The First to Know (Photo Story)

Hello, gorgeous. (Matt)

Hi there. You’re looking pretty snazzy yourself, Doctor. (Amber)

So tell me about this mysterious dinner invitation. (Amber)

I don’t know very much...just that we’re having dinner with your brother… and he’s bringing a date. (Matt)

Really?! I don’t think Tony has ever brought anyone to meet family. Is it the same date he brought to the New Year’s Eve party? (Amber, thoughtfully)

Yep, she’s the one. (Matt)

Well, what do you know about her? (Amber)

Not much actually. She’s some kind of therapist and they’ve been seeing each other for the past four months. (Matt)

Wait, Tony’s seeing his therapist?! (Amber)

No, not his therapist…a therapist. She does counseling down at the VA hospital. (Matt)

Alright, let’s go. I told Camille we’d drop the girls off by 6:00. They’re eating dinner at her place. (Amber)

I’ll drive. (Matt)

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You look nervous. Are you? (Tony)

Yeah, a little bit. (Brandy)

Well, you don’t need to be. I love you, and they will love you, too. (Tony)

There’s my sister and best friend now. (Tony)

That’s your sister? She’s drop dead gorgeous. (Brandy)

Hey, don’t sound so surprised!  We’re twins, remember? Besides, I happen to think you’re drop dead gorgeous, too. Now relax. (Tony)

Well, well, well…don’t you two look cozy. Hi, I’m Amber, Tony’s sister. (Amber)

I’m Brandy. It’s a pleasure to officially meet you. I’ve heard so much about you- both of you actually. (Brandy)

Matthew Foreman…pleased to meet you. (Matt)

Have a seat. I’ll signal the waiter to get us some champagne. (Tony)

Champagne? What’s the occasion? (Amber)

Good evening. My name is Ryan, and I’ll be your server. Have you all dined at Cucina Primo before? (Ryan)

Yes. (All)

That’s great. Welcome back. Would you like to hear the evening’s specials? (Ryan)

Tony asks the waiter to bring a bottle of champagne while Matt and Amber look over the menu.

Are we celebrating something? (Amber)

As a matter of fact we are, but you’ll have to wait for the bubbly to find out what. (Tony)

Ryan returns to take everyone’s orders and pour the champagne.

Alright, you’ve stalled long enough. Spit it out! (Amber, impatiently)

We invited you here because we have an announcement to make. (long dramatic pause)

Brandy and I are getting married and we wanted you to be among the first to know.

My man! Congratulations, bro! (Matt, getting up to hug Tony)

Thanks, bruh! (Tony)

Amber sits in shocked silence.

Sis? (Tony)

Does Mom know about this? (Amber, not sure what else to say)

Of course…and she’s thrilled! I thought you would be, too. (Tony)

I am. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to sound like… I’m just surprised, that’s all. I never thought I’d see the day… (Amber)

Okay, no need to expound on your fears that I would never settle down . I don't want anything to scare my fiancée away. (Tony, looking lovingly at Brandy)

Thanks for reading!

Edited to Add Dio Details:

This information is as much for me as it is for you. As I improve my dio-making skills, it will be helpful to remember where I got certain things, so I will post details the first time something is shown.

Matt and Amber's sofa was made out of a cardboard shipping box for Kaiser doll stands.

The rolling desk chair is a Barbie Convention chair from 2004.

The desk and coffee table are from Blinkydolls Boutique on Etsy- a wonderful mother/daughter team. I featured several of the freebies they packed with my order in this story (desk lamp, champagne bottle, and filled glass). I love gifts with purchase!!

The rug is a piece of craft felt from Joann's.

The coffee table books are from Poppy's Petites on Etsy.

The adorable wall art is a package of 3-D stickers found at Tuesday Morning in the crafting aisle.

The small books and bread sticks are from Hobby Lobby.

The art on the restaurant wall is from a Dollar Tree place mat.
The table and chairs are from a Gloria Fancy Life set customized with Rustoleum American Accents spray paint in SATIN colonial red and Testors spray enamel in gloss metallic gold.