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Nile was close to a year old when the Gaang finally entered Ba Sing Say. Being who Aang was they were given a house in the inner most tier. They were given a royal tour but anytime they said anything about the war they were ignored or shushed.

Nile was an active little boy, always jumping off of stuff exploring where ever he could. Katara defiantly had aged a lot, she was a lot more mature and so was the rest of the gaang. He defiantly kept everybody busy. Sokka and Aang worked a lot on weaponry when they traveled. Aang also did a lot of training for his bending with Katara and Toph.

One particular day Katara was having a really bad day, and Nile was climbing on the couch and tried to grab a very beautiful vase. Katara heard it crash came out and saw Nile next to it and handed Nile to Aang and said, "HERE I NEED A BREAK NOW! I CAN'T TAKE ANYMORE!"

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Slanted in Katara's mind.

I just miss him so much. I wish he could see our son. It frustrates me so much that I have no idea where he is or how he is. I want him to see Nile grow up and help take care of him. I can't do it by myself anymore. There's a reason it takes two people. I wonder if he is even still searching for me or Aang for the matter.

While Katara thought she made her way in to the second ring. She thought maybe a cup of tea and a walk would make her feel better. The earth king had given them several hundred dollars to spend as they pleased and Katara always kept some with her just in case she saw something she need or liked.

That's a cute little place I think I will get something to drink.

Katara walked up the steps and looked inside. Katara saw someone that she hadn't seen in close to 2 years. There he was in an apron!

Zuko was serving tea to an elderly couple. Katara was frozen in place with her mouth open; arms stick straight at her sides, and eyes very wide.

Oh spirits! ZUKO! Zuko is in Ba Sing Se! Here in the same city as I am! Serving tea! Oh spirits this can't be happening.

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Zuko's POV

I love and hate my uncle at the same time how is that possible? How can these old people drink so much? This is their fourth cup today!

"Is there anything else I can get you?" Zuko asked politely but with just a hint of annoyance.

"We are good, aren't we my little Dovey?" The gentleman said sweetly looking into his wives eyes lovingly.

I think I'm going to be sick. Oh Spirits I wish I could be this old with Katara. I miss her so much. I wonder if she is ok, if she even remembers me.

I better go get another pot of tea for that soldier. He drinks like a drunk, but at least he's not using alcohol.

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Katara managed to somehow run to the side of the building gasping for breath.

"Zuko is here in Ba Sing Se working in a tea house. How is that possible? How!?" Katara said out loud hoping it would make sense then.

It didn't. Katara gathered herself and made her way to the back of the tea shop hopping that she would be able to get the attention of the brew master. Katara stepped over old boards and rubbish before she got to the back door which amounted to 3 scrapes and two bruises.

Katara peered in there was Uncle Iroh. Katara for the second time today lost all her breath.

But this time she decided to talk to him. Iroh was humming to himself while stirring various pots of tea. "Psssst. Uncle Iroh." Iroh looked up and around trying to locate the voice, "Over here, the back door." Katara whispered beckoning her hand. Iroh looked over and his eyes got very big. So big Katara thought his eyes would fall out. "Come here."

Iroh waddled over very slowly as if he didn't believe Katara was actually there. "Ms. Katara is that you?"

Katara smiled tears were forming in her eyes. "Yes Iroh it's me." They took the last few steps toward each other and hugged and cried.

"We must go tell Zuko you're here. He's missed you so very much." Iroh grabbed her wrist.

"No Iroh not yet." Katara panicked.

"What do you mean?" He said confused.

"I want to let him know I'm here in another way. Not here in front of all these people."

"I understand. How about at your house?"

"Oh spirits no! Sokka and Aang would kill him before he made it up the sidewalk." Katara pondered it for a minute, "I will go to your apartment tonight at sundown. Where do you two live?"

"I certainly don't want Zuko killed;" Iroh chuckled, "I guess it would be ok if you came to our apartment. Its three blocks over closer to the wall. It's 8 stories and it's called the Tea Keepers Palace."

"One more thing, is it possible for you to go out for the night? So that Zuko and I can be alone and talk? I have so much to tell him. And I want to do it while we are alone. Is that possible?"

Iroh scratched his head in his usually fashion and then responded, "I guess if that's what you need. I would be happy to oblige."

"I promise I will get you a room. The earth king gives us bags of gold every week."

"I'll see you at sundown then right here at the back door. Zuko gets off in 2 hours so he will be home by sundown."

"Remember don't tell him anything, or make him suspicious."

"I won't. Now I better get back to the tea all the timers are going off." They quickly hugged and Katara ran off.

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"What am I going to wear? I better get some new clothes to see Zuko. How will I tell him about Nile? Will he still love me now that we haven't seen each other in so long? Stop it Katara you're panicking yourself!" Katara panicked.

Katara made her way back to the second tier so that she could go shopping for some new clothing. She hadn't really gotten anything new since Nile was born. Money was tight for a while before they got to Ba Sing Se and Katara had been busy doing stuff with the gaang and had not time to shop.

I should get some new underwear in case we make it to the bed but I don't want to rush; a new dress for appearances sake. He hasn't seen me in a while and I better make a good appearance.

Katara found a ladies store and bought some dark blue panties. She had given up her breast bindings after she had Nile because they were too hard to keep doing and undoing when she would feed him. Katara ended up with a blue corset and matching panties. They looked stunning on her. She made her way to the dress makers and bought a midnight blue dress with white silk lined sleeves and a low neck. She also splurged and bought a sapphire necklace with matching earrings.

Katara made her way back home. Before she got there she stopped at a very nice hotel and got a room for the night. She had calmed down enough to go back. Now nerves replaced anger, she was trying to hide it from Toph as best she could.

"Katara your home here take the snot blob." Toph said bending the earth under Nile and bringing him to Katara. Toph really did love Nile she was just being herself by saying that.

"Where have you been all afternoon? He would really like to eat. I tried to feed him but I'm not sure who was actually feeding who… Sokka went out to practice his sword fighting and Aang is trying to bend steam into animals. He's failing miserably. Why is your heart still so fast?" Toph spoke so fast Katara didn't think she even took a breath.

"I umm… went and got some tea. (A half truth), I got this new dress and some other clothes for me. It's disgraceful that we have all this money and we haven't really spent any of it. So I thought I would buy myself some stuff." Katara spoke smoothly picking Nile up. He was furiously rubbing his eyes Toph apparently didn't put him down for a nap.

"Sounds like fun. I hate shopping, I'm glad I didn't go. And I know I didn't put him down for a nap. We decided to play in the pond and chase the turtle ducks. I didn't have the heart to tell him we had to go to sleep."

Katara groaned and then started for Nile's room, "Thanks Toph I appreciate it. I just had a bad night and a worse morning."

After Nile was asleep Katara laid him in his crib. He was the perfect little boy, and Katara also knew a secret the others didn't, Nile was a fire bender. He was a smart little boy and he acted a lot like his father but he had his mother's brain. For that she was thankful. Katara stroked his head and whispered, "I'm going to see your daddy tonight, I hope he still loves me and I hope he will also love you." Katara kissed his little head and then went to find Sokka to tell him she was going out tonight.

"I'm just going out for the night I will be home before noon. We don't have anything to do but try and talk to the King and you and can handle that. I will feed Nile before I go and all you have to do is put him in bed. Aang and give him a bath, and you can help. Please? I need to get away! I will let you go tomorrow night. Please?! I need to and I'm going with or without your consent." Katara said stubbornly crossing her arms.

"Fine go. But be careful. I don't even want to know who you're going to see." Sokka said dismissively waving a hand at her.

"Who said anything about meeting someone? Where did you get that idea?" Katara sounded defensively panicked.

"I know you. You deserve to meet someone. Just don't get pregnant this time. I'm only letting you go because I know you will even if I say no." Katara ran over and hugger her big brother, "I love you Sokka! I'll be back at noon and if I'm not send the hounds to find me. Oh and I don't always get pregnant!" Katara yelled rushing to the door.

She had already put on her undergarments and her dress. One last check in the front door mirror and Katara was ready to go see her love for the first time in a very long time.

Hey guys! I know it's been forever since I updated. I just got really sidetracked. Please review!