Heiden Estate, Outside

-Lane shakes himself.-

Lane:Arceus dammit...why am I so intimidated...?

-He takes a brief swig from a small flask.-

Heiden Estate, Outside

-Lane is still shaking, intimidated by his mother. He takes another swig from the flask.-

Lane:Dammit! I probably just made it worse! Why did we have to see mother?  Agh!

-He turns back toward his sister.-

Fuck....I'm sorry, sis...I wasn't expecting mother to ask too....

-Swig.-

Heiden Estate, Outside

-Lane claps Morgan on her shoulder.-

Lane:Don't...say...that. Ever. You're my sister, and no matter what you think of our parents...of mother...don't call yourself that for not telling them. Just...take your time. They'll understand...just like we made them understand back then.

-He pulls his sister into a hug, tears welling up in his eyes. The now empty flask clatters to the ground.-

-Hugo gently nuzzles against Morgi's leg.-

Heiden Estate, Outside

Lane:We'll just...tell them one of these days...don't think that I'll let them tell you who...who you can or can't love...

-His tears begin to flow slowly, remembering the time Diane called out and nearly ruined his relationship with Ashley.-

I promise...me and Maria...we'll be there with you.

Heiden Estate, Outside

-Lane nods,cracking a small smile.-

Lane:Sure. I think...we both need the comfort.

Morgi's Apartment

-Morgi opens the door, letting everyone in. She puts on her armband.-

Shroud: <Dash, let Maddy out. I'd like to talk to her. Lane, make yourself comfortable.>

-Maddy is released and allows Shroud to curl around her.-

Maddy: <It's not fair, mom. You say that Dash is our mother too, but grandma and grandpa treat her like a stranger. And they treat us like pets. Doesn't that bother you?>

Shroud: <I love you with all my heart and soul. But I also love your grandparents...in a way. They've provided a lot for us. I can't just throw that away because they're a bit...prejudiced.>

Maddy: <I miss the J-Team. I miss when it was okay to be different...>

-Shroud whimpers a little.- <Me too, baby...>

Morgan's Apartment

-Nadia looks out the window and sees Jason.- <Mama, it's uncle Jason.>

-Dash walks over.- So it is. Hmm...

Morgan's Apartment

-Dash exits the kitchen and opens the door.-

Morgan's Apartment

Dash: Have a seat on the couch, Jas. Remote's over there.

-Shroud's ears perk.- <Jason?>

Hikaru?

-Jason is suddenly glomped by a Raichu and Vaporeon.-

Morgan's Apartment

Nadia: <I been good, uncle Jason!> :3

Maddy: <Define good.>

-Shroud climbs up on the couch and nuzzles Jason.- <Hello, cousin.>

Morgan's Apartment

-Nadia blushes.-

-Maddy sighs.- <We saw grandma and grandpa today...>

How have you been, dear?

Marie wanders into the house, her tie around her head, her feet swerving to and fro, her speech slurred."And now, us sailors, we will call, just like the tides, rise and faaaalll..." She lands into Ray's outstretched arms."And we will call, with all our gall, for Kyogre to join us all..."

"Shhh" Ray crooned, stroking the back of Marie's head,"you've had way too much to drink, honey, come on in..."

Dragging Marie into the kitchen, Ray forced a glass of milk into her hands and made her drink. When Marie whimpered, Ray persisted, and shotgunned it. Ray smiled, wiped her mouth clean, and then cleaned Marie's mouth when she yawned."Mmm..white stufff..."

Ray then gently hoisted Marie up waist, and draped the other's arm around her shoulder."C'mon, honey, let's get ya changed and into bed, eh?" They both walk a bit, but Marie stops for a second."C-cuhcan I say goodnight to Robin, first?"

Ray smiled, as she lead Marie into Robin's room, where the little boy slept in his bed, his face happily dreaming. Marie beams at him, and plants a kiss on the little boy's forehead, and then sighs in relief.

Ray wanted to tell her, she felt the urge, about Axel and Locke, but then thought, Nah,I'll wait till she's more lucid.. She kissed her wife lovingly, and then said"C'mon baby, let's get ya into bed."