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Frida's Birthday

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"I can't believe Lucas and Oscar are already 1 month old!" exclaimed Frida. Agnetha chuckled at her sister. She shouldn't be excited about that now... there was one other important thing coming up... "That's not important now!" exclaimed Agnetha. "Oh yes it is... isn't it love?" Frida cooed at little Lucas in her arms. The little boy giggled. He loved his mormor very much. She is the best! Don't tell his farmor though...

Agnetha just shook her head. She wasn't happy about Frida's behaviour... Frida's turning 67... and she wasn't excited for her birthday at all... Nothing was ready for the party that was supposed to be on the 15th! Well, actually everything was ready... it was Agnetha that was planning the surprise party after all... But the most important thing wasn't ready... Frida wasn't ready! Frida wanted to spend the day at home cuddled up with babies... Agnetha didn't want that for her sister though... she can do that every day! They don't have an excuse for a party that often anymore... She needed a party, or she won't be she... On the inside, Agnetha felt a desire to work together as ABBA again... she didn't know how to tell this to the other three though... especially after so many years... And worst of all... she actually wanted to perform live! Suddenly everything changed and she really wanted to do this... while they still had time... Just over a decade before, they've been offered 1 billion dollars to do a tour... and now... she wanted to do a tour... even bigger than the one the 1 billion tour was to be... She didn't care for money... if it was up to her she'd be prepared to do it for free! Well... with expenses covered... Even they couldn't afford to do a tour completely free... someone needed to pay for transport, hotels, food,... She needed this party to show the other three they could do it again... and to remind them just how fun it is being on the big stage together!

"I don't want a party..." Frida said again. She really didn't understand why Anna wanted the party so bad. "You just don't understand how important this is! It's not all about you Frida!!!" Agnetha exclaimed and quickly covered her mouth. She couldn't believe she just said that. Frida laughed. Of course, there was an alternative motive... otherwise Agnetha wouldn't insist so much. "Stop laughing..." Agnetha said embarrassed. She took little Oscar in her arms and together, the two grandmothers enjoyed some time with their youngest grandchildren...

"What's wrong Agnetha?" Björn asked his fiancée. "Frida doesn't want a party..." she lied. Björn saw right through her though... "What's really wrong...?" he chuckled. "Don't laugh at me!" she said. She wasn't really mad at him, but still... Even though they've known each other for over 40 years she was at a loss of words... She didn't know how to tell him. Well... what could she lose... She decided to just tell him without any more delaying. "I want to tour again..." she admitted, and he broke into a full-blown laughter. She started hitting him lightly in despair. She needed him to take her seriously! "You're serious?!" he asked her astonished. She nodded. "But... but you were always against us touring..." he said, confused. "Well... the kids are all grown up..." she said, and he nodded. He understood now... they didn't have anything tying them home anymore. They could do it without feeling guilty... and Agnetha was in!!! He couldn't believe it! He, Benny, and Frida have been thinking about doing a new album for some time, but even they didn't think about touring. It was never an option... mainly due to Agnetha's refusal... but if she was in... he knew he wouldn't oppose!

"We need to tell Benny and Frida!" he said happily, and Agnetha giggled. "I wanted us to do a small show at Frida's party to get the feeling of it all... maybe that way they'd want to do it too..." Agnetha admitted shyly. Björn just chuckled. "Of course, they'll be all for it!" he laughed. He wasn't worried at all. "What we should really be looking for is the reaction of the public..." he continued, and Agnetha nodded. Finally, with everything out, she felt much better and she didn't know why she worried so much. "We should tell them before though... I'm sure Frida suspects something at least..." her fiancé laughed, and she did too. Her dream was coming true... she was sure it will bring loads of fun!

"Well, I'm in!" Frida said happily, making everyone laugh. It was already the next morning, and the two ABBA couples were having lunch together. "Me too..." Benny agreed. "Ok... so all four of us are in?" Björn asked and everyone nodded. They chatted for a bit more and agreed on some details for tomorrow. Frida finally agreed to the party... it will be a good dress rehearsal... they just didn't know how to get everything ready in one day... They needed to do it just as big scale as the tour would be if they wanted to see the real effect... and they needed way more people to attend the party... at least this part of the party...

"Ok... so we all agree? We meet here tomorrow at 7.00 AM and go down to the venue to get everything ready... We don't tell anything to anyone except Görel..." said Björn but soon got interrupted by Agnetha. "We could take Elsa, Ingrid and Saga with us..." Agnetha said, biting her lip. Frida nodded excitedly. It would be fun sharing these moments with their granddaughters. They obviously couldn't take all of their grandkids...that would be way too suspicious... but these three wouldn't hurt... "What about Tilda, Esther and Signe... they're playing downstairs together right now... they'll be disappointed if they don't get to go..." said Björn. "They too!" said Agnetha excitedly. Everyone laughed at chiquitita's excitement and it was decided. The four of them and the 6 little girls will go with them early before everyone arrives at 3.00 PM for lunch (just the family) and then at 7.00 PM they'll do the concert... They couldn't wait!