Gina Taylor got married. Gina Taylor got married.
I think everyone on the bride's side is a little shocked that it happened. We all showed up, but that doesn't mean that we fully believed the wedding would go without an objection, or one of them getting cold feet, or just...something Gina Taylorish. I wasn't all that worried until I found her in the guest room, but I think I was too busy thinking
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Then again, she's an actress, so she still could have been petrified, and I just wasn't noticing it. Whatever. I think Dylan was a little freaked himself, but he went through too. They look fine now.
And we're fine too. Carly looks great, and I'm dressed up but I don't feel too bad, so this could definitely be a lot worse. There was still the obligatory damned argument. I had to shave twice to make her happy, shower multiple times, and look as perfect as possible.
Then there was me repeating myself a few times that no matter what I do, my hair's always going to be like this, and she actually likes that, so she should leave it the hell alone. I think it was her revenge for me getting her on a plane, I don't know ( ... )
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I realized Sam was staring at Daphne too and laughed, reaching over for my glass to take a sip of water. That's a big open bar, even for Gina. Looks like the bride and groom and going to get too wasted to remember the reception.
Oh well, at least they'll be having fun.
"Gina might."
"Because, y'know, someone should. It's not fair to just let it go like that."
"Are you volunteering?"
I'd find it hysterical if he went through with it. Daphne likes to consider herself fashion conscious at all times. She probably spent a fortune on the dress, and it looks like hell. Literally. Like if I went to hell, and the devil handed me a slutty orange dress that was coordinated to match the flames, that would be the dress she'd hand to me.
It would be funny if Sam said something to her. I'm sure she would ignore it or say that he knows nothing about fashion, but still. Sam really doesn't know anything about fashion, but he knows what looks good. He's a professional ( ... )
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"Of course I am."
Why would I turn a chance like that down? She's already been outright calling me a lousy human being, the absolute worst pick as far as the guy to be with for Carly, and I'm sure there's been some talk about what kind of father I am too.
"You know, we didn't come here to fight with Daphne."
She never lets me do anything. "Who said I was looking to fight? I'd be telling her as a professional." I'd be telling her with a very polite and very nice smile that she looks like one large orange stick.
Either that, or like she's been through some sort of radiation and... Alright, I could go all day, but I wouldn't. It'd be tough to choose exactly which one I'd use though.
But she's not going to let me do it. That is such crap.
"Maybe when she comes over here, I'll hint around."Well, I guess that's something. I'd rather get to say it, but Carly doesn't want to deal with the spazzing afterwards, and it'll hand Daphne even more negative crap to say about me ( ... )
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Oh he'd be telling her alright. Then she'd be screaming at him. And then he'd be telling her again. And her screaming would get louder. Yeah. There's no such thing as telling Daphne something negative. She won't stand for that kind of conversation because any and all forms of constructive criticism are easily lost on her.
Sam knows that as well as I do, he just wants to misbehave.
"If I have to."
Not the sigh. I know that sigh. That's his disappointed sigh. I hate that sigh.
I guess, considering whose wedding reception this is, he could probably tell her. I'd hear about it every single time I saw her after this, but I could live with it. Sam has put up with her for years. If he wants to get it out, maybe I should let him.
"You can drink, y'know. I don't mind.""I know." I smiled, leaning over to give him a kiss. "But I'm done with drinking ( ... )
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Oh, right, she should be. That shows how the hell much I'm thinking. And Carly thought I shouldn't have had my doubts about being a father, Christ.
I mean, with Julia, I'm doing alright. A lot better than I thought I would, but I'm still learning, and I still sometimes feel like I could screw the whole thing over any minute.
I don't know, Carly says I'm doing fine. As long as she thinks that, I'm alright. Everyone else can go to hell, and that goes double for Daphne. Besides, this was a minor screw up. Carly caught it, so me being an idiot doesn't make too much of a difference I think.
"Right. We'll ignore me being an idiot." I swear I'll never pull that again. Get it together Howell, Jesus.
"I don't want to take the chance, you know?"
"I know, I'm sorry. That was stupid." And I know it. Hopefully we can forget that one.
"Its Halloween. That one fits."
"Still." Gina doesn't seem to mind it. I think she thinks it's funny. That could very likely be because she's probably already working up ( ... )
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"It is too!" I laughed, watching Sam freak out.
He's going to do it. Sam has been waiting for years to get this kind of opportunity. He's not going to back away from it because I'm making him get a little embarrassed in order to earn it. And really, there's nothing for him to be embarrassed about. Everyone our age and older knows the dance to Thriller. Anyone who says that don't or pretends to be better than that is lying. Therefore, the ones who should be the most embarrassed should be the people who try to cover up their inner Michael Jackson fan.
Besides, this dance is fun
"You’re fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight!"
Come on, what's going to be?
"Fine."
There it is. He may hate making himself look stupid, but he hates Daphne more. I can't say I blame him for that, I just it funny as hell when I'm trying to get him to do something and bad behavior can be used as a bribe. It doesn't happen very often, but when it does, its worth it.
"But I'm telling you, I don't remember any of this ( ... )
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At the risk of sounding too much like my sister, this isn't fair. "No I don't." I muttered, and sighed.
Yeah, I learned it. Madsen and Johnny got themselves accidentally addicted to this song at one point, because Madsen thought the zombie thing was funny as hell. And anything Madsen does, Johnny does. So they learned it.
Naturally, about a week later, they stuck me with it.
And unfortunately, crap like this stays with you no matter what you do.
I feel. Like. And idiot.
"'Cause this is thriller, thriller night, and no one's gonna save you from the beast about to strike!"
Alright, let's be dead, shall we?
I realized that Gina and Dylan were already out, and they looked like they were having fun. I laughed and shook my head, and got myself into it as best I could, trying to ignore Carly even though she was close to me.
... It's not bad exactly ( ... )
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Carly never could see things clearly when it came to Sam Howell. Its a shame that she never grew out of that. After he left her, I thought for sure that she'd finally get a more appropriate partner. Then she married that Italian guy and I assumed she was set for life. He was rich, handsome, charming, and he looked like he was really into her ( ... )
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Nice kiss. She's satisfied. I grinned and kissed back, moving an arm around her waist to keep her close, and heard heels clicking and getting closer to us, because the DJ's setting up the new music.
Probably Gina coming over to wisecrack. Whatever, I'm getting my reward for behaving like a good Sam.
"I don't know whether I should clap or be embarrassed for you."
Damn it, it's the Carrot.
I sighed and let Carly go before turning to deal with Daphne. "Daphne, hey."
She says much more, I don't think anyone's going to be able to hold me back. I can't stand that much contempt when I'm a lot better a person than I used to be. I've changed. She has no right to look at me like that.
"Really. You're not obligated to do all of the dances just because you showed up. Didn't you know that?"That's it. I'm going to make my comment, and then I'm going to walk away ( ... )
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I'll listen. It'll be a complete and total waste of my time, but I'll listen. Sam Howell wants to talk to me. No matter how it goes, him trying to talk to me will be something to laugh over.
The way he said that was comical on its own. Like he's proud of himself for daring to get my attention. Good for him. I'm only listening because Carly is standing next to him. She'd take it personally if I walked away, and I'd rather not give her the impression that I've turned against her because of her poor choices.
"Then talk."
I don't have all night. I'd like to leave this reception at a reasonable time. There are other places in New York where Ethan and I would have a much better time. I only showed up to this function in the first place because someone had to be there to report back to the rest of the gang. Carly is too loyal to give out the details.
"Y'know, this is just talking as a professional who knows enough to know what looks good. That dress? ( ... )
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I just smiled and walked across the floor, and saw in the corner of my eye Gina laughing into Dylan's shoulder.
Dylan's giving me the approving grin Gina probably would if she could stop laughing at the whole thing. And everyone else is either shocked, or royally entertained.
"Thanks, Sam. You know, the opinion of a man so devoid of value that his own parents couldn't stand him means so much. You keep taking those pictures. I'm sure youre really talented!"I stopped cold, my eyes widening as what she said actually set in with me. Then there was the rush of heat that I barely kept in check, as I turned around slowly, to see Carly already moving for her ( ... )
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I stood staring at him for a few seconds, unable to do anything else while I tried to get over my shock. Sam Howell, a man even more useless than my first husband Edward, is trying to put me in my place.
What is wrong with these fucking people?!
Everyone in this room should be coming to my aid, not applauding him. The crass and worthless of the world should not be encouraged, and Sam is at the top of that list. The words he used against me just now prove it. What man in his right mind would tell a woman to go fuck herself ( ... )
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I know laughing at her would only make the situation worse, but its hard to keep it in. Daphne deserved every last word of what Sam said to her. Ever since I met her, Daphne has insisted that all of her criticisms towards me where only in my best interest. Apparently, they were things I needed to hear.
Well, personally, I think she needed to hear that, and Sam giving all of Daphne's bullshit back to her was long overdue ( ... )
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I could hug Sam if I were that type of person. But I got married, and Daphne got completely fucking told, all in the same day. I think after winning a few awards, I could actually die happy.
I cannot believe that shit came out of his mouth. It's great.
This is the perfect wedding. Truly.
I smirked and whispered to Dylan, then sent him over to the DJ. Once Dylan talked to him, I stood up, tapping my fork against my glass to get everyone's attention.
"Hey hey hey. The bride would like to make a toast." The bride is very buzzed, but she wants her fucking toast, so shut the hell up already.
"A toast, to Sam Howell. The man who had the courage to voice what none of us were willing to say all night. And for giving me and Dylan a nice little memorable moment on our wedding day. To Sam!"
"To Sam!"
"And this song, Sam, is for you." I smirked and raised my glass to him, and then grinned when he started laughing at the song, and drank.
I think You May Be Right fits.
Fucking perfect moment. Bravo, Sam. Bravo.
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"That's the first time I've ever heard you say that in public." I grinned at Carly, and kissed her, then heard the fork clinking against the glass.
Oh look, Gina wants to say something.
"Hey hey hey. The bride would like to make a toast."
The bride has already had a drink too many. I wonder if the toast is over Daphne leaving, or just in general. I think it's over Daphne leaving. Too bad Carly just sent her out the door, so she won't be able to hear it.
"A toast, to Sam Howell. The man who had the courage to voice what none of us were willing to say all night. And for giving me and Dylan a nice little memorable moment on our wedding day. To Sam!"
Oh, the toast is for me. Well that's... Pretty cool, actually. I've never gotten one of those before. I should do something like this more often, if that's the way it's going to go.
"To Sam!"
"Thank you." I laughed and raised my soda to Gina, sipping some of it while everyone else drank.
"And this song, Sam, is for you."I started laughing right after the first few ( ... )
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"Thank you."
"And this song, Sam, is for you."
"Thanks, Gina."
She's really using her memories of Sam like Billy Joel for all that they're worth, isn't she? First the CD, now this, what's next, concert tickets?
I laughed, amused at the particular song she'd picked, and decided that I was going to try and forget that the Daphne thing had ever happened. It makes me angry to think about it, even if Sam did really let her have it when he defended himself. People like her just never get it. She's not going to change at all, and the next time I see her, she'll say the same exact things, the same exact ways, like he never said a word.
I guess that's a reason to not forget it though, isn't it? Sam doesn't have moments like these very often. Him telling her off is something I might want to remember.
I just get so annoyed that I wasted time being friends with her in the first place. Things might have been a lot different when we were younger if I'd cut ties to her the second she started talking about him.
"You're not mad ( ... )
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