Maggie stopped by to see her uncle. She found him in the garage working with the saw. She made herself known so she wouldn't startle him. He turned off the saw and removed the protective glasses.

His smile quickly turned into a frown when he saw the bruise "my god what happened?"

She sighed "Margaret."

His mouth fell open "she hit you?"

She nodded "can we just forget about it. I needed to talk to you about something."

He sighed "fine. What did you need to talk about?"

She cleared her throat "dad."

He glared at her "forget it Maggie! I can't believe he sent you to do his dirty work."

She said "he didn't! He threw out Margaret and said you were right about her."

Henry looked pleasantly surprised "good. It's about damn time!"

She sighed "don't you think you're being too hard on him?"

He said "don't start with me Maggie!"

Maggie said "he feels really bad Uncle Henry!"

Henry rolled his eyes "if he meant it he would've came here and apologized in person!"

Maggie was angry "how could he do that if he was told he's no longer welcome here?! He knows you won't forgive him. He even said to tell you he wouldn't bother either of you ever again!"

Henry looked at Maggie and sighed "he really said that?"

She nodded "I think you should really talk to him Uncle Henry. He seemed off last night. He was beginning to scare me."

Henry said "what do you mean?"

She sighed "you know what never mind. I'm sure it's nothing."

He sighed "Maggie I'm sorry. Talk to me sweetie."

She sighed "he just seemed defeated. I didn't like seeing him like that. I was beginning to think he might commit suicide."

Henry's eyes widened "he wouldn't do that!"

Maggie said "you didn't see him. He had this look in his eye I don't even know how to describe it. He wasn't angry but he took the blame for everything. He even stuck up for Margaret saying it wasn't all her fault. He felt guilty for everything he's done. I honestly think he's just jealous because you and aunt Lu have a wonderful marriage. I think he wanted to feel the love of a woman again and thought she could give it to him. I know you're angry at him Uncle Henry, but please just hear him out."

Henry was truly worried about his brother so he nodded "I guess I can talk to him."

Maggie's face lit up "great! I think you should surprise him at the station."

Henry said "I don't know Mags."

She said "think about it. He will have no other choice but to talk to you."

Henry rolled his eyes "I guess."

She hugged him "thank you! I knew I could count on you."

He said "I'll do my best but I'm not making any promises."

She said "I'll take what I can get! I'm going to see aunt Lucille. Bye."

He shook his head at his niece. She was so stubborn and wouldn't stop until she got her. She was so much like his wife. He sighed and went back to work.

Lucille was putting laundry in the dryer when she heard her niece yell "aunt Lu?"

"In here Mags!"

Maggie found her aunt setting the dryer. Lucille turned around and gasped when she saw the bruise.

"What happened?"

Maggie rolled her eyes "I'm getting really tired of hearing that. Margaret hit me."

Lucille was furious "she hit you?! That bitch! I'll kill her!"

Maggie was stunned but grabbed Lucille's arm to keep her from leaving "aunt Lu calm down. I'm okay besides dad took care of it. He threw her out."

Lucille sighed "good! Honey, are you sure your okay?"

She nodded "I'm fine. I promise."

Lucille nodded and gently kissed the bruise on her cheek. Maggie smiled.

Lucille said "I still can't believe she did that!"

Maggie said "it was kind of my fault. I yelled at her and called her a bitch."

Lucille started laughing "you did?"

She nodded "I was just standing up for my family and she pissed me off!"

Lucille wiped her eyes "I would have loved to see that well except for the slap. I probably would have torn her eyes out!"

Maggie smiled. She loved how protective her aunt was of her.

Lucille grabbed a drink for her niece and they sat down.

Maggie said "so are you excited about turning 63?"

Lucille's face fell "no! I hate birthdays."

Maggie snickered "do you have anything special planned?"

Lucille said "nothing but I'm sure Henry will come up with something. He always does!"

Maggie laughed "you don't sound to happy about that."

Lucille shrugged "I'd rather stay in bed all day but he won't let me."

Maggie smiled "speaking of celebrations. I was thinking about having a game night. I think that'd be the perfect time to tell them the good news!"

Lucille said "what good news?"

Maggie rolled her eyes and whispered "that I'm pregnant remember?"

Lucille giggled "oh yes. I think that'd be perfect!"

Maggie smirked "we could play Gin! It'd give Jacob a chance to win some more money!"

Lucille laughed "you're corrupting my little boy!"

Maggie smirked "well if you think about it he's technically in his late 30's."

Lucille got quiet and nodded "I guess you're right."

Maggie slapped her forehead "crap! I'm sorry! I didn't mean to make you sad. My mouth works faster than my brain."

Lucille smiled softly "it's okay. It's just hard to think about."

Maggie decided to switch subjects.

"Can I talk to you about something else?"

Lucille was grateful for the sudden change in subject. She nodded.

Maggie said "I confronted my dad. He didn't deny anything. I tried everything I could to get him to apologize in person but he wouldn't. He does feel very sorry for hurting you though."

Lucille sighed "that's supposed to make everything better? He really scared me. I know he was drunk but that's no excuse for kissing me. Not only did he hurt me but he hurt Henry too."

Maggie sighed "I know that but like I told uncle Henry I truly believe he is just jealous."

Lucille cocked her head "jealous of what?"

"Of you and uncle Henry. He just wants someone to love him like you love Henry. I think he just snapped."

Lucille sighed "I never thought of that. I know what it's like to lose everything you loved. I can't imagine going through life with no one to love you. Maybe we've been to hard on him. I'll try and talk to Henry."

Maggie smiled "I'd really appreciate it."

Lucille nodded.

Maggie stood up and said "I need to leave but I have something for you...from dad."

She laid the envelope on the table and left.

Lucille looked at the purple (her favorite color) envelope. She can't believe Fred remembered especially after everything that's happened.

She felt something big inside. She opened the envelope and pulled out the card. She grabbed the item at the bottom and gasped. In her hands were the black panties she lost. She laid them on her lap and read the card.

'Happy Birthday Lucille. I'm so sorry for everything I've done to you and Henry. I guess I should explain myself. I loved Barbara so much. When I lost her part of me died. I love how you and Henry stepped in and raise Maggie when I was not able to. I knew she needed a mother figure in her life and I knew you would be that person. The more I saw you with her the more my heart started to heal. As the years went on I developed a crush on you. You and Henry had lost Jacob but we're still madly in love. I had lost Barbara and all I had was Maggie. I was lonely and when we would come to your house you were always so welcoming and happy. I knew it was because of Henry and that made me angry. I kept thinking if you'd give me a chance I could make you happy too. The day Henry died I was crushed but I began to realize I had my chance at happiness. When I felt your breasts pressed against my chest and your breath on my neck well it was too much. I knew then I could no longer hide my feelings for you. Then to our surprise he came back. I had so many emotions running through me. Part of me was happy for you but the other part was crushed that I wouldn't be able to make you mine. It was then that I began planning my next move. The kiss wasn't as wonderful as I had expected. I was drunk and you struggled. The next day I was sober and finally realized something. It doesn't matter if Henry is dead or alive; you could never love me. Your heart belongs to Henry. I've finally accepted that. From the bottom of my heart I'm truly sorry for everything I've done. I hope one day you and my brother will forgive me but if not I understand. Don't worry I won't send any more cards. I just wanted to explain my actions and return your panties. I won't bother the two of you ever again. Thank you for reading this."

Lucille had tears in her eyes. She wiped her eyes and ran into the work shop. She unplugged the drill.

Henry saw his wife "hey what's wrong?"

She showed him the panties "Fred had them!"

Henry was angry but before he could bolt she said "don't! Please."

Henry said "why not?"

"You need to read this...all of it!"

He sighed but read the entire card. She watched his face as it went through many emotions. He closed the card and handed it back to her.

He sat on the stool "aw hell! I really screwed up didn't I?"

She walked over to him and touched his shoulder "no. He never should have kissed me but I understand why he did it."

Henry muttered "because you're hot but that's no excuse."

Despite the situation she laughed "Henry! I meant he needs someone in his life. He needs a girlfriend! I could set him up."

His face fell "get that look off you face. No Lucille! We tried that once before remember?"

She smiled "I know but now I think he's ready. Maggie's grown and he can't have me. What could it hurt?"

He knew when she got something on her mind there was no talking her out of it. She stood there quietly. He just shook her head and watched her turn to leave. He quickly grabbed her by the hips and pulled her to him. She gasped as she stumbled. She landed on his lap.

"Where do you think you're going beautiful?"

She said "to the house! Let go and stop doing that Henry."

He laughed "I would never let you fall baby."

He kissed her jaw and she closed her eyes. He found her lips and kissed her. She moaned when he slipped his tongue in her mouth. She slid her arms around her neck. He rubbed her thighs and slid his hand between her legs. She clamped them together and tore her head away from his.

"No Henry!"

He smirked "I thought you liked to be spontaneous? Come on Lu it's just us."

She continued to glare at him "no!"

He sighed "fine. Party pooper!"

She rolled her eyes and hopped off his lap. He smiled as she left with her items.