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"Spencer, come down here!" Mrs. Veronica Hastings called her daughter calmly. "Your father and I want to talk to you about some short business. Oh, and tell your sister to come down, too." Veronica's husband, Mr. Peter Hastings, sat next to his wife on the couch in their home in Rosewood.

Their daughters Spencer & Melissa Hastings took steps to come down the stairs moments later. Peter urged for them to have a seat across from him.

"What do you want?" Melissa asked with a hint of annoyance in her voice. "I was kind of busy... I just want to make an announcement to all of you guys, though. I know Wren and I have a rocky past because of Spencer, but I have some news to tell you."

Spencer rolled her eyes at the sound of her older sister blaming her from a very bad affair. She had that 'mmph' and lust for Wren back then, but it was no longer alive in her body. She'd completely shut out all her feelings for Wren Kingston, and fallen for the carpenter boy named Toby Cavanaugh, who lived nearby.

"Hurry honey," Veronica sighed. "Make your announcement."

Melissa smiled proudly and spoke, "Wren and I have re-kindled our relationship, and we put aside what happened. This time he promised me the love I deserve, which is wonderful. And this happened a few months ago, to be honest. Since I was widowed by... Ian... I decided that re-marriage would be great. I was actually on the phone with Wren right before this. A few days ago, Wren proposed to me."

"He proposed?" Peter's eyes widened. "Mel, you've already married someone once, why...?"

Melissa frowned, "I thought you'd be happy for me!" Melissa struggled to say her widower's name, but she continued to speak, "I... I just have to admit that Ian's gone from the world, and Wren's helped me get through this. I think I love him again."

"Mel, we're very happy for you," Peter bit his lip. "Aren't we, honey?"

Veronica reluctantly nodded, "It's wonderful that you've re-connected with Wren. I wish the very best to you now that you're engaged again. Anyways-"

Melissa cut them off, "Sorry to cut you off, Mom; but I have one more announcement to make. Since we're engaged, Wren and I have been talking about life together. I convinced him to allow me to move into his place, so I'll be moving there right after our wedding."

"That's so wonderful," Spencer smiled. "Congratulations, Mel."

"Thanks Spence," Melissa smiled. "Come on, guys... I thought I'd get more enthusiasm than this! Honestly, I thought I'd get more cheers from you guys than Spencer."

"Yes, congratulations Melissa," Peter said. "Now, we can celebrate your engagement later, as we have important matters to discuss about this weekend."

"What's coming up this weekend?" Spencer asked.

"That's what we're trying to tell you," Veronica said. "Your uncle Willy is visiting your grandparents, and he's invited your father and I to come along. This is more of a wine event, so I was thinking adults only. I'm hoping you'd all rather stay home here than come with us, as we're going to Vegas with your grandparents and Willy."

"If you really want to come to Las Vegas with us, you may," Peter nodded.

Melissa and Spencer both shook their heads.

Spencer said, "I'd rather stay here in Rosewood; I'm fine with this."

Veronica and Peter smiled slightly. "So then it's settled," Peter said, "you both will stay here. Wait, Mel... Are you fine with staying here? Feel free to invite Wren over. Spencer, you can invite your friends over if you want. Hopefully not that boyfriend of yours, though."

"Hopefully," Spencer snuck a small smile.