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𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐂𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐀 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄

Saturday: May 26th, 2012

Once last night's events at the party had simmered down the next day had come. After leaving the house Valerie and Damien dropped Debbie off at Carla's house, she was welcomed in by her mother after she saw how upset her daughter was then put her straight to bed.

As Debbie was sleep in her old childhood bedroom, which her mom had redecorated into a proper guest room. She rolled over to the feeling of feet touching her face, the blonde opened her eyes then pulled the cover back to see her niece Maude asleep at the bottom of the bed.

She smiled knowing that this is where Maude has been sleeping over the past few days, and didn't much mind sharing a bed with her aunt but the young girl is a wild sleeper.

"Oh boy," She pulled the cover back over the young child, "Sorry Maude sleep on baby girl." Debbie Said, she kissed her niece's forehead.

Debbie slipped on her slippers and robe as she left her room, she walked down the stairs and heard what sounded like the Tv playing. Debbie walked into the living room and there was Dean in his pajamas sitting on the couch, eating cereal while watching a show.

"Hey, Dean." Debbie Said

"Hey, Aunt Debbie." Dean Said

"What'cha watching there?" Debbie Asked

"It's a show called Adventure Time it's a really cool show about, a boy name Finn and his dog Jake who goes on crazy fun adventures." Dean Said

On the Tv another episode was starting Debbie listened in as the intro for the show started.

"Adventure Time come on grab your friends, we'll go to very distant lands with Jake the Dog and Finn the Human. The fun will never end, it's Adventure Time!"

"Hmm that's a catchy theme, so where's everyone is anyone else here or is it just you, your sister and me?" Debbie Asked

"Jax and dad decided to leave for the gym, while Grandma and mom went out to brunch with mom." Dean Said

"How rude of them and they didn't even invite me." Debbie Said

"Mom and Grandma said you had a bad night, and to let you sleep in." Dean Mentioned, as Debbie nodded.

"How sweet of them I guess..still would have appreciated an invite," She sighed, "Well I'll leave you to your show and if you need me I'll be in the kitchen." Debbie Said

"Okay." Dean Said, then ate of spoonful of cereal.

As she left the kitchen and walked over towards the kitchen area, Debbie was startled as the back door opened entering Sam.

"Shit Sam, you scared me..where the hell are you coming from?" Debbie Asked

"I was just taking out the garbage mom asked me to do it, so I figured just do it now before I forget." Sam Said

"Hm." Debbie Said

"What are you doing here, I figured you'd be at Steve's mothers house." Sam Said

"Nope I want to be anywhere but there right now." Debbie Said

"What's going on with you two?" Sam Asked

"Steve told me last night that he isn't so sure on us having kids." Debbie Said

"What?" Sam Said

"Yeah.." Debbie Sighed

"So does he not want them at all or?" Sam Questioned

"I have no idea..I didn't give him a chance to explain himself. But honestly I just needed to get away from him at that moment, there was a lot of things running through my mind..and then I run into my friend Tommy from work, then he tries to kiss me but I slapped him before he could..and I can't forget the brawl that happened," She pointed to his bruised eyelid, "How are you feeling by the way?" Debbie Said

"Honestly I feel fine you know I've had my fair share of fights with A.J, but this is the one that I can say I'm proud of." Sam Said

"Because you beat his ass." Debbie Added, as they both smirked.

"Yeah..I sure did and my fist hurts a little." Sam Said

"Well you've got one good right hook little brother I'll give you that." Debbie Said

"Thank you." Sam Said

"Well I don't think Kara was a fan of you beating up her boyfriend last night." Debbie Joked

"Actually she said they're not together anymore." Sam Mentioned

"Oh? Well this is great news then maybe you'll have a chance with her." Debbie Hoped

"I wouldn't be so sure about that, last night I came clean and straight up told Kara that I liked her." Sam Said

"And what did she say?" Debbie Asked

"I like you too Sammy..as a friend." Sam Replied, as Debbie's smile faded.

"Ooh no one wants to hear their crush say that." Debbie Said

"Nope..but turns out I guess her little crush on Jim never went away. You know what it's fine, last night showed that Kara and I just aren't meant to be together.." Sam Said, picking up a strawberry from the bowl and tossing into his mouth.

"I'm sorry Sammy..hey you know what you're going to college in a couple of months. You can start fresh in Chicago there's new faces and new girls you've never met, there's a girl out there for waiting you hell you're a good guy." Debbie Said

"Hm, we'll see." Sam Said

The two began eating the strawberries until they heard the doorbell ring, and shared a look.

"Expecting someone?" Sam Asked

"Nope, you?" Debbie Said

"Nah, oh for all know it's probably Tyler." Sam Said

"Why would he ring the doorbell he never knocks anyways, instead he walks right in like he lives here." Debbie Said

"Probably forgot his spare key I'll go see, save me some strawberries please." Sam Said

"I will make no such promises." Debbie Said, taking a bite out of the berry.

Sam walked out the kitchen and over towards the foyer, as he opened the door expecting to see Tyler instead it was Kara standing outside.

"Kara." Sam Said

"Hey, Sam." Kara Said

Sam steps outside closing the door behind him,
"Hey, Um what are you doing here?"

"After what happened last night with you and A.J I was going to call you, but I figured coming to see you if you were okay..are you okay?" Kara Said

"Yeah I'm fine it's not the first time I've been punched in the face, especially by him but I can
take a punch." Sam Said

"You sure can throw one as well, I thought you should know that you broke A.J's nose. He
posted a picture of himself onto Twitter last night
oh himself sitting in the ER." Kara Said

"Did I? Hmm I feel a bit better, he's finally got his Karma." Sam Said

"He's probably going to want to fight again after what you did to him though, so you might want to keep a look out." Kara Said

"Don't worry I'll be ready, so did you come here to tell me about your ex boyfriend or..did you want to talk about something else?" Sam Questioned

"Yes there is something I need to talk about with you actually. You see last night was..a lot and I did a lot as well trying to pursue a married man, which is insane of me. But then as I was waking up this morning to go on my morning jog, I saw a red
velvet box near my front door..and as I went to,
open it inside there was a beautiful charm bracelet just for me." Kara Said, holding her wrist up showing the bracelet that Sam had made for.

"Wait how'd you—Tyler left it near your door didn't he." Sam Said

"I guess he did but I know he left this on my doorstep for a reason," Kara Said, she held up a paper with her name on it.

"Listen Kara about what I said in that note I understand if you feel uncomfortable about it." Sam Said

"I don't feel uncomfortable about it." Kara Said

"You don't?" Sam Said

"No actually I thought what you wrote was pretty sweet. Sam I know you told me last night how you felt, and I didn't completely understand what you were saying until I read this. Have you really felt this way about me for that long?" Kara Said

"Well yeah I mean I know we've been friends since kindergarten, but it actually started in the fourth grade. I remember when the school took us to that carnival trip, you were playing the ring toss game and you wanted to win that stuffed cow animal because you were obsessed with cows." Sam Said

"I was so sad that I kept losing so you stepped up and played three games, until you finally won Mr. Moo for me." Kara Said, smiling while reminiscing over the memory.

"Cause I hated to see you sad I mean sure we were kids, but you know I'd do anything to make you happy Kara. Which is why I made you that charm bracelet with a cow charm and your favorite lucky number, as well as other stuff you like." Sam Said 

"You're a good guy Sam that's one of the main reasons why we've been friends for so long.
And that's why I think maybe you should move
on from me..." Kara Said

"Kara-" Sam Said

"Sam look I'm not just saying this to be mean or anything, I truly care about you Sam and I feel if we were to get together, I'm afraid I'll mess it up." Kara Said

"What makes you think you will mess things up?" Sam Asked

"Look at my past relationships I've always chosen the guys who were not to kind, or just completely wrong for me. And I have this pattern of jumping into relationships too fast...but this time I don't want to fall into that same pattern, I want to take this time to focus on myself and figure out things without being in a relationship." Kara Said

"Hm." Sam Said

"I get it if you don't want to see me anymore, but I just wanted to tell you how I honestly feel about this." Kara Said

Sam nods slowly and looks back at her, "Kara if I'm being honest this isn't how I always hoped this moment would be. I get it sometimes the people we like don't like us back, but I'm proud of myself for telling you how I've felt over the last couple of years.
So if I can't have you in that way, I hope there's a chance we can still be friends."

"You seriously want to still be friends with me after that?" Kara Questioned

"Sure I mean it's going to take a while for me to move past this, but I'll eventually move on." Sam Said

"You really think you can move on from this?" Kara Joked, pointing to herself.

"Hey, I have had two girlfriends before and it's summer so who knows what'll happen." Sam Said

"Right, so friend are we okay?" Kara Asked

"We're okay..for now." Sam Said, as she let out a laugh.

Kara walked closer and as Sam pulled her into hug, she wrapped her arms around him as he did the same.

"Thanks again for the birthday gift Sam." Kara Said

"You're welcome Kara." Sam Said, as he smiled.

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Meanwhile across town at the Stifler's residence after everything that happened last night, the place
wasn't as completely messy which was a good thing. After cleaning up the place Stifler is seen sitting on the couch in the living room watching Tv, as Jeanine enters dressed nicely.

"Alright I'm heading out I'll see you later." Jeanine Said

"Actually you won't I'll be at work." Stifler Said

"Work it's Saturday isn't tonight your high school reunion." Jeanine Said

"Yeah but my boss wants me to come in and work on something for him, it's really important and if I don't do it he'll fire me." Stifler Said

"Well what about Debbie is she still going?" Jeanine Asked

"I actually don't know she hasn't called me or texted me, Debbie and I got into a fight last night." Stifler Said

"Oh god Steven what did you do?" Jeanine Sighed, putting a hand on her hip.

Stifler shot her a look, "Why'd you assume it was me?"

"Because sometimes it's always you." Jeanine Said

"Damn it that true..and I said something that really upset her, and I don't know how I'm going to fix this." Stifler Said

"Well you better fix it because Debbie is closet thing I've had to a daughter, and I don't want to lose her because of an argument. So you go on and talk to your wife and make things better," Her phone vibrates and looks at it, "I've gotta go, fix it Steven." Jeanine Said, walking out the living room and leaving the house.

"Great encouragement mom," He sighs then pulls out his phone and dials a number, "Hey, are you busy..I really need to talk to you it's urgent." Stifler Said

A couple minutes later after Stifler left his house he drove downtown, to meet up with the person he called for lunch. Stifler who was sitting inside a booth at the dog years restaurant, he heard the door opened as his father in law entered.

"Steven, hey how are you." Peter Said

"Good, how are you?" Stifler Said, as they shared a brief hug.

"I'm okay a little hungover from last night." Stifler Said, as they both sat down.

"Yeah the party how was it you know reuniting with your old classmates?" Peter Asked

"It was fun you know we all had fun just like old times, hey you don't mind I ordered for us already." Stifler Said

"No I don't mind as long as I get a batch of medium fries and a coke I'll be fine." Peter Said

"Just like your daughter you guys love some salty fries." Stifler Said

"Yeah, but at my age my doctor says I should watch what I eat cause of my cholesterol," He picks up a fry and takes a bite, "But hey I can't help it sometimes." Peter Said

"Nah I hear you." Stifler Said

"So, you called me cause it's urgent...what exactly is urgent Steve?" Peter Asked

Stifler took a sip of soda then took a breather, "Well last night during the party Debbie and I got into an argument. But this time I said something that really hurt her feelings."

"What did you say?" Peter Asked, concerned.

"I told Debbie that...I wasn't to certain on us having kids." Stifler Said, letting out a sigh as Peter shot him a look.

"Wait what? You told her you didn't want kids, I'm so confused because months ago at Christmas you guys said you were working on it. But now you're not what's going on with you guys?" Peter Said

"Debbie and I are fine you know I would never want to hurt your daughter I love her." Stifler Said

"Then be honest with yourself by answering this question, Steve do you want kids yes or no?" Peter Asked

Stifler thought deeply about that question that Peter asked, thinking back to all of the deep thoughts he's been wondering but too afraid to admit. But he couldn't keep his thoughts to himself anymore.

"Steve...are you gonna answer the question." Peter Said

"Yes I do," He admitted, "You know growing up I wasn't sure if I ever wanted kids. And for instance when Kelly and Daniel started to have kids which meant I was going to become an uncle, and to be honest I love being an Uncle. Dean and Maude are really cool kids, have there been times I thought of them as my own..yeah." Stifler Said

"So what's causing you to think differently?" Peter Asked

"Honestly I'm afraid I won't be a good dad." Stifler Said

"Oh Steve." Peter Said

"No that's my wholeheartedly truth, I'm scared that if Debs and I are blessed with a child that I might screw the kid up, since apparently that's what I'm known for." Stifler Said

"Hey, hey you are not a screwup sure do you have your moments when you mess up of course but it happens. First off you're not wrong for thinking like that, because that's what everyone thinks when they're becoming a parent or is planning to be one." Peter Said

"Really, so you've had these thoughts before?" Stifler Questioned

"Hell yeah, you see back then in 77 when I first met Carla when I was 22, well back then I'm not going to lie I was a ladies man, by the time I met Carla I had already been with..maybe 11 girls and out of those ten girls, four of them were my girlfriends." Peter Said

"Whoa Damn Peter..I never thought you were that kind of guy." Stifler Said

"Eh what can I say it was the 70's and girls just wanted to have fun plus I was a horny kid, but anyways when I met Carla that relationship oh it
was everything to me. And two years into us dating she had gotten pregnant with Kelly, you see when she told me all those thoughts that you're currently having I thought them all. What if the kid fucking hates me or grows up thinking their a constant disappointment, or worse will I fail them." Peter Said

"So when did you know you were ready and that this is what you wanted?" Stifler Asked

"Well I definitely had to go talk to someone and lucky for me my dad was around, he told me the honest truth about being a parent and if this is something I really wanted. And that's when it hit
me that I wanted to have this baby with Carla, then
I asked her to marry me three days later and we were married that August." Peter Said, smiling at the memory.

"Wow." Stifler Said, with a small smile.

"You see Steve sometimes parenting isn't for everyone and that's okay, but the moment when Kelly was born and I held her in my arms..I didn't think it was possible to love someone so fast. And at first it was a little tricky and hard but eventually Carla and I quickly adjusted to it, then a year later we had Debbie and we were a little scared on handling children a year and under but we were lucky to have each other and be a team. Now I truly believe in you and I know that if you choose to be, you and Debbie would be great parents." Peter Said, while eating some fries.

Stifler nodded and half smiled, "Hmm, I hope you're right Peter."

"I don't put faith in people I don't believe in Steve." Peter Said, nodding over to him.

"I hear you man," Stifler then looked at his watch, "Damn it."

"What's wrong?" Peter Asked

"It's almost five soon I gotta head over to work." Stifler Said

"Work but tonight's your reunion and you kids have been talking about it all weekend." Peter Said

"Trust me I would like to go but I promised my boss I'll do this thing for him, I've got to do it..plus I'm sure I won't miss anything. But before I go I want to say thanks Peter for having this conversation with me, you know my dad left us when I was 12 so I never really had these type of conversations with anyone. But I'm really glad that I got to have it with you." Stifler Said, as Peter smiled at him.

"I'm glad we had this talk son, I'm here for you Steve always know that alright." Peter Said

"Thanks Pete." Stifler Said, as they clinked their sodas together.

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As the day went on it was time for the event of the weekend, it was finally time for the long awaited East Great Falls class of 99 reunion. Multiple former alumni are seen arriving at the high school, Daniel, Kelly and Debbie arrived and parked the car in the parking lot.

"And we are here ladies so are you guys ready to party like it's 1999!" Daniel Said, tapping the steering wheel as Kelly and Debbie shared a look
and laughed a bit.

"Oh babe no." Kelly Said, trying not to laugh.

"What? See you get it because it's the class of 199."Daniel Said

"Yeah Danny we get it just don't say it again, that was pretty cringe." Debbie Said

"Sorry." Daniel Said

"It's okay you're lucky you're cute," She leans over and kisses him, "You can get away with it." Kelly Said

"Mhm, lucky me so let's go in and see what you and John have been working so hard on." Daniel Said

"Sure am I can't wait to just drink and relax tonight." Kelly Said

"Alright let's go then." Daniel Said

"Actually I'm gonna hang back for a moment." Debbie Said, as Kelly and Daniel shared a look then glanced back at her.

"Are you okay Debs?" Kelly Asked

"Yeah I just need a moment to myself that's all, you guys on I'll be in there in a sec." Debbie Said

"Okay, then." Daniel Said, he leaned over and kissed his wife.

Daniel exited the car as Kelly looked back at her younger sister, clearly she's still upset and reaches over to hold her hand.

"You okay?" Kelly Asked

"Eh I don't know..it's just a lot going on in my head, you know I figured coming back to my high school reunion..I'd be more excited." Debbie Said

"Deb's if you don't want to be here, Daniel can drop you back at Mom's." Kelly Said

"No, no thank you but that's okay look yes things right now aren't okay. But today is a special kind of day..I'm here I'm dressed in a beautiful dress plus there's an open bar, and my old classmates are here
I see a great way to distract myself from everything."Debbie Said

"There's that stubborn fake hopeful party spirit," She and Debbie laughed, "But just know if you want to leave at any time just let me or Daniel know." Kelly Said, gently squeezing her hand.

"Okay, now come on we've got a party to go to." Debbie Said

"Let's go." Kelly Said

Kelly and Debbie exited the car then walked towards the school, meanwhile a few minutes later more alumni showed up as John and Kelly were greeting them at the door.

"Welcome, you guys. Listen, find your nametag, find out what table you're sitting at." John Said

Kelly sees a former classmate and hugs her,
"Ashley, so good to see you! Oh, my God."

"Hey, John." A classmate greets John, waving to him.

"Billy! Oh, my God, you're looking so svelte. You used to be morbidly obese. I was concerned." John Said

Jim who's arrived entered the school building and walked over to Kelly, who embraced him with a hug.

"Hey, Jim." Kelly Said

"Kelly, you look beautiful tonight." Jim Said

"Thank you and you look great yourself." Kelly Said

"Are the guys here or?" Jim Asked

"Um I haven't seen Chris, Kevin or Finch yet but stick around I'm sure they'll show up." Kelly Said

"Thanks." Jim Said

He walked off and looked around the front entrance of the hallways he once walked down, then came to a stop at the wall where there's various pictures of everyone from senior year.

"Hey." Kevin Said, as he and Chris approached him.

"Hey, guys." Jim Said

"Hey, Jim." Chris Said

"Oz. Where is Mia?" Jim Asked

"She flew out this morning." Chris Sighed

"Oh. I'm sorry, man." Jim Said

"Um What about Michelle?" Kevin Asked

"I am not sure yet." Jim Replied

Jim looked over his shoulders as his eyes landed on a friend of his, walking over came Debbie who was seen wearing a beautiful silk red dress that fit her body in every perfect way. Lastly finishing the outfit with matching red heels while her hair was curled perfectly finishing it off with a red lip.

"You fellas look familiar did we all have the same history class together?" Debbie Joked

"Hey, Debbie." Kevin, Jim and Chris Said

"Hey, guys." Debbie Said, with a small smile.

"Wow that dress you look absolutely stunning." Chris Said

"Beautiful I was going to say." Kevin Added

"Let me guess is it new?" Jim Asked, with a knowing look.

"Thank you, thank you and yes I mean look at you guys. You all clean up nicely yourselves but me come on I just threw this on." Debbie Said, flipping her hair back as they chuckled.

"Hello everyone." Paul greeted, approaching his group of friends.

"Finch!" They all said

"Jesus Christ thank god you're alright." Debbie Said, as she quickly hugged the boy.

"What happened I called the police department about a thousand times?!" Kevin Asked

"I appreciate that, Kevin. But my mom, actually, bailed me out." Paul Mentioned

"Paul what the hell were you think stealing a motorcycle?" Debbie Questioned

"I know it was very stupid of me guys, I screwed up.
That bike belongs to my boss, and I was promised a raise, and I didn't get it, so I simply borrowed it.
The truth is that my life isn't interesting at all,
I am an assistant manager at a Staples in Bayonne, New Jersey." Paul Admitted, "I lied to my best friends, and I'm sorry."

"You know, Finch, just because you sold out and got a boring job like most of us, that doesn't mean you should be embarrassed." Jim Said

"Yeah, come on, man. None of that shit matters." Chris Chimed in

"Yeah, plus it's us Finch we've known you for like forever there's no need to feel like you've got to lie to feel accomplished in a way." Debbie Said

"Exactly." Kevin Said

"That means a lot guys thanks." Paul Said

"Wait one more thing what about your arm?" Kevin Wondered

"Oh..I spilled coffee on myself while I was driving." Paul Said, as they all shared looks and burst into laughter.

"No." Debbie Said

"It hurt like a bitch though." Paul Said

"I'll bet." Chris Laughed

"Jesus Finch," He shakes his head, "Guys check this out." Jim Said

The five of them looked at the wall of pictures and the senior wish list, and there it was a group picture of Debbie in the boys back in senior year.

"Wow, look at us." Paul Said

"We were so young and so not innocent." Debbie Joked, and chuckled.

Jim looks at the wish list and spots a quote, "Hm, Steve Stifler hopes to keep the party going with his boys."

"Any sign of him yet?" Chris Asked

"Debbie did he let you know he was coming?" Kevin Asked

"I haven't spoken to Steve since last night and we had an argument as well, didn't really leave on the best of terms." Debbie Said

"Is everything okay?" Chris Asked

"No but we'll be fine...I hope but honestly I don't know where he is, my guess is he's probably at his mothers don't think he's going to show." Debbie Said

"Hm." Paul Said

Jim looked to the boys with a knowing look, they all thought the same as Stifler should definitely be here with them despite everything that happened last night.

"Well if he's not going to show then we've got to go convince him." Jim Said, walking away.

"Wait where are you going?" Debbie Asked

"To find Stifler are you guys coming or what?" Jim Said, then continued walking away towards the school exit.

Chris, Kevin and Paul shrugged their shoulders and followed behind Jim. Debbie stayed back and watched them leave then the blonde turned back to look at the senior wall, smiling at every memory up there until her eyes landed on the picture.

There it was it's the picture of she and Steve at prom, the duo is slow dancing together after winning prom king and queen. Though she was still upset about what's going on in her life, Debbie couldn't help but smile at this fond memory of them because that was the night where everything changed forever.

"You know I never told you this but, that night when you guys were dancing." Valerie Said, as Debbie hugged her.

"Hey, Val thank god you're here." Debbie Said

"Me too I didn't think I would make it." Valerie Said

"How come?" Debbie Asked

"Sasha didn't want me and her daddy to leave, so I promised her that we'd be home by 10. So that means I've got two hours to spare, and I'd like to spend it having some fun." Valerie Said

"Well I'm all for that I could use a distraction." Debbie Said

"Is everything okay did you and Steve talk at all?" Valerie Asked

"Nope, I haven't seen him." Debbie Said

"I'm sorry Debbie really I hope things will work out with you guys." Valerie Said

"Yeah I hope so too but in the mean time," She loops her arm in hers, "There's a gymnasium full of former classmates we used to know and I was hoping to mingle with them again, now shall we milady?" Debbie Said

"We shall." Valerie Said, as the two of them walked off towards the gymnasium.