As the evening went on, the crowd began to shrink and the hours went by. By eleven-thirty, two-thirds of the guests had left and the newlyweds weren't sure as to when they should head out for Santa Monica.

"You don't have to clean anything!" Nyota said, as she took a stack of plates from Andrea's hands. "You're the bride and you shouldn't be cleaning up your own damn party!"

Andrea sighed, "I know, but I just don't know what else to do!" she exclaimed, as Jim pushed by with a garbage bag.

"How about you two lovebirds head out? Enjoy all the loud sex you can have, because that shit wont fly on my ship," he said, chuckling as Andrea glared at him.

Nyota sighed, "As disgusting as he can be, he's right. You two should probably started getting ready to head out," she said.

"Kicking me out already?" Andrea asked. "I figured you'd have separation anxiety and beg me to stay."

"Why would I do that?" she asked, setting the plates into the sink. "I get to have you for five years in space."

Nyota eventually kicked her out of the kitchen and sent her upstairs to change, while the others cleaned up. When she appeared downstairs again, dressed in a black knee-length dress, most of the mess was cleared away.

"I think I'm going to head back now," Chris said. "Joanna's looks like she's ready for bed and I did promise to take her to the beach tomorrow."

Andrea nodded, "Are you sure you guys don't want to stay here? I'm sure Aunt Kitty and Max wouldn't mind having you two stay the night."

Chris nodded, "I'm sure, Andy," he said, wrapping his arm around her shoulders. "Besides, the cats need to be fed and Jo can't stop talking about having your bed all to herself for the next two months."

"I guess I've been officially kicked out, huh?" she asked, shaking her head.

"Not officially, but don't be surprised if the room is a different color and covered in posters of whatever pop-singer she likes."

Leo came out from the house, holding Joanna in his arms, whispering quietly to her as he moved down the back steps.

"She's ready for bed," he announced, as Joanna groaned.

"No I'm not… I wanna stay up more!" she whined, pushing her face into his neck.

Andrea snorted, "She's coming down from her sugar rush," she said, glancing at her father. "You remember how those end up, right?" she asked.

Chris sighed, "How could I forget? I remember finding my communicator in the toilet, when I wouldn't let you skip nap-time."

It was Leo's turn to chuckle as his wife rolled her eyes, "All of this inside information about you," he said, shaking his head. "What a wonderful collection of blackmail I'll have."

"You wouldn't dare!"

Leo shrugged, "Maybe I would," he shot back.

Andrea frowned, "I guess you'll sleep on the couch for the next two days."

Chris sighed, "How about we break this up and start heading out? You two should get going if you want to beat the late night rush. And I need to get this one to bed if she wants to go to the beach tomorrow."

Leo nodded, "Make sure she wears sunscreen," he warned.

"Jesus McCoy, I know what I'm doing. It's been a few years since I've had a little kid around, but I know how to take care of one," he said, rolling his eyes.

Andrea moved over to Leo and took Joanna from him, "Hey Jo," she said softly, as the little girl wrapped her arms around her neck. "You ready to go home with Grandpa?"

Joanna nodded, "I get to sleep with Panny and Lilly," she mumbled. "And I'm going to the beach tomorrow."

"I know! And you're going to have so much fun tomorrow and maybe your Aunt and Uncles will come by to see you," she said, as she followed her husband and father back into the house.

"Uncle Jim says he's going to bring ice cream over tomorrow."

A few minutes later, two cars were packed and waiting outside in the street. Nyota, Jim and Spock stood at the end of the driveway, as the newlyweds said their goodbyes.

"We'll be home late on Sunday," Andrea said, as she hugged Nyota. "And then we have two days to relax before leaving."

"Don't think about leaving right now," Nyota said. "Just think about all the fun you and Leo will have at the beach and enjoy being a newlywed."

Jim sighed, "Please don't do anything stupid. Like surfing, parasailing, cliff diving, jet skiing, scuba diving," he rambled, before Andrea lightly punched him. "Ow! Better yet, don't go in the water."

Andrea laughed, "Shut up, Jimmy. I'll be good," she promised.

"You better be. I don't want to get a call about how you broke your arm or something drastic."

"Jim, may I suggest that Andrea is capable of taking care of herself and that she will be perfectly safe with Doctor McCoy?" Spock asked, as Nyota snickered into her hand.

Jim managed to give the Vulcan a withering glare, before walking away to say goodbye to Leo. A few minutes later, Leo and Andrea made their way over to Joanna.

"Be good and don't give your grandpa any grief," Leo said, as he hugged her tightly. "Mind your manners and don't listen to what your Uncle Jim tells you."

"HEY! I'll have you know that I give really good advice!" Jim shouted.

Joanna yawned, "Can you call me tomorrow?" she asked, playing with the collar of his dress shirt.

"Of course I will, Jo Jo," he said, kissing her cheek. "Lets go say goodbye to Andy."

Andrea stood by the car with Chris when they approached, "Mommy!"

"Jo-bean!" Andrea took her from Leo and gave her a tight hug, "I'm going to miss you," she said.

"Me too. But Daddy said you'd call tomorrow," Joanna said.

While Andrea and Joanna spoke, Leo double-checked their car while Chris and Jim stood by.

"You should make it there in an hour," Chris said. "There shouldn't be any traffic if you follow the route Jim put in the GPS."

Leo nodded and Jim climbed out of the passenger seat of the car, "All set, Bones. Just don't touch anything until it's time to come back. I'll send you directions on how to change the travel options," he said, slapping him on the shoulder.

"How do I know that you haven't put directions in there for Mexico?" Leo asked, as he shut the trunk.

Jim shrugged, "Maybe I did, maybe I didn't. Guess you'll have to find out yourself," he grinned, before walking away.

"Okay, lets get this show on the road!" Chris said, clapping his hands together. "I need to get this on home and into a bed."

Andrea made her way over with Joanna and gave her a kiss on the forehead, "Be good," she said, before handing her over to Leo.

"Remember what I told you, Jo. I'll see you in a few days," he said, kissing her cheek. "I love you."

"Love you too, Daddy," she yawned.

Leo handed her over to Jim, so Andrea could hug her father goodbye.

"I'll see you on Monday," she said, as he hugged her. "But I'll call you tomorrow to let you know that we got there safely."

Chris nodded, "Sounds good. Have fun and avoid the water if you can," he joked, making her suppress an eye roll.

A few minutes later, the couples were in the car and ready to go. Andrea leaned out the window and waved to her family, as Leo started the call.

"I love you!" Andrea shouted, as the car started to pull away from the curb.

"Bye!

"Have fun!"

"Love you!"

As the car made it's way down the street, Andrea kept her eyes on the figures that stood in the street by the house, waving their goodbyes, growing smaller and smaller. The car then turned at the corner and they were out of sight, ready to take on the open road.