Portia's Birthday Fan Fiction

Portia’s Birthday Fan fiction

For the last two week’s me and the crew have been meticulously planning our surprise for Portia’s birthday show. Portia is currently busy filming scenes for her new show so she wouldn’t be able to make it to the show for her birthday. When she told me I spent a few day’s trying to come up with way’s to get her to the show but none of them seemed to work. Then about a week later I suddenly came up with the idea that instead of her coming to watch the show we should take the show to her. So with the help of the crew and being able to pull some strings with the crew where she is filming and the staff at the lot she is filming on we have come up with a plan. I haven’t been able to sleep tonight in anticipation for surprising my beautiful wife on her birthday tomorrow. I look over at the clock to see that I only have a few minutes left before I have to leave for work. I look back to my wife who is sleeping so peacefully next to me. I love the way she snuggles up to me in her sleep and the way in which her breathing regulates so it is in sync with my own. I feel her beginning to stir beneath me so I lean in and place a soft kiss on the end of her nose.

“Mmmmmm”

“Morning Baby. Happy Birthday!” I exclaim probably a bit too loudly for this time in the morning.

“Mmmm morning. Aww thank you” she says reaching up for the neckline of my bed shirt and pulling my head down towards hers. I smile before our lips meet slowly and gently. As I pull away I see a flash of that gorgeous smile.

“God I love you Portia. I hope you have a fantastic day babe.”

“Aww I love you too. I’m sorry I can’t come to the show but I promise to make up for it tonight, if you know what I mean”

“Oh no it’s your birthday, you’ll be the one having fun tonight” I smirk before leaning back down towards her and kissing her more passionately this time. I feel her head sinking into the pillow below us as a moan escapes from her mouth. I so badly want to stay here with her but I know that if I don’t hurry up I’ll be late for work so I pull away so I am hovering over her.

“Ugh, I’m sorry baby I’d love to stay here forever but I have to get up otherwise I’ll be late for work”

“Awwww, well at least I have tonight to look forward to”

“Oh believe me tonight is going to blow your mind” I say giving her a wink and heading off towards the bathroom. I have a quick shower and get dressed. I leave Portia a quick note in the steam of the bathroom mirror which reads:

Happy Birthday Baby,

I love you so much.

Yours Always,

Ell

Xxx

“I’m out baby, I’ve left the shower running for you so it’s nice and hot. I’ll meet you downstairs with some breakfast” I shout as I make my way from the bathroom downstairs towards the kitchen.

10 minutes later…

I am putting the finishing touches to the quick breakfast I have rustled up for Portia when I feel two arms snake their way around my waist.

“Mmmmm this smells good” Portia says kissing her way from my shoulder to my neck.

“Mmm baby, I have work”

“I’m sorry I can’t resist” she laughs. “Especially after that cute note you left in the bathroom”

“Oh yeah? Did you like?”

“Of course and I love you too Ell”

I smile and instruct her to sit down at the breakfast bar before serving her breakfast and the first gift I have brought her.

“What’s this?” She asks.

“Oh it’s just a little something to start your birthday with” I say looking at the cute smile she has on her face. “Well come on then are you going to open it or not?”

“Okay hang on” she laughs before starting to open the present. As she opens the jewellery box to see the necklace I have brought her I see a smile creeping across her face. “Awwww baby, this is so cute I love it!” she says before leaning across the bar and giving me a quick peck on the lips. I walk around the help her put it on.

“There you go. It looks even more beautiful than I imagined” I say. “A little like you”

“Oh stop it Ell” she laughs.

“Anyway babe I hate to leave but I have to be at the studio in half an hour”

“It’s okay! You go I don’t want you to be late for work”

“Okay, I’ll see you later. Have a fantastic day!” I say thinking about how I’ll be seeing her sooner than she thinks I will.

“Bye Ell, I love you. Have a great day yourself” she says before placing another gentle kiss on my lips. I smile before turning around and heading out of the door with a devious smile on my face.

Chapter 2

The morning seems to fly by having meeting after meeting and numerous phone calls to check everything is place. We are taking the whole show including the audience over to the car park of the lot Portia is shooting on. Our plan is to have Portia as the sole guest with our favourite musician Joshua Radin there to surprise her and some fun games to play too. Firstly, though we had to make sure Portia had arrived at work before we could send the crew over to set up the stage. We had planned to film the intro at the studio as normal before sending the audience over and finally filming my journey from the studio over to the lot. Usually during my morning break I would give Portia a quick ring whilst she was on her way to work so we decided to use this as our cue to know she was at work. I walk into my office and sit on the sofa pulling my phone out ready to ring her. I take a deep breath before dialling her number so I didn’t give anything away on the phone.

“Babyy” she says answering the phone.

“Heyy, hows your birthday going?”

“Great thanks, your Mama popped round this morning to give me her present and asked if we were still on for tomorrow night at hers”

“Awesome, you said yes right?”

“Of course! I said we’d be round about 7pm if that’s okay with you?”

“Perfect!” I smile and we are both silent for a while. It’s a comfortable silence between us though as always. “I’m sorry I can’t be with you today babe” I say trying to sound as sad as I can to hide my secret plan.

“No honestly, stop apologising. Please!” she laughs.

“I just feel bad!”

“Well you have no need to feel bad okay babe?”

“Okay”

“Anyway, I’ve just pulled into the lot so I’d better go and let you get back to the work you should be doing instead of calling me”

“Hahaaa awww okay babe” I say reluctantly.

“Hey, we could meet for lunch if you wanted to? That’s if you have time”

“Erm” I say but really I am cursing myself trying to think of some kind of excuse. “I dunno if I can babe. I’m really sorry but it’s manic around the studio today. But I’ll try to be home early I promise!”

“That’s okay don’t worry Ell. It was only an idea. Anyway I’ll see you tonight babe”

“Okay babe, have a good day! Love you”

“Love you too” I hear her say then the phone clicks dead.

1 hour later…

I am walking out of my dressing room ready to deliver the monologue to the audience before we all make our way across town to the set on Portia’s lot. For some reason I’m way more nervous today than any other day besides our wedding day. I begin to think back to the happiest day of my life before I am jolted from my daydream by someone shouting my name.

“ELLEN!” I turn around to see Jeannie hurtling down the corridor towards me. “You in a world of your own Ell?” she laughs.

“Sorry, I was erm..thinking” I begin before Jeannie interrupts me.

“Don’t worry about it. Anyway we have a bit of a problem. One of the guys from the studio has said Portia has mentioned coming to surprise you here for lunch. They don’t want to stop her though because that’s going to look a bit suspicious.”

“Don’t worry, I’m on it” I say giving Jeannie a wink.

“Thanks Ell!” she shouts before disappearing off where she came from. I reach for my pocket and continue to walk in the direction of the stage. When I reach the part of the stage where I usually have my water, mint and hand my phone to Mary I explain to her that I just have to make a quick call first. I dial the familiar number for the second time today.

“Ell?” Portia enquires.

“Hey, baby. Can’t be long babe-” I start but before I can finish Portia interrupts me.

“Babe? I can’t hear you, are you in the studio all I can hear is the crowd” she says. I realise that the crowd must be too loud behind me so I excuse myself and walk back to the corridor for a few minutes.

“Sorry, I’m just about to go on so I can’t be long. I’m starting the show a bit earlier today as the audience are all here ready and it means I can get back to you quicker so how about I swing by once I’ve taped the show and watch you do your final scenes for the day?”

“Oh! Are you sure? I was going to pop over and surprise you for lunch but I guess you’ve scuppered that plan now” she giggles.

“Of course babe. Anyway I really have to go they’re waiting for me. I’ll see you later babe love you!”

“Okay babe love you too!” she says before I quickly click end call.

Chapter 3

I take a swig of my water and catch my mint as usual before heading out through the doors of the studio to face one of the best audiences around. I know I say it all the time but my audience really are the best audience ever. Without them I probably would of packed in the talk show a few years ago but they remind me every day how great the show is, how much fun it is to film and of course how much I help people by filming every day. I look out at the faces of my audience and see joy and happiness on every single one of them.

“Thank you!” I say. “Please, thank you. Sit down.” I say gesturing for the audience to sit down.

“WE LOVE YOU ELLEN” a few girls from the back shout as the rest of the audience sit down.

“Thank you” I laugh. “Wow, Welcome everyone! Thank you I send that all right back to y’all” I say before another cheer rings around the audience. “Well…isn’t today exciting folks? It’s Portia’s birthday!”

“WOOO”

“Haha, I know. Well today we’re going to do something a little different but before I get onto that I just want to talk about presents. Who here has problems knowing what to buy people on their birthday?” I look around the audience to see who has their hands up.

“I know right” I say nodding my head in agreement with the people who have their hands raised. “This is the problem I’ve had. I mean what do you get the woman who has everything? And by everything I mean me?” I say sarcastically before laughing with the audience.

“Nooooooo. But seriously I’ve had such a problem knowing what to buy Portia. I thought about something to do with transport like a car or a bike. Good idea you’d think yeah?” I look around at the people in the audience nodding. “Maybe not so much after the segway Portia brought me a few years ago. A few of you might remember this but for those who don’t here is the clip” I say pointing at the TV that has been set up next to me before watching with the rest of the audience.

“So I thought of surprising her on the show today. Who’s up for doing that?” I say before waiting for the audience’s response.

“WOOOO”

“Haha I thought you might be up for it. So here’s what we’re going to do. Portia is supposed to be at work today or so she thinks” I say giving a smirk whilst the camera crew show a picture of her on the CCTV camera’s in her dressing room at the lot. “So anyway we are going to take all of you, all of the cameras and myself obviously over to her lot and film the show there!” I say receiving a massive cheer from the audience.

“But before we all head over we need to get the party started by warming up with a dance!” I say before Tony starts the music up and head into the audience.

Chapter 4

I am making my way out of my dressing room after getting the call to say the audience are all seated and ready. The camera crew are filming my journey to the other lot in the car to slot into the show. Once I am in the car I begin to explain to the camera about the plan for the show.

“So here’s the plan. I’m going to sneak into the studio she is filming in with the crew following me. Once I have surprised her we’ll head out and film the show in the car park of her lot”

After ten minutes in the car we reach my wife’s lot, I wait in the car for the all clear to go ahead with the surprise.

“Ellen! We’re ready for you!” I hear Mary shout as one of the security men opens the car door for me.

“Here we go” I say making my way into the studio and down the long corridors to where she is filming. I reach the door, take a deep breath and begin to open the door. As I do this I give the camera a cheeky smile showing the excitement in my face.

“Here we go” I say. I push the door all the way open and walk into the room. As I appear in the doorway Portia is just finishing up a scene on the set furthest away from the door I have just walked in. As she carries on it becomes obvious she hasn’t seen me so I sneak around the back of the set and approach her from behind. Just as she is about to deliver her next line I jump up and place my hands on her waist.

“AHHHH WHAT THE?!” she screams as I burst into fits of laughter. I am laughing so much I can barely speak. “Ell! What are you doing here?” she says trying to stop herself from laughing as well. Once I get my laughing under control I take her and begin to lead her off the set.

“I am here to surprise you on your birthday babe” I say.

“Awwww thank you! But what about your show?”

“Well..this is the twist” I say smiling . “But before I tell you anything I’d like you to come with me and you’ll see” I lead her back through the door and in the direction of the car park.

“But I’ve got work to do?” Portia asks. She is so confused bless her but I don’t want to give anything away just yet until we walk into the car park.

“Don’t worry babe I have that sorted” I say laughing at the confusion on her face. As we walk into the reception of the studio I stop Portia and give Mary who is waiting at the doors a nod. All of a sudden I hear the music outside start up and the crowd beginning to scream. Once I get the go ahead from Mary I again grab Portia’s hand and lead her out into the car park where the crowd begin a rendition of “Happy Birthday”.

“Omg” Portia says shocked.

I begin to join in with the crowd singing happy birthday as I lead her towards the stage we have set up. Once we have finished singing the crowd give my wife a standing applause.

“Ellen, omg.” Portia tries to speak but the emotions overwhelm her and she begins to cry. I pull her into a hug in front of the chairs we have set up for the interview.

“Happy Birthday baby” I whisper into her ear.

“Thank you Ell.” she manages to whisper back with tears streaming down her face. We both pull back and I look into my wife’s eyes. For that moment no one else existed and I leaned in slowly closing my eyes before our lips met.