Another baby shower

Alana was back to being herself. Her ankle was fine. She went out for a run along Queens Boulevard. She was fine.  She and Mac hopped into her car to drive to the City for Anat’s baby shower.

Alana decided Aunt Solica would host it.  Anat was delivering groceries to her.  The only people attending were Alana, Ann and Jen. It would be a small party.  Alana’s aunt was okay having people to the penthouse.  Everyone going had been tested negative for Covid-19. 

Alana decided to serve fish, bagels, cheeses, falafel and hummus.  She would provide red and white wine.  Aunt Solica always had a bottle of Arak. So the ladies would toast with a shot or two.

Anat walked up to the building with a few grocery bags. The concierge said she could bring them up. She never happened. She always left them with him. Many times Alana was there and brought them up. She was nervous.  She hoped she looked okay. She knew she was going to her once mortal enemy’s aunt’s residence.

She exited the elevator and knocked on the door. A member of the house staff opened the door.  She took the bags. She was invited in. Anat gingerly waits in the hallway. The next thing she heard was the beat of the Sisters of Mercy. She thought that was strange for an old lady. But maybe Alana was there.

Seconds later the member of the house staff directed her to the living room. She was nervous.  She had been doing well and hoped this wasn’t a trap. She didn’t think Alana would try to fight her again. But she was always on her guard. She entered the living room and was in tears when the ladies yelled surprise.  This was the first time anyone threw her a surprise party. 

Alana led everyone in a toast. Shots of Arak went down their mouths. Solica thanked Anat for always being on time with her groceries.  Jen walked up and thanked her for the woman she used to abuse for helping her when Jay was attacking her and her kid.  Anat smiled. 

The ladies sat down to eat.

Meanwhile, Marc was posted at the building as a watchdog. His eyes scanned everything.  All was quiet.  Marc and Alana would probably provide security when Jerry was brought to Anat’s home in three days.  Anat would be too busy to fight. But they knew she would if she had to.

Anat got some nice baby gifts.  More important she got a warm feeling in her heart. She knew things would be fine when she officially became a mom.