rens-luvr:Here is the next chappie!

Ren:So, you like the idea of me and Ve, huh?

rens-luvr:YUP!

POV. Shun

I was hanging out with the brawlers when Sid and Floria appeared in front of us. Ren was with them. "R...Ren?!" I blurted. He nodded sheepishly.

"Sid and Floria wanted to get me back together with Ve." he replied. He followed us to the house. Ve was still asleep on the couch. Melody jumped up when Ren walked in. She ran upstairs to her room, slamming the door, and waking Ve. She sat up and glanced at Sid, Floria, and Ren. Sid touched her forehead, returning her memories.

"Ren...You came back?" she asked. Ren nodded and pulled her into a tight hug. Then, they both started crying in each other's arms. I had to admit, it was quite touching.

POV. Melody

I can't believe this! What was Sid thinking?! I had a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach about dad's return. The only thing that will come out of it will be bad. He starved Sid and made him work till he dropped.

~~~~Flashback~~~~

I was walking around the house when Sid got home. He was emaciated and tired. He collapsed on the couch with a groan. "Mel...Please...help me..." he stammered. I rushed over to him with a bottle of water. I poured some in his mouth.

"Don't drink too fast." I said. His eyes closed and he fell asleep. Dad came in the house, slamming the door furiously.

"I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS! SID IS GETTING WHAT HE DESERVES! HE WILL WORK UNTIL HE DROPS!" he yelled. I cowered away, frightened.

~~~~End of flashback~~~~

Dad is now standing in the living room. I wish He would just stay away.

POV. Ren

"I screwed up big time. It's pretty obvious that Mel hates me now. What have I done?" I muttered. Sid came up to me, handing me a chocolate chip cookie.

"Don't be so hard on yourself dad. It was MY fault. I'M the one who messed up. NOT you." he replied soothingly. I smiled weakly and nibbled on the cookie. It was homemade. I recognize the flavor of Ve's homemade cookies. She made the best food in the world.

"I feel so...guilty now." I said sadly. Sid sat next to me, rubbing my back soothingly. I love my kids with all my heart. After the way I treated them, how can Sid be so forgiving. "I don't deserve your forgiveness." I added. Sid looked at me and smiled.

"Welcome home dad. Get some sleep. You look tired." he replied. Sleep took over me a few minutes later.