This one is WAY shorter than the other , but I just feel like Paul and Sally would react in a pretty calm way.

I don't own Percy Jackson.

"PAUL!" Paul was up and at his wife's side before she finished his name. "What's wrong, Sally?" He asked, trying desperately to keep the panic out of his voice as he grasped his crying wife's hand. His heart pounded as he thought of what the news might be. Percy was on a big quest. What if... No, he couldn't think of that.

Sally didn't answer his question, just pulled him out their door. They rushed down the stairs, Sally sobbing and Paul feeling his dread grow with every step. They burst out onto the crowded New York street, where the Empire State Building could just be seen through the masses of people, cars and buildings. Paul turned towards Sally slowly. "Do you think that means...?" Sally grinned through her tears and nodded choking out "He's alive." Tears of relief collected in Paul's eyes and, ignoring the people walking around them, he let out a loud whoop and twirled Sally around. After a minute or two, they stopped their cheering and linked hands, simply taking in the beautiful sight before them. At the top of the Empire State Building, blue lights were shining.

"You're sure everything is ready?" Sally called from the kitchen. "Yes." Paul said "It'll be fine."

"But the cookies aren't done yet, and-"

"Sally, don't worry. We don't even know when he's coming back. It could take days, even weeks. You-" He was by a loud knock on the door. Sally rushed out of the kitchen, her apron covered in flour and blue food coloring, her hair wild. The door swung open, and a soft voice said "Hey, Mom. I'm home." That was all it took to push Sally over the edge. She pulled her sun into a tight hug, letting herself cry freely. Percy wrapped his arms around her and buried his head in her shoulder, whispering "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." Over and over. Finally, Sally held him out at arms length and looked him in the eye "Percy, honey, there is absolutely nothing to be sorry for. Now come inside. You're just in time for lunch." Sally walked him into the living room, absently brushing at his cheek with her thumb and sat him down on the couch. "Now stay right here." She said "I'm just going to go get the cookies, and then I'll be right back." She hurried into the other room, leaving Paul and Percy alone. For a moment, they just sat in awkward silence, then Paul spoke "Your mother really missed you Percy." The demigod nodded quietly, looking like he was preparing for a long lecture. Then Paul smiled and walked over to him, giving him a hug "And so did I. I know I'm not your father and I'm not going to try to be, but I want you to know that I'd be proud to call you a son." Percy grinned "Thanks, Paul." He said "That really means a lot." They sat back down, and Paul said "And don't worry. I've been saving all the homework assignments you've missed." Percy blanched, and it seemed like he was going to make a run for it until his step-father began to laugh.

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