Title: Slumber Party
Author: (so far) The Artist formerly known as Mindy
Rating: Who knows?
Disclaimer: Its a free for all.
Warning: Much silliness within. And cookies.
A/N: How good this turns out to be relies solely on all you guys who provide inspiration, ideas and your own special lunacy. I absolve myself of all responsibility.
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        Caitlin Todd held up the brightly colored oven mittens, one on each hand, and shot KateToddFan a quizzical look. I dont get it, she muttered with a clueless shrug.
        Well, I know you like to bake she answered delightedly.
        Yeah? Kate nodded, eyeing the gloves on her hands carefully.
        And I thought they were cute, she added, smiling eagerly.
        Kate looked dubious: Well.
        And after all, added The Fan: I AM the Wardrobe Mistress here.
        Those are the ugliest things Ive ever seen in my life, Puperoni commented dryly, taking a large sip of coffee.
        Noooo, Kate responded kindly, smiling at KTFan: theyre cute. I like em. Thank you.
        Sure, KTFan beamed: I got you two because I couldnt decide which one I liked better.
        DC grimaced: Didnt anyone ever tell you that sitting on the fence is as good as treason?
        No, KTFan whimpered, looking worried.
        Shes kidding, Sammie informed her gently: She has a veryinteresting sense of humor.
        Oh.
        What do they mean? Kate asked suddenly from the other side of the kitchen counter they were all gathered around. She indicated the words on each glove: KIBBS on the right and TATE was printed on the left. Kate shrugged: I thought I knew all the acronyms
        Theyre not acronyms, DC shook her head.
        "What are they? Kate asked with raised eyebrows.
        Believe me, DC muttered, waving one hand: You dont want to know.
        Okaaay she hummed.
        Which one, KTFan murmured slyly: do YOU like best, Kate???
        This should be good, Puperoni mumbled quietly.
        Um Kate looked bewildered as they all turned to look at her with great curiosity. Well, she shrugged, looking at the left mitten: This one is bright, and kinda cute and sassy and fun.
        Yes, pointed out Sammie: but look at the pattern on the Kibbs one. Isnt it fascinating?
        Yes, I suppose, nodded Kate, still somewhat confused by the importance of the issue. The colors are deeper and darker. The pattern is more subtle-- but very attractive.
        Hehe, giggled Sammie victoriously.
        This one feels a lot stronger too, Kate continued, looking at the Kibbs mitt: Itll probably last longer.
        Damn right, commented Sammie firmly.
        Whereas this one, Kate pulled a face and yanked off the Tate mitt: feels very constricting. Whys it gotta be so tight?
        Ask Tony, Pup shrugged: He thinks if its tight its sexy.
Kate looked somewhat confused and curious at this but a second later, the timer on the oven dinged and an ecstatic cry of COOKIES!!! echoed about Kates tiny kitchen. She turned and pulled out a fresh batch of triple chocolate cookies while Puperoni refilled everyones coffee mugs.
        Ooo, they smell amazing, Kate, KTFan commented, reaching out with one hand and receiving a slap on the wrist from DC.
        Hey! KTF whined: you dont have to get so territorial over the cookies-- theres plenty for everyone.
        Shouldnt you be off dressing someone? DC asked sharply.
        Im hiding, she frowned, slumping into her chair.
        From who? inquired Sammie, her face full of melting chocolate.
        Chickbat, KTFan answered, after a pause. I tried to put her in a hospital gown, but she refused to wear one ever again. And she scratched me-- she pointed to a red line on her arm: See?
        Oooo. Ouch, winced Pup: She can be real scary.
        Why were you putting her in a hospital gown? asked Sammie: We havent even written any hospital scenes yet.
        Yeah, added DC: This is a slumber party. Not a mental hospital.
        KTFan shrugged: It was Bats suggestion. He thinks its sexy.
        Kate rolled her eyes: Thats so warped.
        Hes just soserious and. intimidating, KTFan explained quietly: I couldnt refuse.
        Dont worry, Pup remarked: Im sure Gibbs will be making an appearance soon and she wont want to miss that. Hospital gown or not.
        Gibbs is coming? Kate asked, wide-eyed, offering about the full plate of warm cookies.
        Count on it, Sammie winked.
        But Kate looked down at herself: Im in my pajamas.
        Pup grinned: He wont mind.
        DC leaned over to Sammie: You better go get Mindy or she wont get any cookies.
        Sammie raised an eyebrow: Sure you dont want to get her? Since you guys are so tight that youve been discussing story ideas?
        DC frowned threateningly: Im staying with the cookies.
        Fine, huffed Sammie and wandered into the other room where Mindy was busily typing away.
        Hey, Mindy offered distractedly: I cant believe Im doing this again.
        Me neither, Sammie sighed, munching on her second cookie.
        Youre gonna help me out, right?? she murmured, glancing over her shoulder at her friend.
        Guess so, shrugged Sammie: Whats the plan?
        Good question, smiled Mindy anxiously.
        No plan? Sammie mused dubiously.
        Mindy shrugged: We didnt have one last time.
        Sammie nodded: True.
        And that turned out okay, she added optimistically.
        Just tell me you have a few ideas on where were going with this, Sammie stressed hesitantly.
        Mindy swiveled in her chair and looked up at her: I have a few ideas on where we are going with this.
        Alright then, she nodded again.
        Mindy glanced at her watch impatiently: Where are the others anyway?
        Sammie sighed and pulled up a chair. Uh, apparently Chickbat is stuck in a Wardrobe crisis but will probably be here.
        Uh huh.
        Sugcat is still hung over from her birthday. And New Years. And Christmas. But I sent her an invite when she regains consciousness.
        Right.
        Apparently, Nik is in seclusion at this weird artists commune. Shes writing her first novel but I left a message with the leprechaun at the gate.
        Excellent.
        And Sundance is busy being the Executive Producer of DCs new TV show.
        DC has a TV show? Mindy asked surprised.
        Soon she will. Its like a question/answer thing, Sammie explained, waving one hand: Viewer asks a question. DC answers in enormous detail.
        Sounds like a crowd pleaser, Mindy commented.
        Sundance is setting it all up, Sammie told her: Thats why she has no time to hang out these days. DC is a hard task master but I left a message with her PAs PAs PA.
        Cool, nodded Mindy: --is that the entire cast?
        Sammie shook her head: Not even close.
        Well, I suppose I sprung it on everyone, she shrugged, wagging her head at the floor: A bit unexpected.
        Yeah, agreed Sammie: a little bit.
        NCISlvr wants to shoot something by the way, Mindy mentioned offhandedly.
        Sammie spread her palms: Any suggestions on that?
        Uh she smirked: dff?
        I guess that was an easy question, remarked Sammie dryly.
        Mindy smiled sheepishly: And I kinda said there might be a panty raidat some point       
        Oh. Well. Lets just start and see what happens okay? Sammie murmured, rising and heading for the kitchen with the implausible hope that Kate, KTFan, Puperoni and DC had left them some cookies.
        Sure, nodded Mindy in agreement. She followed, a big smile on her face: So Sammie? -- what happens next?
TBC..!
I know I sprung it on you Sammie! But PLEASE join the party. Any one else want to write a chapter or be in on the action??? Youve got to name it to claim it!
