Ch.9 Stephanie's 16th birthday

After everything was settled with David, it was almost Stephanie's 16th birthday. She really wanted to have a party with both boys and girls, but she wasn't sure if her dad would let her, so she decided to bring it up after dinner.

"Dad" said DJ.

"What?" asked Danny.

"You know how when I was 17 and I married Steve?" asked DJ.

"Of course I do." replied Danny.

"Well, now that I'm 18, do you think I could actually marry him and live a house together?" asked DJ.

"Only if you talk to Steve and you guys really do want to get married." Danny replied.

"Really?" asked DJ happily.

"Well I can't say no now, because legally you can live by yourself now." said Danny.

"Yes!" said DJ.

When they were finished with dinner, Stephanie helped Danny clean up.

"Dad?" asked Stephanie.

"What?" asked Danny.

"Do you think that maybe for my birthday I could have a party with both boys and girls?" asked Stephanie.

Danny sat down at the kitchen table.

"Well, you are growing up." said Danny. "But do you really think you're ready for this?" asked Danny.

"Of course I do." said Stephanie. "Besides, didn't DJ have her first boy/girl party when she was my age?" asked Stephanie.

"Well you do have a point." said Danny. "But I want you to think about it before you tell me what you want to do." said Danny.

"I did." said Stephanie. "All day yesterday." she said.

"Okay Steph, you can have the party." said Danny.

"Yes!" said Stephanie.

"Just as long as I'm home and DJ is home, so we have adult supervision." said Danny.

"Okay, thanks." said Stephanie.

The next day, Stephanie spent the whole day planning the party.

"Deej?" asked Stephanie. "What kind of theme should I have for my Party?"

"I don't know, do you want me to take you to the party store?" asked DJ.

"Sure, do you mind if we stop to get and outfit for party to?" asked Stephanie

"Sure, its your 16th birthday." said DJ.

"Thanks." said Stephanie.