When Jay returned he found a disgruntled Amber in the Café.

"How's Salene?"

"Lex won't let me in to check on her."

"Speaking of Lex," Jay said as Lex entered the café.

"She's sleeping, finally." Lex said in response to Ambers questioning look.

"That's good she's going to need it. The baby's due any day now isn't it?" Jay asked.

"Two weeks, three at the most. She's carrying small again. We need to be ready for anything." Amber surmised.

Lex turned to leave.

"Where are you going?" Amber asked.

"I'm going to find us some food. If you haven't noticed there's nothing in the cupboards." Lex answered smartly.

"Do you need help?" Jay offered standing.

"No, I'm all right. You should stay here just in case."

After Lex disappeared from the doorway Jay turned to Amber. "Well I guess it's just you and me." He said taking her hand.

"I missed you so much Jay." Amber said standing and embracing him.

"Why didn't you let me go with you?"

"Because you were finally acclimating with the Ecos, It was so hard for both you and I returning to them. I didn't want you to go through all that again."

"I would walk barefoot on molten lava to be with you Amber. I love you."

"I love you too Jay." She said smiling at the sweetness of his remark.

Their eyes locked and they kissed.

Salene's first week at the mall was not what she had hoped it to be. But nothing was the same in her world. A love she had lost was miraculously returned to her. But this ripped the present as she knew it to shreds and brought the world crashing in on her. She was alone and afraid with a baby on the way. She withdrew into herself spending hours alone in her room.

Amber sighed heavily as she put the tray of untouched food on the café table.

Jay put down his drink and looked at her with sympathy. "She still won't eat."

"No, I wish Lex were here. He can get her to do anything."

"That's because he's naturally annoying." Jay said with a wicked grin.

Amber smiled at him. "I guess he can be."

"Now that's what I like to see." Jay said standing and putting his arms around her.

"What?"

"That beautiful smile you have been hiding." He said gently touching her lips.

"I would smile more but considering the state of affairs."

"You miss Bray and Trudy." Jay said sympathetically.

"Yes, he must have grown so much. I know he is missing his mommy."

"We'll see him soon. I promise you, as soon as Salene has the baby I will go back and bring him here."

"If Salene has the baby." Amber said pessimistically.

"Why don't you let me try?" Jay offered taking an apple from the tray. Apples were Salene's favorite. "I used to have to get Ved to eat his dinner when he was small. So I think Salene won't be too much of a challenge."

"I don't know. She can be so stubborn at times." Lex said entering with a basket of fresh fruits and vegetables.

"Lex, where have you been? You've been gone for hours!" Amber said in dismay.

Lex looked a little dumbfounded. "I was trading." He said pointing to the basket of food.

"I think I have a good grip on what they want now. A man who can get anything can have a lucrative business in this city." Lex continued.

"Big word Lex." Jay teased.

"Any sign of Pride?" Lex asked throwing Jay a look.

Amber shook her head. "Salene is getting more and more withdrawn. She won't eat."

"Do you want me to go?" Lex offered.

"No, I think I'll have a go at it this time. I think Salene could use a neutral party." Jay said.