The next morning things seemed more calm. Wufei was sitting at the table reading the paper, when Heero came in for breakfast. He was convinced that last night had been a dream, because Duo was nowhere to be found.

Good morning, dear. Heero said kissing Wufei, who glared at him.
Is it? Wufei said. I found it to be a terrible morning. What am I supposed to think when I come downstairs and find my husband passed out on the sofa with his hair all over his face?
Wufei, I---
No! I don't want an explanation. Wufei said putting the paper down. You were drunk last night. I can understand that, and perhaps you hallucinated, that's fine too, but you behaved horrible last night!! You insulted me!
I didn't mean to!! I really did think I saw Duo.
Well, you couldn't have. Not really. Wufei said.
I know. Heero agreed. I must have imagined it, but it seemed real. He talked to me. I couldn't have imagined that.
Well, perhaps it was that cheese thing we had for lunch. It was really rich. Wufei said thoughtfully.
Why would that make me see Duo. Heero asked. And anyway, you had as much as I did, why didn't you see Treize?
It doesn't matter. Wufei said. You're not seeing or hearing anything now, are you
Heero answered as warm gust of wind blew in from the garden, and Heero saw Duo standing in the dinging room with a bouquet of roses. He pranced over to the vase on the mantel piece, made a face at the daisies, then tossed them out, gently putting the roses in their place.

Oh, my god! Heero cried and Duo smiled at him.
Heero, what is it? Wufei asked concerned.
It's Duo! Heero said pointing. He's back.

Duo smiled. You two were having a nice conversation weren't you. I bet it was about me. I know I should feel bad, but I don't. I'm thrilled.

Heero sighed and shook his head. Wufei I really can see him! He's right there!
Not this again! Wufei said. Heero, I'm tired of your little games. If you want material for your book, find someone else willing to play along!
Heero called and grabbed Wufei's arm as he tried to leave the room.
Let go of me! Wufei cried struggling against him.
Duo! Do something!! Prove that you really are here!

Duo smiled. Certainly, my love!

Duo graceful swept across the room and picked up the vase of flowers. He carried them over to Wufei and shoved them in his face. Wufei stared at Heero for a moment, then passed out.

Oh, dear! Duo said. I didn't think he'd react like that!!

Heero gently carried Wufei to the sofa, and layed him down. What am I going to do?

You could run away with me!! Duo suggested. And we could be together forever!!
Heero began.
You promised to take me to Paris after my pneumonia got better! Duo said. And I got better, then I died!! It was so embarrassing! I mean, how many people have died of laughing too hard!
Duo, you had a heart attack, you can't help that!
No, no! Duo said. I remember the doctors saying that I Convalesced from laughing too hard at a radio program

Neither of them noticed that Wufei had woken up and was staring at them in shock.

Wufei called softly.

Heero turned to him. Are you alright?

Wufei nodded. Duo really is here, isn't he? That crazy medium really did bring back his ghost.
Yes, somehow she brought Duo back.
And I'm here forever!! Duo cried, climbing onto the table.

Wufei looked around the room. I'd like to speak with him, where is he?
He's sitting on the table.

Wufei looked at the table. Duo, I will have to call you Duo won't I? I mean it would sound odd to call you Mrs. Yuy.
I don't see why! Duo huffed.

Wufei turned to Heero. Did he say anything?
He said he'd like nothing better.
That's very nice of you, Duo.

Duo smiled and moved into a more provocative pose, so that the sleeve of his dress had slipped off his shoulder. That's very sweet of you, Heero my dearest darling, I worship you!

Heero swallowed hard and loosened his tie. Duo was acting just the way he had when he was alive and he wanted to embarrass Heero in public.

How long do you think you will be here? Wufei asked, still staring at where he thought Duo was.

Duo giggled and sat down in a chair, his legs splayed apart. I don't know, I really don't know!! Isn't it awful!

Wufei looked at Heero and Heero told him what Duo had said.

Hm, well, why did you come here? Wufei asked.

Duo stood up. I came because the power of Heero's love, tugged, and tugged, and tugged at me! Duo said smiling as he hugged Heero's arm. Didn't it my sweet!

Heero pulled the sleeve back onto Duo's shoulder and looked at Wufei. He came because he wanted to see me.

Wufei put his hands on his hips. Well, he's done that! So he can go back to where he came from.

Duo pouted. That's really very rude!! Oh, my poor Heero! What a horrible life you must lead with him!!
I'm very happy! Heero answered.

Duo sent him a sultry look. As happy as you were when you were married to....me?

Heero stuttered. I love both of you.

Duo and Wufei stared at Heero with identical looks of shock on their faces.

They chorused in synchrony.


Heero looked at them helplessly. I can't very well choose just one of you!! Duo you died, I love you, but I moved on and found Wufei, and I love him, too!

Duo and Wufei now had identical dreamy looks on their faces.

Oh, Heero! They chorused. Wufei went over and kissed him.

Duo screeched and threw a brandy glass on the floor. Wufei spun around to look at the glass.

That was uncalled for!!
Heero began but was interrupted when a very amorous ghost grabbed him and kissed him passionately. Duo smiled at him when the kiss broke.
How was that?

Heero sighed dazedly. I haven't been kissed like that in seven years.
Wufei asked insulted. Are you saying that he's a better kisser than me?

Duo smirked at him. That's exactly what Heero means.
Heero said. I just meant that Duo kisses differently--
Duo said.
--Shut up! Duo kisses differently than you kiss, my dear.

Wufei turned on his heel and stalked out of the room.

Heero said. Duo, you need to behave yourself!!

Duo smiled. Anything for you!
I need to go and speak with Wufei. He said. You can listen to music or read a magazine.
Thank you! Duo said sarcastically.
I'll be down soon. Heero turned to leave.

Duo smiled mischievously and struck a sexy pose, the sleeve sliding off his shoulder again. Cowardly custard.

Heero stopped in his tracks, and turned to find Duo smiling at him. I didn't think he'd remember that little game we played.'

Duo giggled, and walked over to him, wrapping his arms around his neck. You never could resist me when we played this game.


Duo undid the bow of the front of his dress letting it fall to the ground around his feet. I can do anything Wufei can do, but ten times better, and you know it.
Heero said staring at him, then he pulled the slender body against his, kissing him hard. God, you're beautiful! I missed you so much!
Oh, Heero! Duo sighed as they fell in a heap onto the sofa.



Several hours later, during dinner....

Is Duo in here now? Wufei asked.
Heero answered.
Good. I'm going into town after dinner to see Madame Hilde. Wufei said. I'm going to see if she can do anything about our
Is it really so bad to let him stay. Heero asked.

Wufei glared at him. I can fully understand that you are not ready to let him leave after what happened between you this afternoon, but I won't stand for this much longer!

Duo breezed in and sat down in Heero's lap. Won't stand for what much longer?

Heero answered. We have a terrible cockroach problem, and we're going to get it fixed.

Duo made a face. Cockroaches!! Ugh!! We never had cockroaches when I was alive!
Of course not, dear, you were very good at killing them.

Wufei glared at Heero, then stood up and left. I'll be back soon.
Duo called, then stood up, pulling Heero with him. Oh, Heero, can we go into town!!
What for? Heero asked.
I want to see a movie! Please! Duo said. I haven't seen one in seven years!!

Heero thought about it for a moment. I suppose we can when Wufei gets back.
Why do we have to wait for him! Duo whined.
He's taken the car into town.

Duo stopped dead in his tracks and turned to Heero.

Wufei's taken the car into town and he won't be back for a while.
Duo screamed running to the window. You have to go stop him! Make him come back!!
Why are you so upset? Heero asked.
Oh, my god!!! OH, MY GOD!!! Duo yelled.
Oh, no, Heero murmured. The car! You've done something to the car!
Duo cried, calming. What car? Heero, you don't have a car!
Oh, god, Wufei! Heero gasped. You were trying to kill me weren't you?
No, of course not--- Duo cried, but was interrupted by Heero grabbing his arms and shaking him.
You wanted me dead so we could be together! Heero growled shaking Duo.
Can you blame me? Duo gasped. I love you!!

The phone rang and Heero shoved Duo aside. As he answered the phone, his face paled.

Yes...the bridge...no...goodbye... Heero slumped onto the couch with his face in his hands.

Duo bit his lip. I didn't mean for it to happen like that. I only wanted to be with you.

Heero sat unmoving on the sofa. Suddenly a gust of wind blew into the room. Duo gasped, then frowned.

Of all the low down dirty tricks!! Duo said, then cried out. Ah!! Ow!! Stop it!! OW!!! Let go of my hair!!! AH!! I hate you, Wufei!!! OOOWWW!!!

Duo quickly turned and ran out of the room screaming.