Gilligan and MaryAnn were headed off to Pennsylvania within the next day. MaryAnn slept most of the way. Gilligan was to excited to sleep. On the ride to his parent's house, he gave MaryAnn a quick review about what his family will be like.

"My older brother,Mark, has a twelve year old girl, Hannah. His wife, Samantha is really loves to go fishing, swimming,hiking and camping and brings his family with him all the time. Hannah especially loves hiking. My brother is a great guy. This shirt that I am wearing was his, you know. " MaryAnn laughed.

"What about your sister?" Gilligan kept his eyes on the road,occasionally looking at MaryAnn.

"She reminds me a little like you in some ways. She is sweet, loves to bake, has brown hair. The only difference is that she would rather go to Alaska than to the beach. She would rather be too cold than too warm. She owns a dog, Mugsy. He is a German Shepherd. She might be there too." Gilligan paused.

"Lastly, there is my mom. My mom loves everyone. She loves to cook for people and she wants people to feel right at home. If she really likes you, she's not afraid to tell you." MaryAnn looked out her window at the scenery. MaryAnn's eyes lit up. The leaves on the trees were orange,red,brown, green and yellow. She had not witnessed a fall day like that in quite some time.

"I sure hope she likes me." Gilligan put a hand on her shoulder.

"Don't worry,she will." MaryAnn turned to Gilligan and a huge grin came across her face. Just then, the two appeared in front of a big white house. There was a big porch in the front and a small fenced in backyard behind the house.

Gilligan stopped the car and came around to her side of the car. Opening the door, he took her hand gently and smiled.

"Ready?" She nodded her head as she left the car. Looking behind the car,she noticed an older man that looked like Gilligan with dirty blonde hair and slightly shorter. He assisted with their suitcases and then went over to Gilligan.

"Hey, Will, nice to see you again!" He gave Gilligan a big hug, then glanced towards MaryAnn.

"Who's this pretty thing? Brother, you did pretty good!" Gilligan cleared his throat, blushing from his brother's remark.

"This is MaryAnn. We were on the SS Minnow together." He shook her hand and then returned to the suitcases.

"Well, let's get you all settled in. Sam isn't back from the grocery store yet but Mugsy is should be here in a few days." Just as the door opened, the German Shepherd leapt at Gilligan, licking his face with excitement.

"I missed you too, boy!" Gilligan said to the dog as he patted him on the head.

"I'll put your things in the other room," his brother said ,leaving the two alone. MaryAnn walked around the room curiously,noticing a picture on the fireplace mantle.

"Is this you?" Gilligan chuckled.

"Yes, I was five years old there. It was our annual fourth of July picnic. That's my brother in the background making faces." MaryAnn wandered around the living room a little bit longer and then stood next to Gilligan.

" I love your home. It's so cozy!"

"Well, for a place to grow up in, I couldn't have picked a better place ." Just then, Gilligan heard the sound of pots and pans coming from the kitchen.

"Is that my little William?" Gilligan smiled, glad that he was home.