A smile brightened her face as Lima commented on the hair clip she was fussing with, the one her mummy had put in that morning so she could see properly, without the long brown strands that cascaded silkily to the middle of her back falling forward into her face. "Tank you," the three-year-old mumbled, still pulling at the purple flower above her right ear. "Hmmm, yesh. I no no whewre Supahman is," Hayley held up one of her hands, shrugging her shoulders cluelessly.

Finally, the flower clip moved as she got a good grip of it and gently tugged it out of her dark locks, grinning triumphantly when she waved it infront of her mummy's face. "I did it!" It wasn't that she didn't like it, Hayley simply wanted to put it in herself. She was a big girl, after all. And now, seeing the blonde woman and two smaller people with her, the big girl wanted down. "BIRDIE!" Excitedly shouted the toddler, staring directly at Alexis and patted her mother's arm. When she spoke next, it was much more calmer, "Down, mummy? Down."

Savannah chuckled, bouncing Hayley lightly to keep her from sliding out of her arms, "Yes you did, want it back in now?" She asked softly, brushing the stray strands from the toddler's face before placing her hand over the other once more under Hayley's leg, playfully eying Lima. "Oh wait one minute, back up-" She was not feigning surprise this time, it was not mocking either. That, she did not remember. This was the first time she was hearing about something that slipped past her during their school days, and maybe this time it was for the better. "There was a thing with Dominic and Maddox? When did that happen? Goodness, Limabean." Vannah shook her head, though a smile still played amusedly upon her lips.

Whiggalima excused herself from the small group, and no sooner had Alexyna arrived, the youngest Chosens following close behind. Savannah felt a little better about setting her daughter down on her own two feet inside the large, unfamilar home now that they were here. Smoothing the back of Hayley's summer dress, Vannah called, "Lexi!" and rose back to her full height, watching as the little one that ran, and nearly stumbled, over to the twins. Ocean blue eyes instantly found emerald green ones, realizing someone wasn't with them. "Where's Frederic?"

Turning toward the annoyed, boyish voice that greeted her in a funny manner, one of which she was use to, Katie forced the warmth in her expression to stay. She had always been fairly good at acting, having played around quite alot throughout her entire childhood and the past few years as well, but today the effort was only halfhearted. Part of her hoped it was convincing enough, but the part couldn't care less. It was Savannah's doing, dragging her here. No thanks to Julian or Mum Katie quickly banished the negative thoughts, looking from Sparrow to the amber eyed girl, "Did she?"

Kaitlynnh knew full well that didn't sound like something Robin would do, knowing her like she knew the whole Chosen family, not to mention she had been there when the children were born; Her youngest set of siblings and the twins shared a special birthday. As for the stealing of the ball, Katie made no further comment. "Tell you what, let's go outside and see if you can beat a seventeen year old in soccor." She suggested with a grin, looking to Lex as she waited to see if Row would turn down the challenge, Katie told her "Lexis, I'm taking your brother outside." and accepted the water bottle her niece shoved into her hand, automatically sliding it into her tote bag.

Hayley shook her head abruptly, holding the purple flower away from her mummy so she couldn't try putting it in again. She assured,"I gots it, I do." and looked down at the white carpet beneath her feet, focused on sliding the clip back into place where it had previously been and press it into her hair. At the soft 'click' her face lit up, pleased with herself, she beamed up at her mother and then trotted over to hug Rari's waist, because that's as far as she could reach. When she turned to greet Sparrow, Hayley ducked her head to the side to avoid the soccor ball and hugged him too. "I wanna go outside, I pway bawl, too!" The toddler said, jumping up and down eagerly. If they didn't get a move on, it was likely she would end up pulling them out to the beach herself. Or they would be chasing her.

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"You're welcome, sweetie," she said smiling at Hayley. Then she raised her brow. "Well... You want to go looking for Superman with me a bit later? Then you can play."

She blinked as Vannah forgot. She didn't think Vannah forgot anything. "Sixth Year, Vannah. When Maddox took his wand out on Dom. Please tell me that you remember it now" She shook her head. How could Vanna have forgotten that?

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She nodded sadly at the first comment and laughed at the second. "He loves you too. And will be happy to see you." And why he was looking forward to the concert? Was she being silly? "'cause he wants to see mummy play, you goof." She shook her head at her best friend.

"Well, that's a pretty high compliment," she said beaming at him. He really was a fan of her band. "thank you, Curt."

She then nodded as he told her haw he had been. "How's Quidditch been going? And I've been good, just busy. River takes up a lot of my time." Not that she was complaining.

She raised her brow, startled as Reese came over to her. And looked like she was in a rush. Or upset. Or both. "Reese? What happened?" Please tell me that it doesn't involve River...


Then her jaw dropped. "River, jumped in the ocean?!?! Where is he? When did this happen?" Forgetting about Curt and Rapunzel, she started running towards the house. She needed to get the clothes and see her son.

Reese watched Lima run up to the house. Was she going to follow? No. She was going to stay here with the guests. Wait...what was she saying? She NEEDED to follow Lima. "Sorry guys," she told Pretzel and the guy Lima was with. "We are having some techincal difficulties." With that, she ran after Lima. "He's in Jake's bedroom," she told Lima when she caught up to her.

She rushed into the living room, passing by people in there not caring if she bumped into anyone. She just wanted to see her son. "Where is he now, Reese?" she called out as she heard her following behind.

She entered the kitchen and grabbed the purse that was on the table. "Where is he?" she repeated frantically. She was going to have to call Maddox. But not until after she saw River. "I have to tell Maddox. this is not good."

Reese almost fell in the doorway as she rushed into the house. Hmm. Maybe telling Lima wasn't such a good idea. She should have waited until the end of the concert to tell her. "He's in Jake's bedroom," she answered. She pushed her way through the crowd of people and headed to the stairs that lead upstairs, but then she heard what Lima said about Maddox. "Let's not tell him. It's not like River drowned. Jake saved him and he's alright," she told Lima.

Lima rushed out of the kitchen and started heading up the stair. "I have to tell him, Reese. He's my husband and River's father. He needs to know." And soon...

She reached the top of the stairs and headed straight for Jake's room. She walked in saying. "mummy's here, baby!" She ran over to the bed and grabbed her son and held him in his towel. "Tell mummy what happened sweetie," she told him holding him close to her.

“You are very welcome.” Curt said grinning. What he spoke was the truth.

Quidditch? What? OH! “Quidditch is going great actually. We’re having a good season thus far.” Curt have a quick mock, fist pump. “Oh yes I know how that goes. Hayley can be a handful at times as well.” Curt was well equipped for children though, he grew up in a HUGE family. He generally could handle anything thrown at him.

Apparently River was up to no good now, and Lima ran off. “Don’t go TOO stressed before the show.” He called after her, then turning back to Pretzel with a grin. “You wanna go inside? I bet Vannah’s in there.” Well, if she wasn’t out here…

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Curt grinned in relief, “Ok good. If I missed even one song I wouldn’t been mad.” Of course he would have been! The Lemurs were great.

“Me? Pretty good you know. Just hanging with Vannah and Hayley at home. And Quidditch, of course, a lot of it. But it never gets old.” Curtis beamed. “What about you?”

Smiling sideways, Curt shook his head at Punzie. “You know, they always say Portree’s Pride never dies. I’ll assure you that it’s true.” Curt joked as he spoke to his friend.

The next comment brought him into a wide grin. “Ahh, so true right? I really miss those days.” He said, crossing his arms for comfort. “We’ll relive it tonight… I’ll make sure of it. Butter or no butter, it’ll be good.”

The 24 year old looking behind himself in pursuit of his wife, no sign yet… maybe he was being oblivious.

"Maybe it never dies but it can be squashed and conquered," Rapunzel returned the joke with a slightly crooked smile. Oh how she loved smack talking - especially with a friend.

Mmm butter or no butter, but it would be better with butter. "Alright. I'm holding you to that, Curt." And she would, too.

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Reese ran her fingers through River's hair when he rested his head on her knee. "I'll go find her now," she answered. She waited until River's head wasn't resting on her knee before she stood up. "You stay here with him while I go find Lima," she ordered Jake. She took one last look at River, then she headed out of the room and outside.

She took the outside steps to the ground and when she reached the ground, she walked back inside the house using the back door. She walked into the living room and looked around.

Where was Lima?

She smiled at some of the people who were in the room before she headed back outside. She rushed down to the beach where she found Lima talking to Pretzel and this guy she didn't know. She remembered Pretzel from Lima's wedding, of course. She was the Maid of Honor. She wandered over to the little group and tapped Lima on the shoulder. "Uh, Lima..."

What was she suppose to say? 'Your son almost drowned, but Jake saved him.' No. 'River jumped into the ocean, but Jake rescued him.' No. She really didn't know how to bring up the topic of what just happened. "Okay, so- Jake had a little problem with River. He, um- I don't know. River jumped into the ocean from the pier, buuuuuuut Jake saved him. So, all is well. Yet, River needs some new clothes," she explained.

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She nodded sadly at the first comment and laughed at the second. "He loves you too. And will be happy to see you." And why he was looking forward to the concert? Was she being silly? "'cause he wants to see mummy play, you goof." She shook her head at her best friend.

"Well, that's a pretty high compliment," she said beaming at him. He really was a fan of her band. "thank you, Curt."

She then nodded as he told her haw he had been. "How's Quidditch been going? And I've been good, just busy. River takes up a lot of my time." Not that she was complaining.

She raised her brow, startled as Reese came over to her. And looked like she was in a rush. Or upset. Or both. "Reese? What happened?" Please tell me that it doesn't involve River...

Then her jaw dropped. "River, jumped in the ocean?!?! Where is he? When did this happen?" Forgetting about Curt and Rapunzel, she started running towards the house. She needed to get the clothes and see her son.

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Reese watched Lima run up to the house. Was she going to follow? No. She was going to stay here with the guests. Wait...what was she saying? She NEEDED to follow Lima. "Sorry guys," she told Pretzel and the guy Lima was with. "We are having some techincal difficulties." With that, she ran after Lima. "He's in Jake's bedroom," she told Lima when she caught up to her.

River say whaaaaaat? Pier jumping swimming IS HE OKAY??!

Rapunzel opened her mouth to say something but one second Reese was there, and the next she was gone....with Lima.

"Hi Reese, bye Reese," the blonde mumbled with a mock wave as the two ran off. "I wonder what that was about?" And was River okay? Technical difficulties didn't sound good either.

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“You are very welcome.” Curt said grinning. What he spoke was the truth.

Quidditch? What? OH! “Quidditch is going great actually. We’re having a good season thus far.” Curt have a quick mock, fist pump. “Oh yes I know how that goes. Hayley can be a handful at times as well.” Curt was well equipped for children though, he grew up in a HUGE family. He generally could handle anything thrown at him.

Apparently River was up to no good now, and Lima ran off. “Don’t go TOO stressed before the show.” He called after her, then turning back to Pretzel with a grin. “You wanna go inside? I bet Vannah’s in there.” Well, if she wasn’t out here…

"Yeah, let's follow them," Punzie nodded toward the House. "Yay for Vannah and inside!" She grinned and started up the path again, wondering why she didn't just try the House first.

It was nice for Kris to talk to Diana again, seeing as how they hadn't gotten to over the past few years. Work caught up to him, with him having the Division Head job for one of the departments of Level Nine. Unfortunately, he couldn't talk about it much, except that he got the head position. He would have to apologize for it soon.

"That's so great Diana," he said, genuinely. He put his hands in his pockets and began to look around here. Oh, there's the stage. "A winter wedding? Surely it's not going to be here, it'll be way too cold. Where will it be?"

He chuckled slightly as she mentioned Karma writing to Emiliano, and Em telling her about it. He felt bad that the wedding was small, and that he didn't invite her to it, but they were due to have a celebration soon anyway. After all, Addie was going to have a baby shower, now that she was pregnant with their first child.

"Adeline Renae Carlisle," he said. "Now known as Addie Atkins. She works for the Daily Prophet."

Okay, now he could apologize.

"Listen Diana, I'm extremely sorry we haven't talked all that much over the past few years. I finally got established in the Ministry, then got a Divison Head position for one of the departments in Level Nine. And then, I met Addie, and our wedding was very very small. We both had a lot of work, and little time to plan. But, she's about to have a baby, and we'll be hosting a baby shower soon. You're always more than welcome to come."

Please please pleeeeease.

Karma's jaw might as well have been disconnected from her body so it could properly be dropped to the floor. She was EXCITED. These dresses and suits were beautiful, and how on earth was she supposed to choose? ZOMG.

"Oh wow, Emiliano," she said, putting a hand to her chest. "These are beautiful... I don't know which one to choose, they're just so--"

Yeah, there were no words to describe it, at all. Heck, she even called him Emiliano. Since when did that happen? Uhh, rarely. The only thing she could do right now was wrap one of her arms around his middle and put her head on his chest.

"This is absolutely wonderful Saenz," she said. "I don't know how I'm going to thank you, or how the others will."

Piper sighed a bit as she looked up at Wes, she knew that they had agreed to disagree on this, but.. it was hard to not just hash it out once and for all, that way.. they wouldn't have to tread around the subject lightly, like they usually did.. It was sad that they didn't get this settled once and for all.. and especially with an issue like this.

Piper smiled as he spoke and she shook her head, "That is because I don't consider it dealing with you. I love you so much, that it's not dealing.. it's just who you are.. and I love all of you.. even your faults.. so.." Her eyes closed softly as she felt his hand on her neck, his touch never failed to calm her and excite her all at the same time.

"Wes.. you are probably going to screw things up.. as will I.." She said honestly.. "Neither one of us are perfect, but we love each other, and because of that.. no matter how much we both screw up, we will work on being married.. And you will never be a loser.." She said softly as he spoke.. "Good, cause I'm not letting you go either, I told you once, and now I will repeat myself, you are stuck with me mister.. Now and forever.." She said as the tears started to clear from her eyes.

"Aww yes,, Lima.. I'm not quite sure where she went.. perhaps outside?" She asked as they carefully skirted through the crowd..

Well, the wedding was either going to be held..."London, Paris...or even the Saenz Residence. We've been told from wedding planners that it's a wonderful place to hold on to such event." She had to brag about the house she helped her parents buy a few fifteen years ago. Hehee...

Addie Atkins. Daily Prophet. Oh yeah, Diana had read a few articles from her. Surely, by the way Kris and her met, it seemed like rushing love, yet one of those that would last forever. Sigh...He was having a wonderful life. And about to have a kid. Whoa...exciting...yet, beautiful.

Then, Kris started to apologize to Diana. She listened, looked at him nearly blinking, then stood up next to him, and touched his elbow. "Atkins...calm down. We had our reasons all these...seven years..." Di just shook her head at the thought of all that time. "...to just not see, talk to each other. We were making our lives...as reasonable as possible. And now that they are, look at us. We have the best life can give us..." She took the apology though, Di had missed Kris a lot. "And I'd be honoured to be at the baby shower..." She wasn't going to miss such important event...never.

Emiliano looked at Karma and just how excited she was about the dresses. "Just choose one, and the only satisfaction I'll get is seeing you wearing it, as well as the other girls..." He told her with a smile. It had been a long time since he didn't see that smile, nor heard the way she addressed him as Emiliano. It had always been...Saenz...which was great for him after so many years of knowing her.

"You always look great in yellow...light yellow." He said, picking up a dress nearby him and offering it to Karma, "Though you can always get white as well...both work well for this heat and resemble lime, light colours..." He commented, nealy having a chuckle again.

Shana wasn't going to let go without an answer juust yet.Theeen Why wont youu teell mee ?! she pouted and smiled sweetly at him.Why ? You scaaared of me finding out ?Huh Huh Huh.Im only kidding but I still wanna know of corse. she winked at him and shrugged her shoulders.Umm Guuurd I suppose...And you ? and you ? Wasn't really a way to ask someone else how's it goin after they'd just asked you.Buut oh weell she shrugged and looked around.

"I wouldn't lie to you, River," Jake mumbled, stroking the kid's hair. "You're a brave boy. A good boy. I'm the bad boy for not paying attention... if you wanna cry, you go ahead and cry," Jake nodded, head whipping round as LOOOOOKY WHO IT IS showed up.

Figuring it was best to shut up and stay out of the way, Jake backed away as Lima started to cling to her child. He looked away, not really knowing why, but suddenly getting the great urge to go back downstairs and hide.

Kris laughed at Diana as she mentioned her family's residence. Well, what else would be better than a wedding at home? Hmm. Barely anything, except for maybe a wedding on the beach.

"Addie and I have been married about two years since we dated for four," he said, trying to remember exactly how long it had been. Stupid work, making his mind all cluttered. Meh. "How long have you an Johnathan been together?"

Ahh, after his mini freakout, she touched his elbow. Wasn't he the one who was supposed to calm people down with his touch? Oh whatever, it still worked. He sighed slightly as she began to reason with him about everything else and all the years that had passed. Maybe she was right - but he still felt bad. He had reasonably calmed down his stupid man senses after Addie kicked him a little for it. Kris smiled at the thought, and when Di said she'd come to the baby shower, he felt better.

"Alright, that's good," he said. "I expect to see you and Em there, because I'm sure Karma will beg him to come."

EEEEEEE. They were so pretty, and and and -- wow, she had no idea what one to choose. It was just one of those moments where Karma might as well have started happy dancing. She still was similar to her old Hogwarts self with being hyper and all, but that was something that didn't do away easily. It was a genetic thing. Thanks Mom and Dad.

"Yellow is a good color," she said, nodding and taking the dress. She held it up to her, and then decided to go on ahead and try it on. "Ohhh hold on a minute."

She ran into the nearest bathroom and tried the dress on. OHOHOH perfect fit, even though Karma had gained a little since the last time he saw her. Stupid German food. But Kris said it made her look healthier. Oh well, whatever works. She spun around in front of the bathroom just for fun, and then opened the door to show Emiliano.

"Welllll," she said. "What do you think?"

Diana listened, he spoke about those years when he got to meet Addie. "I think it's the same case, though he had our ups and downs for about five years...and he finally proposed about two months ago and how could I say no?" She said, letting out a sigh, thinking that work and some issues of life had just gotten over the relationship they had during that time. Stressing...yep.

Di noticed the way he just calmed down and smiled when she accepted to go to the baby shower. "I can't wait to just tell Emiliano about this, he's going to accept as soon as I mention your sister's name.." She got to still tease him after so many years. Di still knew that there was something hidden inside Em's heart that involved Karma...funny, yet loving, meaningful still in her brother's heart.

Emiliano smiled as Karma just went on and tried one of the dresses he suggested. And when she came out. WHOA!! She looked..."Gorgeous..." He muttered, barely audible sound that came from his mouth, yet it was a compliment.

"You look amazing." Finally, after a few seconds, those words came out, making Emiliano feel somewhat of embarrassed of his reaction, the stunned he was. He approached her, got hold of his hand and made her spin. "You know, Mom might even have dresses for you at the boutiques..." He whispered, meaning it.

Miles nodded at Vannie. It was time to start up the band. He knelt down to his little angel and smiled at her. "Now, when we go on stage, you stay with Aunt Sylvie yes?" Miles stroked the top of Grace's head and stood back up. "She can come with us for a bit though." He said to Vannie. As Vannie asked Grace about River, he wondered. Miles hadn't seen the kid in a while, he was such a silly boy, but that was probably why Grace liked him. "When you go find River, I'll be with my drums." Miles put his hands in his pockets.

"YEEEE." Grace grinned at her mummy and held to her tightly as she scooped her into the air. Woah. It was god Grace wasn't afraid of heights.

Miles raised an eyebrow. "Whit's not coming? So ... how are we gunna play?" Hmmm. They'd just have to make do without her. Something? Miles wondered if she was nervous?He didn't get nervous, well, not that nervous. Hehe.

"Yey." Sylvia said sarcastically. It's not like she didn't like babysitting Grace. But sometimes she did like to run off and do her own thing, which annoyed Sylvia a lot. "I'll go with you Vannie to find River." She smiled slightly.

"Yeeeaaaah." Grace spoke quietly behind her mother. She just wanted to find River so she could get away from all the grownups!


"Grace... puking all over me?" What was Shana talking about? "Grace is four, not 4 months." Sylvia laughed a little, although it was pretty insulting to think that Grace threw up all the time.

Shana nodded.I knoow.Buut she could still puke over you.She could I dunno eat something that she didnt like then be sick. she shrugged and smiled.Buut Im sure you'll have fun anyways. she winked at her and stuck out her tounge playfully.

"Don't I know." Vanessa smiled, as she cuddled her daughter close to her. Grace was a bit of a handful, but she wouldn't change her little princess for the world. She adore the little girl, and she always made sure people knew that.
"Ooh...we might go find him later" Vanessa nodded, she was more concerned about checking her bass first.

"Yeah...I dont want to leave her." Vanessa smiled as she glanced up at Miles, hoping that he got what he meant. She always wanted to be near her daugher, just like she always wanted to be near Miles. "She can play on your drums like she wanted to." Vannie giggled, glancing at her daughter, and grinning. Gracie was just like her daddy.
"Do you wanna go check your drums now babe?" She asked, turning to him, still smiling. She knew that he loved his drums, and it was just as well that he looked pretty hot when he was playing them. "I might need to tune my bass...you can help me." She smirked at him, before giggling. Like she really needed help.

"But you gotta help mummy and daddy out on the stage first okay sweetie?" She smiled, kissing her daughter's cheek quickly. "Then we go find River..." She added, smiling at her beautiful daughter.

Wes couldn't see the disagreement as an actual problem. It was a difference in opinion. He wasn't about to run off on her, or the other way around. They just saw things differently. Wes saw her as the most amazing woman alive. She deserved better. Even if she were engaged to marry a prince, that still wouldn't be good enough. Was it such a problem? Was it really a problem that he just wanted the best for her? Even if the best wasn't him, he wanted what was best for her. She was what mattered, not him.

"Well I'm glad to hear that at least. It might not be dealing with it to you, but it is to me. We just see things differently. It doesn't mean I'm going to run out on you or anything. It just means I'm going to give you what's best for you no matter what." He insisted. Just don't go around telling her what's good for her ... he reminded himself absently. The conversation died when his hand settled on her neck. Wes leaned down, and pressed a kiss to the end of her nose

"Thanks for that vote of confidence." He interrupted with a chuckle, then let her finish her comment. He knew she was right. They loved each other. They'd been through a lot. She wouldn't let him screw things up too badly. It wasn't like he was dumb enough to go out and sleep with someone else or anything. Beyond that he knew he wouldn't do some irreparable. He wasn't that dumb.

"Forever huh?" He leaned in to kiss her cheek. Lips still hovering by her ear he spoke in a whisper so no one else would hear. "I'm not entirely sure that's long enough, love." Wes pressed a quick kiss to her lips then slackened his hold on Piper and let her lead him outside. His hand moved from around her to settle loosely around her waist. His grip was just tight enough that he could pull her in front of him and use her as a shield if need be. No he wasn't going to use her to ward off harm ... just unwanted social contact.

Reese watched Lima walk up the stairs with her purse, which must have River's dry clothes in it. Lima was a prepared mother, wasn't she? She must of knew River might go off flying into the ocean, so she brought some extra clothes. She smiled to herself and headed over to the refrigerator. She opened the door and looked at the little bit of food that was in there. Since she didn't see anything good to eat, she closed the door.

She headed over to one of the cabinets in the kitchen and opened it. She looked up at the top shelf and saw a jar up there...

COOOOOKIES!

She climbed up on the kitchen counter and reached for the cookie jar. The end of her fingers finally got a grip on the cookie jar and she slid it to the counter of the shelf. She looked down at the kitchen floor and then back at the cookie jar. If she falls, well, she won't have a far way down. She grasped the cookie jar once more and slowly took it off the shelf. She bent over and sat it on the kitchen counter. Then, she jumped off the counter and closed the cabinet.

She grabbed the cookie jar and turned around, keeping her eye out for Cam. She wasn't going to let Cameron Karsten steal ALL her cookies. She wasn't even going to let him steal one cookie. She hugged the cookie jar and started towards the living room. That's when she noticed Miles and Vannie and Sylvia and...that must be their little girl with them. She headed over to her two friends and smiled. "Hey guys. This must be your daughter," she turned her attention to the little girl before she looked at Miles' sister. "Sylvia, it's nice to see you again. How are you?" She asked.

River looked up at Reese when she told him he was going to find his mum. Find? Would that have meant she was lost? He thought it was possible, considering this house was gigantic and he and his mum were really small. She must have gotten lost if she wasn't there already! He wanted to help Reese find his mummy too but he didn't feel like it. Still sad and miserable, he slouched on the bed and put his hands over his eyes. There were no more tears coming out but he he was still sniffling and breathing some air.

He turned to Jake and smiled a bit. "F--fank you Jake," he said, too lazy and sad right now to pronounce the "th" sound. Hmphhh. "Where's my--," he stopped himself and heard footsteps, instinctively looking at the direction of the door.

...

"Mummy?"

She was HEERE! "MUMMMY!"

River hopped off from the bed and ran straight up to his mummy, putting his hands up in the air and jumping up and down. He wanted to hug her right now. He wanted her to give him a peck on the cheek. He was just glad she was here.

Cam looked at Shana, still not boootherringg to answer her question. He was just evil that way, making her curious until she died. Well... not until she died. Hehehe. "Ummmmm well yes, I do have a girlfriend. Her name is Reese." He snickered and remembered the memories... HAHA oh what a life he had. "Errr I'm kinda having a hard time these days and all. Trying to get a job."

...

He noticed a cookie jar. Full of cookies. GASSSPPP. Cam jumped from his place in the room and ran straight towards Reese. "Gimme! GIMME! NOW. NOW."

"Nope, she isn't. But we can go on okay without her. It's not the same, but we can do it." They had managed to sort this stuff out before. And managed long breaks. They had both when members were in school and when she and Vannie became pregnant.

She laughed at Sylvia. "I take it you're not big on children." She shook her head. This girl was so unlike Miles in some ways.

And Gracie was so cute! "Well, if I find River before you and your mummy can, I'll bring him to you. Okay?" She smiled at the little girl.

She nodded at Vannie and said, "okay then. Can you do me a favor though? Can you check my stuff when you are out there too? 'cause I have to stay in here and be a "host" with Reese." She snorted and used air quotes.

She picked him up as he was jumping for her. She gave him a squeeze and a kiss on the cheek. "Careful hunny, or your towel will fall off." She then set him back on the bed and rubbed him dry again just to make sure that he wasn't wet anymore. Then she reached into her bag and pulled out his spare clothes and set about dressing him. "There you go, baby. How are you feeling now? You need to tell mummy why you jumped in the water."

Then she turned to Jake and said, "you need to tell me what happened too, Jakers. I need to know before I call his father and tell him." This wasn't said in an accusing tone. She was withholding any judgment on this until he told her what happened.

Piper smiled up at Wes, she could almost tell what he was thinking, "I love you so much.." She said softly as she leaned up to kiss his cheek gently. "And I know you just want the best for me.. I guess sometime I just over react a little and think that you might want to leave, seeing as you don't think you are good enough.. but I know that is not true.." She said with a smile and a nod.

"You know I have every confidence in you, I trust you completely..I know you wouldn't do anything to hurt me or ruin us." Piper said with a grin. "Neither will I.. soo we have nothing to worry about." She said with a grin. Her words trailed off even more as he kissed her nose. She loved it when he did that. It made her feel loved and somehow like a little girl, or something like that.

"Yes, forever.." She said but her grin softened as he spoke more. "Really?" She asked as she held tightly to him. "It's not long enough to me either.." She said softly as she felt his hold on her loosen slightly. "She should be out here somewhere I think..." She said softly as she leaned up to kiss him quickly once more..

Kris smiled as she talked about Johnathan. He seemed like a really good guy for her, and he was happy about it. He even debated on asking her if he had been approved yet - but knew he had been. But of course, not approved by him. His possible future sister in law, the way things where going with Karma and Emiliano anyway.

"I still have to approve though," he said jokingly, and started to laugh. "No, you know I'm happy for you. It's really good that you're so happy with him. It definitely shows he's right for you."

He snickered slightly at the mention of Emiliano coming to the baby shower just to see Karma. He was that age one, he knew how it went. And he obviously knew that Emiliano would be there.

"Well I'll make sure Karma doesn't mention it to him since you'll tell him about it. Johnathan can come as well, if he wants."

"Hmmm?" Karma asked. She had heard him mutter something, but twirled around before he could answer her question. "It's so beautiful Em, I love it."

She walked over to him and that was when he took her hand and spun her once more. Karma giggled slightly and held onto his hands. He had gotten taller, and she didn't think it was possible for him.

Or maybe she shrank, who knows. She listened to him whisper to her about the other dresses, and she looked up at him through her eyelashes. More? That's just... She stood on her toes and kissed him on the cheek, but what if he moved? Nah, he wouldn't.

"What kind of dresses?" she asked.

Ahh...Ay...Yeah, by the way Diana had expressed herself about Jonathan, it would probably mean sort of a little joke, which came out. "Your approval?" She asked, letting out a giggle, mostly like a snort after a while.

"Well, now that you say he can come to the baby shower as well, I'd be glad to introduce you to him...and him to you. I'm sure you both will be friends after a chat of approval..." She said, quoting the last word, giving him a wide grin for saying he was the ´right one´. Yep, he was...and she was absolutely happy. Wheeeee....

Emiliano let out a chuckle and smiled at Karma. She looked amazing, gorgeous. Yes, perfect. "And following tradition, braid your hair from the top of your head down to the tip of your hair. It shall keep you dry off swet for the day along with the light colour of the dress." He suggested, remembering how beautiful women who wore those kinds of dresses just had to look.

Ehem...talk about clothes. "Either casual, night-gala, and all sorts...My mom tries to keep up with fashion at Mexico and around the world. So, she buys as many clothes from all countries as well as designs to make dresses that fit and cost less than the normal fashion clothes you get to see around shops..." He commented, sort of explaining how the business worked.