"From This Day Forward (Part 3 to One Night Stand)"

"The Bridesmaids & Groomsmen Pt. 1"

Dennis headed to Tom's house after dropping Summer off at Grandma's house. The two embraced when they saw each other. Tom & Dennis grew up together & were more like brothers than they were cousins. It was only recently that Tom & Jack loves to Seattle. They were Tennessee natives just like Dennis was. Growing up, Dennis was always the dorky one who got pushed around a lot. Because Tom was older & taller, he looked out for Dennis. Dennis was often called Dennis the dork or Dennis the Menace by his bullies. The name Dennis the Menace stuck & so close friends & family called him that.

Tom: Hey it's Dennis the Menace!
Dennis: Hey Tom!

The cousins took time catching up & soon were on to talk about the wedding week plans. Since Dennis didn't know much about Seattle, Summer had helped him find a few spots that the groom & groomsmen would enjoy during their guys day out. Tom noticed that Dennis mentioned Summer's name quite a few times & he teased him about her. Dennis smiled at the teasing & admitted to admiring her. Tom kept pushing Dennis on considering her to date, but Dennis knew his boundaries & didn't want to add more to her full plate. He knew she was going through a rough relationship & didn't want to add more complications.

Summer surprised her aunts, her sister & her Grandma with a limo to their first stop, the spa for massages & facials. Her aunts & grandma were hootin' & hollerin' in excitement over the limo. Summer helped Serena care for Miranda. The aunts were rummaging through the fridge looking for the little bottles of liquor. Summer laughed & shook her head at the sight of them. Grandma sat beside Summer & placed her hand on her knee.

Grandma: How's my favorite girl doing?
Summer: Today's a good day.
Grandma: Really?
Summer: Yeah, I got to talk it out with Dennis actually.
Grandma: That's good. Talking it out is healthy. It's good for the soul.
Summer: It is. I also took a dip in the jacuzzi last night & went for a morning jog.

Summer thought about how both of those activities included Dennis. She actually had been enjoying the time they've spent together & getting to know him.

Grandma: Good for you, honey. Thanks for all the planning for today. I'm so excited...
Aunt Sharon: We all are!

Aunt Barbara was flirting with the limo driver & was pulled away by Aunt Sharon. The limo driver then rolled up the window & locked it. Aunt Barbara tried to roll the window back down & realized it was locked. Grandma & Aunt Sharon laughed at her. Aunt Barbara sat next to Summer.

Aunt Barbara: How's life, babe?
Summer: Well, it's not going how I had planned it, but it's not so bad.
Aunt Barbara: Babe, you're looking at someone who's had to have a plan b, plan c & a plan d. It's ok if things don't go your way. I mean look at me. None of my relationships have worked out I've been divorced 3 times & now I'm a single Pringle & ready to mingle. And I've never been happier.

Aunt Barbara got up & tried to open the window again to flirt with the limo driver. Aunt Sharon sat next to Summer to offer a word as well.

Aunt Sharon: That's Barb for ya... She gives the best advice when she's 2 drinks in, but she's also horny as heck when she's a little buzzed.
Summer: That explains all the flirting.
Aunt Sharon: Yup! You know what, you're young, you're sexy... you need to get out there & enjoy yourself.
Summer: Thanks, Aunt Sharon.
Aunt Sharon: You're welcome! Barb, get over here! 

Summer's aunts & Grandma started to sing songs the rest of the way to the spa. Serena sang along while playing with Miranda.

Serena: Hey Sum, I'm really glad you're home. Well, not sure if you'd call Seattle your home. But I guess I mean I'm glad you're here. I've really missed you.

Summer hugged Serena.

Summer: I've missed you too. I'm glad to be back home. I'm sorry I haven't been there for you.
Serena: It's ok. I know you've had a lot going on.
Summer: I'm hesitant to ask...
Serena: Ask away.
Summer: How's Antonio?
Serena: I haven't spoken to him in a while. We broke up.
Summer: Really?
Serena: Yeah, we both needed to figure some things out on our own.
Summer: There'll be someone better.
Serena: I'm hopeful.

The ladies reached the spa & they enjoyed a few hours of pampering. Summer helped watch Miranda so that Serena could enjoy a little pampering as well.

Dennis was a pretty conservative guy & his plan for the guys day out was a trip to the golf course, country club & casino. Tom was wondering if their day would include strippers to which Dennis said "no".

Tom: Dennis, my dad needs to have fun during his last week as a single man! If we're not doing strippers, what can we do.

Dennis thought for a moment & then suggested they have a joint night party with the bridesmaids.

Tom: Joint party?
Dennis: Summer said the girls were having a small party that was naughty school girl themed. That could be fun, right?
Tom: You know what? That's not a bad idea...