Elizabeth thought about the McGregor family and all the good times she had spent with them. Her thoughts finally focused in on one particular member, Ewan. Her emotions began to spin out of control. Ewan was a young love, a high school fling.

Elizabeth then began to think about Colleen and Ty, Ewan's parents, who had become like second parents to her throughout high school. Ewan had three other brothers so another female presence in the house was something Colleen treasured quite a bit. Elizabeth smiled thinking about the shopping dates she had with his mother, and how much she missed her. She then thought about the day she headed off to college and how she decided to stop by the McGregor's house one last time and how Ty admitted she was like the daughter he never had. Those memories stuck with her all throughout college. She would give anything just to go back to her time with Ewan's family.

But, there was one thing holding her back. One moment in time that broke Elizabeth's heart almost beyond repair, the night that Ewan chose another girl over Elizabeth.

Stephanie Jones, her name was Stephanie, the girl Ewan chose to replace Elizabeth after a series of misinterpreted signals and rushed feelings. As a young teenager this was almost too much for Elizabeth to bear. But, she still had feelings for him. She didn't know why, she constantly told herself loving him in the first place only resulted in heartbreak.

Elizabeth sighed as she glanced down at her phone one more time. It was ten to noon, she still had the entire day ahead of her. She hadn't talked or seen the McGregor family in over eight years, she didn't even know if they still lived in the same house. It was about a half hour drive back to their old neighborhood. Elizabeth began arguing with herself on whether or not she should stop by and say hello. It was Colleen's birthday after all. Ewan probably didn't even live in the same state anymore, so her fear of meeting again after so long probably wasn't something to get worked up over.

After about ten more minutes of self-convincing Elizabeth found herself in her car on her way to where she grew up. Her parents moved out of their old house across from the McGregor's the same year she married Josh, so she had no idea if the McGregor's were still living there. If they weren't then Elizabeth had a nice drive to herself.

Elizabeth found herself turning onto a familiar street after a long trip, there was a bit of traffic so it lengthened the drive by about fifteen minutes. As she turned into the neighborhood she saw children playing in the sprinklers. A couple walked their dog down the street and gave her a wave as she passed them. She waved back with a sweet smile. Then she saw it, the little yellow house with the red door. Ewan's childhood house. Her heart skipped a beat as she parked in front of the yard. There were two cars in the driveway someone was obviously home.

Taking in a deep breath Elizabeth swung open the car door and pushed herself out. She stood in the yard for a few seconds before making her way towards the door. It was too late to back out now she was already knee deep. She anxiously walked up the stone pathway to the front door. She rang the doorbell and stepped back listening for any sign of movement.

A familiar voice boomed from inside and was followed by laughter. Elizabeth smiled relieved that someone was home and that she didn't take this trip for nothing. The door swung open and her eyes met a familiar pair of eyes that she truly missed. Ty McGregor.

"Well look who it is!" A large smile made its way onto Ty's face and his eyes sparkled out of pure joy. He pulled Elizabeth into arms and gave her a hug that seemed to make up for all the hugs she had missed out on over the years. His goatee tickled her cheek like it always used to and Elizabeth immediately felt at home. "What are you doing on this part of town?" He released her from his bear hug and led her into the house.

Elizabeth laughed and stepped inside and immediately was brought back to her childhood, everything in the house was so familiar. "I figured it was time for a visit." She said with a smile as they arrived in the living room.

"Ty who was at the d-" Colleen came around the corner and laid eyes on Elizabeth. She immediately stopped in her tracks and hurried into the living room to wrap Elizabeth in a hug. "What are you doing here?" She tightly grabbed Elizabeth and held her in a loving embrace. She let go but held onto her hands and directed the attention at the obvious bulge of her stomach. "You're just glowing! Absolutely beautiful!" Her voice was overjoyed.

Elizabeth was absolutely flattered. "Thank you." She looked down at her belly and back up at the happy faces of the couple she had once considered family.

"When are you due?" Colleen asked letting go of Elizabeth's hands and inviting her to sit on the couch.

"Two months." Elizabeth answered as she sat in the couch and tried to get comfortable as the couple sat next to each other in the couch across from her beaming with excitement. She examined the couple, they had definitely aged, but they still had the youthful light behind their eyes. Elizabeth adored the McGregor's they were definitely one of the couples she hoped she would one day become with her husband. And she had that, with Josh.

"You must be getting anxious." Colleen smiled as Ty wrapped his arm around his wife.

"How's Josh holding up?" Ty chuckled and Elizabeth laughed with Ty.

"Pretty well actually." Elizabeth admitted. "We'll see how he holds up once I actually go into labor." She said and the McGreggor's laughed with her.

Colleen wrapped her hand in Ty's and smiled up at him. "Ty passed out the day Ewan was born." The two of them laughed together and Elizabeth managed to force a laugh. Even the sound of his name was too much for her. She felt her heart skip a beat.

Right then someone hurried down the stairs and dashed into the kitchen. They could hear the individual rustling around in the fridge and Elizabeth furrowed her brow a bit. Ewan had three brothers, which one was it?

"Cole!" Ty called into the kitchen. "Get in here and come say hello." Elizabeth smiled excited to see Cole after so long.

A much taller, much more mature version of Cole came around the corner into the living room holding a jug of milk. Elizabeth got up from the couch and opened her arms for a hug.

"Ah no way!" Cole smiled and accepted her hug. Elizabeth began to feel more and more at home. "What are you doing here?" Cole asked still holding onto Elizabeth.

Elizabeth rubbed his back lovingly and released him from her grasp. "Thought I'd stop by and wish your mom a happy birthday." She smiled at Colleen and then looked back at Cole. "Look at you!" She added, completely blown away at how much Cole had grown up. "How old are you now? Seventeen? Eighteen?"

"Seventeen." Cole answered and cracked open the jug of milk and lifting it up towards his mouth.

"Cup young man!" Colleen reminded him, to which Cole responded with a deep sigh and a not so subtle roll of the eyes. He went back into the kitchen and Elizabeth returned to her seat.

Elizabeth was still in shock about how much Cole had grown up, she remembered the day he was born. Ewan, Wyatt, and Cody all had to stay at Elizabeth's house while their parents rushed to the hospital.

Cole came back into the living room and dropped into a recliner next to Elizabeth. "Cody's gonna be pissed he's not here to see you." He took a large swig of the glass of milk he poured himself.

"Where is Cody?" Elizabeth asked curiously.

"California with his soon to be fiancé." Coleen answered and Elizabeth turned her attention back to the couple.

"He's proposing?" Elizabeth was hit with another wave of shock. "To who?" She quickly did the math in her head, seemed about right. He had to be around 23 or 24 by now.

"Sarah Johnson." Cole answered.

Elizabeth whipped her head back in Cole's direction. "You're kidding!" Sarah was the younger sister of Rebecca and Rachel who frequently hung out with Ewan and her. Elizabeth began to wonder how the Johnson's were doing. She realized that she shut off everything from her childhood when she moved away for college.

"Popping the question tonight." Cole shrugged and took another large drink of the milk.

"And Wyatt?" Elizabeth was almost too afraid to ask, she felt as if she knew nothing about the family she had once called her own.

Ty adjusted his position on the couch. "Moved down to Arizona with his wife."

Elizabeth furrowed her brow, Arizona? Why would anyone leave Seattle for Arizona? She sat back and processed everything that she had just heard. She hoped they wouldn't acknowledge the fact she didn't ask about Ewan. Colleen and Ty were completely aware of what Elizabeth went through. They were actually on her side. Helped her through a very difficult time. Countless nights of being pushed to the side for Stephanie and left behind, only to find herself almost taking Ewan's place in the family.

Elizabeth's phone buzzed in her purse that was sitting next to her. She reached inside and saw it was a text from Josh.

Won't be making it to dinner tonight. Finally got a lead on the case, probably won't be back until midnight.

Elizabeth frowned slightly as she dropped her phone back in her purse. She desperately wanted time with Josh, but she felt she wouldn't be able to have his full attention until this case was over.

Ty got up from his seat and headed towards the kitchen and stopped about half way in between. "I'm gonna whip up some stake's." He looked at Elizabeth. "Can I assume you'll be staying for dinner?" He asked with his usual twinkle in his eye.

Elizabeth grinned she couldn't refuse. Josh was working late and she would only go home to eat leftovers. "I'd love to stay."

"Sweet." Cole said as he got up and headed into the kitchen to fill up his cup again. Colleen stood up and made her way over to Elizabeth she sat down next to her and gave her another hug.

"So sweet of you to come by." Colleen said in her soft voice.

"I'm glad I did." Elizabeth smiled and returned the hug.

The two of them talked for about an hour while Ty prepared the meal. Cole popped in and out making little comments and asking questions here and there. Elizabeth learned Ewan was single, he had apparently been engaged but couldn't go through with it. After exchanging stories and catching up after so long dinner was ready.

Ty had set the table beautifully with the flowers he had apparently purchased for Colleen that morning. As they dug into their meals the sound of the front door opening echoed through the halls. All four of them looked up from their plates and Ty stood up from his chair. Elizabeth grew extremely cautious. Cole was in California, Wyatt was in Arizona, and Ewan was out of town on business.

A tall figure stepped into the kitchen and Elizabeth's heart began to race. She sat in shock as a familiar pair of blue eyes pierced hers. It was Ewan. Ewan McGreggor, the man who broke her heart and who she hadn't seen in years was now face to face with her.

Ewan's face was full on confusion and shock. His mouth dropped open and it looked as if he was trying to speak but his words couldn't find his mouth. "E-Elizabeth?"