"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to Sinai," Everybody sang as Sinai was on her mom's hip with Dave standing beside them.

"Blow out your candles baby," Dave said, holding the cake up to her level. Sinai blew hard on the 5 candles, causing everyone to cheer. Dave took a bit of the frosting in his hand,

"Look at that," He pointed in the opposite direction, both Naala and Sinai looked at what he was pointing at and when they turned around he smeared cake on both their cheeks. Everyone exploded into laughter.

"Daddyyyy," Sinai whined wiping the frosting from her face,

"I hate you," Naala stated simply, picking up a napkin to wipe both their faces.

Dave shrugged and laughed, "I never told y'all to look that way,"

"You wanna be goofy, so bad" Naala muttered setting Sinai down to go and play.

"I'm your goofy nigga though," He replied, using his thumb to rub a bit of frosting of her face before licking his thumb flirtatiously.

"You need help, we're at your daughter's birthday," Naala said, lifting the cake up so she could slice it.

"So, they know how she got here," Dave shrugged, squeezing her ass as she walked by.

Mia and Ace were all hugged up in the corner, enjoying each other's company.

"The newly-weds," Naala sang as she walked past them, "Mia would you like some cake?" She questioned,

"You know her fat ass wants some cake," Ace replied, making Mia pout immediately. Tears welled up in her eyes,

"So I'm fat now?" Mia said, trying to get off his lap,

"I'm just gonna um - " Naala said before skating off towards the kitchen, she did not want to be on the receiving end of that.

"Nah baby you aren't fat, your ass is fat," Ace said, trying to make it better,

"So either way, I'm fat! You married a fat cow," Mia whined getting up and going towards the toilet.

Ace shook his head and got up to follow her, Dave stopped him before he could go too far.

"Give her sec man," Dave laughed, "You don't know how to say shit,"

"I'm trying bro, she's so sensitive," Ace shook his head, knowing that Mia is gonna be in a mood now.

"That's what pregnancy does to you," Azure commented patting Ace on the back, "She'll get over it," She reassured him.

"She better," Ace mumbled, walking towards the bathroom to check on her.

Dave spotted Sinai sitting by herself, kicking her feet restlessly, he walked over and took a seat next to her.

"How you doing birthday girl?" He questioned bumping her shoulder. Sinai looked up at her Dad and smiled weakly,

"Are you and Mommy going to get married," She asked randomly, playing with her fingers in her lap.

Dave pulled his head back, that was a very random question to him, "One day," He said truthfully. He was determined to marry Naala, "What made you ask that?"

"I saw how happy Tete Mia looked yesterday, mama has never been that happy," She said timidly, "She told me not to tell you but last night when you were out, she cried a lot and made me promise I would never leave her," Sinai admitted. The night before Naala was weirdly very emotional and held Sinai tightly until she fell asleep.

"I'm sure she was just upset that you're growing up," Dave said, "You're not her baby anymore - that's why she was crying," Dave said to ensure that Sinai did not think her mother was upset for other reasons.

"Really?" She asked in surprise, "But I'm a big girl," She said proudly a smile gracing her face.

"Exactly, she wants you to be her baby forever," Dave laughed,

"Why can't she just have another baby?" Sinai questioned, leaning on her dad's shoulder,

"I'm working on it," Dave said honestly, "Come on let's get you some cake," Dave said getting up and picking Sinai up with one arm, taking her over to the kitchen.

Naala, Mama Sonia, Taina and Azure were all in the kitchen, packing up the left overs from the grill. Dave spotted the pieces of cake and gave Sinai one and sat her on the island.

"She's already had a slice," Naala said looking over at them,

"You played me?" Dave gasped holding his hand to his chest. Sinai who had gobbled half the cake was giggling,

"You never asked me if I had some already daddy!" She sassed, a bright smile spreading across her face.

"Naala do you want a piece?" Sonia asked, holding a pecan pie, Naala turned her nose up, the smell of the pie making her feel sick instantly.

"No thank you mama," She replied sweetly, attempting to hide her gag,

"But you love pecan pie," Sonia said, looking at Naala weirdly,

"I know, I'm full," Naala smiled, patting her stomach. The truth was she was struggling to keep anything down.

"Okay, I'll wrap it up," Sonia said, "T baby, hand me that foil," Sonia asked, attempting to pack up the burgers and chicken she had grilled earlier.

"Here you go Mama," Taina said handing her the foil,

"You've replaced me already," A shrill voice rang through the kitchen. Everyone turned to the door and Chanel stood there, darkening the doorway.

"I've been gone 3 days, and you've already replaced me," Chanel spoke once more, her hand on her hip.

Taina rolled her eyes and continued doing what she was doing before she was interrupted.

"Don't come up here starting mess Gianna, you are not too big for an ass whooping," Sonia said, pointing the roll of foil at Chanel.

Sinai gasped, "Daddy, Grandma said a bad word," She whispered to her dad under her breath.

"Whatever mom, how are you taking up for this bitch?" Chanel said gesturing to Taina.

"Girl, I am not even gonna pay you any mind," Taina chuckled, turning around,

"Oh spare us the act Tanya, you know you are butt hurt that you couldn't even keep a man," Chanel teased trying to gain a reaction out of Taina.

"Chanel that is enough." Sonia said walking over to her daughter.

"No mama, let her keep going," Taina said now standing up straight,

"I don't need permission to keep going, you fought me because I can give him something you can't," Chanel said loudly,

"And what might that be?" Taina questioned raising her eyebrows,

"A fucking baby, bitch," Chanel spat. Sonia lunged forward and sent a powerful slap across Chanel's face, the impact instantly turning Chanel's face red.

"How dare you?" Taina muttered, that was one of her biggest insecurities, one that only Von knew.

All Taina saw was red, she jumped forward to reach for Chanel but was stopped by Dave standing in front of her.

"Gianna I am so disappointed in you! Where did I go wrong with you? I gave you and your brother everything, and this how you repay me?!" Sonia shouted, startling Sinai who was watching in horror.

Chanel was breathing heavily, still holding onto her face, "You slapped me mama?" She questioned, hot tears rolling down her face.

"And I will slap you again!" Sonia shouted, trying to manoeuvre around Dave.

"Can everyone just stop!" Naala shouted, silencing everyone, "Chanel you are a vile, ignorant little girl. You have ruined this trip enough and I'll be damned if you ruin my daughters birthday," Dave opened his mouth to speak but Naala stopped him, "No Amir let me finish! I'm sick of it, I won't let you speak to my best friend like that so what's up?" Naala finished walking around Dave and standing right in front of Chanel.

Chanel scoffed but didn't speak, "Cat's got your tongue?" Naala said, she had finally had enough of Chanel's bullshit.

Taina broke out of Dave's arms and pushed past Chanel leaving the kitchen, tears streaming down her face.

"I'll go," Azure said going after Taina.

"Amir I swear on my daughter's life, get her out of here before I do something I won't regret," Naala said sternly, "Mama I'm sorry for cussing," Naala said before picking Sinai up and leaving the kitchen.

Everyone left the kitchen, leaving the Brewster family to themselves. The tension so thick, a knife could slice through it.

"What the hell is wrong with you?" Dave shouted looking at Chanel, "You've been wilding out the whole trip, what more could you fucking want?"

"Language Amir," Sonia warned, her head in her hands. "I don't even want to look at you right now Gianna, I can't keep doing this with you."

"Oh mama please, if Dave wasn't here you wouldn't care," Chanel scoffed, rolling her eyes.

Dave grabbed her arm, "Have some respect," He shouted, "Mama ain't done nothing but take up for you your whole life. Do you know what? You're cut off, I'm taking your car back so if you want a car you gotta pay for one," Dave said firmly,

"You can't do that!" Chanel shouted looking over to her mother for help.

"I most definitely can and I will. When we get back you can still stay at the house but you gotta pay your way. Naala ain't cooking or cleaning for you. You wanna eat, you cook it. You wanna be a woman so bad, be a fucking woman." Dave concluded. He was not going to let Chanel continue being disrespectful with no repercussions.

"I don't want to stay with you then," Chanel said crossing her arms. Dave shrugged,

"Then you can find somewhere else to stay," Dave said looking at her, "Now get out."

"I hate both of you so much! I wish Daddy was still around then I wouldn't have to deal with either of you," Chanel said spitefully,

Sonia shook her head in disbelief, "When I speak to your father I will be sure as hell to tell him everything that's happened," Their father was still locked up but him and Sonia spoke on a regular basis.

Chanel huffed and turned on her heels to leave before Dave stopped her,

"I hope you sorted out your flight," He chuckled, "Your seat has been filled."

"Don't worry, my boyfriend will get me home," Chanel said confidently.

"Bet," Dave nodded, "Now I've got to go and pick up all the pieces of your shit," Dave said before walking to the back of the house to find Naala.

Walking into their room, Dave spotted Naala and Sinai cuddled up in the bed. Sinai was falling asleep while Naala was running her hands through her hair. Naala noticed the door open and her eyes moved to Dave.

"Has she left?" Naala spoke quietly, trying not to wake Sinai. "I swear to God Amir --"

"She's gone baby, calm down," Dave said, rolling his eyes. Naala caught the action and sat up slowly, getting out of the bed and letting Sinai's body lay properly in the bed.

"Calm down?" She sassed following him into the bathroom and closing the door.

"Naala I'm not trying to argue, I know you're pissed off," Dave said calmly leaning against the counter.

"I'm sick of her Amir! I've been biting my tongue for so long out of respect for you, but I'm done." Naala asked, she was fuming.

"I know baby but I don't want this to ruin our last night," Dave said pulling her into him. Naala sighed and wrapped her arms around his waist, "I've spoken to her," Dave mumbled putting his head in Naala's neck and kissed her neck lightly.

"Good," Naala said, tilting her neck to give him more access. Naala moaned lightly as Dave sucked on her neck,

"We can't," Naala moaned, trying to move away from him, "Dave stop," She moaned again feeling her belly bubbling and everything she ate that began crawling up her throat, she jerked her head back and went over to the toilet, bringing up all her food,

"Damn baby, what did you eat?" He asked, rubbing her back soothingly.

"I don't know," Naala said before vomiting again,

"Maybe it was the cake?" Dave said wrapping her hair around his hand to stop vomit from getting into it.

Naala held onto the toilet and coughed lightly, "Ew move Amir," She said because Dave sat dangerously close still rubbing her. "I've got vomit breathe," She said spitting into the toilet.

"I don't care, do you want some ginger ale or something?" He questioned truly concerned.

"No, I'm --" She attempted to speak but more vomit came rushing up her throat and into the toilet.

"Ok, I'm getting the ginger ale, stay right here," Dave said before getting up,

"Where am I gonna go," Naala laughed lightly, trying not to be sick again.