Together at last

Going to Nappa to stop a wedding

Mom could not handle this she was losing her mind she had not heard or seen from our father in 11 years give or take. Martin was in the room helping her pick what to wear as she smoked and wore sunglasses in doors with her hair in red curlers. She was totally having a panic attack. And to top it all off she was flying across the world to meet up with him. No thanks to what me and my sisters did because of my plan and the help of my boyfriend. Other than her hair and the fact she was freaking out she looked mostly ready to go. I'm not mature enough for this she admitted. If the man didn't make me so nuts I'd still be married to him that's why we came up with the arrangement that we did despite Farrah going to and from both of us. Annie and I seeing her shows online through a link and he and Hallie seeing her fashion shows through a link both of which Farrah sets up to help us so we can all stay connected with what she's doing in her life yet the girls never having to meet and us never seeing or talking to each other. We made this arrangement so we'd never have to see each other ever again.

I mean look at me Martin have you ever seen me like this? She asked him. Well he started before she begged him not to answer her as she went looking into her closet again not sure what to pack. But if she didn't still love him and didn't still care about him she wouldn't be flying across the word to switch the girls back so we could help stop a wedding from happening. We can't let him go through with it but I'm not sure we told her that part yet. So my plan is still in action this was just the next phase of the plan. Though it all came too fast because of the wedding. We never got enough time for the girls to be with the other parent and now they can't keep the other way from each other they're best friends and they share me all 4 of them do. And I need to go back and forth here and there. It was chaos but at least it wasn't raising 12 kids chaos. In the hallway Hallie and I listened in the girls would be dressing in similar outfits I made sure of it. Bright sunshiny yellow to make sure our parents were confused. While I was in anything other than my camp outfit I had a whole closet full of model clothes and my "normal" clothes (outfit 2) 

I mean what if he doesn't even recognize me? She asks again. We were trying our best not to laugh but it was so funny. No don't answer that either she was telling Martin not letting him get a word in. The girls said he was a-a hunk. Words daughters should not be saying about their dads. I would've said handsome Hallie said hunk. She kind of agreed but used a different word. She claimed he had a smile that made her go weak in the knees if he can even imagine that. She took her curlers out fluffing her hair as it settled. And Martin rolled his eyes while she wasn't looking. Ok mom we're all set Hallie started. I am too mom claimed. Mom your suitcase is practically empty we reminded her. Um right well did either of you speak to your father dears? She asked us. We totally hand't I mean I spoke with Jason not that's the same thing. Though we said totally said we just hung up with him actually. Said he was really anxious to see you. Anxious like he's totally dreading it or anxious excited? We said excited and gave her a time and place dad was supposed to meet us even though he had no idea he was meeting us. And Martin knew we were lying.

My that's incredibly soon isn't it. It would be some hotel at noon a meeting time and place that we 4 set up together when we last spoke. Though our father had no idea about any of it. She told us to run along downstairs get the tickets from our grandfather while she finished up in there. Liar lair pants on fire he whispered after us. And then after we shhed him and gave him the cut motion mom had a request for Martin she said was somewhat ridiculous and childish but he was more than a butler to us. More like a lovable brother who waits on us and I was wondering if.... But say no more he knew what she was going to ask and that was to come with us on the trip and make it easier on her. She was so thankful about this. And you don't even have to come with us as our butler just as our friend she continued. And he was honored. And may I say as your friend if I was seeing my ex after 11 years with your legs he told her he'd wear this little baby then showed her a short black dress. Said she'd kill in it. Next thing you know Martin is dressed in black leather looking like a motorcycle rider. Mom kissed grandfather goodbye told him to wish her luck she looked nauseous. We gave him goodbye hugs. I told him I'd see him soon with a wink.

Bye pop. Bye Hal. Bye Farrah see ya later. We made sure he was going to be coming to Napa for thanksgiving and he told us he wouldn't miss it for the world. Say hello to your father for me girls he called after us while we promised we would. He gave us a thumbs up and a smile while we smiled crossing our fingers over our chests. Then we got into the car me on one side of mom Hallie on the other. It wasn't long we were off to the airport and on the plane out to California. 

And at noon Meredith was waiting for dad to show up but neither of them knew we were coming as well. She told her parents they would be there any min and told her father to be nice that our father was everything he ever wanted for his little girl plus millions more. So if that was the case then yes he agreed to play nice. She saw him and then she heard Sammy and Annie and Chessie and Jason she was not happy to see the others. She called them motley crew but pretended to be on her best behavior as did Chessie Annie and Jason. Hello Chessie Sammy Hallie Jason she greeted.

What in the world are you doing here? She asked him. Honey a dog at the Stafford? She asked through grit teeth. Hal begged me to bring him he told her. Aw you're such a softy she cooed at dad before reaching down to pet Sammy but he nearly bit her hand off barking at her. Chessie told him he was a good boy through grit teeth then asked Meredith about her parents. This is my fiance and the love of my life Nicholas Parker. And one of his daughters Hallie this is his oldest daughter Farrah's boyfriend I think Farrah is joining us soon she was in England visiting her mother. They shook hands saying how pleased they were to meet him. This entire family trip was Hallie and Farrah's idea she grinned down at Annie. Her parents said they had heard nothing but good things about us. Though I doubt that. As for the 4 of us we pulled up to the hotel and got out of the car and went inside. Let the chaos begin. Mom was totally drunk. But mom doesn't like flying. That was a great flight wasn't it? She asked us. I mean it was so quick. Martin claimed he had never seen her quite so thirsty before. She said she had never tasted Vodka before this trip she told him as she leaned on us to put her shoes back on.

Come on let's rock and roll she announced. We were in major trouble here we said to each other. Where dad and Annie and them were Sammy was sniffing us out. Annie and Chessie sped forward. Jason followed them. Sammy was on a mission. She sent her parents away said we'd all meet together at lunch and wanted to take dad up to the honeymoon suit. We began to get into an elevator but mom got off cause she forgot her purse. And then Hallie and I saw Sammy. While they told him to slow down. He got off of Annie's hand as he came running at us and me and Annie and Jason and Hallie and Chessie all locked eyes. He jumped over the luggage and into our arms as we hugged him tight. Mom got her purse and saw Annie who waved her face smelling mom. She told her she didn't need to wait for her that she would've found the room herself. I need a little fresh air where did Farrah go? I'll meet you upstairs. Chessie and Jason turned a way. I like that jacket BTW she turned to Annie not watching where she was going. Were you wearing that the whole time we were on the plane? Mom watch out she called out as Chessie and Jason turned back around. She's drunk she's never had more than one glass of wine in her entire life Annie exclaimed. And she chooses today to be totally zonked.

Well just do what your mother says and meet her upstairs Chessie and Jason confirmed moving her along. They got into an elevator. I waited for Jason and when we met up together we hugged and kissed and wanted to hear all about everything in person. Dad and Meredith got into an elevator she started to kiss at him and was surprised to see mom had no idea she was going to be there we were in so much trouble because mom saw the look on his face. When she came upstairs she called for Hallie and I. Hallie and Farrah Parker she used my dad's last name uh oh. Well we 3 all stepped out. Please girls don't do this me now I'm already seeing double. It's me mom Annie. The real Annie greeted. And then they hugged and she was happy to see her and then she was mad at the 3 of us. You look wonderful she said to Annie. We all group hugged and then she scolded us. She had all 3 girls all in one place. I can't believe you're together she cooed. But how could you do this to me?! Chessie came out. Sorry to interrupt she started but might I suggest we continue this little powwow inside. Hi IDK if you remember me. Chessie she cooed as she kissed her cheek. I knew I always liked her she said closing the door. It was me mom Hallie Annie Martin and Jason all in one room together. We were in so much trouble.