Storms

Epilogue- First Anniversary

Over the next few months things were up and down. Kristen was having a hard time adjusting to Stevie being the new Mrs Buckingham, but she seemed to be the only one as their children were dealing with everything with such ease. Kristen avoided calls from Stevie at times when she would invite her over for dinner. She was still hurt by the affair and Lindsey ultimately going back to Stevie permanently. Though she had been angry and filed, she didn't believe that she and Lindsey would really divorce. Lindsey moved on and though Kristen tried to date around, she really had no interest.

Jenna came over often as well, with and without Carol Ann. Surprisingly, they all became great friends: There were parties and nights out, but on the flip side, there were also nights in, candle lit dinners or movies watched in their pajamas. Lindsey's children were all welcome and came to spend time with both he and Stevie regularly. Even Jenna's boyfriend would come over to work with Lindsey in the home studio to swim laps in the pool.

Stevie enjoyed having a family life like this, better late than never, she thought. She would make huge, elaborate Sunday brunches and invite everyone ever. There were drinks and comfortable, animated conversation. Lindsey loved seeing this side of her again and it felt just like old times. Their love grew exponentially and their passionate never extinguished. When they were alone, Lindsey enjoyed this time a lot. They would exchange massages, kiss, cuddle in bed or on the sofa downstairs in the living room. Days were easy with her and he could openly be affectionate with her any time he desired, which he loved most of all.

As time passed, everyone seemed to relax and be more natural around the couple. They soon saw that nothing really changed, they were still the same people. They had their own interests and activities and though they enjoyed being close, they weren't attached at the hip. Kristen finally came around recently as well, now dating a man Stevie had set her up with. He wasn't a musician, but a producer and he was absolutely perfect for her. She seemed to be enjoying discovering someone new. The kids liked him too so it seemed like a win for everyone. She wasn't so uptight at social events and she glowed Wong happiness. Lindsey was glad to see her happy with someone, though he couldn't help the pang of jealousy he felt when she was hanging all over him, laughing at all of his dumb jokes. That is something he would have to work on.

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Jenna would be there in 15 minutes to pick Stevie up for a last minute shopping trip. She had yet to find a dress for their anniversary party. She was looking for something white and opted not to have Margi make her something. She was kicking herself right now. She applied a simple makeup look, spritzed herself with perfume and fluffed her hair before heading downstairs. Jenna was early, sitting in the living room with her dad, talking excitedly about something she couldn't make out.

"You're here!" Stevie exclaimed, hugging the woman.

"I am."

"Go on, tell her" Lindsey urged, rubbing his hands together.

"Oh no, are you two scheming?" Stevie asked and they laughed.

"No, he proposed!"

"Oh that's wonderful! Congratulations!" She hugged Jenna again, dying to see the ring. It was quirky and non-traditional, perfectly suiting the couple. "Is he still going by Beau?"

Lindsey chuckled. "He's decided to use his real name"

"Which is?"

"Charles" Jenna said.

"That's a perfectly fine name. I don't know why he didn't use it to begin with." Lindsey said and Stevie agreed, nodding. "Anyway, I know you ladies have things to do so don't let me stand in your way. I will be in the studio. Call me if you need me, but I'm sure you won't."