Ciel woke up to the sound of his children whispering to each other as they sat down on the bed.

"Mommy and daddy are so sleepy brothers,and look daddy is hugging mommy while he is sleeping, daddy loves mommy so much. This is a happy thing." Rachel said.

"I want a hug from mum and dad but I'm not sleeping."

"Do not worry brother Rowan, We will hug you even though we are not mommy or daddy."Ciel smiled as the three children embraced the fourth.

"Thank you brothers and sister, I'm happy that you're my family." Rowan said with a smile.

"We love you brother Rowan!" Ciel loved how close the children were, they were so grateful for each other. The four eldest had gone so far as to thank him for each other and on the day Kathryn and Angelina were born, as Ciel lie in bed resting from the birth,they had climbed up next to him and again thanked him for their baby sisters.

"I hope the healer made mommy better. I am sad when mommy is ill and mommy does not like to be away from us. Dad is unhappy because mommy feels bad."

"Yes, but Mama will be happy again and dad will too. Cousin Lizzy wants mama better too." Evian said.

"I like to take care of my mommy."

"Yes sister it is a good thing. Mama is proud."

"Yay!" The four voices cried in unison. Ciel coughed,waking Sebastian and getting the attention of the children.

"Ciel, are you alright dearest?" The older demon asked brushing a few strands of hair out of Ciel's face.

"I'm fine, I think I need to sit up for a little while." Sebastian hesitated before helping him sit up but moving to allow Ciel to lean on him.

"Hello Mommy, did the healer come?" Vincent asked.

"Yes he did."

"Did he make you all better?"

"No, but he gave me medicine to help."

"Mum?" Rowan moved closer his eyes staring into Ciel's.

"What Rowan?"

"Will you be okay?" He raised his arms hoping to be picked up. Ciel lifted his youngest son onto his lap and cuddled him.

"Of course I will. I've got four little healers to look after me and your father."

"I would cry if you never got better and you were ill forever."

"Well that's not going to happen. I'll be fine, I promise. Your father won't let me be ill forever would you Sebastian?"

"Certainly not my love." Sebastian rubbed Rowan's head gently.

"Can we cuddle too?" Evian asked.

"Come on little ones." Sebastian invited much to the joy of the children who happily snuggled in.

"Will cuddles make it better mum?",

"It helps Rowan."

"Pardon the interruption Masters, There are visitors who wish to see master Ciel."

"Who's here Cynna?" Ciel asked.

"The Queen, your mother and father as well as Madame Red and her daughter. What will you have me do?"

"Let them in of course, Ciel should have his family near him when he's not well. I shall go to my mother and bring her up after you've had time to visit with them." Sebastian kissed Ciel and stood up.

"Grandmother and Grandpa Vincent and Grandma Rachel are here. Can we say hello to them?"

"I'd encourage you to, you should always greet our family when they come." Sebastian told them.

"Will they give us so many hugs we will be squished?" Rachel giggled.

"Maybe, you're just going to have to go find out." Ciel said.

"But Mama, what about you?"

"You can go down and get them,bring them up to me alright?" The children cheered and rushed from the room.

"I'll take Kathryn and Angelina with me so you can have a worry free visit." Sebastian offered.

"I'm a mother Sebastian, nothing is worry free."

"Less worrisome, is that better?"

"I suppose so,thank you." Sebastian bent forward and kissed Ciel lovingly.

"If I didn't care for my children to allow you time with your side of the family, what kind of mate would I be?" The older demon fixed the blanket around Ciel and repositioned the toys the children had brought in to make room for the guests to sit down.

"I'll bring you dinner shortly Ciel,will you eat for me?" Ciel nodded.

"Not much though, I'm starting to feel a bit nauseous from -"

"Is that so, is there anything you wish to tell me?" Sebastian teased.

"Aside from the fact that you seem to be the king of wishful thinking...no."

"Call me what you like, I love you all the same, no matter how many times you break my heart." Sebastian feigned sadness.

"Faker. Sometimes you drive me up a wall Sebastian but I love you too...i suppose."

"Once again you break my heart, whatever shall I do with you?"Ciel rolled his eyes.

"Well then, I shall be off to visit my mother,I will return before long,if you need me,I'll be downstairs my beautiful,disobedient little dog." Sebastian kissed Ciel's cheek before taking the twins and leaving the ill demon to mutter 'damn demon ' to himself as he waited for his family to arrive