The next day, food was served early in the morning and right at 7:30 Rebecca's brother, mother, and father came in through the door. She was glad when she and Hank first started to clean out the mansion that they started on the main floor. Her family didn't even seem to notice that just two weeks ago, this place was littered with papers, dust, and objects thrown to the corners of every room. Rebecca did take notice that her mother seemed surprised with Charles' long hair despite wearing a buttoned up shirt. She was just glad that her mother never made a comment to the hair and why Charles thought to grow it out.

Rebecca did notice that when she went to sit down, her mother insisted on Rebecca sitting next to Charles. Not wanting to make a scene, Rebecca listened to her mother as she sat down next to him as if this was all normal. When she peeked a glance at Hank, she noticed that her friend had a hint of a smile on his lips. Rebecca just cleared her throat and grabbed the orange juice and poured herself a glass with her coffee.

She decided to go with her family's favorite Breakfast Bacon and Cheese flatbreads and she also thought it would be convenient for them to pack for their trip. The second Otto came in through the door and smelled the familiar scent, his face lit up. Rebecca smiled to herself as both her family and her family unit of friends were sitting together on one table and enjoying a meal together.

Rebecca turned and noticed her eyes went straight to Charles who gave her a small smile back before he turned back to his plate. She couldn't help but blush as she took a bite out of her own breakfast.

"So Rebecca says you guys are planning on opening up the school again" her father began, "That's great to hear!"

Charles nodded, "Yes, it's going to be a long process but I believe that it will serve a greater purpose in the end"

Her father nodded as he said, "Well if you need extra money or anything to help with starting up the school, don't be afraid to call me"

Charles smiled as he picked up his coffee, "That is most generous of you Mr. Luesby, thank you"

"Would they try to shut down this school if they knew it was for mutants?" her mother asked.

Hank took the floor as he said, "Quite possibly but they aren't supposed to do that based on their opinions. If anything, they would have to have a trial run for a short period of time before trying to shut us down"

"Can I visit during the school years?" Otto asked, "The only mutants I've ever met are you guys and dad"

Rebecca smiled to her brother as she said, "Maybe you can during your break, it would be nice to have a non-mutant on campus around their age showing them more compassion than most humans do"

"Yes, I agree with Rebecca" Charles smiled her way before turning to Otto, "You are welcome here whenever you like"

"Cool!"

"Just study hard and if your grades are good this year before a break we'll fly you out here" her mom said.

Rebecca and Otto exchanged a glance before looking back to their mother who glanced between her two children.

"What? I'm not allowed to have a change of heart?"

Otto laughed, "You called Rebecca every day for a whole month when she first moved to New York"

Her mother gave a short laugh, "Just to make sure that you were settled in"

"I nearly had to cut the phone line outside just to make sure your mother would stop calling" her father joked before picking up his coffee.

Everyone at the table let out a laugh as Rebecca leaned back into the back of her chair and shook her head. She turned and looked to Charles who glanced her way as well as he gave her one of those heartwarming smiles that always made her heart flip before she turned back to her family. Unfortunately, the breakfast felt too short and just as quickly as they came, her family was standing by the front door once more. She had just given her brother a hug before her father lifted her up in one of his bearhugs before Rebecca smiled and did the same to him. Her mother hugged her gently and kissed her on the forehead.

"We will let you know when we get home" her mother turned to Hank and Charles, "Come visit us sometime, it's been awhile since you've visited Seattle"

Charles said, "You we definitely will, have a safe trip"

Hank waved, "Thanks for coming over, both Rebecca and Chase love it whenever you do"

"I'm sure he does" her father called out as he turned to the cat sitting on the stairs next to him.

The four watched the car drive down the long road before Hank closed the door and turned to the others. He lifted his wrist up before he nearly jumped out of his skin, making Rebecca still watch him as he glanced over to Charles and Rebecca.

"I better be getting on the road myself"

"What?!"

"I'm leaving to a science convention" Hank called over his shoulder as both Rebecca and Charles followed in his shadow, "It's going to be week long, one of the biggest science conventions in the world! I just figured since we don't have to clean anymore that I can go"

Rebecca glanced over to Charles before saying, "But what will we do? You've never been away for that long"

"I don't know" Hank turned around and shrugged, "Keep tending your garden, Charles can focus on getting the school up and both of you try not to blow up the house"

Charles called out, "That's not funny. What if we need you or something?"

Hank rolled his eyes, "I'll leave you the phone number once I get to my hotel"

Rebecca opened her mouth to yell at him but realized nothing happened as she turned and looked back down to Charles. He looked up in almost the same shocked expression as she was experiencing. She turned and noticed that Chase walked nonchalantly right by her before he glanced up to her.

"I'm leaving too"

"What?! Why?"

"Well, let's put it this way" Chase turned and faced her as he sat in her path, "I'm 13 years old and haven't left the house in a while, Hank is leaving which would make me alone with you two, and I would be damned if I stay here with you two lovebirds. Frankly, I just don't have the stomach for it. I won't go far, just down a couple of streets to this nice 75 year old lady who loves to give me her leftovers. I might pop in here and there but most likely not"

"Fine" Rebecca snapped, "But if I catch you, so help me God, I will give you a bath in cold water!"

Charles looked from one to the other before he said, "What is he saying?"

"He's leaving too" Rebecca said slowly.

Charles gave a slow shrug, "Of course he is, but doesn't he always?"

"Charles!" Rebecca turned to him.

"I'm just saying that cat is only here to come in and make our lives miserable" Charles told her, "Plus I think he peed on my bed"

"Did you?" Rebecca turned to Chase as she folded her arms over her chest.

Chase only stuck his nose up in the air and gave a fake meow as he slowly got up and walked away. Rebecca scoffed and rolled her eyes as she heard pounding feet coming down the stairs. She looked up to see Hank with a backpack on and two suitcases in each hand. Her heart flopped as her mouth popped open. Hank just brushed by Rebecca and Charles as they both wheeled and walked after him.

Charles stammered, "You did say it was for a week, right?"

"Yup!"

"Then why so many bags?" Rebecca asked.

"Oh, these are only a few experiments that I've been working on" Hank said, "I just thought maybe I could work on them while I'm gone"

Hank walked out of the house and over to a car parked on the side as he popped the trunk and placed his suitcase in. Rebecca glanced over to Charles who still seemed surprised as she walked over and picked up the other suitcase from the ground. She was lucky that she had super strength on her side, otherwise, it would've been horrible trying to lift the case up.

"Hank" Rebecca whispered, "Charles and I have never been alone together"

"No time like the present" Hank turned to her, "I'm not saying get married while I'm gone just get to know one another. Can you at least try to do that for me?"

Rebecca reluctantly nodded her head as Hank smiled and hugged her before he waved to Charles, "See you later, Charles"

"Have a safe drive, my friend"

Rebecca slowly walked over to Charles and stood by him as Hank started up the car. He leaned forward and gave a pleasant wave to them in which they gave back. Together, they watched as Hank drove down the road and turned right towards the highways. Rebecca shifted her feet as she turned to Charles and tried her best to give him a smile, they were finally alone.