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When Criss came back George was waiting for him. "So". 'Trina's brother was outside he wants to buy back CC for Trina"Criss replied a little shock. "What are you going to do?". Before Criss could answer Trina came back. "Let me talk to Trina first"Criss replied. Trina came in and saw George and Criss just standing there like mannequins. "What is my fly down?"she asked looking. "No Trina sit down for a minute". A little worried she sat down. "What Criss?". "George was telling me he saw your brother working at a garage". "Yea right your eyes were probably playing a trick on you"she remarked. "Trina I just met him outside a few minutes ago he wants to buy back CC for you". Trina didn't believe this. "Trina he said that he hasn't stepped into any casinioes or betting on anything"Criss stated.

"Criss he's just playing with you it's a con" and walked off but George went after me. "Trina wait". "George I know my brother he hasn't changed since he started to gamble". "Trina what if the con we played on him woke Marcus up to change his life for himself" George suggested. "Take me to the garage" and they left. At the garage Marcus was working as George and Trina came in. He didn't even realize they were there as Trina got out of the car surprised to see her brother working. "Marcus". He turned around and saw Trina. "Trina how did you know". "George and Criss told me I can't believe your working instead of gambling"she replied. "I guess seeing your boss buy CC from you so you could pay my debt it made me think of how this addiction has destroyed my life. I decided to get some help so I started to go to gambler anonymous meetings and Freddy who i met there gave me a job here and a place to live, but I knew if I wanted to right my wrong with you I needed to talk to Criss about getting CC back to you"he replied.

Tears started to fall down Trina's face as George just watched. "Marcus I have to tell you something and I hope you understand this but Criss helped you see what gambling was doing to you so set up the plan of 'auctioning' CC" Trina stated. "Seriously" he said. "Yea my boss was in your shoes his mother mortaged her house so Criss could have his show but Criss was going to use it to pay his bookie but he thinks his father who passed away was showing him that if he used that money that way his mother would lose the house and live out on the street. Criss couldn't do it so he got beatede witin an inch of his life. After he recovered he swore to his family that he wouldn't gamble ever again" Trina remarked. Marcus put his hands on Trina's shoulder. "Your boss is a smart man to pull that con on me and after you telling me this I'm happy he did" and gave Trina a hug as tears fell down both their faces.

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Almost a year passed and Trina's brother has kept his word about gambling which made her happy. Back at the Luxor JD was looking for Criss when Costa came over. "Costa have you seen Criss I can't find him anywhere" he said. "You know Criss he reappears and disappears like a ghost he's probably went to do something for his wedding"Costa remarked. "I don't know I'm getting that pit of my stomach feeling I get when Criss puts his life on the line"he replied. When Trina arrived at work she saw Criss talking to a guy than she watched as Criss gave him some money. She walked over as the guy left. "What was that about?" she asked spooking Criss that he dropped what was in his hand. "Trina you scared me," about to pick up something but Trina beat him to it. She saw they were betting slips some over a thousand dollars.

"Trina it isn't what you think"he replied. "Criss I'm not stupid these are betting slip you're gambling". "It's just some small bets"he said but she wasn't buying them. "What you think $10,000 dollars for the Patroit to beat The Broncos by ten point or more is little. Criss you promised your family you wouldn't gamble anymore". "What they don't know won't hurt them"he stated and left. Trina knew what she had to do before Criss got too far in. While Criss was filming something she asked JD, Sandra, and Costa to meet her at Serenity. At the house Trina arrived as Sandra asked what was going on. "I can't tell you untill JD and Costa come". A knock came to the door and Sandra got it. At the door was a big guy looking for Criss. "I'm sorry he isn't here" she said a little afraid. "Well tell him Jackayl is looking for him" and left. Dam it Criss as JD and Costa came in through the back.

"What's with the secret meeting at Serenity?"Costa asked as they all sat down. "It's about Criss he's gambling again"she remarked. "Are you sure Trina that Criss is gambling again"Sandra asked. She took a betting slip out of her pocket. "Criss dropped this" and JD looked at it. "A thousand dollar bet on the Heat winning their game against the Lakers by three point or less!!!"JD stated. "I can't believe Criss is gambling again he promised us he wouldn't do it". "We have to stop him or he's going to end up like my brother did"Trina replied. The door opened and Criss walked in wondering why everyone was there.

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"Tell us the truth Criss are you gambling again"Costa asked straight out. "No I promised you guys that I wouldn't" Cris remarked. "You're lying through your teeth Christopher Trina told us everything"JD replied. "It's a joke the slips aren't real" Criss said. "Criss Jackyal came looking for you"Trina stated as Criss went white. "I told him I'd have the money by tonight"Criss mumbled. "Criss when did this start"JD asked. "I don't know Jonathon took me to a betting palor so he could bet on some horses. He told me that I should put a bet down so I did and won like a hundred dollars". "So you decided to let the bug bite you again. Christopher you need to stop or you're going to end up like Trina's brother" Costa stated. Criss said nothing. "How about this Christopher you stop and get help or I'm calling off the wedding" Sandra replied. Criss's mouth fell to the floor. "You would end this relantionship just because of this"Criss inquired shocked.

"What's it going to be Criss keep gambling untill they forclouse on this house you have and lose the woman you told me that you could see living the rest of your life with the first time you saw her or get help"Trina asked. "All right I'll stop and get help". "But first you pay off your bookie". "All right"Criss stated. "Give me all the betting slips you have on you right now"Costa remarked holding out his hand. Criss went into his pocket and took four betting slips and gave them to Costa. Costa took them all and went to the kitchen. He turned on the water and put them down the garbage disposal. Criss felt like he was going to puke when he saw the slips go down the drain like that. "Also give me your credit cards, bank cards and any money you have on you"JD said. Criss took out his license and gave JD his wallet.

"And to make sure you don't take any money out of these I'm calling your bank and telling them not to let you touch your mone unless you have my signature or Costa's". "And if I ever find out you're betting you can forget me and Costa working for you"JD said. "I know now do you mind coming with to the bank I got to get eight hundred dollars to pay Jackyal or have my knees broking again" Criss stated. "And after that Criss you're going to a GA meeting with my brother" and Criss left with Costa.

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A few weeks had gone by since Criss's relaspe into gambling. During lunch Sandra and Trina went to get a few things for the wedding which was coming up. Back at The Luxor Criss was taking a walk around the artium when he came upon George at a jewelary store. Criss watched as they gave George a box and shook his hands. What are you up to George as George left the place. Criss decided to do a little investigating and followed his cousin. At a flower shop he watch George ordered some flowers but what they were Criss couldn't hear. George came out and walked over to a resteraunt that Criss knew I loved. Criss watched George talk to the manager and gave him the box.

"Just don't lose it". "We won't and don't worry what we have planned will knock your girlfriends socks off"he replied. "I'm just praying she doesn't say no"George remarked and left. Oh my god George is going to ask Trina to marry him. At the house Sandra and Trina were having lunch. "I'm so nervous look at my hands they're shaking"Sandra remarked. "Sandra you're not getting married for another nine months so relax"she replied. "How are you and George doing?'. "Good but I'm getting a bad feeling like I did with my brother"I stated sitting down. "What do you mean?" she inquired sitting next to her. "That he might want to break up with me". "Why would you say that Trina George loves you like I love Criss" Sandra said. "Maybe I'm just freaking out" Trina stated. "Maybe George is going to ask you to marry him". After hearing those words Trina ran to the sink and vomited.

"You all right?". "Sandra I don't think I could marry George is he did"she remarked. "Don't tell me you're not going to marry him because your first marriage ended horribly". Before she could answer the door opened. "Sandra". Sandra came out of the kitchen as Criss walked over. "You won't believe what I found out-". "Criss". "Let me finish George is going to ask Trina to marry her probably tonight"Criss said. "Criss Trina's here". Coming out of the kitchen was Trina. "Oh my god I'm so sorry I ruined the surprise for you Trina"Criss replied. "It's all right because I can't marry George I need to go". Trina grabbed her coat and left.

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Criss was stunned as Sandra walked over to him "I wish you would of listened to me Christopher"Sandra remarked as he sat down. "Sandra why doesn't she want to get married to my cousin". She sat down. "It's not George it's marriage in general that scares her"she replied. "Why I'm just confused about this"he remarked. "Talk to Trina about it Criss"she said. The next day Trina came in to see Criss allready there. "This is a first" she stated. "I wanted to talk to you before anyone else came in". Trina turned around and looked at Criss. "About what?"she asked. "About why marriage scares you"he stated. "A few years before my parents passed I met a guy and seven months later we got married". "But something happened that made the marriage fall apart"Criss remarked. "He cheated on me with my best friend".

"Not-". "Not Sandra Criss her name's Stella. When I caught them he decided right than to ask for a divorce but instead I kicked him where it hurts". Criss crossed his legs when that thought hit him. "I also assault Stella. When I got divorced that I swore I wouldn't get married again"she remarked. "Trina I can understand where you're coming from considering I've been divorced myself but instead of swearing off marriage I finally found someone who I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. Trina take a gamble and say yes to George all right". "Maybe you're right Christopher considering. I'll see you later" and left. "Wait a minute what do you mean considering"Criss inquired as he went after Trina.

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When Criss caught up with Trina he asked what she ment by considering. "I can't say"she remarked. "What do you mean you can't say come on Trina". "I can't tell you because I'm not sure"she replied. "About what Trina". "You say anything to George or anyone I'll make sure everyone from your fans to every magician from here to Spain has your secret"Trina warned Criss. "All right I swear on my father's grave now what is it?". "I might be pregnant". "So you're not sure that a little George might be walking around here soon"Criss said. "Yea I'm waiting on some test from my doctor so I'll know soon I have to go Criss"she remarked and left. As Criss got back to the production office George was there looking down.

"What's wrong with you?"Criss asked sitting next to him. "I was going out with Trina last night but she called to tell me that she was under the weather and couldn't go out but when I went to her apartment to bring her son soup her neighbor saaid she was with Sandra". "So she told a fib to you. You look like she dumped you"Criss replied. "I'm going to ask her to marry me maybe I'm just fooling myself" as George got up. "Listen George you didn't hear this from me but Trina was married before and it wasn't good the guy cheated on her with her best friend"Criss remarked. "So she's nervous about getting married again". "That's what it feels like to me"Criss said. "Wait a minute why would she be freaking out about this she didn't know about it". "I heard her talking to Sandra last night she saw you at a jewelary store buying the ring"Criss stated. "You all right Criss you look pale all of a sudden". "just go talk to her" and George left. After George left Criss grabbed a trash bucket and threw up. I hate this trigger of lieing he muttered as he wiped his mouth

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Back at her apartment Trina was pacing waiting for the doctor to call. "Come on doc call". A knock came to the door. "Come in"She called out and her brother came in. "Trina can you explain to me why you boyfriend called to ask me for your hand in marriage" he asked. "Marcus this is not a good time"she replied. "Trina did you accept the proposal?"her brother asked. "I haven't even gotten it yet bro. Excuse me" and went into the bathroom. As she was in the bathroom the phone rang and Marcus picked it up. "Hello she's busy can I take a message. Thanks" and hung up as Trina came in. "Trina that was your doctor saying that your test results came back positive". Trina couldn't believe it. "Am I going to be an uncle"he asked. "I guess so"she replied. "Does George know about this" he inquired. "I wanted to make sure before I said anything. Now I have to find George and tell him he's going to be a father".

At Serenity the guys were having a drink with Criss. "So you're going to ask Trina to marry you". "I was but she-". Then Sandra came out. "George Trina is here to see you"she said. George went in but Sandra kept the guys outside. "Sandra what's going on?"JD inquired. "Trina wants to talk to George privately. Also I have to tell you something Christopher"she replied. Inside Trina was sitting so George sat next to her. "Well first I wanted to apologize to you for last night I freaked out when I found out through Criss that you were going to ask me to marry you". "Trina I know you were married before and it turned ugly at the end but I swear I will never cheat on you". "George I'd be happy to marry you if you don't mind one thing" she remarked. "What's that?" George inquired. "Having a family before we're married"she said with a smile on her face. "You're pregnant!!!"George remarked shocked. She nodded. "I have to say thank god I'm sitting down I'd be on the floor outcold"George replied and gave her a hug than they heard a splash.

We went outside and found Criss in the pool. "Going for a swim with out your bathsuit Criss"George asked. "No Sandra just told him she's pregnant"JD said. "Looks we may have a pool at the office who delivers first"Trina stated. "Wait a minute you're pregnant too"Costa said. "Yup". Mom and Aunt Stella aren't going to believe this when they find out"JD replied.

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To surprise the grandmothers-to-be Criss invited them to Las Vegas. At the house Criss was pacing as Sandra came out. "Why are you pacing for?"she asked. "I'm a little nervous about telling my mom about the baby and that we're putting the wedding in hold untill the baby comes"Criss replied. "Why your mother will understand that I don't want to be nine months pregnant at our wedding or that I could go into labor while getting married". "My mom's old fashion". "Oh marriage before kids". "Bingo"Criss stated feeling like he's about to throw up. Sandra sat nexts to Criss and told him that she's behind him. "Thanks". That afternoon while George was picking up the ladies Trina was at the house with Sandra and Criss. "So Criss is nervous about telling his mom about the baby".

"Yea my parents were ready to jump for joy when I told them"Sandra remarked. "Marcus is thrilled to be an uncle"Trina added. "So how do you think George's mom is going to react". "Honestly this is my first time meeting her" she remarked. "So how you've been doing with the pregnancy?". "Let's see I'm nauseous twenty-four seven, the smell of onions, scrambled eggs or George's deodrant makes me run to the bath room and I spend more time in the ladies room than working with Criss" she stated. "Yea if Criss put on his aftershave I got so nauseous that I threw up all over his shoes. I'm so tired that Criss and I were ready to go out when he came in to get me I fell asleep". "You think that's bad try the mood swings the guys may want to run or get a hotel room"Trina joked. The door opened and Criss and his mom came in. "Sandra I'm home" he called out. They came out of the kithen. "Sandra how nice to see you again" as she gave Sandra a hug. "It's so good to see you Dimitra"she remarked. "Sandra have you put on a bit of weight". "Mom!"Criss said.

"Oh Trina you look wonderful I can't believe you and George are going to get married". As she hugged Dimitra the smell of Dimitra's perfume was making Trina nauseous and Criss could tell. "Trina I left my black berry in the car can you get for me"he asked. "Sure" and walked out. "She all right Trina looked like she was ready to vomit"Dimitra stated. "She's getting over a stomach bug" Sandra said smiling. "Well I'm going to freshen up" and Dimitra went to her room. When she closed the door Trina came ack in. "Thanks Criss I thought for a second I was going to throw up". "Well after having Sandra throw up on my shoes you had that same look so better to get you out than throw up on my mom"Criss replied. "I'll see you guys at dinner" and she left.

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That night Criss and his mom were getting ready. "Christopher where's Sandra?". "She had to drop something off at Trina's so she's going to meet us there"Criss replied coming down. Before they left the answering machine went off. "Criss this is Father Stafen I wanted to know why you and Sandra decided to postpone your wedding I hope you guys haven't reconsidered getting married". Dimitra stopped as Criss stood there. "Explain Christopher" she asked. "We were going to tell you tonight about the postponement" Criss replied. "Why don't you explain to me now" she asked. "Mom everything will be explained at dinner now let go" and they left. At The Luxor George was waiting for Criss and Dimitra. "You all right George?" his mother inquired. "I'm fine" he remarked.

“Than why did Trina run off all of a sudden is she all right?”. “I think she has a stomach virus mom”he replied. “Well I hope she isn’t pregnant that would just be horrible that you’re not married and your bride to be is with child”she remarked. Where’s an emergency when I need itGeorge thought as Trina came back. “Sorry about that has Criss and Dimitra shown up?”Trina inquired. “Not yet oh wait here they come”Stella stated as Trina walked up to them. "Trina nice to see you again". "Nice to see you two can I borrow your son for a minute?". "just bering him back when you're done" she joked as we stepped out ear shot. "Where's Sandra?" she inquired “Having a hormonal fit I’ll go get her” and left as Criss walked over. “Christopher where did Trina go?”. “Went to get Sandra why don’t we go in”Criss remarked. . “Why do you ladies go in I have some business to finish with Criss" and the ladies went in.

"Now where did my wife to be go?"he inquired. “When my mother told Sandra she put on some weight her hormones went for a spin and Trina is trying to come her down enough. I thought this wasn’t going to happen untill the second trimester”Criss stated. Just than Trina and Sandra walked over. “Hey you all right”. “I’m fine let’s go in while I’m in this mood”she suggested and they went in.