Saving My Life

Meeting the Grande Family

"Taylor, Zach wake up. We have to go get on the plane." "Ugh. What time is it?" "3:00 am. We have to be on the plane by 4." "Fine but I want Starbucks." "Whatever just get ready." "Yay."

I get up and go into the bathroom to prepare for the flight to Boca. When I'm done I go take care of Mackenzie. She's still half asleep as I prepare her for warm weather even though it's like 2 degrees in this house right now.

"Kenzie, we're about to meet your mom. She's my mom too because we're sisters. Did you know that? Ariana is your sister too." She nods her head sleepily as I finish doing her hair and she falls back asleep.

After she is safely tucked in her stroller, I go upstairs to get our bags but Sean has already gotten them and is heading downstairs with them. "Sean I was gonna get those." "Its fine. You can go put Kenzie in the car. Don't forget her car seat." "Ok. Thanks."

As I pick Kenzie up out of her stroller, I grab her car seat as she lays her head on my shoulder. Ariana is getting some snacks for the ride since none of us wants the nasty airplane food.

Surprisingly, Skai and Peyton were waiting for me outside. I thought we would have to go get them. "She is so adorable sleeping." "Yep. You can put your bags in the trunk. Since we have a lot of people we're going in the limo." "Yay."

They both put their stuff in the limo and get in. Ariana comes out with Zach following right behind her. The chauffeur goes inside to help Sean with the bags. Once all the bags are loaded and the house is locked and secured everyone gets in and the limo starts.

The chauffeur starts driving and we arrive at the airport about 20 minutes later. The sign is flashing LAX because of the darkness. Everyone gets their bags with Sean carrying his, mine, and Mackenzie's because I have to hold Kenzie.

Even at the early hour the airport is bustling with people. Departing and coming back. Down the hall I can hear the dogs barking and cats meowing ready to be taken on the plane.

Ariana checks us in and we walk down the long hallway to terminal 3. No line. It's 3:45 in the morning. Figures. We sit down to wait and about 5 minutes later the seats are filled with people.

At 3:58 the attendant starts loading and we go first because we're first class. I can't believe that I don't have to record. They scheduled a break right around this time. For a whole month.

After everyone has boarded the plane, I put Kenzie in her car seat right next to me. There are 3 seats on both sides and 2 in the middle. Me and Kenzie are in the middle. Zach, Peyton, and Skai on one side and Alexa, Ariana, and Sean on the other.

The plane takes off and almost immediately we all get on our phones. After about 10 minutes of phone time, everyone but me is asleep. I put my phone away and fall asleep almost instantly.

"Taylor, wake up. I have to go potty." I check my phone and see that's it's 5:30. I can't believe she waited this long. She usually has to go like every 30 minutes. "Hurry Taylor." Scratch that. She was probably waiting for me to wake up. Couldn't wait any longer.

"Ok. Come on." I unbundled her car seat and pick her up. I carry her to the back where the bathroom is and open the door. It's huge. The bathroom for the other sections is so small.

When she's done washing her hands she seems to be getting sleepy again so I pick her up as she immediately lays her head down and falls asleep. I buckle her in and go back to sleep myself.

"Taylor we're here. Wake up Kenzie and get your stuff together. We're about to land." It's 7 in the morning. We're in Boca. I get my stuff and gently shake Kenzie awake. She slowly opens her eyes as she adjusts to the light.

"Kenzie we're in Florida. It's hot here. Let me take your jacket off." "Ok." She says yawning. It seems like everyone is yawning. They probably just woke up too. "We are now safely landed. You may exit the aircraft."

We are in the car heading to Ariana's childhood home. I can't believe I finally get to meet her family. We pull up in a driveway to a house relatively close to the beach. It's beautiful. Yellow siding. I love it. (A/N I don't know what her house actually looks like.)

We leave our bags in the car. We're going to get them later. Ariana walks up the cement with Sean and Alexa following behind her. The kids are behind them. Ariana pulls out a light purple key and unlocks the door.

"Mommy, I'm home." "Ariana baby I've missed you. Hey Alexa, Sean how are you guys?" "Great. Thanks for asking." "Who are these wonderful looking children?" "This is Mackenzie, she's your daughter. Taylor who is also your daughter."

"This is Zach, Taylor's boyfriend. And this is Skai and Peyton, Taylor's best friends." "Wow. You've left me and brought me back 2 more daughters?" She says goofily. "Hi. Nice to meet you." We all say. "Nice to meet you guys too. Come in please."

We walk in and she leads us to the huge living room. "Mommy, where's Frankie?" "He's is probably on his way right now. He flew in from New York." "Ok." "Oh, I almost forgot. I fixed us breakfast. Come on. Let's eat."

The kitchen smells delicious. We are only in there for a second before we end up in the dining room. The table is set with the food in the middle. Bacon, eggs, waffles, pancakes, oatmeal, orange juice, apple juice, and milk.

"Mommy, you didn't have to make all this." "Well I did so everyone sit down and dig in." "I'm home!" "Frankie! I missed you so much. I haven't seen you for so long." "Hey little sis. How are you?" "I'm great."

"Who are all these kids?" "This is Taylor, Zach, Skai, Peyton, and Mackenzie. Taylor and Mackenzie are your little sisters. Skai and Peyton are from Jessie. Taylor's best friends. Zach is Taylor Swift's cousin and Taylor's boyfriend." "Wow."

"Oh Alexa, Sean good to see you." "Good to see you to Frank." "You know I hate it when you call me that. Why?" "It's funny." Sean says chuckling. "Lets eat." Everyone digs in and starts eating. Within 20 minutes everyone is full and the dining room is a mess.

"Can I help you clean up?" "No. Me and Ariana can do it. Thanks." "There's 2 guest rooms." Good. Alexa in one. And me and the kids in the other." "Where do I sleep?" "Sean is that a serious question? You and Ariana in her room. Duh." "Oh ok."

"Everybody settled in while we clean up and we can talk when everyone's done.