hands. "Let me take this so you don't break it." I chuckled, watching her sway. The two women exchanged a hug and kept repeating I love yous, until Matt pulled Danielle away. "Bye Daniel! I'll see you tomorrow! But not too early!" Nikki shouted after her sister, who waved behind her. I looked down at my girlfriend, who looked like she was ready to pass out. "You ready for bed there drunkie?" I joked, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. "Lead the way, Haner." She slurred, walking into the house with me. I led Nikki to the bedroom, helped her change into pajamas and waited while she brushed her teeth before helping her get into bed. Once she was snuggled under the covers she looked at me with sparkling blue eyes, "I love you, Brian." she whispered. "I love you too baby. I'll see you in the morning." I replied, kissing her head as she drifted off to sleep. I quickly showered and brushed my own teeth before climbing into bed beside her and falling into a dreamless sleep.

Notes

I'm so sorry it has taken me so long to update! This one is kind of a filler but I promise to update again soon!

Comments

caught up again, drunk Nikki and Dani are funny :D

Loved the updates :D I'm glad she's okay :)

Loved the update! Loving Zeus

Ugh there goes Michelle ruining shit. I’m glad she went to
him! I can’t wait for more

Oh no....I have a feeling i know where this is going...