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Getting Prepared

A Few Days Earlier

"Adam."

"Yeah?"

"Do you have Sarah's stuff together?" Tanya asked as she walked into the living room with their other two daughter's bags.

"Right here." Adam said walking in with a few other bags. "I'll bring them out to the car while you get their shoes on?"

"Sounds good."

Adam grabbed the bags and brought them outside. Tanya picked up the shoes and brought them to the couch, "Chelsea, Kianna. Come downstairs." She looked over at Sarah, their one year old, who was playing on the floor by the couch and smiled. "How are you doing sweetie?" Sarah looked up and smiled showing a ball that she had been playing with. "Wow, that looks fun. I bet Grandpa will play with that. Do you want to bring it?" Tanya was awarded with a big smile.

"I'm here Mom."

"Me too." Chelsea, six, and Kianna, 4, came into the room.

"Alright girls. We have to get your shoes on so we can bring you to Grandma and Grandpa's house."

"Why can't we stay here?" Chelsea asked.

"Because it's just going to be us adults. Don't worry it's only for a little bit."

"Will you say hi?" Kianna asked as Tanya began putting on her daughters' shoes.

"Of course we'll say hi." Adam said walking in while smiling at his daughter.

"Alright. Let's get you guys out to the car."

Adam and Tanya brought their three daughters out to their car and drove them over to Adam's parents' house.

It was a couple of hours later by the time the couple got back to their house. Driving over there hadn't been a problem; it was saying good bye and then still having to go to the store. As there were putting away the groceries Tanya spoke up, "Do you think we should have just kept the kids for the few days?"

Turning around Adam smiled at his wife, "It would be fun, but we all thought just, you know us, spending time together would be good. We haven't gotten together since Tommy and Kim's wedding, so I think it's a good idea." Adam walked over and gently rubbed her back, "Besides we'll be getting the kids back soon enough, it's just this first bit that'll be without the kids."

"You're right." Tanya shook her head, "Sorry."

"Don't be. Now let's set up, before the guests arrive?"

"Sounds good."

Jason was sitting at his desk and working on the schedule for next week when Zack came in. "Hey, done with the schedule yet?" was the first thing out of Zack's mouth.

"I just started."

"Right."

"My class went a bit longer."

"I know. Everyone's gone and I already locked the door. I'll clean up while you do the schedule."

"Sounds good. Jake should be fine on his own right?"

"Jason, of course he will be. Think about it, he's taken care of the place before on his own, and Rebecca will be there. He covers for the martial arts and she'll cover for the dancing."

"I know. It just seems like such a long time."

"But it'll be a nice break."

"I know."

"So, we'll finish up and then go and take care of things at home?"

"Kat brought Kristy by while you were in class so I was able to say good bye to her. They're both probably at Kat's parents' house by now. She's going to meet me at Adam and Tanya's house."

"Cool, so I'll just take care of things and we can head over together?"

"Yeah. But we have to finish up things here."

"Right." And with a smile Zack headed out to clean while Jason focused on the schedule.

Tanya was in the living room when the doorbell rang, "I'll get it." Going over she opened it to reveal a tall, blonde Australian. "Kat!" The two hugged and when Tanya pulled away she looked around behind her friend, "Where's Jason?"

"He's finishing up at the Dojo. He and Zack should be here soon."

"Well come on in." Tanya and Kat picked up her bags and walked inside. "How was Kristy when you left her?"

"Good. She's really good when Jason and I go out for a evening now and then."

"I'm glad."

Adam walked into the hallway, "Hey Kat."

"Hi Adam. How are you? Did you close your Dojo early?"

"No, Rocky and Penny are still there and then Todd is going to watch it for the rest of the time. Jason coming later?"

"Yep. He'll be here soon I'm sure."

"Here, I'll bring your bags up to the room for you and Jason."

"Thanks."

Adam carried the bags upstairs while the two women went into the living room, "So you saw the doctor today?"

"Yeah and the baby is doing just fine." Kat smiled as she looked at her stomach.

Tanya grinned, "That's good."

Just then the doorbell went off again. Tanya stood up, but before she made it anywhere Adam walked past the living room, I've got it." Adam opened the door to reveal Aisha and Kim. "Hey guys."

"Adam, how are you?" Aisha asked as the two old friends hugged.

"Good. You?" Adam asked as he hugged her tightly. After releasing Aisha he looked at Kim, "Long time no see."

"Well, since we live in another city, of course it's hard to just hop in the car and come right over." Kim smiled at Adam.

As Adam picked up the girls things and brought them inside he asked, "Tommy's coming right?"

"Of course. But he's got school to finish and then he'll drive out here."

"Come on in. Tanya and Kat are in the living room."

"Thanks Adam."

The two women, both petit headed into the living room. Adam smiled as he heard squealing as he walked up the stairs. He couldn't wait until more guys were here.

About an hour later Tanya opened the door to reveal Trini. "Hey Trini, how are you doing?"

"Good. Billy's on his way in."

"Perfect." Tanya said. "I'll wait here, you go on up to your room."

Billy got to the door five minutes later. Rocky and Penny were the next to show up having closed the dojo a bit early. An hour later Jason and Zack showed up. Everyone was resting and just sitting around talking. About six o'clock Tommy showed up.