Years earlier.

Drew was sprawled out on his bed staring longingly at the picture of Christina. How could he let her slip away like he had? She was perfect. Perfect for him. They would've made the ultimate power couple but when he'd returned from his suspension she was gone. Apparently, she'd tested out of school and went off to be a teacher somewhere. As hard as he tried he never could find where she'd gone so, he tried to move on. He'd dated and married Gory but she wasn't Christina. She wasn't anywhere close to Christina. Drew only looked up when the yearbook was gently pulled from his hands. Gory set the book aside and laid down next to Drew. Drew turned away from her mentally clinging to the image of Christina.

"Drew you've been here all day. Why don't you come and spend time with Valerie?"

"I don't feel like it,"

"What's wrong with you lately?"

"This isn't what I want," Drew replied coldness in his voice.

"What do you mean?"

"You aren't what I want,"

Gory felt as if someone had kicked her in the ribs.

"What do you want then?"

"I want Christina. I want her. I want to be married to her and have the perfect family but I can't do that until you leave,"

"Well, if that's what you want Valerie will be gone tomorrow," Gory replied slowly rising.

"No, leave Valerie,"

"But she's my daughter to,"

Gory was taken aback when drew held a stake to her chest.

"Leave Valerie or I'll stake you, your whole family and Valerie," Drew threatened.

"Okay, Okay" Gory replied nervously.

So, as fast as she could she packed a bag and fled. She didn't want to leave her daughter but she had to.

Present.

Dinner was eaten with very little conversation between the adults. Aside from Drew's occasional flirtatious comment, nothing too bad happened. After everyone had eaten, Nathen asked if there was dessert.

"Of course there is but, I have to make it first,"

"May we watch a movie while we wait?"

"Yes, IF you can agree,"

"Yes ma'am"

The kids tan off to pick a movie. That left the adults by themselves much to Drew's pleasure and Christina's discomfort. Nevertheless, she'd be nice to Drew. Standing she began to clear the table with Shaggy helping her. Drew trying to get on her good side helped by levitating the dishes and sending them to the sink.

"Thank you, Drew but I prefer doing it myself,"

"I just don't want you to tire yourself out," he responded sliding closer to her as she entered the kitchen.

"Drew I have five kids, three dogs, one cat and a husband who eats twenty-four meals a day I'm always tired "

"Wouldn't you like to take a break sometimes?"

"I do get breaks,"

"But wouldn't it be easier if you only had one child to take care of?"

"Well, it would be easier but I wouldn't trade this life for anything

"So, Christina what's for dessert?" Shaggy asked as he cleaned the dinner dishes.

"I was thinking cookies,"

"Sugar cookies?"

"Is that what you want?"

"Yes,"

"Okay,"

"May I help?" Drew asked.

"Well, I think Shaggy and I got it covered but you can stay and talk with us," Christina offered politely.

"Well, if you're okay with it,"

"Pull up a seat,"

Christina tried to keep Drew talking about himself to avoid the flirtatious comments. Still, he was able to slip a few in here and there. Christina was hoping Shaggy didn't catch them. She would've hated to explain herself. She was an adult and she was going to act like one. Silently she wished, hoping one of the kids would call her or rush into the kitchen. Shaggy moved behind her as she rolled out the dough. Laying his hands over hers and resting his head on her shoulder. Christina could feel the harshness of Drew's glare. Didn't he understand that she was married? She wasn't going to flee her hectic life and run away with him. Drew made it difficult for her to be polite. Christina however, was going to be a gracious host if it killed her and it just might've .

Christina sighed as she and Shaggy placed the cookies in the oven. The three adults then joined the kids in the living room. Taylor, Beatrice and, Luke were all watching the movie which was Frozen. Nathen was reading a book to Sammie while Valerie and Shaggy Jr were snuggled up on the couch not doing much of anything. Shaggy and Christina took their place on the love seat while Drew sat from them in the recliner Since they were among the kids now Christina tried her best to focus solely on them. She was all too happy to help Malcolm set up in the guest room when he came and asked for help. She busied herself making up the bed and pointing out where things were.

After that, she fetched the cookies from the oven and served them with hot chocolate. Finally after what seemed like an eternity Drew and Valerie had to leave. Christina knew Drew would return he always did like an annoying zit you just can't seem to get rid of. The question was would she be able to handle it?