Engaging Matters {Stacey}

[Dominic Salvatore]

Thursday 25th March, 2010

It was the day after a successful day at the fertility clinic and a night of passion with Sam which had Dominic proposing to Sam and Sam saying yes. Dom was probably the happiest he could be right now, he felt as if nothing could go wrong in his life, everything was falling into place, apart from actually marrying Sam and then baby Beth being born Dom felt like his life couldn’t get much more perfect than it was right now. He knew the one person he wanted to share his happy news with, his best friend forever Anastacia or Stace as he fondly calls her. So he got out his iPhone and sent Stace a text.

Hey Stace, I’ve got some great news to tell you sugar, do you fancy coming over for an hour or two so we can talk, I can’t wait to tell you and I want to see my Little Angel anyway. Dom xx

He put down his iPhone and waited for a reply from Stace before going to the kitchen and making sure he had plenty of Coke in the fridge and some peanut butter slices, well she could still be having cravings for him for all he knew, he had no idea if it lasted after a baby was born or not but he figured that it wouldn’t do any harm. He noticed that he had no peanut butter slices, so he picked up his keys and made his way outside and then used his super speed to run to the store where he knew they had the best peanut butter slices and bought a boxful along with a couple of Danish pastries for himself and then used his super speed to make his way back home again.

He went into the kitchen and put the boxes into the cupboard and then sat down on the sofa and looked at the wallpaper on his phone and smiled as he looked into Sam’s eyes and knowing that soon enough they would be married and the thought made him close his eyes as he leant back into the sofa and thought about the night they had shared. The way Sam was with him was the way he should always have been treated. Then again Simon used to be that kind, he had no idea what had made Simon turn the way he did and he had often wondered if there was something wrong to make Simon act the way he did, but he always came to the same answer, that Simon was insanely jealous of Dom and his growing career.

Maybe he should have dropped his career and he would have been happy with Simon, but then Sam’s gentle voice and face came into his thoughts and he knew that Simon leaving him was the best thing to happen in his life because it inadvertently led him to Sam and Dom knew that Sam was his soul mate, the one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with, no questions asked. Dom was so lost in his thoughts he had no idea that quite a bit of time had passed when he heard the doorbell ring and it snapped him back to the present as he made his way to answer the door with the biggest grin on his face. “Oh My God Stace, I’m so glad you’re here, I think I am quite possibly going to burst with excitement sugar, come on in, how’s my Little Angel doing?” Dom said as he stood aside and waited for Stace to be clear of the door before closing it and then making his way into the lounge room after Stace.

[Anastacia Potter]

Stacey couldn't believe her little girl, Ebony, was just over two months old now. It still seemed like yesterday that she was born, though she was glad that it was that long ago now as it has been a bad time for her. Stacey sat down in the lounge room, holding a glass of Coke, feeling happy with her life right now. The plans for the wedding were going well, and she couldn't believe that the wedding was going to be in June. Just thinking that she would soon be Mrs Anastacia Callaghan was enough to make her dizzy with excitement. There was still a bit to do, but she knew with David, and his mum there to help, it would all go really well.

As she sipped on her drink, Stacey heard her phone ring, saying it had a message. She put her glass on the table and got up to go over to her bag. As she opened the message, Stacey could only smile. She instantly replied back:

Dom, I will be over in a few. Can't wait to hear the news, and I might have some of my own to share. Stacey

She gulped down the rest of the Coke, and then went into Ebony's room, collecting her and her bag. Stacey picked up her own bag, and then headed out to the car, and made her way to Dom's house. She was there in no time, and quickly got out the bags, then Ebony, and headed up to the front door. Stacey pressed the doorbell, hoping it wouldn't take Dom long to answer as Ebony was starting to get a little heavier now, and she did have to juggle the bags as well.

Seeing that grin on Dom's face as he opened the door made Stacey smile all the more back She didn't get a word in as Dom spoke excitedly to her. "Well I can't wait to hear the news, and Ebony is great actually." Stacey made her way through the doorway, and inside, feeling like she was going to drop something. She quickly made her way into the lounge room, and practically flopped onto the lounge. Stacey carefully placed Ebony, who was in her baby capsule, on the floor carefully, as she had fallen asleep in the car. She quickly turned to Dom, so what is the good news?" Stacey knew that her news was going to wait, as she could tell that Dom was going to just explode if he didn't say his first.

[Dominic Salvatore]

Dom was so excited about his engagement to Sam that he had done the only thing he knew he could do, he had sent Stace a text asking her to come over as he had some great news to share with her. He knew with Stace having Ebony in her life that she couldn’t always jump whenever he needed her to so he was really hoping that if and when she replied to his text that he would get the answer he wanted to hear. Soon enough his iPhone sent off a text alert that he knew was from Stace and couldn’t help but smile brightly when he read her reply. He then began to wonder what the news could be that Stace had to share with him. He had then checked to make sure he had Coke in the fridge and peanut butter slices soon finding out that he had to get some of the slices in and used his super speed to go to the local store that sold the peanut butter slices and bought them along with some Danish pastries for himself and then headed back home to wait on Stace arriving.

When he heard the doorbell ring he jumped up almost immediately answering the door with a huge grin but so full of excitement over the news he couldn’t wait to tell Stace that he didn’t see right away how much Stace was struggling with Ebony and the bags. However Stace replied to him saying that she couldn’t wait to hear the news and that Ebony was great. “That’s awesome about Ebony and oh my God sugar, let me take those from you, I’m so super excited that I’m not thinking straight.” He then proceeded to take the bags from Stace seeing that those were the easiest things to grab letting Stace continue to make her way into the lounge room carrying Ebony who was currently asleep in her baby capsule. So he made a mental note to try and keep the excitement to a minimum so that he or should he say they wouldn’t waken her abruptly like they did that last time when they had both laughed out loud over memories.

Dom watched Stace flop down onto the sofa and he sat down next to her and then turned to him asking him what his good news was. He was desperate to tell her, but at the same time he didn’t want to not offer her a drink or something to eat feeling that it was rude, but then he just couldn’t help himself and started to sort of bounce up and down on the seat but not enough to be leaving it or anything and then he reached out for Stace’s hands and took a deep breath in and then just burst out with it.

“Oh my god, you aren’t going to believe this, but last night when Sam and I were in the throes of passion I said I wanted to marry him and then he asked if I was serious and then I realised I had said it out loud but I had been thinking about it anyway and then I looked at him all seriously and then I said I was serious and then actually proposed to him and...” He trailed off and took one of his hands away from Stace and put it to his mouth before continuing, “...and can you believe that he said yes? Stace, Sam and I are going to get married.”

If it hadn’t been for the fact that Ebony was asleep in her baby capsule he would have then done one of those happy girlie screams but he didn’t want to abruptly waken Ebony so he just kept his hand up to his mouth with his eyes brimming with tears of happiness and despite his and Sam’s nuptials not being the norm so to speak there was only one person he wanted by his side on his special day and that was Stace. He took his hand away from his mouth and then looked at Stace as he took her other hand in his own again, “I want you to stand by my side. I would say bridesmaid, but well...” He rolled his eyes playfully, “...I’m not exactly a bride so technically you can’t be a bridesmaid and you aren’t a man so you can’t be my best man but there is nobody I would rather have stand by my side to witness my marriage than you Stace.”

Well there it was all out, well actually, no it wasn’t, there was still the issue to let Stace know that yesterday his mom was artificially inseminated with a donated egg containing Sam’s DNA and fertilised by his sperm, but with Stace’s text earlier she had news she wanted to share and the important news was out for Dom now, so the next part could wait until Stace had to tell him what she had to share.

[Anastacia Potter]

When Stacey had replied about his news and that Ebony was great, Dom replied, and she was kind of glad that he noticed that she was kind of overwhelmed with what she was carrying. "Thanks Dom," Stacey said as she moved one hand from the capsule to let him slip the bags off from her shoulder. She then made her way into the lounge, first placing Ebony on the floor, and flopped onto the lounge.

Stacey soon asked him what his news was. Once those words were said, she watched him bounce on the lounge, which made her raise her eyebrows, then giggle a little. It must be something big, thought Stacey, knowing that how he was acting was leading to that kind of news. She watched him take her hands, and then waited to hear the news. Stacey felt a smile creep onto her face and stay there as Dom let out what he wanted to say. She nodded eagerly a little as he spoke, and hearing every single word he said she just felt her smile get bigger and bigger.

Stacey's mouth fell open as he trailed off saying he had proposed to Sam. All she could do was blink a little, watching her best friend move his hand to his mouth, and then finish the sentence off. Stacey then gasped as he said that Sam said yes, and that they were going to get married. Without thinking, Stacey instantly wrapped her arms around Dom, "Oh Dom, congrats!" She gave him a gentle squeeze, before she let him go. Stacey saw those tears, knowing that he was so happy, and she felt her own eyes mist over. She took his hand, and gave it a playful squeeze, "Don't start that, or we will be both blubbering." Stacey felt one tear roll down her face, and she quickly wiped it away with her free hand. "Oh my God Dom. We are both getting married!" She then gave him the biggest smile, not realising it till now.

Dom then took her other hand in his own, and told her that he wanted her to stand by his side for the wedding. There was no question, Stacey knew what her answer was going to be to that, but she let him talk. Hearing what he said next made her laugh inside. Everything he was saying was correct, and Stacey followed what he was saying nonetheless. Once Dom was finished, she nodded, "Dom, I would be honoured to be there beside you. You are my best friend in the whole wide world after all. I wouldn't want it any other way." Stacey then gave him a big hug, sighing a little. It had only been a couple of months ago or so when Dom had wondered if he would meet anyone, and now here he was with Sam, after this time, and they were engaged. She was so happy for Dom for finding this wonderful man that he loved obviously very dearly.

Stacey let go of Dom, and sat back. She gave him another smile, then looked at his left hand, "So are you guys going out to look at engagement rings, or how does it work. Sorry, never really thought about it till now. Does only Sam wear one, as you asked him, or do you both wear one?" Stacey waited to hear what Dom might say on the matter, as she had no idea, but still wanted to understand all of that, as she also wondered where they might get married, as not all states in America married same sex couples.

Stacey looked over at Ebony, who was still asleep, and she soon realised that she had some news of her own. She looked back at Dom, and bit on her bottom lip. "I, uh wanted to share a couple of things as well. Probably not as big as your news, actually probably not." Stacey turned a little more to look at Dom, and decided to start off with the first bit of news, despite it not happening just yet. "I guess I should start off with that it has been a little while since David and I went to the doctor about having another child. Well everything is looking good now for us to start trying again." Stacey looked down at her own engagement ring, and smiled a bit more. "Actually we can start trying as of tonight." She looked at Dom, "I can't wait, you know? I know how much it was on everyone with Ebony's birth, but I feel that I am more than ready to have another baby. This time with David." Stacey bit on her bottom lip, wondering what Dom might say, as it was a hard time on him as well when Ebony was born.

[Dominic Salvatore]

When Stace thanked him for taking the bags from her he gave her a bright smile and waved his free hand, “Not at all, I’m sorry I didn’t notice right away sister.” He replied as he then proceeded to walk into the lounge room with the bags feeling awful for having not offered to help her right away. But then that’s what Dominic’s like when he is excited about something, he just doesn’t think straight at all. Dom couldn’t help but notice how Stace had flopped onto the lounge, it must have been pretty exhausting having to juggle everything and on top of that she was probably generally tired anyway what with having a young baby to care for.

It didn’t take Stace long to ask what Dom’s news was and he reacted in his usual fashion but sort of jumping up and down on the sofa and as he did this he watched Stace’s eyebrows raise and then she giggled a little. This told Dom that Stace had an idea that his news was pretty important to him. As Dom told her in a very excited ramble about the proposal he could see a smile creep onto Stace’s face and then as he continued to talk saw it getting bigger and bigger. Then when Dom told her that he had actually proposed to Sam he saw Stace’s mouth open maybe finding it difficult to believe that Dom had actually proposed. When Dom finished his sentence telling Stace that Sam had said yes he heard her gasp a little.

At this point Dom felt Stace wrap her arms around him and then heard her congratulate him which made him begin to giggle a little through his happy tears. He then felt her give him a gentle squeeze and he returned it and when she let him go, he wiped at his eyes a little, “Thanks sugar, I am so happy.” He said to her as he had a huge grin on his face but eyes were still filling up with emotional happy tears. Stace soon saw the tears in his eyes however and she took one of his hands and squeezed it telling him not to start the crying or they would both be blubbering. Dominic giggled a little again through the tears that were in his eyes. “I can’t help it Stace sugar, you know what I’m like, come on, I don’t have my eyeliner on I’m quite safe to cry if I want to.” He replied and giggled again as he once more wiped at his eyes not that it was making the blindest bit of difference.

Dom saw the tear roll down Stace’s cheek and then watched her quickly wipe it away, “See, it’s already too late, you’ve started.” He pointed out in a teasing way as he giggled some more and poked his tongue out at her playfully. Then Stace spoke some more and said oh my god they were both getting married. It hadn’t hit Dom until Stace said that. He put his hand up to his mouth with his eyes opened wide. “Oh my god, so we are, we best not make it the same day sugar, I mean, we will both want to be at the other’s wedding.” Dom was of course teasing when he said that and began to giggle again right after it.

Dom had then carried on telling Stace that there was nobody he would rather have stand beside him on his special day than Stace, even if she couldn’t technically be called a bridesmaid what with him not being a bride, and she couldn’t be a best man what with her not being a man but he wanted his best friend forever beside him no matter what. He did wonder what Stace would say to his request but he somehow didn’t think she would say no. When Stace began to talk answering him she said that she would be honoured to stand beside him because he was her best friend in the whole wide world after all adding that she wouldn’t want it any other way. Well that just started the waterworks off again. “Oh my god Stace sugar, you have no idea what that means to me.” Stace had then given him a big hug which he reciprocated.

When they pulled apart from the hug Dom looked at Stace all seriously but with his eyes definitely twinkling, “You do realise that I will pay for the outfit or dress you choose to wear and it would be absolutely awesome despite how young she is if Ebony could be a flower girl, or should I say flower baby. I know I might not be a woman, but I want to have all the girlie things.” Dom then giggled a little, he knew that asking Ebony to be a flower girl or flower baby was pushing it a bit, but there was nothing to say that he couldn’t buy Ebony a pretty dress to wear for the day.

Stace then looked at his left hand and then asked if they were going out to look for engagement rings asking how it works asking if Sam only wore one or did they both wear one. Dom gave her a bright smile, “It’s fine Stace sugar. I guess it really depends on the gay couple, but I would like for both of us to have one, maybe something like a promise ring as opposed to engagement ring, and as far as I know we’re going out to look for rings on Saturday the twenty-seventh, so that’s this Saturday, oh I am so excited Stace.” Dom replied and sort of jumped up and down on the sofa slightly again and grinning from ear to ear. “And I think that we might have to go out of State to get married, from what I believe Iowa is the closest State that carry out gay marriages, unfortunately Nevada don’t accept it, but they recognise it, it will be classed as a civil partnership, but we will be married in our own right, as it will get done in a State that approves.” Dom said offering a little more information on it all in case Stace happened to be wondering about where they would get married. He just hoped that it wouldn’t be too much travelling for Stace and baby Ebony, but really the flight was a short one, well two hours.

Dom watched as Stace looked over at Ebony and then turned back to him and he noticed that she had bitten on her lip slightly and when she did that it usually meant she had something to spill herself so he was wondering what it was. When she said that it probably wasn’t as big as his news Dom shook his head slightly and put his hand on her arm, “Stace, don’t be silly, if it’s big news to you it will be big news to me, so come on, tell me already, I mean you’ve had a baby already and you’re engaged, oh don’t tell me you’ve set a date for the wedding?” He asked in a slight squealing voice and then shut up to let Stace actually tell him what she wanted to tell him. He sat back a bit and as Stace began to talk saying where she should start off he couldn’t help but put his hand up to his mouth, so they were going try for another baby, how awesome was that? Still he didn’t interrupt her and continued to listen to what she was telling him.

It was true that Ebony’s birth was hard on Dom because he thought he was going to lose his best friend, but there was nothing more joyous than the news of a new life being created and it was sort of coincidental that she should tell him that, considering what his other bit of news was going to be. Dom nudged into her a little, “You want to know what I really think sugar?” He asked but didn’t wait for an answer, “I think it’s absolutely fantastic. I know things were tough with Ebony’s birth, but no two births are the same, so my mom keeps telling me anyway, I get to be an ‘auntie’ all over again, now I am even more super excited happy.” He said as he wrapped his arms around Stace and gave her a hug and he felt the tears fill his eyes once more.

When he pulled away from the hug he looked down for a second wondering if he should tell her about what happened yesterday before the proposal, or if it would just overshadow her own news. But he figured that this was Stace, she would want to know. “Well Stace sugar, the proposal wasn’t the only thing that happened yesterday, I’ve also got something else to tell you but I sort of don’t want to overshadow what you have just told me now.” Dom said not saying anything else until Stace replied to him but inside he was bursting to tell her this as much as he had been to tell her about his and Sam’s engagement.

[Anastacia Potter]

Stacey had told Dom not to start crying or they would both be blubbering. She half laughed when Dom said he couldn't help it, then he added more. Stacey had to giggle at what he said. She laid her head on the back of the lounge then till they both calmed down. "Well we would hate for the panda look." She had then wiped her own tear away that fell, and Dom commented on it. Stacey giggled, then rolled her eyes, "Yes, and you started it."

Stacey had then pointed out that they were both getting married. She watched him put his hand up to his mouth, and comment on what she said. Stacey had to giggle, and nodded, "I know. Well then we might have to point out dates that would work for each other then discuss them with our significant others." Stacey smiled at him, making a note of that in her head, as she did want to be part of Dom's wedding party.

Dom then spoke of Stacey standing beside him on his special day. She soon told him that she would be honoured to stand beside him, not wanting it any other way. She saw him start to cry, replying with her not having an idea what that means to him. She had given him a hug, which she felt him give back to her. Stacey pulled away, and just grinned at him, "And I have a fair idea what it means to you Dom." Dom then said that he would pay for outfit or dress she would wear. "Okay. I know you won't let me say no to that." He then mentioned the fact that Ebony could be flower girl or baby. Stacey looked over at Ebony, then had an idea. "I guess that if you want her in there, I could carry her down the aisle, if that helps. Then just hand her over to David's mum, who could hold her during the cermony. I can't see her having a problem, hopefully, with being there." Stacey hoped now, and knew that she would have to contact her to ask her for that, despite not knowing dates yet.

Stacey had questions the idea of engagement rings and who wore them, as Dom and Sam were a gay couple, not the normal man and woman combination. Dom soon confirmed what she had said and asked, stating that they were going to look for rings for the both of them on saturday. Stacey smiled all the more at Dom, who had gotten a little excited all over again, which was only to be expected. "Well I can't wait to see them when you finally get them. I am sure that you and Sam will instantly agree on rings, and will both have good taste." Stacey then listened to what Dom said about having to go out of state to get married. She knew that might be the case, and it was stupid how the whole country couldn't just have one rule to allow same sex marriages happen. "Okay. Well when we know dates, I will get David to organise the flights for us, and it might help if we all get on the same flight. So maybe you and David could organise that? If not, just give us a list, or me a list, since I am your Maid of Honour/Best Man." She gave him a warm smile, wondering what he might say.

When Stacey said that what she wanted to say might not be big news, Dom soon put her right, stating that if it's big news to her it will be for him. As he listed off the things she had already, Stacey smiled at the baby thing, and then whe he finally finished talking, she looked at him and told him the news of what can happen as of that night. She saw him put a hand up to his mouth as she spoke. When she had finished, Dom asked her if she wanted to know what she really thought. Stacey nodded slowly, waiting for whatever he was going to say. Then Dom said that it was absolutely fantastic. She gave him the biggest smile, and just sighed a little with happiness. She giggled a little when he said he got to be an auntie all over again, and added that he was now even more super excited happy. Stacey then joined in the hug with Dom, and whispered, "Thanks Dom. And you will be one of the first to hear the news when it happens." She pulled apart, not commenting on the tears that Dom had again. "Well, of cause David is the first one, then his mum, but you most definately will get told straight away."

Stacey sat back in the lounge, just feeling a little light headed over all the excitement, and turned to see that Ebony was awake, but just laying there looking around. She sometimes amazed Stacey. Sometimes she was crying and carrying on, and sometimes it was a bit too much, then she does that, and doesn't make a sound. Stacey turned to look at Dom, who had his head down. She wondered what was wrong, as they just had a happy moment, then he spoke. Stacey looked at him, and nodded to what he said. she brushed some hair from her face, then just looked at him more, placing a hand on his leg, "Dom whatever it is just spit it out. I need to hear it!" She laughed a little, then waited to hear what else he had to say.

[Dominic Salvatore]

After Dom had said he couldn’t help but to cry and that he was safe as he wasn’t wearing his eyeliner he heard Stace giggle along with him and then she leant her head back onto the sofa and Dom did the same thing until he had calmed down somewhat. Stace had then made a comment about hating to have the panda look. This made Dom turn to her with pouted lips and puppy dog eyes, “Why? What’s wrong with my panda look sister?” He was teasing her naturally but had to pretend to be hurt that she didn’t like his panda look. Not that it lasted long as he began to giggle again. When Dom had said that it was too late and that she had already started after spotting the stray tear of Stace’s he watched her giggle and then roll her eyes telling him that he had started it. “I guess I did sugar, sorry.” He replied and then giggled again.

When Stace had stated the obvious that they were both getting married Dom had acted in his usual way and then teased that they best not get married on the same day as they would want to attend each other’s wedding. Dom had to smile when Stace replied saying that they would have to discuss dates that would suit each other and then discuss with their significant others. Dom nodded his head eagerly and grinned at her, “That sounds like a brilliant idea sister, after all it’s not like David and Sam don’t know how we feel about each other, they’d totally understand.” Since Dom wanted Stace to stand beside him on his special day with Sam then it made sense for them to be free for each other’s wedding and Dom knew that he didn’t want to miss Stace’s wedding for the world.

Stace had then agreed to stand beside him on his special day and he had said that she had no idea what it meant to him and all he could do was to smile through his tears as Stace said she had a fair idea what it meant to him. Dom had then said he would pay for the outfit or dress she would want to wear hoping that she wouldn’t put up a fuss like she usually does and was thankful to hear her say that she knew he wouldn’t let her say no to that. “Damn right I won’t let you say no sister.” He replied grinning and then playfully poking his tongue out at her. Dom had then spoke about having Ebony as a flower girl or baby but had just been getting a little carried away but had to smile when Stace replied saying that if he wanted Ebony in there she could carry her down the aisle with her and then hand her over to David’s mom adding that she couldn’t see her having a problem with being there. “Oh Stace that would be wonderful, because you know that I just love my Little Angel so much and consider Mrs. Callaghan invited.” Dom replied and giggled a little because of what he had said at the end about David’s mom.

After Stace had asked about rings and who wore them not being sure how it worked with gay couples he had soon answered and added that they were going to look for rings on the Saturday together. Stace had then replied saying that she couldn’t wait to see them when they got them adding that they would likely have good taste. Dom just beamed at her, “Thanks Stace sugar and I do hope so, as I like to think I have a good eye for things like that as well as fashion.” He then for some reason thought back to the day he and Stace had met up again and how he had spoken to that girl about what she had been wearing and she had shot him down in flames putting him firmly in his place. He began to giggle at the memory and then glanced toward Stace knowing fine well she’d be wondering what he was giggling at. “Just had a flashback to the day we met up again and I had spoken to that girl about what she had been wearing and she got pissed at me.” Dom then went into another fit of the giggles.

Dom had then mentioned about having to go out of State to get married due to the laws of same sex marriage in America being limited to certain States. Of course Stace replied to this saying that when they knew the dates she would get David to organise flights and that it might help for them all to fly together. “Well Stace sugar, I’d surely love for you to be involved as Maid of Honour, but Best Lady Stace, not Best Man.” Dom said and giggled a little and gave her one of his teasing crazy eyes look and then continued, “But since I have to expect everyone to travel out of State for our wedding, I want to pay for the flights for everyone, I won’t have it any other way, but if you want to do something, you can maybe look into organising flowers for the day, not that I will be having a bouquet or anything, I’m not that feminine.” He said and giggled furiously before continuing, “But flowers for the day and for the reception and for yourself and buttonholes for the men oh and maybe you could help me find a good cake shop.” Dominic finished knowing that those were a couple of things that might need a woman’s touch on making a decision over, whether he was feminine or not.

After Stace had finally told Dom her news he had reacted in the only way he knew how and told her that it was absolutely fantastic and that smile that Stace gave him made him know that she had loved his response to it. Dom had then said he would be an ‘auntie’ all over again and he heard Stace giggle which made Dom join in with that. Dom had then hugged Stace and felt her hugging him back. Stace had thanked him saying he would be one of the first to hear when it happens then adding that naturally that it would be David first followed by his mom but he would be one of the first to know. Dom giggled a little, “Well to be fair, I’ll still be first to know, out of your friends at least, I mean David and his mom are your family, well I know I class you as family too but you know what I mean, I’ll be the first to know outside the family circle thing.” Dominic rambled slightly and giggled some more.

After all of that excitement Dom had then wondered if he should share his other piece of news but then said to Stace that he didn’t want to overshadow her own news that she had just shared with him. He watched as Stace brushed some hair away and then placed her hand on his leg saying that whatever it was he was to spit it out as she wanted to hear it and then she laughed a little. That reaction made Dominic giggle slightly. He then bit down on his bottom lip, “Well okay then sugar. The whole proposal thing was down to Sam and me celebrating something that had happened earlier that day. You know that I told you that mom would have been happy to carry a child for me when I was ready?”

He began but not really waiting for Stace to reply before continuing, “Well I had discussed it with Sam a while ago about what my mom had suggested and well yesterday we agreed to all go to the fertility clinic to see about a donated egg. Mom was going to see about carrying an egg fertilised with my sperm and one with Sam’s but the doctor said they couldn’t allow that and it wasn’t right for medical reasons. Anyway, they did an exam on her and they confirmed she was fit enough to carry a child. So Sam and I chose a donated egg and then this other doctor Daniel Watson had this power of manipulating the genetics and so he removed the current DNA from the donated egg and added Sam’s, the egg was fertilised with my sperm and then inseminated into my mom. We have to get the pregnancy confirmed like in a week’s time just to make sure that the egg has been accepted in mom’s womb and beginning to grow, but for all intents and purposes, Sam and I are going to have a baby!” Dom exclaimed with some excitement and after looking away from Stace knowing that it probably was overshadowing what she had to share with him he bit down on his bottom lip and looked down toward the floor and then with his emotions getting the better of him again he began to cry.

[Anastacia Potter]

Stacey had to stop herself from bursting out laughing at what Dom said in regards to her comment about the panda eyes. The look he gave her was classic, and hearing what he said was just so him. After that he giggled, which made her do the same, shaking her head a little. When he had accepted that he had started the waterworks, she smiled a little at him, "No need to apologise." Stacey sighed, thinking that the news that he had shared was just great.

Stacey smiled warmly at Dom, and nodded as he spoke about things in regards to her saying about discussing dates that would suit them, and then talk to their significant others after. "Exactly, and David would really understand. Still set on the June wedding though. He would go for whatever I decided. And really how could he say no to me." She laughed a little then, feeling like a silly little school girl, but she was just so happy right now that she didn't care how she was, especially since she was with her best friend.

Stacey had to shake her head, giggling slightly, when Dom said that he wouldn't let her say no to buying the dress. She had known not to say no to it, but had to make a joke of it. Stacey had then made the suggestion with his idea of having Ebony part of the ceremony. Just hearing what she had suggested had gone down well made her happy. That really was the only way that Ebony would be able to be a part of it in all honesty. "Thanks Dom. I can picture it now. She should be sitting up by then, I hope anyway, as she will be around five months old. And I will tell Cassie about the idea, and see what she says. Hope she is available, though don't know dates yet." Stacey giggled a little, getting all excited again.

When Dom said that he liked to think he had a good eye for things, as well as fashion, Stacey nodded. He sure did, and knew that he would so tell her if something she was wearing wasn't the best. What were best friends for if not to give you fashion tips. Hearing him giggle, she instantly knew what he was probably thinking about. Hearing him say it though made her laugh, "Yes, and that is one day that I will never forget. Not because of that little scene, but just of us finally finding each other again."

Hearing him correct her about her title for the wedding made her smile at him all the more. "Okay. Best Lady it is. Just hope I can live up to the title." When he gave her that look, she rolled her eyes, knowing that at any minute she was going to burst out laughing at him, or with him, then she would be back to square one with Ebony, who was still asleep. Stacey nodded at what he said about the flights, and she knew that she couldn't argue with that one, as who knew how much it would cost them, well the three of them, oh actually four including Cassie, to fly where they had to go for the wedding. But then she heard him speak of her organising flowers for the day. Stacey thought for a second, and knew that she would be able to help with that. He had then giggled furiously, when he spoke of himself not being that feminine to carry a bouquet, and Stacey fell back onto the lounge, covering her mouth trying to muffle her laughter. Once she had calmed down, Stacey rolled her eyes a little, "Well I had wondered, but a nice flower pinned to your suit will look just as nice. What about a nice blue coloured flower to set off your eyes."

Stacey then remembered that he mentioned about the cake, and she thought for a second. "Well I can imagine that no cake price is trouble, so maybe we can go and look at some one day. I am sure Sam would like to come as well. I think they can even get you to taste test to see which sort of flavour you want." She then made a mental note about that for her own wedding. "I have to do that for mine yet. Maybe kill two birds with one stone." She smiled, just loving the fact they could both be doing the same things together for sepearate ceremonies. "I guess we will just have to make sure that the shop we find has the same one where you are getting married. Would be easier to transport to the venue." Stacey didn't want all that hard work to be done, then find out later that it just went everywhere.

After Stacey had said that he would be one of the first to know, Dom had giggled, which made her get little giggly as well, just over her news mostly. He then responded, and nodded, understanding what he was saying. "Sounds like a plan. Dom, I can't wait to find out, and to tell the whole world." She gave him her biggest smile ever, and hugged him again. It hadn't even happened yet, and she was so excited over the prospect of having another child, this time with David, who she loved more than anything.

She watched Dom bit down on his bottom lipe, saying okay, in regards to sharing his other news. Stacey wondered what he was going to say this time. She nodded at what he said first, wondering what they had been celebrating. Stacey frowned slightly, just intrigued now to what it was. Dom then questioned her about how he had told her about his mum being happy to carry a child for them, which Stacey nodded at. Then without thinking, her mouth fell open, and she placed both hands over her mouth. Her eyes grew wide as Dom talked more, having a feeling that she knew what he was going on about. As he spoke, she dropped her hands from her mouth, and just laid them in her lap.

Dom spoke about what they had done that day, and when it came to the part where he said that he and Sam were going to have a baby, she just squealed a little, and wrapped her arms around Dom. She saw how he was reacting, but didn't hesitate then to move her arms away from him. Stacey put a finger under his chin, hoping he would looke at her. "Hey, why are you doing that? I am so happy for you. So we might have an addition to the family then? I am so happy for you and Sam, Dom." Stacey then wrapped her arms around him again, so excited for him.

After a few moments she pulled away from him. "So we might have another two kids in the family by end of year, and early next year, if things all go to plan." Stacey squealed a bit more, so excited for both of them. She finally calmed down, "Sorry, I am just so excited for all the good news. I am feeling a little giddy now from all the excitement. So how about that drink?"

[Dominic Salvatore]

After they had agreed to discuss dates between them and then tell their significant others so that both could make sure they would be available for the other’s wedding Stacey had agreed to what he said and then added that she was set on a June wedding. No doubt both of them would want to go on honeymoon as well, so there was that to take into consideration also. “I don’t think anybody could say no to you Stace sugar.” Dom replied giggling along as Stacey laughed a little and then he continued with, “Well when in June were you thinking of sugar? Because there would be the honeymoon time to consider as well, I guess I would have to ask Sam about this but I was thinking maybe a May wedding for him and I, I guess we don’t have just as much to organise really, that way we’d be back in time for June. Then again if you were thinking middle to late June, then I guess he and I could go late May to early June, so long as we’re both back in time for your wedding that’s all that matters.” Dom said trying to think of how they could get it to work to both their advantage.

When Dom had said that Stacey’s suggestion about having Ebony in the wedding ceremony party was wonderful Stacey thanked him adding that she could picture it now and Dom had a picture in his head also and let out a gentle sigh. “She’ll be just gorgeous Stace, a mini you and I reckon she will be sitting up by then.” Dom said to her and nudged her slightly, “And of course you absolutely have to let me buy a dress for her. She might be young still but she’d look ever so pretty in a nice satin and lace dress don’t you think?” Dom said the fashion queen coming out of him slightly as he looked down at where Ebony was asleep and thinking that in a few months when he was visiting Stacey that he would have baby Beth with him, although it was just a suggestion because really Ebony was Stacey’s daughter and it would be up to her what she had her daughter wear. “And hopefully Mrs. Callaghan will be free, but that just means we have to go back to discussing dates again sugar, I am sure that Sam and David will work around both of us.” Dom added and giggled a little all excited that both he and Stacey were getting married and he knew that Sam and David would go along with what he and Stacey wanted, after all you don’t mess with BFF’s plans.

After Dom had said he liked to think he had a good eye for things as well as fashion, such as jewellery choice he had then remembered the girl that got pissed at him the day he and Stacey had met up again after their years apart. He had gone into a fit of giggles at the memory and of course soon told Stacey what had made him giggle. He soon heard Stacey laugh which made Dom giggle all the more. Stacey then spoke saying it was a day she would never forget and not just because of the pissed off girl but because it was the day that they had found each other again. This brought a tear to Dom’s eye, “Aw Stace sugar, well I have to admit that was definitely the best thing about that day, I am so glad to have you back, I was a lost puppy without you.” Dom said as he sniffed a few times really not wanting to get too blubbery again.

After Dom corrected Stacey about her title for the day she gave him a big smile and this made Dom grin back at her, even more so as she agreed that it would be Best Lady. She then added that she hoped she could live up to the title. Dom looked at her with a slight frown and took her hand in his own and squeezed it gently, “Stace sugar, you live up to that title every single day of my life, I can’t see that being any different the day I get married. I love you sister.” Dom then gently let go of her hand and pulled her into one of his famous bear hugs instead. Flights were soon mentioned because Dom and Sam would have to get married out of State and he had made it clear that he would pay for the flights for those he wanted in his wedding party and did wonder what Stacey would say to that. However Stacey nodded not even beginning to protest so that made Dom feel really good.

Dom had then suggested that if she wanted to do something she could help with flowers adding that he wasn’t feminine enough to carry a bouquet. This had sent Dom into a fit of furious giggles which caused Stacey to fall back into the lounge and muffle her own laughing, as neither of them wanted to wake up the sleeping Ebony. When Stacey had calmed down she said she had wondered but then mentioned about a nice flower pinned to his suit possibly in blue to bring out his eyes. Dom nodded his head and gave Stacey a bright smile, “That sounds wonderful Stace, I know I love flowers in general and I have my garden but I just feel that flowers for the wedding would be better with a more feminine touch and it would give you something to do and I trust you.” He said giving her another bright smile knowing that he would love whatever Stacey organised for the day. Then for some reason Dom had a picture of him walking down the aisle toward Sam with a bouquet in his hands and just imagining the looks on his family’s face set him off again although he put his hands up to his mouth to muffle the sound. When he had calmed down he turned to Stacey biting on his bottom lip a little. “I just had this picture in my head of me walking down the aisle holding a bouquet and just imagining the looks on my family’s face, it just set me off so much.”

Although thinking about that give him the added thought about who would be walking down the aisle. This would be something that he would have to speak to Sam about as he was just assuming that he would be the one to walk down to face Sam, but maybe Sam would want to do that, or did it even work like that for gay marriages? Maybe they just both stood at the altar together, but then how would Stacey walk down with Ebony behind him then? He knew that he was being too quiet with his thoughts, “I uhm, was just thinking, all this talk about walking down the aisle, never even thought, maybe Sam would want to walk down to face me other than me walking down to face him, I guess that is something that he and I will have to talk about, but I would like to walk down to face him, I think I’m the more feminine one out of the both of us and already want you to walk down behind me with Ebony.” Dominic explained to Stacey wondering what she might say, although really it wouldn’t matter, as it was a discussion for Sam to be fair.

Stacey then brought up the fact he had mentioned about finding a good cake shop and she said that she imagined that price for a cake wouldn’t be an issue adding that they could have a look one day and that Sam might want to come along. That sounded like fun, especially as he heard the rest of what Stacey had to say about tasting the cakes. Dom clapped his hands together quietly like an excited little school girl, “Oh Stace, I love that idea, that could so be a day for you, me and Sam, I would totally love that.” Stacey then added that she still had to do it for her own wedding two and spoke of killing two birds with one stone. Her added comment about making sure the shop had one in the State they would get married in made Dom nod his head. “Yeah, it would make it easier, and I’ve been thinking about that, and for where we are, it would appear that Iowa is the nearest State to us that carry out and legalise gay marriages. When we get back here to Nevada however we’ll just be classed as civil partners, but in the law according to Iowa we will be married, so that’s good enough for me.” Dom said giving Stacey a smile. It still really annoyed him that gay marriages weren’t allowed in all the States and all the changes about it in California was really doing his head in. As it had been made known California had approved it and then it was taken away the very next day. California would have been so much easier for them, but at least Iowa was only a two and a half hour flight away, so it wasn’t that bad.

After Dom’s little ramble about still being the first to know of her friends at least Stacey said it sounded like a plan adding that she couldn’t wait to find out and tell the world. Dom gave her a bright smile. “I can understand that feeling.” He replied knowing that he still had to tell her about why he and Sam had been celebrating the day before. When Stacey gave him a huge smile probably one of the biggest he had ever seen her give he grinned at her, one that just lit up his whole face and then Stacey hugged him again and of course Dom returned it. Dom was already excited about the idea of becoming an ‘uncle’ all over again, it was going to be amazing. Especially if she told him fairly soon that she was pregnant, then he would be a dad and an ‘uncle’ possibly within days or weeks of each other it would be just amazing.

Stacey had then prompted Dom to tell her his other news even though he had said that it would possibly overshadow what she had just told him. So he went ahead and told her everything starting with reminding her about what his mom had said about carrying a baby for him. He watched as Stacey’s mouth opened and then her hands went up covering her mouth. Then as he continued she dropped her hands and when he had finished he heard Stacey squeal a little and felt her arms go round him in a hug but he had then turned away from her and bit on his lip as he looked down at the floor. He just felt that he was smashing her happy news about trying for another baby. He soon felt a finger under his chin which prompted him to look at her with his eyes wet from the tears that had filled them and she asked him what he was doing that for adding that she was for him and that there would be an addition to the family. He sniffed a few times, “I don’t know why, I guess I just felt like I stole your thunder on the baby news sugar, that’s all. But yeah I guess so, you’ll be ‘Auntie Stace’ or ‘Auntie Stacey’ whatever you want to be called.” Dom said in a soft voice as he giggled slightly and soon felt Stacey’s arms go round him again hugging him once more and this time Dom wrapped his arms around Stacey.

“Thanks Stace sugar and I already know that I want you to be Godmother and David Godfather of course.” Dom said as he felt Stacey move out of the embrace. Stacey then made a comment about their being another two kids in the family by the end of the year and early next year and then she squealed again. Dom couldn’t help but giggle a little now, “It looks like it sugar, our extended family is just about to get bigger, and I totally love it.” As Stacey squealed Dom clapped his hands together quietly in an excited way again getting excited all over again with Stacey. When Stacey calmed down she apologised and Dom had to shake his head and giggle, “What you apologising for, you have a right to be excited about it, I was clapping my hands like a little school girl.” He then went into a fit of giggles again. Stacey finished with asking about a drink as she was quite giddy with all the excitement. “I think that might be a good idea, so what can I get you? A glass of ice cold Coke straight from the Salvatore fridge, or would you prefer a coffee or something else?” He asked as he stood up and waited for Stacey to tell him what she wanted.

[Anastacia Potter]

Stacey shrugged a little. "Not really sure of dates in June, but I had my heart set on around mid-June. Not sure why, but it feels right to me. And even if I do get pregnant, I won't be really showing as yet, so it will be all good with the dress. And will have to make it afternoon, what with having morning sickness as well. So much to take into consideration I guess, and most of it involving me." Stacey giggled a little, shaking her head. Who knew if the second pregnancy would be the same, but only time would tell.

Stacey smiled warmly at Dom, as he commented on Ebony being in the wedding party. She then sighed as Dom said that she would have to let him buy a dress for Ebony. "Okay definately won't argue with that, as the dress idea sounds pretty. But I would love to go with you when you buy both of our dresses." Stacey wanted to make sure that Ebony was nicely dressed, despite being an infant still. When she had commented on seeing if David's mum would be available to look after Ebony during the ceremony, Dom replied to it, and added about going back to discuss dates. Stacey nodded, then got up and went over to her bag, pulling out her phone. She headed back to the lounge, and looked at her calendar. "Okay.... um, I think that Saturday the nineteenth of June might work for me. That is around the middle of the month, and it is on the weekend, so most or all the people can come. I don't have a lot myself, not sure about David. So might be a lot of plan for that, in regards to guests." Stacey looked at Dom, wondering what he might think.

Stacey gave Dom a smile, then nodded as he spoke of them meeting up again back then. She then shook her head slightly when she heard him sniff, knowing full well what was to come next. "It was the best day, and so glad that I got to catch up before my big day." She then thought about that day when she had given birth, and was so grateful that Dom had been able to help as much as he could.

After Stacey had said that she hoped she could live up to the title she gave him, Dom soon replied. She had seen that slight frown, and Stacey then felt and saw him take her hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. Stacey looked at him as he spoke, and she gave him a small smile, knowing if she broke out into a grin there might be a tear falling any second. He then brought her into the hug that she loved the most from him, "I love you too Dom." She moved her hands slowly up and down on his back, sighing a little.

Stacey nodded at what Dom said about the flowers, "Okay then. Will just have to think of a time to go and look at them, then that part will be all set." She sat back a little, thinking about what she had picked out that day with David and his mum, and hoped that the shop they went to would have what she wanted also, or something similar. Stacey then looked at Dom, and it seemed to her that he was lost in thought. Though before Stacey could say anything, he began to laugh, and watched him put his hand over his mouth. Stacey raised her eyebrows a little, and felt her mouth begin to form a grin. Hearing what he said, after he calmed down, Stacey snickered a little, shaking her head. "I can see you doing that though, just to get them going."

Then Dom questioned who would be walking down the aisle. Stacey took in what he said, and she had to admit that Dom would be the perfect choice to walk down the aisle. She nodded, then decided to answer him. "Dom, I think that you should be the person to walk down the aisle, if I am perfectly honest with you. I have only spoken with Sam a couple of times, and really not sure if he would walk down the aisle. As you said, it is something that you and him will have to talk about." Stacey gave him a warm smile, knowing that whatever was to be decided would be whatever he and Sam would want to do. It was their day after all.

It seemed to Stacey that Dom liked her idea about the cake, but she had added that she still had to look at a cake for her and David. She had also managed to think of making sure that the shop they looked at was also in the state that Dom and Sam were getting married in also. When Dom mentioned the state that they were to get married in, where it was legal for them to be married, Stacey nodded. "Okay, well when I get home I will check out what there is to offer on the net, in relation to cake shops, and then I will email you okay?" She made a note of that in her head, then looked at Dom. "And I think that we will all see you and Sam as married, despite where you live. You two are just the perfect couple. So happy that you can make it official." Stacey gave him a warm smile, and patted his leg.

Stacey instantly shook her head, when Dom said how he was feeling towards telling her about the news of him and Sam having a baby. Hearing him trying to think of her name for the baby made her smile all the more. "You didn't steal my thunder, Dom, you will never do that. Can't I be happy for the both of us?" She giggled a little, and grinned, "And Auntie Stacey is fine. Just depends on what name they decide on when they get the ability to talk." When Stacey had hugged him, she felt his arms go around her, and she rested her head on his shoulder. She snickered a little, thinking that Dom was such a worrier, thinking that he had stolen her thunder. Nothing could put her in a bad mood today at all, it was just one of happiness, love and excitement.

Stacey pulled away when Dom spoke of wanting her and David to be Godparents to the child. "Dom, I would love that, and I have a feeling that David won't have any objections, but you can always ask him later if you want. Just know that my answer is yes." Stacey had mentioned the fact that there would be another two kids in the family by the end of the year, and early next year. It was just so exciting to think about that. Dom replied, and Stacey nodded in acknowledgement. Stacey felt like she was on cloud nine right now, and nothing could bring her down.

Once she apologised, Dom questioned it, and spoke more. Stacey nodded, then laughed at what he said about clapping his hands like a school girl, "You are right. I am pretty much on cloud nine right now." Stacey had then mentioned that it might be time for a drink. Dom soon gave her a choice, and she only had to think for a split second. "I think Coke is in order." She gave him a grin, and then sat back in the lounge, just so happy right now.

{ooc - tried searching for cake shops which would be in both areas, but it was taking too long, so just said what I said in that paragraph... lol}

[Dominic Salvatore]

When Dom had asked Stacey when in June she had been thinking of for the wedding he saw her shrug a little. Of course with it being March it was probably too early for her to be thinking of dates but if they wanted to make sure they would both be available for the other’s wedding then dates was something they had to sort out. He then listened to what she had to say and he nodded his head and gave her a smile. “That sounds perfect to me Stace sugar. So maybe Sam and I could organise ours for late May so that we would be back in time. I’ll ask him about that when I get home and be sure to let you know.” Dom had a feeling that Sam would be okay with it as long as he could get the time off his work obviously. If that date was going to be too soon for Sam, short notice then maybe they would have to wait until after Stacey’s wedding making it an early July wedding instead. Dom then remembered the last thing she had said about it revolving mostly around her and as she giggled Dom giggled along with her. “Well they do say that it’s supposed to be the bride’s big day, bugger the groom.” Dom said and giggled some more.

Dom had then mentioned about buying a dress for Ebony and he had to grin when Stacey said she wasn’t going to argue with that. She then added that she would like to be there when he bought both of the dresses. “Of course you have to be there, wouldn’t have it any other way sugar, I know I’m a bit of a fashion queen but I want to make sure that you’re going to be comfortable in what you get. Besides it just gives us a girlie day together.” Dom replied and gave her a smile and a little nudge. When Stacey had said they would have to make sure David’s mom was available to take Ebony during the ceremony Dom had said it meant they would just have to go back to discussing dates again. He hadn’t meant to sound forceful at all but with having a lot of plans to organise for both their weddings, getting a date made sense. Dom watched as Stacey retrieved her phone and soon mentioned about June the nineteenth. Dom nodded his head, “If that date will suit you then it will suit me.” Dom then got his iPhone to look at his calendar.

“It means that I can then discuss with Sam about us either getting married Saturday twenty-ninth of May or Saturday tenth July, although I have a feeling he may go for the latter as the schools should be on their summer break by then and it will mean he won’t have to book dates off work.” Dom would have loved to get married in May because he was desperate to make things official with Sam but thinking about it rationally it made sense for Sam to want to wait until July so he wouldn’t have to book dates off work just a couple of weeks before the schools broke for their summer holidays. “As for guests at Sam and I’s wedding, unless his family come to terms with his sexuality I can imagine that it will be mostly my family there as well as some very close friends who are like family anyway.” Dom was of course referring to Stacey and his other best friend Tommy.

When Stacey spoke more about the day they had fallen back into each other’s lives she said that she was glad they had caught up before her big day. She was referring to the day she had given birth which was another special day although not completely for the right reasons sadly. “Me too Stace sugar and so glad that everything turned out right that day.” He replied and bit on his bottom lip to stop himself from getting over emotional again as that day had scared the crap out of him thinking he might have lost his ‘sister’.

After Stacey’s comment about living up to the title Dom had spoken some very meaningful and true words to her and had then pulled her into one of his bear hugs and said he loved her and he had to smile and sigh gently as Stacey said she loved him too and felt her hands move slowly up and down on his back which felt nice, just like a sibling embrace.

As they spoke about flowers Stacey soon mentioned about finding time to look at them and that would be that part set. Dom knew he wasn’t particularly busy with his career right at that moment and gave her a smile, “Well whenever suits you Stace sugar, I can be free.” Dom had then had a picture in his head about how his family would have reacted to him walking down the aisle with a bouquet which had sent him into a fit of the giggles. He had soon told Stacey and he had to giggle all the more at her reply. “You know Stace sugar, you might just be right.”

Dom had then brought up the topic of walking down the aisle between him and Sam saying that he felt he was the more feminine one. Stacey soon replied agreeing with him but of course adding that it was really something for him and Sam to discuss which was true. He smiled brightly at her and nodded his head, “I agree, and yeah it’s something that he and I will have to talk about, but like you said, I can’t see Sam being the one to want to do that. He is by far the masculine one out of the two of us.” Dom liked that though, he wasn’t sure if he could be in a relationship with another man who was as feminine as he was because Dom liked to be the woman in the relationship as weird as that may sound to some.

When Stacey mentioned about the State he and Sam would get married in would have the same cake shop he had told her which State it would be that they would have to get married in. Stacey soon replied saying that she would email him when she got home to check information on the net. He smiled brightly at her, “That sounds good to me Stace sugar.” She then made a comment on his remark about how in Nevada they would just be seen to be in a civil partnership but in their eyes they would still be married and he had to smile warmly at what she said. “Thanks Stace sugar.” He replied and as she patted his leg he put his hand over hers for a second at one point.

When Dom had told Stacey he hadn’t wanted to steal her thunder she soon replied to that saying that he hadn’t and never could steal her thunder and then added that couldn’t she be happy for the both of them. This made Dom giggle a little. “I’m glad that you think like that and okay, I think I can allow that.” He gave her a bright smile and then sniffed feeling the emotions get on top of him again like they always do. Stacey had then said Auntie Stacey was fine but added that it would likely be up to the child when they had the ability to talk. Dom giggled a little, “That is true.” He replied and then they had both shared a hug.

Dom had then mentioned about having Stacey and David as Godparents to baby Beth when she arrived and he had to smile brightly when Stacey said that she couldn’t see David having any objections but he could ask him later but her answer was yes. “That’s great Stace sugar, I couldn’t think of anyone better. “ With everything that they had both shared between them Dom felt like he couldn’t be any happier. His life was just amazing right now and he didn’t think that anything on this earth could change that.

When Dom had asked what Stacey was apologising for adding that he had been clapping his hands like an excited school girl and she had a right to be happy she replied saying he was right and that she was pretty much on cloud nine right now. Dom could relate to that and grinned nodding his head and replied saying, “Totally with you there sister.” Stacey had then replied to his question about a drink not that it was any surprise. He grinned at her, “Alright, one ice cold Coke coming right up sugar.” He then made his way into the kitchen to get Stacey her drink and one for himself while he was at it knowing that when he returned to the sofa the two of them could relax and talk some more about their happy news.

{ooc - okay so it was virtually impossible to keep the post length down, but that said, there might not be much for her to reply to without repeating.}

[Anastacia Potter]

Stacey nodded as Dom spoke of when he and Sam could have their wedding. She again nodded when he said that he would ask Sam about it then will let her know. "Sounds really good Dom. Can't wait to hear what he thinks of it all." Stacey hoped that they could all work around each other, so that they could be at each others special day. When Dom had said about it being the bride's special day, and bugger the groom, she had to giggle at what he said. "True, but he needs to have a little input."

Stacey smiled at Dom as he spoke more about the dress excursion they would have, and had to smirk at his comment about him being a fashion queen. "I can't wait Dom. It will be fun to go out like that with you and Ni Ni." When Stacey had mentioned the date that sounded good to her, she watched Dom pull out his phone, and commented on what she said. She nodded, "I think it will suit very well." Dom then spoke more, in regards to his own wedding to Sam, and what dates might work best for them. Stacey nodded, then gave him a smile, "Sounds good. Will await your message or call about it later on." It felt like everything was coming together for them all, and it was great.

Stacey gave Dom a bit of a weak smile, when she heard the bit about Sam's parents. She hoped that if Ebony decided that she preferred women over men, Stacey would be as supportive as possible, no matter her choice. Stacey was still saddened by how Sam's parents, mainly his father, was just so against what sexual orientation Sam chose. "I still can't believe that with Sam and his family. Sam is such a level headed guy, you would think that they would be supportive." It made Stacey rather angry about it.

{ooc - okay you were right - didn't get much out of it so this might be the closing post for the thread. lol}