CHAPTER 11-

The person was Homer! When he turned around his face went from shock to amusement. Fi was speechless and Homer just started laughing. "Hey guys! Check this out," he called into the air before looking at Fi and cheekily whispering, "You might want to tie your dressing gown up." Fi looked down in horror, he was right. Her dressing gown was showing most of her naked body as the tie had come undone. Glaring at Homer, who was obviously enjoying himself , she re-tied her gown. Tight. And just in time too as Ellie and Lee rounded the corner. Turning to them, she smiled guiltily and waited for any one to speak. Ellie eyed Homer, Fi and the dead crow before turning to Homer and Lee saying, "False alarm, lets go." They were still angry with her so, realising this was her last chance to make it right, she called, "Wait!"

"We have only been waiting for the last 4 years," Ellie retorted.

"True," Fi said, taking the blame for their lack of communication, "but I want to apologise for all that. Can you give me 5 or so minutes and then I will drop into your house?" Ellie just sighed and began to walk off. Lee looked her up and down, attempted a smile and then followed Ellie. Only Homer was left. One eyebrow raised, Homer said, "It used to take you more than 5 minutes to get dressed."

"Something only you would say," Fi mumbled under her breath.

"I heard that," Homer teased.

"See you in 5?" Fi inquired, longing to feel welcome. Homer just nodded and walked off. Eyes watering, Fi turned to go inside. "I wish I could undo the last 4 years," she thought, blinking back tears.