Edward Elric was running around his house, trying to pack everything they needed for their summer holiday. He was riffling through his chest of draws searching for any clothes. Winry came up behind him and tapped his shoulder. Ed turned and looked at his wife, she out her hands on his taller shoulders and smiled.

"I already packed our bags because is assumed you would forget to. The workshop and house are tidy. Everything is packed, Hugh and Nina are already in the car waiting. " Winry said

Ed leaned down and Kissed her. "I don't tell you enough how much I love you." Ed said

Winry pushed Ed away. "No you don't." she said, tapping his nose. Their lips met again. I'll be waiting in the car, don't be too long." She said

Ed smiled and nodded; he tidied up the draw and went to get into the car. He shut the front door behind him and locked it, this was going to be a nice stress free holiday.

He opened the driver door and saw Winry sitting behind the wheel

"Winry, I said I'd drive!" Ed protested

"What happened the last time you drived?" Winry asked

Ed looked down embarrassed, he pouted. "Well, what about the time you nearly crashed us into a train?" Ed pointed out.

Winry looked sceptically at her husband, despite being tighter for so long her never seemed to learn. He was never going to win this.

"a. I was driving a tractor, b. I was a teenager and c. we didn't crash into the train. Ed I'M DRIVING." Winry said

Ed looked down at her determined face, she was so close to anger and he just wanted to have a good holiday.

"Yes dear." He said. He got into the passenger's side

"Were meeting Al and Mei when we get there." Winry said

"Yay! Uncle Al!" Nina yelled

The drive took several hours and after about an hour of 'eye spy' Nina and Hugh turned to the classic traveling game of 'are we there yet?'. The longer the game continued the more annoyed Ed and Winry got.

"We'll get there when we get there." Ed said

"Are we there yet?" Nina and Hugh retorted, Cleary enjoying their dad's irritation.

Half an hour later of the same game Ed turned to his children.

"Shut up!" he yelled

"We will when you answer our question." Hugh said reasonably

"What question?" Ed asked exasperated. Winry sighed, the same question they have been asking for an hour, she thought to herself. She wanted to scream aloud.

"Are we there yet? The children chimed

Winry suddenly applied the brakes; the car skidded to a holt. She could deal with this anymore.

"Mummy, why have we stopped?" Nina innocently

Ed braced himself. Winry turned to look at her blond children, a tight smile plastered on her face.

"Nina darling." Winry said too calmly.

"Yes mummy." Nina responded

"We have stopped because mummy can't focus on driving when you keep asking 'ARE WE THERE YET?'" Winry exploded.

Nina and Hugh shrank back, Nina started crying and Hugh comforted her.

"You do want a holiday don't you?" Ed asked after about a minute. Nina and Hugh nodded through their tears. Winry took a deep breath.

"I'm sorry Nina and Hugh for yelling." Winry said calmly.

Ed stroked her shoulder and she put her hand over his and smiled a silent apology.

"Do you want me to drive?" He asked kindly.

Winry sighed and nodded. They switched and continued driving, with less cheer and less noise. Within two hours they arrived at their hotel. Ed parked next to Al's car.

They got out and grabbed their cases from the boot and dragged them to the entrance, Hugh helping his younger sister with hers'. Ed talked to the lady behind the desk and they were shown to their rooms. Ed had booked a family room, so that he and Winry were close to their children, but still had their own space.

Ed looked at the room, two rooms joined by a door. In both rooms were two single beds. Winry looked around. "Ed, shouldn't one room have a double?" she asked

He nodded "that's what I booked." He said "at least, I thought I . . ." Ed trailed off.

Winry walked up to Ed. "Watch the kids, I'll sort this." She said. She left the room and he went to help Nina and Hugh un-pack.

When Winry came back up with the manger all three of them were bouncing on the beds. Winry looked at Ed with disapproval; he immediately got off and stood tall, puffing out his chest.

"You two are very childish," Ed said to Nina and Hugh.

"We can change the bed, no problem." The manager said to Winry, ignoring Ed.

"Thank you, how soon can you arrange that?" Winry enquired

"Two hours." The manager said. "Please feel free to use the garden while you wait."

"We will thank you." Ed said

The manager glared at him and bowed at Winry before leaving. Winry turned to Ed and put his arms up and shrugged. She punched his arm and kissed him.

"Can we go play now?" Hugh asked

"I WANT TO PLAY!" Nina yelled

"Okay we'll go to the gardens." Winry said

Down in the garden they found Mei and Al, they were sitting on a bench reading, Mei leaning into Al's chest.

Nina ran over yelling "Uncle Al, Uncle Al!"

Al put the bookmark inside his book and carefully put it down, he looked up and smiled.

"I wondered when you guys were going to get here." Al said "How was the drive?" Al asked. He thought they looked tired, he couldn't imagine what it would be like to travel with children. Al smiled to himself and looked to his wife . . . well maybe he'd understand sooner than he expected he would.

"It was alright," Ed said

"Long." Winry explained

He stood up and hugged his older brother.

"It's nice to see you Ed." Al said

"You too Al." Ed said

They broke the hug and Ed hugged Mei, while Winry gave Al a hug, before hugging Mei. Winry looked curiously at Mei; there was something different about her. She was hiding something.

"Can we play with you Al?" Hugh asked

Al smiled and Ed, Al, Nina and Hugh went off to play croquet. Al looked at his wife before running off after the group.

Winry smiled and sat down next Mei. She sighed and closed her eyes taking in the sunshine. She opened them and found Mei looking at her.

"What's wrong Mei?" Winry asked

"Nothing." Mei said looking at her lap.

Winry put her hand on Mei's. "You don't have to tell me, but I can tell that something is wrong. What's wrong Mei?" Winry repeated

Mei smiled and full smile and looked at her friend.

"Me and Al are going to have a baby." She admitted

Winry stared and pulled her friend into a hug, she was over joyed for the couple.

"That's wonderful news!" Winry said. Mei looked down. "Are you not happy about it?" Winry asked

Mei looked up, fear in her blue grey eyes. "I'm really happy, but also I'm scared Winry," she admitted. Winry pulled her into a hug. "When I realised, I told Al and he was so happy. I didn't want to admit how scared I was." Mei admitted

"Mei, I will help you. But you do have to tell Al, and to be honest with you, he's probably as shit scared as you are." Winry said

Mei laughed, "Do you really think so?" she asked the older blonde

"I'm married to Ed, I know so." Winry said "Me and Ed will be there for you and Al, that's a promise." Winry promised

"Thanks Winry, I really appreciate it." Mei said

"Really appreciate what?" Ed asked coming over.

Winry looked to Mei, who shook her head.

"I just promised to do Mei a favour for her." Winry explained

Ed nodded and smiled. "Were going to head for dinner soon." Ed explained.

Winry nodded and stood up.

"I'll see you at dinner." Mei said

Winry smiled and nodded and went to get changed into something nicer. At dinner, Mei and Al announced their good news, this was met with encouragement.

"Does that mean that Auntie Mei will have a baby?" Nina asked her dad

Ed nodded at his little girl.

"Can it be a girl, like me? Then we could play alchemists." Nina said excitedly.

"You don't get the choice darling." Winry said, as she encouraged her youngest to eat.

The hotel had pushed the two single beds together, as the solution to their problem. Winry and Ed put their children to bed before getting mentally prepared for their day at the beach tomorrow.