''I have you, don't I?''

That question hung in the air. Did she have him? None of them was sure what the answer was.

''Callie, I want to work on us, but it will take some time for me to trust you again. You broke my heart so many times…and I need to be careful.''

''I get it.''

''Maybe, we could take it slow. You know…just hang out and see how it goes.''

''And for that we need to go to the cabin?''

''Yes… We need for the beginning some place where we are not watched. In this house, everyone would watch what we do, what we say, how we are around one another and cheer it works or doesn't work. I need to have some time and space to build my relationship with you far from all of them.''

''What will be after we come back?''

''We deal with them. But we deal with them knowing what we want. We deal with them together or apart. I just don't want to give them power to influence our choices. I want us to make our own choices.''

''I get it.''

''Callie, this doesn't mean I don't love you. I do, I love you very much…But…''

''You doubt I will stick to decision we make. You are scared I will leave again…''

''Yes, something like that…''

She took his hand and smiled.

''I am sorry. I am so sorry Brandon.''

''I know. And I understand what made you make that choice. But it hurt me regardless.''

''I know… Brandon, please tell me what to do..''

''Give me time. I love you Callie, don't doubt that…but…''

''You need to trust me again.''

''Yes.''

''Ok, we can work on that. As long we know that there are feelings still between us, we are motivated to save our relationship.''

He smiled.

''I am in Brandon.''

''So am I, but let's take it slow. And let's talk about things. We must be honest with one another. Ok?''

''Ok.''

He walked her back to the house and to her room.

''This is where we part. Have a good night Callie.''

''You too Brandon.''

He kissed her and went to his room. She had that stupid smile on her face again. It will be ok, we will be ok. She finally felt like something was changing for the better in her life. She quietly packed some of the things she might need and left the bag on the side of the bad that was not that visible to Mariana. She was not ready to explain it all to her and the rest of their siblings. Next day they woke up in much better mood. Mariana was already out of the bed, so Callie knew she occupied the shower. Since Mariana was unfamiliar with the concept of short shower, Callie took her time to prepare her bag for the sweet escape she and Brandon had in mind. Going back to the cabin was making her a bit nervous. She was excited to be alone with him and very nervous knowing that there would be nothing stopping them from being together as much as they wanted and all the ways they wanted. She feared he would change his mind about them. Callie got downstairs and found Brandon listening by the wall. He showed her to be silent and come closer to him. She did what he told her and started listening to their moms.

''Stef, I am not sure your plan will work.''

''Lena, it would be too awkward for them to date, especially when they are limited just to the house. You really think they would dare to do something in front of any of us? What sort of dating is it when you can't kiss or touch the person? They will get over it soon and we will continue with normal life.''

''Until she calls Robert or overturns the adoption… Stef, they are in love.''

''No, they THINK they are in love.''

Brandon and Callie looked at one another and knew that this conversation changes the game in the way. He opened his hand and offered it to her. They sneaked back upstairs in his room.

''Wow! Didn't see this coming...''

B took a seat next to her and took her hand.

''Neither did I…''

''What now?''

''Now we think about what is our move.''

''I am scared.''

Brandon was scared to. He was scared she will pull back again. She noticed how his face changed.

''No! I am in this with you. I promise no more pulling back. But I just don't know how to deal with this.''

''Just follow my lead. We will give them run for their money.''

''Brandon, don't get us in trouble.''

''Baby, we already are…''

She smirked at that slip.

''Baby?''

''You don't like it?''

''I do, I do…I just haven't seen it coming…Baby…''

''You see, when you say it in that tone and with that look on your face, you are really making it impossible for us to take it slow.''

''Ok, my hormonal boy. Let's go downstairs and handle this.''

They noticed that the floor was empty and that there was a lot of noise downstairs. So everybody was in the kitchen. They started going down the stairs and Brandon took her hand. When they got down, B put his arm around her and smiled. She smiled at him and nodded. Let's do it! They got in the kitchen all eyes were on them.

''Good morning everyone!''

Stef was a bit taken back and so were the rest of the kids. They took their seat and Callie started making their sandwiches. Brandon thanked her and turned towards Lena and Stef.

''We will need our passports tonight.''

Stef almost chocked on her coffee.

''What?''

''I want to take her on a date.''

''With a passport?''

''Yes, to Mexico.''

Callie raised her eyes from the food in shock. She had no idea about this, but she loved the sound of Mexico and two of them there. Lena and Stef gave them million reasons why is going to Mexico not going to happen any time soon.

''Last time we were there, I ruined an amazing day. She deserves a redo.''

''And you can't do it in California?''

''No, because we can't go anywhere here…''

''Is there some other place you can make thing better at?''

B was waiting for this. He smirked and looked at Callie.

''Maybe we could go to the cabin after school today and come back on Sunday or maybe even stay for the entire week.''

Lena had to get involved.

''And what about school?''

''We can get our assignments. We are sure that you can help us with that mama.''

Lena was a bit shocked by the suggestion their kids made.

''Entire week is a lot of time. You can stay until Tuesday evening. I want you at school on Wednesday. Are we clear?''

''Yes mama, thank you.''

He got off the table and took her hand.

''Callie and I are going to pack and we'll be down in a minute.''

''A minute? No one packs that fast!''

''Don't worry mom, we had out things ready. Just adding few things, since we will be gone a bit longer.''

They got upstairs and Callie pushed him into his room.

''Are you crazy? Mexico?''

''I knew they would say no to it so I pushed for it first so they would think cabin is much better idea.''

''You are evil.''

''Maybe, but I got us the cabin.''

''Yes, you did.''

She gave him a quick peck on the lips and left his room. When she got in her room, she saw Mariana sitting on the bed.

''You are already packed?''

Callie saw her eyeing the bag on the floor.

''Yes, we talked about leaving last night. I just had no idea where.''

''So, you and Brandon would be alone for days and…''

There was a moment of uncomfortable silence. Mariana wanted some answers and Callie didn't have them.

''And who knows Mariana. We have to see where we stand.''

''What will happen when you do?''

''I don't know.''

''You will leave us?''

''I don't know Mariana, I can't give you all the answers now and today. I love him Mariana and I want to be with him.''

Mariana was angry now. It was all ok before this thing got out. Brandon had Courtney, Callie had AJ, she was adopted and now this. Entire new story and world for them to live in. Ooops, two of them had sex before the adoption and all of the sudden they are still in love. Mariana didn't like any of it.

''You are selfish.''

''Maybe, but it's time I do something for me. He makes me happy and I want to be with him. No matter what. If I have to live with Robert, that's fine. If I have to ask for emancipation, I'll do it. In all this mess, thinking about everyone else, I forgot about what I want and what he wants.''

Conversation ended with Jesus knocking at the door.

''We must leave now. Mama is taking the rest of us to school and you are going with our own Lover boy.''

Callie and Mariana rolled their eyes at his comment.

''Jesus…''

''Well, he is… He slept with you, with Courtney and who knows what more he is hiding.''

''With Courtney?''

''Yes, that's why her husband kicked her out and B payed her apartment.''

Mariana got even more pissed.

''What? He is an idiot! If moms learn what he did?! He really has a death wish. First he sleeps with you and then he gives her the money they were saving for years.''

Callie knew none of this.

''Ooops, I had no idea you didn't know. Poor Brandon, there will be some grilling in the car.''

They got outside and Brandon noticed sudden shift in Callie. He had no idea what happened in ten minutes they were apart. She put her bag in the car and slammed the door. Brandon looked and Jesus and Mariana confused. Mariana was angry and Jesus mouthed his apology.