So, yes, this is chapter four. I know they all were extremely nice to Drew, but that was on account for my laziness. Sorry about that. Now they become a bit more serious when it comes to Drew, May included.

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon

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Saturday, December 10th 2011

I fell back into the cushions of the worn flower patterned couch. Misty and Dawn sat on the love seat which had the same patterning as the couch. Dawn had her legs crossed, sipping a dirty Martini, pulled the hem of her mini skirt down a tad. Misty, who had opted for a water, sat with her legs crossed as well.

"May, you can't keep doing this. Why are you so nice to the bastard?" Misty asked, her eyes large with questioning.

I placed my head in my hands, groaning, "I don't know."

"I remember when I dated Paul," Dawn began, words slightly slurred. (Can you believe she's almost drunk, and it's noon?) "He was a bastard, and I put up with it because I thought I loved him. It's the same thing with you, May. You think your still in love with him, when you're not. But now I have Damion, and he's much better than that douche bag." Maybe drunken Dawn made a point. Maybe that's why I was so nice to him last weekend.

I had suggested going to the park, even in the cold weather. After all, it had just snowed this weekend, allowing only a couple inches of sticky snow. Drew said the idea was fine. At the moment, I was waiting for the kids to be done dressing.

Misty smirked, "Dawn, you may just be onto something! I think May needs to give Drew a taste of his own medicine. Leave him."

I shook my head, "I can't. Court order. Besides, it's only until January. It'll be fine." I hoped it would be fine anyway.

Valarie stumbled out of her room, "Mama! I can't do my hair!" She cried, one half of her hair was tied into a sloppy pig-tail, the other a wild mess. She gripped a second lime ribbon in her hand, eyes wide with un-shed tears.

I nearly giggled. Dawn sobered at the chance to play with Valarie's hair. "Come to auntie Dawn." Dawn grinned, and Valarie staggered over to her and plopped down on her lap. Dawn pulled a comb from her purse and ran it through Valarie's hair. (After taking out the first ribbon.) Valarie was wearing a dark green long sleeved shirt, with dark jean overalls and sparkly green high tops. Once Dawn completed, Valarie's hair was completely perfect, two identical pig-tails tied with ribbons sat on the little girls head.

I clapped, and Misty patted her head.

"Where are Fabian and Jasper?" Dawn inquired, allowing Valarie to jump off her lap.

Almost as if answer Dawn's telepathic call, Fabian and Jasper exited their room. Fabian was in black jeans and a faded purple sweatshirt. Jasper, almost messier then Fabian, was decked out in ripped jeans and a tie-dye pull over hoodie.

After glancing at the clock and noting it was 12:30 P.M, and sighed directly after it. Time to meet Drew at the Poké-park.

"Let's go, get your jackets." I said to them, and they nodded. Dawn and Misty knew it was time to leave.

"Bye May!" Dawn called, after she slipped her 5 inch black heels on and kissed the kids bye. Then Dawn was gone. Followed by Misty who only sported a pair of Tennis shoes.

I held Valarie's white gloved hand as we left the apartment complex.

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Within ten minutes, I had the car parked, and let my kids run wild. Fabian watched Valarie possessively, and glared at any little boy who approached his sister. Jasper was rolling around in the snow, having somehow stealing Skitty's poké-ball, with Skitty.

I giggled. Then I heard my name. "May!" Drew exclaimed, clamping a hand down on my shoulder. I flinched, and he dropped his hand. I noticed he had Jess in his arms. I raised an eyebrow.

"Brianna had a doctor's appointment and said she possibly couldn't bring Jess with her. She'll behave." Jess nodded enthusiastically. Oh hell, I couldn't hate the little girl, even if she was the cause of cheating.

Drew set Jess down, who hobbled over to Valarie. "Oh, and Charles is here. More training. Jackson is also here to observe." I nodded.

"Go play with the kids," I stated, monotone, "You're the one who wants to be their father."

Drew nodded, and went up to Valarie, "How's my girl?"

She giggled, "Fine daddy. Can I please play with Charlie?" Her emerald eyes were large.

Drew sighed, "Okay." He jerked his chin in Charles's direction, and Valarie bolted, holding onto Jess.

I watched as Drew approached the twins. I saw Fabian stiffen, where as Jasper smiled up at him from the snow.

"Hey dad!" Jasper grinned, rolling over once again, "Do you like snow?" Drew shrugged, and Jasper launched a snowball at his head, laughing like a maniac.

Drew and Jasper engaged in a friendly war of snowballs.

Fabian stood there, glaring at Drew. I moved forward, standing next to him.

I crouched, "What's wrong sweetie?" Fabian turned to me.

His eyes were still narrowed, but not mean, "I don't like my new dad. I like my old one." I assume the old one was Brendan.

I wrapped my arms around my son, "I know sweetie, I know. But please, for mommy? Soon it'll just be old daddy again, okay? Bare with me?"

I felt him nod, and hug me back, "I love you, mom."

I smiled, "I love you too." I let him go, but he was still frowning.

"Now what, sweet heart?" Concern flooded me, as I was worried about what bothered Fabian.

"I don't like the servant." He stated plainly, sending the evil eye to Charlie. I stifled a giggle. I turned my head, and sure enough, Valarie was making snow angels with him and Jess, laying perilously close to Charlie. I knew why now.

"Why don't you go make angels too," I suggested, "Then you'll definitely be able to protect Valarie." Fabian considered this for a moment, before zooming over there, and flopping in the snow next to his sister.

I laughed. Jasper ran around me and gripped the back of my coat, "Help me mom! Dad's going to get me!" He yelled, voice full of zealous.

"What?" I questioned, slightly too late, for a snowball hit my face.

I refrained from cursing, but instead glowered at Drew, who smirked cockily at me.

"Don't join a snowball war if you aren't prepared for snowball's to the face." Drew looked like he was going to stick his tongue out at me. What a baby.

"That face reminds me of our traveling days, Drew. You look like a kid. Grow up." I said, rather rudely.

Drew shrugged, "But without those days, these kids wouldn't be here."

Jasper, as if he knew what we were talking about said, "Yeah, without last weekend, we wouldn't be here today, right mom?" I sweat-dropped.

"Uh, yeah. Yeah, let's go with that." I muttered, while Drew chuckled. I bit my lip, and before I even thought about it, I hurled a perfectly lopsided snowball at his face.

It hit him, exploding into millions of snowflakes. He brushed his snow caked hair from his eyes, and glared playfully at me.

"Oh that does it!" And now I was part of the play. I had to admit, it was slightly fun.

It's only for the children. You still do not love Drew. You don't. You can't. I gazed at Drew's covered face for a moment. The same dark emerald green eyes I'd fallen in love with, the same jade coloured hair I used to run my fingers through, the same face, slightly more manly, but still the same. He was the same Drew from before. Even as un-healthy as it was, I still loved Drew.

I ended up on my back, making snow angels with the kids and Drew, with Jackson just watching from the background. It had started to snow, just lightly, and the flakes melted on my face. Drew was at my side. I peeked at him from the corners of my eyes, smiling faintly. His profile was just as gorgeous as his front view.

Brendan. My mind whispered. My mind whirled and my heart plummeted. Brendan. How could I forget you? I'm sorry.

I saw Drew stand up and dusted off his jeans, "Well, let's go. I have reservations at a restaurant. Don't worry, it's nothing fancy."

Conflict was obvious in my eyes, I really wanted to go. Like, really wanted to go.

"Please." He whispered. Oh hell, I guess I had to go now. I'd never honestly been able to say no to Drew.

He reached down and gripped my hand. As he pulled me to my feet, my heart raced.

Just for today. I thought, just for today I'll love him. Then, it's only mandatory. Just for today.

But as I carefully studied his face, I wasn't sure I could say that anymore.

Well, I liked it. But it was kind of more of a filler. To me it was. It could have been an actual chapter to you guys. Anywho, who loves Fabian? I do! He sooo kawaii! And a protective brother! Awww. Anyway, review, and I'll see you next Thursday!

~Emerald~