Finally Finding Out (Completed) ✅

Nine

Jon came to stand before him. He stared at Jordan for a long moment, then said, “No, Jordan, you go ahead. But before you do, let me tell you something. If you hurt Steph and those kids…if you break her heart again, I will never forgive you, got that? If I find out you played with her, I will personally find you and beat the living shit out of you. Understand?”

“Yeah, Jon, I get it.” Jordan shot him a look of confusion, then went to the bathroom.

Steph quickly blew her hair dry, then stood in front of the closet. She had no clue what to wear. She was so nervous about going out to dinner, and she didn’t know why. Probably because the nicest place I go out to is Burger King, she thought. She pawed through the closet. Something caught her eye, and she yanked the hanger out of the closet. It was an outfit that she had totally forgotten she owned. A knee length, gauzy skirt with a matching sheer-sleeved blouse. It was midnight blue, her favorite color, and perfect for dinner and dancing. She put it on, hoping it still fit. It fit perfectly. She sat down in front of Marcie’s mirror to do her hair and makeup. To her dismay, the phone rang.

“Can someone get that, please?” She yelled.

Jon’s hand poked the phone into the room. “It’s some guy named John.”

She groaned and took the phone. “I don’t have a lot of time,” she said.

“Hello to you, too,” John replied. “Who answered the phone?”

She sighed. “I might as well tell you everything. Michelle went behind my back, called one of the New Kids, and they all came down.” She paused. “Jordan came down, and I told him, and the twins, that he’s their father. They’re so happy.”

“How about you? Planning the wedding yet?” He said bitterly.

“John, I don’t need this right now. No, we aren’t back together right now my main concern is helping him get to know the kids better.”

“I’m sorry. It’s just…I guess…I’m…”

“Jealous?” She asked with a smile.

“Yes,” he grumbled. “Just be careful, okay?”

“I will,” she promised. “I gotta go. We’re all going out for dinner. I’ll call you later this week.”

She hung up, and finally got her hair and makeup done. Jon and Jordan were in front of the TV. Jon didn’t notice her come into the room, but Jordan did a double take.

“Wow. You look amazing baby!”

“Thanks,” she said shyly, looking at Jon. He stood.

“You are beautiful,” he said, kissing her cheek. “Let’s go!”
They went down to Jon’s rented car. Steph quickly sat up front with Jon. She didn’t feel comfortable sitting in back with Jordan. What had happened in the bathroom was certainly not planned and she had no idea how to react to it.

When they got to Michelle’s everyone was in the living room, except Donnie.

“He was first in the shower and he’s still not ready!” Danny complained.

“Michelle, you look really nice,” Jordan said politely, trying to break the ice with her.