Chapter 10
Preparation.
Janice woke up and ran downstairs. She didn't even bother to look for Floyd because she knew he was gone.
She hurried down to Morgan's room and hoped she was there.
She knocked,
"What?" Morgan called out.
"It's me," Janice called back.
Morgan opened the door. Janice had clearly woken her up. Her hair wasn't brushed and she was still in her pajamas.
"We need to talk." Janice said.
Morgan nodded and stepped back letting Janice into her room.
"I'm sorry. I don't even know why we're fighting. It was between you and Trudy and no matter what I should've backed you up."
Janice said.
"I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have let her get to me. It was kind of out of control."
Morgan replied. Suddenly she started laughing.
"But now that I think of it, it was so funny." Morgan said.
Janice started to laugh.
"Ya it was pretty funny, and it was her fault not yours." Janice said hugging her.
"Oh my your wedding's tomorrow!" Morgan exclaimed.
"Ya it is did you like forget?"
Morgan nodded.
"It's fine don't worry or anything." Janice told her.
Morgan nodded and hugged her tighter. "I won't." she replied.
"We can't do it!" Dr. Teeth exclaimed.
"Ya man we can't" Zoot said between yawns.
"I'm sorry but I didn't want to wake her!" Floyd yelled back.
The fight over the lack of Janice's contribution to the band had been going on for days now.
"Floyd just wake her up. Call her do something to get her here. The band can't do anything in the show tonight because you didn't wake up Janice again so she can't practice again!" Teeth yelled.
"Whoa whoa guys what's going on?" Kermit asked.
"Floyd let Janice stay home today and yesterday and the day before that and before that and before..."
"Enough he gets it," Floyd said.
"It doesn't matter the shows cancelled." Kermit said.
"What!" everyone yelled.
Kermit sighed and sat down.
"We cancelled the show for tonight. No one practiced and no one's here." Kermit said gesturing around him.
Dr. Teeth looked at the almost empty theatre. "Kermit whats gotten into you. There's no reason to cancel tonight we can still perform. We can add some songs." Teeth argued stepping out from behind his keyboard.
"Look guys we're all busy tonight, Floyd you're getting married tomorrow and the rest of you guys are going to help me support him. All of the ladies are going for dinner. There's no time. You guys might as well go home and relax its going to be a long day tomorrow especially for Floyd." Kermit stood up and walked over.
"You're right man c'mon guys let's go. See you tonight Kermit,"
"Alright Floyd see you guys later." Kermit nodded and wandered backstage.
"How do I look?" Janice asked spinning for Morgan.
"Beautiful. I love you in red" Morgan replied.
Janice's dress was strapless and red. It was tight to the waist then spread out a the bottom. It went to just above her knees her silver heels sparkled in the light of the room.
Morgan spun in her own white tiered dress. She had on black heels and her hair was ruler straight and fell like ink down her back it was strange for Janice not to see it in its usual unruly waves.
"Okay my dear let's go" Morgan took Janice's hand and led her out the door.
They met Piggy, Camilla and Trudy outside of the restaurant.
They were all in an assortment of colorful dresses.
"Before we head in I will say. No insulting any species, races no throwing food screaming yelling or any fighting at all. I will not have the bill mailed to me again." Piggy strictly said.
"Don't worry Miss Piggy I will not fight with anyone that insults me however if anyone else insults me first. They will get an earful after we leave the restaurant." Morgan said shooting a glare specifically at Trudy when she spoke.
"Let's just head inside," Janice said tugging Morgan through the doors.
"C'mon Floyd" Dr. Teeth groaned. He was sitting on the couch waiting for Floyd.
"Hold on." Floyd called from upstairs.
"If this is how long it takes, for you to get ready for dinner then I don't want to think about how long it'll take you tomorrow." Teeth mused.
"Let's go" Floyd said running down the stairs.
"It's about time," Teeth said following Floyd outside.
Kermit, Gonzo Sam Fozzie Zoot Animal Clifford Scooter and Lips were all outside when Dr. Teeth and Floyd arrived.
"Hey guys," Kermit said.
"Hey man," Floyd said.
"Our reservations are right now so let's head inside." Scooter said. He opened the door and led everyone inside.
"Hello gentlemen how can we help you this evening?" The lady at the podium asked.
She was bleach blond and extremely tan she looked like she should work at a surf shop opposed to a fancy restaurant.
"We have reservations for Kermit The Frog." Scooter said.
She checked the list and gave them all a huge smile.
"Here you are right this way," she turned and led them into a dim room full of tables. It was extremely crowded. The waitress led them to the far corner to a large table her heels clicked on the tile floors.
"Here we are reserved table for Kermit The Frog." She smiled again and handed out menus.
"I'll be back in a few minutes to take your orders."
Kermit thanked her and opened his menu.
"You guys order anything I'll pay on the condition no one tells Piggy," Kermit said.
"Keeping secrets from the pig now are ya Kermit? I think I like you even more now." Floyd said.
Teeth laughed. "If ya tell her she might have a cow,"
"Or a horse." Gonzo added.
"Now guys let's be reasonable she'd obviously have a farm." Floyd said.
"Anyways, nobody tell Piggy or I'll be in the doghouse." Kermit said.
"You sure you won't be in the pig pen?" Dr. Teeth asked with a chuckle.
"She'll turn you into frog legs if she finds out Kermit." Fozzie warned sarcastically.
"That's okay he can just turn her into bacon." Gonzo said.
Thankfully the waitress returned a minute later.
"Are you guys ready to order?" She asked.
"Yes I think we are." Kermit said. Practically throwing his menu at her.
She took everyone's menus and pulled out a notepad "alright so what are we having tonight?" she asked pulling out a pen too.
The ladies sat at the table and ate.
"So Janice are you excited or nervous for tomorrow." Trudy asked.
"I'm more excited than nervous. But I'm sure that will change tomorrow. I'll just have to wait and see," Janice replied.
"By the way you're sleeping in my room tonight," Morgan said.
"Why?" Janice asked.
"Because Floyd can't see you at all until the wedding." Morgan said.
"Fine that makes sense, I guess." Janice replied.
"Great we'll have fun." Morgan replied.
"Ooh I have a better idea why don't all of us girls crash at my house. Janice can stop at home and get her dress and stuff and then there'll be no chance of Floyd seeing her. Piggy suggested.
"Sounds great thanks Piggy." Janice said.
"Thanks Kermit it was great tonight." Floyd said.
"Oh you're welcome Floyd. I'll see you tomorrow." Kermit replied.
"Alright man," Floyd said.
Dr. Teeth pulled up in the bus
"Floyd c'mon get in," He called.
Floyd waved to Kermit and ran onto the bus.
"It's been awhile since I've been in here" Floyd said sitting in one of the front seats.
"Well I guess when you're busy getting married and all you don't have time to drive in a bus with your best friend anymore right?" Dr. Teeth said.
"C'mon Teeth you know that's not true."
"I know man I'm just joking."
Dr. Teeth replied.
"No Teeth I'm serious, when are you going to move on get married you can't be just my best friend forever. You need to mean something to someone else too." Floyd said.
"I dunno man, I guess I'd need a girl to get married and there aren't exactly any free girls at the moment." Dr.Teeth said.
"There are plenty of free girls man you gotta look harder outside of the theatre." Floyd told him.
"I don't know I'm so busy with the band and Morgan and I writing a song for the show I have no time."
He said,
"Working with Morgan eh?" Floyd said.
"What you don't like her?"
Dr. Teeth asked.
"No she's great, but Teeth think about she's a girl a single girl may I point out and she plays piano and guitar and violin." Floyd said.
"She plays violin?" Dr.Teeth asked.
"Quite well actually," Floyd replied.
"I didn't know." Dr. Teeth said.
"Anyways man don't you see? Go for it ask her out get to know her." Floyd said.
"It's easy for you to say that you're getting married tomorrow," Dr.Teeth said.
"It doesn't matter Teeth, I don't matter here man you do and you'll never know anything unless you try." Floyd said.
"I guess," Dr.Teeth replied.
He stopped and opened the door for Floyd.
"See ya tomorrow Teeth," Floyd said.
"Ya, hey Floyd thanks you're a great friend and I know you'll be a good father too," Dr. Teeth said.
"Thanks man," Floyd said. He got off, walked inside and straight into Janice.
"Hey babe." He said.
"Hey dear," She replied. She was carrying a duffel bag and her purse.
"Where are ya going?" He asked.
"Morgan and I are crashing at Kermit and Piggy's tonight. Apparently you're not supposed to see me until tomorrow." Janice said.
"Okay I guess I'll see you tomorrow then?" He asked.
Janice had barely nodded when Morgan came outside.
"Janice lets go Floyd get inside" She said.
"I'll be there in a minute," Janice said.
"I'll be in the car" Morgan said.
As soon as she was gone Janice turned back to Floyd who was looking at her as If he'd never see her again.
"I'm sorry honey I rully didn't have a choice tonight," Janice said.
"No babe it's fine go ahead." Floyd said.
"I'll see you tomorrow," Janice said. She turned to walk down the steps but Floyd caught her waist and pulled her back.
"Not so fast," He whispered.
"Floyd I have to..." She didn't finish. He leaned in and kissed her.
Morgan beeped the horn. "Let's go Janice its only until tomorrow." she called.
Janice pulled back and laughed. "I'll see you tomorrow," She said again before running down the steps. Floyd waited until the car was out if sight before heading inside. It was going to be a very long night.
Janice and Morgan got out of the car and walked up to the door.
Miss Piggy and Trudy had the door open before they could ring the doorbell.
"Come in come in."Miss Piggy said motioning them in.
"Hey ladies sorry we took so long the two lovebirds were getting all kissy-faced and wouldn't leave." Morgan said wrapping an arm around Janice's waist drawing her closer.
"Don't worry Janice we'll have so much fun you'll forget all about your wedding tomorrow. But hopefully you'll remember in the morning." Miss Piggy said.
They all laughed as they led Janice upstairs.
Morgan woke up first she decided to let everyone else sleep for a little while longer. She had a shower and got dressed just as she was making breakfast, pancakes for everyone.
Her phone rang.
"Hello?" She answered.
"Hey," Teeth replied.
"Oh hey Teeth, what's up?" she asked. She hopped up onto the counter and waited to flip the pancakes.
"I was wondering if um you'd want to work on that song this week sometime?" He asked.
"Ya I'm not sure what say we'll just find a day we're not super busy I guess," She replied.
"Ya sure I'll see you at the wedding?" He asked.
"Definitely, see you then." She said.
"Alright," He replied.
"Bye" Morgan said. She hopped off the counter and continued to babysit the pancakes.
"Hey Morgan," Miss Piggy said. She walked to the fridge and pulled out multiple cartons of different juices and milks.
"The coffee's on too." Morgan said.
"Oh okay thank you." Miss Piggy replied.
"Are Janice and Trudy still asleep?" Morgan asked flipping the pancakes.
"Trudy is. Janice is getting dressed." Miss Piggy replied.
"Good I was afraid we'd have to get her ready asleep. This afternoon." Morgan said with a laugh.
"What was that about getting me ready asleep?" Janice asked walking into the room.
"Hey dear it's the big day!" Morgan said pulling Janice into a suffocating hug.
"Are you ready to do nothing but get ready today?" Miss Piggy asked hugging Janice.
"Can I eat first?" She asked.
"Of course I don't make pancakes for just anyone," Morgan laughed.
"Hey you better not make bacon or you'll be in China for the wedding." Miss Piggy warned.
"Got it" Morgan replies putting the pancakes on a plate and grabbing the syrup.
Trudy came downstairs a few minutes later. They all ate and talked then dragged Janice downtown to the hairdressers where they styled her hair into little ringlets and braids when they were done she was almost unrecognizable.
"You look beautiful and we need to hurry because the wedding is in three hours and we haven't started your makeup." Morgan grabbed Janice's hand and dragged her into the car.
"Teeth you want more coffee?" Floyd asked.
"No I'm okay for now," Dr. Teeth replied.
"What time is it?" Floyd asked.
"It is one thirty" Dr. Teeth replied.
"What! The wedding is in two hours and a half I have to be there in two hours!" Floyd yelled.
"Then forget the coffee and get ready, you have terrible timing." Dr.Teeth sighed.
"Get up and help me!" Floyd called running up the stairs.
"Fine," Dr. Teeth mumbled following Floyd upstairs.
"Piggy! Piggy! I need to talk to you!" Kermit called running down the long upstairs hallway.
"What!" Miss Piggy called from their bedroom.
"I need to talk to you." Kermit said again.
Miss Piggy rolled her eyes and leaned against the doorframe. "What do you need to talk about?" she asked.
"I wanted to know what you were wearing tonight because I'm going to pick up my tux from the dry cleaners did you drop off your dress?" He asked.
"Oh my dress yes I had it fitted because it was to small and then I had I dry cleaned." She said.
"Okay I'll go pick it up." He said.
Miss Piggy turned and ran back into the room.
"Alright Janice we have an hour so let's get you into your dress right after I finish your mascara."
Piggy sat in the stool facing Janice and finished applying the mascara to her eyes.
"There okay now let's get you into your dress." Piggy helped her up and led her over to the middle of the room.
Morgan laced up the back while Trudy and Piggy worked on putting on her shoes.
"Alright Janice you're all ready now we have to get ourselves ready. You can sit here and read or something." Morgan handed her a book.
"Wheres my phone?" She asked.
"Over there but no texting Floyd." Morgan said
"Why? It's not like he can see me." Janice complained.
"No texting Floyd." Morgan laughed and picked up her bridesmaid dress.
All the bridesmaid's dresses were blue with a red belt around the waist. Morgan picked them out and Janice liked them too.
"Hey Jan could you tie the back for me?" Morgan asked spinning around. Janice tied the belt into a bow at the back.
"Thanks dear." Morgan said.
"Are we ready?" Piggy asked walking in the room in a matching dress.
"Oh good Kermit made it back in time." Morgan said.
"Ya I'm ready." Janice said standing up.
"Well lets go Kermit Trudy and Maxwell are already in the car." Piggy and Morgan held Janice's hand and led her downstairs.