Everyone ready to party?

Mike: Yeah.

Micky: You betcha! ;)

Davy: I'm ready, too.

(We open in the house again. Mike is helping the Martians set up the booze when the doorbell rings again.)

Mike: Somebody get that!

Micky: I got it! *goes over to the door and opens it*

(Maxine, Kimberly, and Jenny stand behind the door. Jenny carries a paper bag. All three grin.)

Maxine: Hey Mick! We're ready for some wine, men, and song!

Micky: *grins* Good to hear, ladies.

Jenny: And we come bearing food!

Kimberly: If you can call it that.

Jenny: (As they head into the house) I'd like to see YOU make better spinach dip!

Maxine: (Turns to Micky, as they're alone) Now, what was it you said on the phone about a surprise for Lauren?

(Emma takes the spinach dip from Jenny and sets it on a tray in the Rainbow Room.)

Micky: I thought long and hard about what would get me out of the doghouse. I thought I'd find her a rather large stuffed animal to at least soften her up. Now I just have to figure out how to bring it out to her.

Maxine: Without her knowin', right?

Micky: Exactly.

Maxine: That ain't gonna be easy. She's no dope. (Smirks) Although it may be slightly easier once we get some more liquor into this crowd.

Micky: We'll figure something out.

Maxine: (The doorbell rings) Man, how many people did you invite? Is this gonna be a block party?

Micky: Mostly our immediate group, plus a few others. *opens the door*

Jack: *steps in* Am I late?

Micky: Nope, right on time.

Maxine: Yeah, I think everyone's still upright. (Rolls her eyes) I hope John is. I wanna talk to him, and I can't do it if he's already face-down on the table drooling.

(They all head for the living room. Mike heads for Micky as the girls gather around, chatting with Daphne, Lauren, and Tilly.)

Mike: Ya got it, Mick?

Micky: *nods* Yup. Just have to figure out how and when to bring it in.

Mike: Too big to sneak through a window?

Micky: A little bit.

Mike: Damn. We'll figure SOMETHIN' out. Em's is at our house. I'll give it to her tomorrow.

Emma: (She comes around to the boys) How are you guys? Do you want some punch? How about some celery sticks?

Micky: I'll take some punch for now.

Mike: Punch? Nahhh.

(Emma ladles Micky some punch, then ladles herself some. She glares at Mike.)

Emma: Don't you drink TOO much. You spent three days moaning and groaning after that New Year's party!

Mike: I'll drink what I please.

Emma: Well, if you wake up tomorrow morning with a head that feels like it's gonna explode, don't come crying to ME for coffee! (She flounces off)

Mike: Damn it. I hate it when she tries to tell me how to do things. I can't help it if she can't hold her liquor.

*Micky just rolls his eyes.*

Mike: Maybe this would be a good time to break out the cards.

Micky: Good idea.

Mike: How are you gonna distract Lauren long enough to bring it in?

Micky: Well, I...didn't get that far yet...

Mike: Why don't we grab some guests? More should be showin' up soon. Does she play poker?

Micky: Yeah, she does.

Mike: Good. I'll get her and a bunch of other guys into a game. You can bring it in then.

John: (He heads over with some punch) Hey guys, what's goin' on?

Mike: (Grins) I'm gonna start a round of poker. Want me to cut you in?

John: Hey, sure! (Turns to the room in general) Anyone wanna wallop Mike at poker?

Lauren: *shrugs* I'll take a crack at it.

Jack: Deal me in!

Nyles: Me, too!

Danny: And me!

Marcus: And... (But Tilly grabs his arm) ...spend time with my charming fiancee.

("The Party" begins as Mike deals everyone in.)

(Emma goes from guest to guest, refilling drinks, serving food, and changing records.)

(Kimberly pulls Danny verrrry close to her and dances veerrrry slowly.)

*Lauren grins as she throws down a winning hand.*

(Mike's eyes widen. No way!)

(Emma serves drinks to the poker party. Mike grabs one, then returns to his game, brushing Emma off. She makes a face and stomps away.)

(Micky tugs on Davy, who dances VERY closely to Daphne. He needs help with the surprises!)

(Mike throws down three aces and two kings. Beat THAT!)

(Nyles grabs Emma, who squawks...until Jack points out whose woman he's inadvertanly taken hold of and drags him away. Jack directs his buddy back to the poker game.)

*Jack pats Nyles' shoulder, then rolls his eyes and shakes his head.*

(Daphne pulls Emma into the kitchen. They have to refil the snacks! As she does, Kimberly and Maxine duck out the door, giggling.)

(Mike calls for more beer as he throws down more cards. Lauren has a pile of chips in front of her.)

*Lauren grins, tapping her chips.*

(John asks where Micky went. Could he get his wife away from the table, so someone else can win?)

(Emma brings more chips and dip in. Danny asks her where the Abbies went. She says they're still in the kitchen.)

(Emma runs into Micky and Davy carrying a giant black bag into the house. She's rather annoyed. Where have you two BEEN?)

*Micky and Davy exchange glances. Davy shrugs and motions to the bag.*

(Emma sighs. Anniversary presents go in the lanai.)

(Mike throws down his cards yet again as Lauren pulls more chips towards her.)

(John grins. Let's play for bigger stakes. How about slices of Emma's cake when she brings it out?)

*Jack and Nyles nod enthusiastically.*

(Emma brings out the cake. Everyone who isn't playing crowds around it. Emma blushes at all the praise. She serves the poker players cake. Lauren gets the first big piece.)

*Lauren gives Emma a BIG grin. The cake is fantastic!*

(Emma just blushes more. Thank you!)

(Danny nearly stumbles over Micky and Davy as they drag the huge bag to the lanai. What IS that thing?)

*Micky motions that it's for Lauren and for Danny to be quiet about it.*

(Danny nods and asks them where the bathroom is.)

*Davy points in the direction of it.*

(Danny nods as the music ends. Much oblidged! He starts to make his way to the room, but trips over the couch instead!)

Danny: (From behind the couch; raises a hand) I'm ok! I'm all right! I...think I just wet myself. I think I'll stay here.

Kimberly: (She runs out) Is he ok? (She rolls her eyes at the man on the floor) You goofball!

*Jack and Nyles laugh rather loudly.*

Kimberly: Wanna just leave him there?

(Danny groans.)