Blaine Tuttle could hear Kathryn ranting and raving from the moment Zelda had escorted him into the Valmont home. As he made his way to the sitting room he observed the massacre the house had turned into. As he entered the room he could see that Kathryn was on a rampage. Watching as she yelled at the triplets, he couldn't help but to feel sorry for them. Blaine could only assume that they were responsible for the state the house was in.

Kathryn was so angry with her children that she was about to break something. She was thrilled when all their unexpected guests went home. The moment she saw her own she quickly became angry again. For the past half hour she had been explaining to them how life as they knew it was over with.

Sebastian was rather amused by the turn of events. To him, it was much better that she yelled at the kids than him. He really admired his children. They hadn't once yelled back at her and they nodded their heads at all of the appropriate moments. Blaine laughed as he took a seat next to him. He might as well watch the show too. As long as he wasn't in the line of fire all would be well.

"She's furious because we told them they could invite ten children. They decided it meant that they could invite thirty children,"explained Sebastian.

Blaine shook his head in wonderment. "Well, I can't say that you and Kathryn don't deserve your children."

"The three of you are in so much trouble!" Kathryn glared at them. She was angrier than the time they had locked Sebastian and her up.

"I told you ten children! Look at this house! It's a fucking mess! What the fuck is wrong with you guys!"

The triplets watched her. A smile came on Soren's face. "What's wrong with us? Why, we're your children," he replied.

Christina's face twisted in a small smile. "You went to each of our rooms and told us we could invite ten children only. Ten plus ten plus ten equal thirty," said Christina.

"Also, we didn't have anymore than thirty children here," said Terrance knowing they knew they were in deep trouble when they saw her angry expression.

"Zelda!" She started screaming until Zelda came into the room. "What are you standing there for? Clean this up!" Zelda stood there with a sense of irritation . This just made Kathryn more mad. "What are you waiting for?"

Zelda immediately started to pick up pieces of glass on the floor. She looked at the triplets disgracefully as she picked up items scattered on the floor. She should be used to this by now. She had been dealing with these children since the day they were born. "Crazy children," she muttered.

"Zelda?"Zelda froze.

Had Mrs. Valmont heard her? If she had what was going to happen? She looked up. "Yes, Mrs. Valmont?"

"Obviously you feel the same way as I do. If they were your children what would you do?" asked Kathryn.

Kathryn stared at her head maid in anticipation. The maid stood up and looked at her mistress. "Mrs. Valmont, if they were my children I would make sure they never pulled a stunt like this ever again! I would let them know that they were in serious trouble," said Zelda as she looked over at the triplets.

"Well we aren't your children," said Christina rudely.

"Sit down," said Terrance. He knew they were already in trouble. He didn't want to make it any worse. Before he knew what was happening Soren was standing up. Terrance rolled his eyes. This situation was really out of his hands at this point. No one could tell him that he hadn't tried to control the situation.

"If we were your children we would punish ourselves."

Sebastian finally interrupted. "I have an idea! How about we don't punish them? They were just having fun and it is their birthday after all. We should let this one slide," said Sebastian.

He received an evil glare from Kathryn. Oh well, he would just make it up to her later.

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If there was one thing that Sebastian hated it was having to pretend to like people that he couldn't stand. If there was one person that he just couldn't stand it would be his mother-in-law. The woman hated him. But, she would always be cordial towards him. Kathryn always accepted her dinner invitations, though he would never understand why.

Tiffani Merteuil had invited all of them over for dinner to celebrate the triplets' birthday. Kathryn had accepted no matter how much of a fuss Sebastian had put up to.

"I wonder if she's getting married again," stated Terrence.

"God, I hope not. The last guy she got married to was as old as Dad,"declared Soren.

"Who cares if she's getting married again? Nothing can compare to our wonderful Grandfather," insisted Christina.

Sebastian and Kathryn smirked at each other as they listened in on their childrens' conversation on the ride over. Sebastian never failed to be amused by his children. He knew that Kathryn felt the same way. He could never resist on joining in on their comments.

"What's wrong with my father?" asked Sebastian as if he were truly offended.

"Lots of things," informed Soren.

"Come on, Daddy," exclaimed Christina as if she were thoroughly put out."His newest wife is old enough to be your sister."

"We're here," declared Kathryn as the limo stopped. "The three of you better be on your best behavior," said Kathryn with a stern expression on her face.

"Okay, Mom," the three of them said in unison.

"Famous last words," muttered Sebastian under his breath. He was just glad that Kathryn hadn't heard him.

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Dinner had been positively boring. Tiffini had gone on and on about the different charities she was involved with. When she was done she had informed them of everyone's business. Christina was bored out of her mind.

"Grandmother, earlier you told us that you had news for us," said Christina knowing the quicker they got it over with the quicker they could go home.

"John and I are getting a divorce," declared Tiffini.

"That's supposed to be news," muttered Soren to Christina and Terrence.

"Why?"asked Christina pleasantly.

"When you're older I'm sure that you'll understand," said Tiffini evenly.

"You mean he had an affair?" asked Sebastian innocently.

"We're done with. And I think that you should know your father and I were seeing each other for awhile. We decided to call it off and remain good friends," informed Tiffini.

Both Terrence and Soren looked at each other as if they were about to be sick. This was the worse thing they had ever had to hear about.

"So, it's over now," asked Kathryn praying her mother would agree with her.

"Of course it is. He is married now," said Tiffini as if she were insulted by the thought.

"Too bad for you. I suppose I was just wondering if my children would still be siblings or each-others aunt and uncles," commented Sebastian.

"That's enough, Sebastian. I'm sure this situation is hard enough as it is,"commented Kathryn as she attempted not to roll her eyes.

"Well, it's over now. So, who wants their presents?" asked Tiffini attempting to be pleasant.