Coming home was very hard for two teens. That meant no time just for themselves and it meant facing Stef and telling what they choose. Besides their mom, person they had to deal with together, they also had each to see their respected ex-es. They spent some twenty minutes in the car in front of the house just holding hands and not talking. That silence was much needed as a preparation for what they might find in the house. They noticed Stef in the window and they knew it was time to go back to reality.

''Now or never!''

She smiled at him.

''I vote never.''

''I know, but we have to get it done with.''

''Ok… Let's go.''

They got out of the car and Brandon picked up their bags. Stef opened the door and let them in.

''Welcome home… Before you get too comfortable, we have to talk.''

''Ok…''

Brandon and Callie went to the kitchen with Stef and Lena was already waiting for them.

''So, what is the decision you made?''

Brandon took Callie's hand and turned toward moms.

''We are staying together.''

Lena didn't expect him to be so direct.

''Oh… Ok…''

''And how do you think to do that? You know she can't live here if you date?''

''Yes, we took some time to research all of our options. Robert will take her to live with him, she will annul the adoption and we will take it from there.''

''Annul it?''

''Yes, mom. As you said, she can't live here and date me. And she can't date me as my sister…Sooo…. We have to annul the adoption and live our life.''

''It's not that simple. You have to see with Robert and Jill.''

''We did mom, they are ok with it.''

''Oh…''

Stef and Lena were surprised how their children covered all the bases. They really wanted to be together. Lena was sad their family will change, but Stef was fuming.

''And when did you talk to him?''

''He came to the cabin and we talked about everything.''

''Cabin? He was there?''

''Yes, we invited him as soon as we decided to stay together.''

''Oh, so you decided and called him. There was nothing you wanted to talk to mama and me?''

''We did, but we knew we could do it when we come home and have entire plan for that.''

''How nice.''

Before they could continue the argument, the rest of the kids came down to see what was for diner. Mariana and Jesus were happy to see them back.

''Oh, you remembered poor little us… Nice of you to come back.''

''Ha..ha… like you missed us?! ''

''I always miss you brother…and sister.''

Jude was quiet in the corner. Callie went to him and he just looked at her.

''You are leaving me?''

''I will be close… I will see you often.''

''Why are you doing this Callie?''

''Because I want to be happy Jude.''

''I am not making you happy?''

''You are, but you are my brother. I am in love with Brandon.''

''And what will happen if you end it?''

''Then we deal with it. I can't promise you we will always be together. There is no way to promise something like that. Anyone can get together and end their relationship. No relationship has an expiration date so we know how long it would last. It's a risk we must take and go with it. If you ask me, I wish to be with him for a long time, maybe even grow old with him….But if you ask me if I am sure it would happen, I am not. I am not sure in anything. There is no way to know .''

''Will I see you?''

''You will. We will spend time together at school and when I leave for college, you will come and visit.''

''Where will you go?''

''I don't know. I am waiting to get replies.''

''Where did you apply?"

''All over the county.''

''Oh…''

''What?''

''You would really leave?''

''Depends of the school and what do they offer. I would have to consider all of the options.''

''Ok. Just don't forget about me.''

''I will not. I promise.''

Diner passed in listening to Mariana complain about some girls at school and Lena telling her she can't use her position of vice principle for Mariana to have her revenge. Stef was quiet and that got Callie very worried. After diner they all watched a movie and it was time to go to bed. Brandon and Callie met in the bathroom and brushed their teeth together.

''I will miss you tonight.''

''I'll miss you too Brandon.''

He kissed her good night and they went to bed. Mariana had million questions for her and they spent large portion of the night talking about Brandon and how it all happened between them. Mariana had no idea two of them were that in love and it happened so suddenly for them. Now she felt even more guilty for being against their relationship. After listening so much about her brother and how much Callie loved him, she felt bad for asking this.

''And what about AJ?''

The smile and glow were gone from Callie's face.

''He left with Mike before any of this madness happened and he left angry at me. He had some doubts about me and Brandon. I will have to talk to him and explain to him we can't date.''

''Will you tell him why?''

''I don't know. But he believes I have feelings for Brandon.''

''Well, he is right.''

''He is, but I still feel bad about it.''

''About being in love with Brandon?''

''No, about not being honest to him.''

''You had to keep it a secret. You love Brandon and he was your brother and all of that complicated stuff. You can't tell anyone that the boy you are crazy about is your brother. It sounds bad.''

''It feels bad too. You have no idea how much I had to hide.''

''I know Callie. We all have secrets and things we would like to keep to ourselves.''

''Are we talking about Wyatt?''

''And Matt and Nick. I somehow always screw up things.''

''We all have that talent.''

''I am so tired of being such a screw up.''

''I understand the feeling.''

''What will you tell him? What will Brandon do with Courtney?''

''I don't know Mariana. You have to ask him.''

It was two in the morning and Callie finally got Mariana to let her sleep. At seven, Callie was already up and ready to get into the shower. She took a quick one and got dressed. Just as she finished getting dressed, Brandon was at the door.

''Good morning.''

''Good morning babe…''

He kissed her and tried to keep her a minute longer in the bathroom.

''I must go so you would get ready. If I stay…''

''I wish we were alone…''

''I wish that all the time.''

''Love you…''

''Love you too B.''

She left the bathroom and found Mariana at the door.

''Can I get in?''

''No, Brandon is inside.''

''Ugh… You didn't?!''

''No! Nooo! I was already dressed and getting out when he got in.''

''I wouldn't be able to shower there if I knew…''

''Mariana, mind out of gutter.''

''Look who is talking. I bet you, you were not slowing crossword puzzles these days.''

Callie blushed.

''I thought so…''

''I love him Mariana, it's given that we…you know…''

''I don't want to know.''

''Part of you does.''

''Very tiny part.''

''I'll be in our room. Getting my books ready.''

''Ok. See you soon.''

After she got her things ready, she found Brandon on the stairs and they went downstairs to get something to eat. They picked Choco puffs and got out the milk.

''I will have to meet with Courtney after school..''

''I am seeing Robert.''

''Oh, he called?''

''Yes, his lawyer is waiting for us at four.''

''Ok. Call me after…Ok?''

''Yes.''

''It will be hard to keep my hands from you at school.''

'' I know… But we must, until it's over.''

''I know.''

Moms got down and Stef eyed them.

''What are you up to?''

''Talking about prom mom.''

''But it's in two months.''

''We know, but we are wondering what would be the theme. I overheard it would be old movies.''

Lena took the bait.

''I don't know. No one from the student body came to tell us.''

Day at school was uneventful. They had their classes, had lunch together at the music room, kept it very clean and made plans to meet in the garage later that night for not so clean version of the day, or at least conclusion of the day.

''Robert will pick me up at three thirty.''

''I will go to Court's and talk to her.''

''Ok.''

''Callie, I am with you… I am in this…''

''I know… So am I.''

Robert came to get her and took her to his lawyer. They talked and she made necessary things for Callie and Robert to sign before she files the papers tomorrow at court. Callie was excited. She and Brandon were one step closer to being together. After his lawyer, he took her to eat and they got to talk about her planes.

''Any college replies?''

''We expect them any time.''

''I am sure it's crazy.''

''It is.''

''I remember that time…That suspense and wait… Oh, my God! Never again!''

''It is nerve-wracking.''

''And what about Brandon?''

''Julliard wants him. So…If he gets money. I am afraid he would refuse it for me. If I don't get to NYU or something close to Julliard.''

''Do you want to go to NYU?''

''That would be a dream!''

''So you could be together there?''

''Yes.''

''Hm…''

''What?''

''Nothing. I just really want you to be happy.''

''I will be. After all the bad things, it's time for something good.''

''I agree.''