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Barely containing her excitement, Fiona flung herself into Vee and Kev’s home. She fervently searched for her two closest friends. The need to tell someone was eating her alive. For twenty-four hours, she’d kept the best thing that’s ever happened to the Gallaghers to herself. And, she wanted Vee to be the first person to know. The kids were busy with school… hopefully. Jimmy was off with his new doctorate residency. So, her best friend was the closest she had to share a scream with.
The living room, with its animal print and crazy furniture, was empty. Fiona waded through the sea of baby toys and supplies. Vee was here somewhere. She could hear the quiet mewls and moans. “VEE!” Her voice rang into the house for the fourth time. Too bad, Fiona didn’t care about Kev and Vee’s need for privacy. Well, except for that time Kev was in a rather compromising position with Vee’s mom. That she would have rather not seen. In a fury, the bedroom door opened to reveal her and Kev in their slave-master getup. Those fools.
“We’re on air, Fiona. What is so important?” Fiona allowed herself a nano-second of guilt. It slid away as she remembered the new bank account in her name. With a goofy grin, she tried to find words. Any words. Kev shuffled around with sass encouraging her to continue.
“We’re going to DISNEYWORLD!” Fiona felt her arms slice the air in broken anticipation. Vee, slightly more interested, stepped further away from the musky smelling room. Kev stayed in place. Fiona threw him soft smile but, it was more like a “get over it” smile. Her and Kev’s friendship was an interesting one. He was really more like an older brother who tolerated her crazy shit. Even though, Kev secretly craved the exhilaration that came from being close to her family.
“What are you going on about, Fiona?” His tone still crackled from their no doubt wild bout of sex. At least, someone was having it around here. “Disney world is for rich people who can take time off work.”
“I’m going on about the 1.8 million dollars I won last night. I promised Frank I’d buy a lottery ticket if he’d bought one. Well, he bought four. You know how he is. Anyway, I won. I WON!?!?!” She was no longer trying to contain the giddy happiness inside of her. After the sixty seconds it took for Vee and Kev to register her news, Vee joined her in tearing down all of Chicago with their screaming. Hug after hug brought her closer to the realization that all their monetary problems were gone. Vee drowned on and on about private schools and large houses and new clothes.
“Whoa. Hold on now. We have to be serious about this, Fiona. Did you set up a saving account?” Of course, Kev would be the level headed one in this situation. “Maybe, a college fund for the kids.” She and Vee silenced their happy laughter to glare at him. Why did Kev have to be so responsible? “I’m just saying. People blow through millions every day.” Strong death glares were thrown his way. Only once he raised his hands in submission, did they continue their fan girl moment. Fiona felt like she was floating. Her high came crashing around her slowly. With aching arms and swollen cheek bones, she slumped down onto their couch. Kev kindly sat down a glass of water in front of her. When her throat felt free of some of its achiness, she tried to ease Kev’s suspicions.
“A little over two-thirds of it is in a savings. The woman said that interest is pretty shitty these days but, with that much we should see some improvement. I figure I’ll hold off on the major changes for a while. We’re doing pretty well right now. I’m focusing on taking my kids on a vacation right now. Summer in a few weeks. It’s the perfect time.” Fiona leaned into Vee’s soothing fingers running through her hair.
“Who are you inviting? Frank?” Kevin must have been accepting of her answer. With a nod, he sat on the edge of the table in front of them.
“You two are invited by default. I figured we’d invite Sheila. She loves to take care of Liam so… which means Karen. Ehh, I can’t not invite Frank-”
“Yes, you can. That drunken asshole should not be around families and children.” Vee shifted above her. Kev nodded in agreement. Fiona didn’t agree, though. Frank was her father. A shitty one but, he deserves something good too. It’s been a shit storm for all of them. Plus, it’s been said that Disney security is pretty tight.
“Nah, he’s coming. I’ll extend the offer to Mandy too since, she pretty much lives in the house. But, if I bring Mandy, I have to invite Mickey.”
“Fiona, this isn’t a community outreach.”
“No but, Ian has been hanging out with Mickey lately. It’s good that he has some friends other than Lip. So, I’ll invite him. And, you know Jimmy too.” Fiona couldn’t forget Jimmy. Although, she almost had. He was gone so much these days with that black SUV. She almost needed a reminder that he was still part of their lives.
“Fine but, I’m not babysitting kids or bailing anyone out of Mickey Mouse jail.” Ha, Fiona wanted to laugh about the irony of that situation. Mickey going to Mickey Mouse jail. Instead, she slapped Kev playful on his thigh and sprung up. Her excitement was picking back up. She was taking her kids to Disneyworld!?!?! The first time ever any of them would leave Chicago. Oh god, the craziness that was going to happen.
“Are we done with this?” She motioned to their insanely disheveled costumes. “Cause, I have a trip to plan and your Wi-Fi is stronger.” The couple shared a look over her head. She hated when they did that. It was another loud example of how their relationship was better than her and Jimmy’s. “GUYS.”
“Fine. But no expensive hotels or airplanes.” Kev pushed her in the direction of their room. “I’m afraid of heights.” The last portion trailed off to a whisper. She and Vee released an uncontrollable laughter. Things were finally looking up.
“Wait, where’s Kevin?” Fiona allowed a moment of sensibility.
“He’s with Carol. Where he will be staying! No way am I taking my three month old Kev to that disease infested place.”