The following morning
Becca woke up and stretched. She opened her eyes to see Katherine by her bed. She jumped a little. "Katherine? What are you-" She said but was cut off by Katherine handing her a little box. "Your mother sent this to you." She said. Becca took the package and opened it. She took out a card and read it to herself, mainly because it was in Japanese. Once she was done reading, she translated it. "It's a birthday card. She said that if I got it a week after my birthday then it must have gotten lost in the mailing system. She then said 'anyway, happy birthday, sweetie'." Katherine was smiling and Becca was curious. "What are you smiling about?" She asked. Katherine gave her a hug. "Happy birthday, Becca. We're gonna throw you a big party." "Oh, there's no need to do that, Katherine. I rarely have parties for my birthday." "Then this one will be remembered for all time. Let's get you dressed and your distraction will be here soon." "My distraction? Who's that supposed to be?" "Oh, I can't tell you that. It'll ruin the surprise. Now get changed." Becca nodded, still a little confused, and Katherine went out of the room while she changed. Katherine got the phone and quickly called Michael.
At Michael's house
Michael was fixing his hair when he heard Dirty Diana playing. He knew it was his phone and went to get it and answered. "Hello?" He asked. "Michael, it's your mother." She said. "May I help you, mother?" "Look, Michael, it's Becca's birthday today, and I was wondering if you could distract her while me and your brothers and sisters set up for her party." "Oh, I would love to, mother." "Ok, thank you. No spoiling it for her, ok?" "Mother, you know me so well. I won't spoil it for her. I promise." "Ok, well, I gotta go. Can you be here in about 5 minutes?" "As the speed demon or what? Haha." "As yourself, silly. Anyway, she just got out. Can you?" "Yeah, I will." "Ok, see you in 5." "Alright, bye mother." "Bye." Then they hung up. Michael was smirking. Him in charge of distracting? Not a problem. He knows exactly what to do for birthdays. When his mother called last night, she said that she'd send Simone, Janet, Mac, and Elijah over. He had a major plan for this. Water balloon fights. Oh yeah. He hasn't played with water balloons in forever. Another reason why this plan was gonna work. He heard the doorbell ring and he went to get it to see them. "Hey guys, come inside. I have to go pick up Becca real quick." He told them. "What reason?" Mac asked. "It's her birthday today, don't say anything, Mac. I know you spoil surprises." "Got it." Then Michael headed to his car and got in and drove off to the house to pick Becca up.
At the house
Michael rang the doorbell and Katherine answered. "Oh you're here. That was quick." She said. Michael chuckled. "Is she ready?" He asked. "Yes she is. Come in, Michael. Don't stay outside." He walked into the house and sat down on the couch. Katherine went to Becca's room and knocked. "He's here." "Who is?" She asked. "Your distraction." Becca walked out of her room and into the living room. "Is he at the door or something?" Michael stood up and got behind her and put his fingers to her back. "Ok, put your hands up, birthday girl." She raised her hands a little bit. "What did I do this time? What am I in trouble for?" "For being cute." She turned her head and saw Michael standing behind her. "Michael!" She hugged him and he hugged back. "Come on, let's get to the house. I have a surprise for you." "Really?? More surprises?" "Yeah. Let's go." "Ok!" Becca was excited and it was sunny outside, not a single grey cloud to be found. They got in the car and drove off, Katherine waving goodbye.
In Neverland Ranch
Mac and Elijah were plotting on what to do. Janet and Simone were waiting for Michael and Becca to return. They heard a car door close and saw them coming toward them. "Finally your back! Let's get started." Janet said. "Dunk, calm down." Michael told her. "What are we doing?" Becca asked. Mac went up to her. "Water balloon fights. Girls against boys. Grab some balloons and let's get started!" Mac said and grabbed his. They all huddled in their circles and thought of a plan. Janet was to go after Michael, Simone got Elijah, and Becca has Mac. Mac was a hard one to get sometimes, and plus she knew he and Michael always teamed up and were unbeatable. Becca went to get her water balloons and went to hide after the game started. She hasn't played with water balloons in years. She saw Michael running from Janet and giggled. Elijah was hit by Simone. Becca saw Mac in the tree and ran away before he hit her. She ran behind the statue and waited patiently for Mac to come by. Once he did, she threw her balloon and it hit him. "No! Gah! I got hit! I've never been hit!" He said and she did a victory pose. Becca then saw Janet get hit by Michael's balloon and he was cheering. Becca ran around and found another hiding spot. Simone got out by Mac earlier. Janet soon found her. "Becca! You out yet?" She asked. "Not yet." "Good! Follow me!" Janet then led her to a big water balloon. "What's this for?" "Michael's never been out. And the deal was that the losers get pushed in the pool by the winners. What I want you to do is to drop this on him and we won. It's just you and Michael left and he's on his guard. Be careful and don't let him see you." Becca nodded and took the bucket with the balloon with her. She saw him run from the shed and she got an idea. She climbed one of the trees and waited for him. Luckily for her, he stopped right under her. She tilted the bucket and the balloon exploded on his head. "Ah, no!" He squealed. Becca was giggling and he looked up. "Becca!!" She stuck her tongue out at him. "Got you, Michael! Now losers line up by the pool." She jumped out of the tree and pointed her water gun to his back. "Wait...you go on the diving board, Michael." "Wait...why?" "Because you were the last one. Get up there and walk the plank!" She loved acting like a pirate. It was fun. Michael went up on the diving board and waited at the edge. Since he was the last to get hit, he was the first to fall in the pool. Becca pushed him and he screamed and fell into the pool. Soon after, Mac and Elijah followed. Becca, Janet, and Simone were laughing at the boys. Soon after, the girls helped them out of the pool, only to be pulled in by them. "Ack!" The girls shouted as they fell in. Now the boys were laughing. The girls got out and were soon wrapped up in towels. Same with the boys. They went inside to dry off and shower and stuff. Janet looked at Becca. "I brought two dresses with me if you want to wear one of them." She said. Becca looked over at Janet. "What color are they?" "Red and blue. You can wear the red one." "Thanks, Janet."
After the showers and stuff
Becca was looking at herself in the mirror. "Oh wow...it really fits me." She said and Janet came up behind her, wearing the blue dress. "It's perfect on you, Becca. Michael will love it. Come on, let's get going." "Where are we going?" "Somewhere. Can't tell you where, though." Becca pouted and they headed to her car and got in and drove off.
At the house
The boys were there already and it was all set up. Katherine was looking out the window and saw Janet drive up. "Ok, guys! Hide!" She said and they all hid in different spots, Michael hiding behind the couch. Janet and Becca walked in and the lights were off. "Where is everyone?" Becca asked. Soon, Joseph turned the lights on and everyone popped out of their hiding spots. "Surprise!" They said and Becca jumped. "Oh my god! You guys, this is...oh my god, thank you so much." She said holding her chest. They all went up and hugged her. Michael had a couple good surprises for her though.
Time for presents!
Becca sat down on the couch and they handed her one present at a time. Michael suggested for his to be last because he had two gifts for her. She opened the first one and saw a red jacket with a silver stripe on the arm. "Thanks, Jermaine!" She said and he nodded. "Anything for you, Becca. Had it hand made." He said. She opened another one and it was an exact replica of Michael's sequin glove. "Oh wow...thanks, Tito! I love it." "No problem, Becca." He said and she opened one from Katherine and Joseph. She saw a very pretty headset for her hair. She put it on and it matched her dress. "Thank you Joseph and Katherine. It's lovely." She smiled at them and they nodded. Then she got a gold and silver scarf from Rebbie. The red dress she was wearing was from Janet. She opened one from LaToya and she saw pretty ruby slippers like from The Wizard of Oz. "Oh wow...thanks, LaToya! I love them!" "Not a problem, Becca." She said and then she opened one from Marlon and Jackie. "A microphone headset? Thank you guys!" They nodded at her and she was looking around. "Where's Michael?" Soon enough, he came out with a little box. He handed his to her and she looked up to him. "What is this?" She asked. "Open it, Becca." He said. She nodded and opened it and saw a very beautiful heart shaped charm on a choker. "Oh my god...Michael, it's beautiful!" He took it from the box and she pulled her hair up and he put it on her. She turned to him and smiled and he kissed her cheek. "I have one more surprise for you." He said and stood up, the lights dimming and a spotlight shown down on him. Music started playing and it was Speechless.
"Your love is magical, that's how I feel
But I have not the words here to explain
Gone is the grace for expressions of passion
But there are worlds and worlds of ways to explain
To tell you how I feel
But I am speechless, speechless
That's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am far away and nothing is for real
When I'm with you I am lost for words, I don't know what to say
My head's spinning like a carousel, so silently I pray
Helpless and hopeless, that's how I feel inside
Nothing's real, but all is possible if God is on my side
When I'm with you I am in the light where I cannot be found
It's as though I am standing in the place called Hallowed Ground
Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am far away and nothing is for real
I'll go anywhere and do anything just to touch your face
There's no mountain high I cannot climb
I'm humbled in your grace
Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am lost for words and nothing is for real
Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am far away, and nothing is for real
Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am lost for words and nothing is for real
SpeechlessYour love is magical, that's how I feel
But in your presence I am lost for words
Words like, 'I love you'." He sang. Becca got tears in her eyes and she stood up and hugged Michael tightly. "It's beautiful. Thank you, Michael." She said. He hugged back. "It's just for you. I had to. And you're welcome, my angel." He told her. (Me: This is for his family to witness love.) Michael leaned down and closed his eyes and kissed Becca. She kissed back. His brothers were whistling at them and so were his sisters. Katherine clapped and Joseph was in shock, but clapped along with Katherine. They released the kiss and looked at everyone. "Now being 19, I'd have to say that this was the best party I ever had." She wiped away a tear. "My parents always told me that I shouldn't cry when I get older, but I can't help it." Michael hugged her close. "I will remember this party forever."
Later that night
Everyone left to go back home. Michael was the last to leave because he wanted to be sure Becca didn't cry anymore. Before he walked out the door, he turned to her and gave her one last kiss. "See you at rehearsal tomorrow?" He asked. "Yeah, you will." She said and he smiled. "Good. Night, angel." "Goodnight, my king." He kissed her yet again, this time for the last time, he headed to his car, waved, and soon left for his house. Becca went into her room with her stuff and placed them in the closet gently. She changed into her pajamas and crawled into bed. 'This was a lovely party. Got a beautiful choker from Michael and all these wonderful things, even a few kisses from Michael. I never will forget this day...not even the dance I'll forget. Because that was the night of my first kiss.' She thought and soon fell asleep, drifting into a sweet dream.