A/N: Firstly, thank you to everyone for your lovely reviews. I'm sorry if I accidentally missed anyone out when I was replying, I didn't intend to.

Secondly, sorry I didn't update at the weekend like I said I would, but I was moving back home after finishing university. I also apologise for what will be a very short update, but I wanted to at least get something out for those of you who are enjoying this.

Thirdly, a warning that updates are going to become less frequent as I'm now working full time, yes I know lots of other people do this too, but I'm still adjusting from a student lifestyle.

Anyway, enough preamble…

Disclaimer: Marvel owns everything, including my soul.

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Chapter 3

Remy and Anna practically raced back to Remy's house. Although neither would admit it aloud, both were secretly terrified of Tante Mattie's temper, you'd have to be a fool not to be!

As they reached the house, Anna looked down at her bedraggled form.

"Oh mah Gawd. Ah can't go in like this, ah hafta go change."

She turned to head to her house, but Remy grabbed her hand.

"Over dis Cajun's dead body chère, which incidentally is what will be happening if we don' march our asses through dat door dis minute."

Anna opened her mouth to argue, but was cut short by the door of Remy's house being flung open. Tante Mattie stood in the doorway, hands on hips.

"Remy LeBeau, not only do you fail to bring de fille round straight away, but when you finally do you decide to leave her on de doorstep. Honestly boy did I not drum any manners into you?"

Remy grumbled to himself, and led Anna the remaining few metres to the door, still holding her hand. Anna couldn't help but be nervous, and she inadvertently tightened her grip on Remy's hand. He shot her a dazzling grin that threatened to make her knees give way. Tante Mattie cast them a knowing look as they reached the door, before a smile cracked out over her face. All Anna's nervousness dissipated instantly under that beaming smile. Mattie pulled her into a tight embrace.

"Oh Anna. Je ne crois pas, it's so good to see you again fille and of course you will be staying dis time."

Although this was the truth, Mattie's tone of voice allowed for no arguments. Anna didn't think the older woman would let her leave again, even if she wanted to.

"Elle est une tres belle fille. Qu'est ce-que tu pense Remy?"

"Oui, elle est magnifique."

Anna blushed furiously; Remy's gaze was burning into her. It was getting hard to concentrate on things like breathing.

Before Anna lost all control over herself, Tante Mattie broke the moment by ushering them inside. Linking her arm with Anna's Mattie proceeded to walk Anna to the kitchen.

"Alors, you can tell me all about dese past six years, over some good ol' home cooked southern food."

Anna wasn't really hungry, but memories of Tante Mattie's famous cooking flooded her mind and she was suddenly craving all her childhood favourites. Within seconds Anna was merrily chatting away to the motherly woman.

Remy stood and watched them, a broad smile spread across his face. This was exactly how it should be; Anna in his house, eating and laughing with his family.

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Anna, Remy and Tante Mattie were gathered around the kitchen table. They were all laughing, though Mattie was pretending to scold Remy over something he'd said. They were making so much noise that they didn't hear the kitchen door swing open.

"Mon Dieu! J'ai retourné à temps."

Jean-Luc LeBeau stood in the doorway with a look of feigned surprise on his face. He didn't look a day older than the last time Anna had seen him.

"You gonna be givin' dis old man a heart attack chère, if you start appearing out of nowhere." He flashed her that trademark roguish LeBeau smile, before catching her in a fatherly hug. "C'est bon to have you home fille."

Anna smiled. He couldn't have been more right.

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A/N: I know, it's a miniscule update, but I had a time limit.

Translations:

Je ne crois pas – I don't believe it.

Elle est une tres belle fille. Qu'est ce-que tu pense – she's a very beautiful girl. What do you think?

Oui, elle est magnifique – yes, she's magnificent.

Alors – now.

Mon Dieu! J'ai retourné à temps – my God! I've gone back in time.

C'est bon

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Kate

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