Alex spent all day picking out an outfit for her evening out with Dean and their families. She had promised to let him have control over how they broke the news, but she hadn't been expecting him to make as big a deal out of it as he was planning. He had made reservations for everyone, including Max and Harper, at yet another fancy restaurant in the area. She had no idea how he was able to afford this kind of stuff on a mechanic's salary, but she suspected that credit cards were involved. She selected a black dress decorated with white polka dots and accented with a high waist and a thin, fire engine red sash. The skirt of the dress fanned out enough so that it helped conceal the tiny baby bump she had developed. Even though they were telling the families, she wasn't exactly ready to flaunt it loud and proud. Alex pulled her hair away from her face, which was looking fuller and softer. If anyone mentioned a pregnancy glow after tonight she would probably smack them. It was too cheesy to even think about let alone hear from someone else. Though she did have to admit… her skin did look kind of amazing. She finished off her look with some make-up and a red clutch to match the sash at her waist. Alex surveyed herself in the full length mirror on the back of her door and gave an approving nod. She looked pretty adorable.

Alex bounded down the stairs and entered the living room where she saw Theresa attempting to straighten Max's tie while periodically swatting Jerry's hand away from the collar of his dress shirt.

"Jerry, stop fiddling with it, you're going to mess it up," she scolded as she tightened Max's tie. His eyes bulged a little and he looked to his sister for help. Alex only laughed. She couldn't remember the last time her family had been all dressed up for an outing. Theresa turned from Max to Jerry and began picking pieces of fuzz off his snug suit jacket. Meanwhile Max tugged at his tie and bolted as far from his mother as possible.

"Why do we have to wear these monkey suits?" He asked Alex as he scratched at his side as if the fabric were making him itch.

"Because Dean picked a fancy restaurant and we want to look nice," Theresa replied, "stop scratching, Max!"

Harper came down the stairs after Alex wearing an outfit that she obviously made herself. It was fruit themed complete with actual cherries as earrings.

"Nice touch," Alex said gesturing to the dangling orbs.

"Thanks," Harper replied touching them gingerly, "I figure that this place is going to be pretty pricy, so I want to make sure I bring my own cherries for dessert." Alex gave Harper a quizzical look, but decided against saying anything and grabbed a black shawl from the closet.

"Alright people, let's get this show on the road. Mama's hungry." Alex said and froze as she pulled the shawl over her bare shoulders.

"Darn straight I am," Theresa replied as she sauntered toward the door in her golden hued dress that glittered in the light, "I haven't eaten since breakfast in preparation for this dinner."

"It's okay, I ate your lunch," Jerry said as he followed his wife out the door. Alex was relieved that her comment went over everyone's heads. She hurried out the door with Harper and Max close behind.

It was the night before finals week began and Justin was beyond tired and actually more than a little nervous for the coming days. He had never been put into a situation like this before. Having to actually put his nose to the books and really try. He was so used to just sitting down to a test and already knowing all there was to know. Screwing around this semester had really messed with him. But after all the studying he had been doing he had to take a break. Just a little moment to clear his head before getting some much needed sleep.

Justin pulled out the mirror that Uncle Kelbo had given him and stared at his reflection. He was a little thinner than when he first arrived, but otherwise he looked the same. It had been too long since he had seen Alex. That mysterious night where he thought he saw her when he was with Adrianne still played on his mind, but he wanted to really see her. He had to see her. Normally he wouldn't spy on someone, but he just intended to peek in on her. Just to make sure she was doing okay. Justin closed his eyes and focused all of his energy on conjuring up her image. Her hair, eyes, smile. The crinkle of her nose when she laughed. When he opened his eyes he was staring at her in the mirror and his breath caught in his throat. Gorgeous as ever. She was sitting in an unfamiliar place to him. The lighting was soft, the view behind her showed strangers all looking in her direction. Some were smiling, others were whispering to each other behind their hands. Alex looked exactly like he remembered her. Her dark hair was pulled back into an elegant pony tail. Smoky eye makeup, soft glossy lips. Justin's eyes traveled over her face and his heart leapt into his throat. What was happening? She was wearing a startled and confused expression on her face. Justin felt a strange vibe coming from the image. Something wasn't right.

"More," he commanded the mirror, "show me more." He wasn't sure if that was how the mirror worked or not, but thankfully it complied. The image expanded and Justin saw that Alex was in an upscale restaurant surrounded by their parents, Max, Harper and an older couple that he didn't recognize. Theresa looked just as startled as Alex, but her hand was to her mouth as if she were overcome with emotion. Jerry looked both confused and borderline angry.

Then Justin saw it. He saw what everyone, including Alex, was staring at. A guy knelt in front of Alex holding out a small jewelry box to her. Inside the box Justin saw a small diamond ring. Justin's blood ran cold and if he didn't know better he would swear that his heart stopped. What the fuck was going on?

"Alex Russo," the guy said, "will you marry me?"

This could not possibly be real. It had only been three months since he had last seen her! How could this be happening in a matter of three months? It didn't make any sense! People don't fall in love and get in engaged in a matter of months! Justin wondered if this was a joke mirror. Was it an elaborate hoax set up by Uncle Kelbo? It had to be. Yet, it didn't feel like a joke. Maybe it was a mirror that only shows you what you don't want to see? Justin was gripping the mirror so hard he thought that either his skin or the handle would break. Or maybe it was just a magic mirror that showed the truth.

Like Justin, everyone in the restaurant was stone silent waiting on Alex to reply to this mystery man. He watched as Alex looked into the guy's eyes and for the briefest moment he thought he saw something, an emotion. Was it love? Her eyes softened and her lip quivered slightly as she looked from the ring before her to the guy who held it. Justin's heart suddenly started racing with panic.

"No!" He suddenly yelled at the mirror, "No! Say no!" Justin shook the looking glass in his hand. When he looked in the mirror again Alex seemed to be looking right at him wearing yet another strange expression. Had she heard him? He watched as her attention returned to the man with the ring and he felt his eyes start to burn. This could not be happening. Then, as if he were watching a bad dream play out before him Justin watched as Alex silently nodded.

The restaurant patrons erupted into applause and cheers as the guy stood up and enveloped Alex in a hug that lifted her off the ground. With her arms around his neck the man spun her around gently and that was when Justin saw his face. He recognized it in an instant.

"Moriarty," he seethed. The name a curse on his lips. He threw the mirror against the wall. It shattered with a jarring crash and fell to the floor where it sparked purple and went dark.

A/N: I'm back from my vacation and back in action! I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I turned up the heat! Read and review. I appreciate it.