Hello, here is the newest update! Just an fyi, this story is taking place a few months before the events in SVC and will lead into that. Please R&R! :)

"Come here Isabella."

Isabella giggled as Bruce walked into the living room and Lila stood in the doorway and whispered," Come here."

Isabella hobbled over to her as Bruce came up behind her and picked her up and responded," I have the little monster!"

Isabella giggled as Bruce kissed her head and she hugged him; Bruce looked at her as she placed her tiny hands on his cheeks and he made a funny face. Lila laughed as Bruce carried Isabella into the kitchen and set her down on down on the counter and she sat there. Bruce smiled at his daughter as she giggled and he responded," What did you and mommy do today?"

"Jess came over today."

He sighed. "Winston called me earlier. Sounded drunk and going on about Liz. Apperantly, she ran into Tom Watts."

Lila raised her eyebrows as Bruce responded," He was mumbling on and on about him and how he hopes he treats Liz right."

Lila sighed. "I just feel bad for Denise, she loves him so much and he doesn't realize what he's doing."

Bruce nodded. "I really need to go and see him. He doesn't even speak to Todd anymore."

"Poor guy, he's really taking this hard."

"Well, he was closest to Liz as well."

Lila nodded. "Denise and I are having lunch tomorrow."

"What about me?"

"Annie is coming back tomorrow sweetie."

Bruce smiled. "It will be nice to have her back."

Annie Simpson was the regular nanny for Isabella but had to take a leave of absence after her father passed away. She had been Isabella's nanny since she was born and had a good relationship with Bruce and Lila who understood. They were very thankful she was coming back because she was the best nanny they had for Isabella and their one year was very picky when it came to people watching over her. Lila and Bruce wanted the best for their daughter and she got the best of everything just like they did when they were younger.

"My own sister hates me!"

Todd sighed. "Jess, come on!"

Grumbling as she walked down the hall and into their bedroom and found Todd laying there looking at ESPN magazine and she responded," Didn't you already read that one?"

Not even bother to look up, Todd answered," Nope, this is a new one."

"I can never tell the difference."

Jessica took off her pink robe and hung it over her chair and ran her fingers through her blond hair as she looked at herself in the mirror. Jessica stood there until Todd," Why do you do that at night? It's not like anyone is going to see you but me."

"It's a ritual Todd."

"I don't want to argue."

Jessica smiled and climbed into bed as Todd looked at her and she responded," I tired to call her, she won't listen."

"Give it time."

"It's already been nearly four months since she left."

"Jess, I get that but she might need more time than that."

"Whatever you say."

Jess laid there wondering if Liz would ever forgive her and if she would ever talk to her again. Jessica hoped she would because she didn't know what she would do if the two never spoke again.

As Liz flipped the channels, she heard her phone buzz and leaned over and grabbing it to see Tom's name on the screen. Her heart pounded as she answered," Hello?"

"Liz, you still up?"

"I am. What are you doing up?"

"I can't sleep."

"I'm in the same boat as you."

He chuckled. "I was just wondering what your plans were for tomorrow night."

"I don't have. Why do you ask?"

He cleared his throat and asked," I was wondering if you wanted to have dinner with me. We could catch up."

She smiled. "Sure, that'd be fine."

"Really?"

"Yes, that's be great. Where at?"

"What about Big Daddy's? It's a popular burger joint around here."

"That sounds fine."

They continued to talk for a few minutes and Liz hung up thinking about Tom. This would be the first time since college that they be together. Coming to NYC, she didn't know anyone. Sure, there were a few that she was friendly but it was mostly her coworkers and she hadn't really made the effort to make friends. But this was Tom, this was different. She could tell when they met on the Subway for the first time in years that he was a different person. But she couldn't help feeling nervous and anxious about it.