In case you didn't realize it, "Loren's Birthday Surprise" was a teaser for this multi-chapter story (wink .9). I received such great reviews for the one shot; I decided to post the first chapter early. I hope you guys are ready for this journey. Trust and faith will be tested. Lines will be drawn, sides will be taken and insecurities revealed.

I don't own any rights to Hollywood Heights characters or storyline; this is the fantasy world I created because I miss watching HH. I WANT SEASON 2!

Chapter 1

Loren's Birthday Party

Loren and Eddie are an hour late for her birthday party at MK. As soon as the Escalade pulls up in front of the club camera flashes go off. A security guard opens the door and Eddie is the first to get out, he waves to fans lining the walk way then reaches for Loren's hand. The crowd goes wild when she steps out. She smiles and waves to the fans. "Happy Birthday Loren," the fans and paparazzi shouts as Eddie plants a loving kiss on her cheek before walking her towards the fans to sign autographs and take pictures. More security guards come over to make sure no one crosses the barriers and to take the flowers and gifts fans are handing to Loren.

"Thank you guys so much for being here, I really love you all," Loren says as she makes her way to the entrance to MK. Once inside Loren pulls Eddie into a passionate kiss.

"What's that for?" Eddie asks.

"I know I said it before, but thank you so much for making this birthday special for me. I love you."

"Anything for my wife," Eddie says hugging Loren. "Come on, you know how mom gets when we're late." They walk into the club with Eddie's arm around Loren's waist. As soon as Loren walks through the door, everyone sings "happy birthday."

Eddie leads Loren up on stage and hands her a microphone. "Wow, thank you so much. This is amazing. Thank you all for helping me celebrate my twenty-first birthday. I love you all," Loren says before handing the mic back to Eddie.

"Now that the birthday girl is here, let's get this party crackin," Eddie shouts, the guests scream in agreement and the DJ starts playing music. Eddie helps Loren off stage as Nora pulls her into a hug.

"Happy Birthday sweetie, I can't believe you're twenty-one," Nora says crying.

"Mom don't cry, I will always be your little," Loren says as tears begin to build in her eyes.

"Don't hog the birthday girl," Max says, "I want to wish my little girl a happy birthday too." Max pulls Loren away from Nora and hugs her tight.

"Pop," Loren says breathlessly, "I can't breathe," she says.

"Sorry daughter, I just want to hold onto you so you can't get any older," Max says with tears in his eyes.

Melissa and Ian come over and pull Loren away from Max, "Happy Birthday Lo," Melissa says trying to hug Loren around her baby bump.

"Thanks Mel. How are you feeling, how is my niece?" Loren asks rubbing Melissa's swollen belly.

"She's fine, I'm the one suffering," Ian says hugging Loren, "every time I try to cuddle with my wife, she plays soccer with Mel's bladder." Loren laughs as more friends come over to hug her.

A movement at the door catches Eddie's attention. He smiles and walks over to greet the guests who just walked in, "thanks for coming," Eddie says shaking Channing's hand and kissing Jenna on her cheek.

"Thanks for inviting us," Jenna says smiling at Eddie, "did she like her private show?"

Eddie's neck turned red from embarrassment as he shot a questioning look at Channing. Channing raised his hands in innocence and says, "Hey, I tell my wife everything that is how we've made it this long in this crazy industry."

"Loren loved it, she said if I ever quit the music business, I could make it as a stripper," Eddie says.

"I will have the casting director send the contracts to your manager," Channing says smiling.

"I didn't say I would do it. I haven't talked it over with my wife yet."

"Your wife already said you could make it as a stripper."

Eddie chuckles and nods his head in agreement, "come meet my wife," he says leading them over to Loren. Eddie leads them into the circle of friends and family still hugging Loren. Eddie wraps his arms around Loren's waist from behind and whispers in her ear, "babe, I want you to meet someone," he says as Loren turns around in his arms. Her mouth drops.

"Loren Duran, I'd like you to meet Channing and Jenna Tatum," Eddie says, "Channing and Jenna, this is my beautiful wife Loren Duran."

"Happy Birthday Loren, it's nice to finally meet you," Jenna says hugging Loren, "I'm a big fan of your music."

"Thank you so much," Loren says, "I'm a big fan of yours too."

"Hello Loren," Channing says kissing her on the cheek, "Happy Birthday, I'm a big fan as well."

Loren is blushing, "thank you, I love your movies" she says a little star struck, she leans in and whispers "and thanks for coaching my husband, he was amazing."

Channing winks at Loren and she blushes some more. Eddie wraps his arm around his wife's waist and pulls her closer to his side. "I'm trying to convince your husband to do Magic Mike 2," Channing says chuckling at Eddie's possessiveness over his wife.

"Are you serious?" Loren shouts, "that would be great Eddie, why haven't you said yes?"

Eddie scratches the back of his head, a sign of nervousness, "dancing and taking off my clothes for you is one thing, doing it for a movie is another. Besides, there will be a set full of women watching me strip, what do you think of that?"

"Babe, you perform for thousands of screaming women who picture you in your birthday suit all the time, it doesn't bother me, this is an amazing opportunity for you, if you want to do the movie, I'm all for it." Loren says.

"Are you sure Lo? You've watched the first movie a thousand times and the movie extras; you know how things can go on set."

"Eddie, I trust you, it's just a movie, and you should do it." Loren says smiling.

Eddie turns to Channing and offers his hand. Channing shakes his hand and says, "I'll have the casting director send the contract over to Jake in the morning. Rehearsals start next month."

Loren convinces Eddie to do the movie. Our happy couple will experience some ups and downs while Eddie films this movie. Will they come out stronger than ever or will this movie tear them apart? Keep reading and reviewing.