Disclaimer: Anything familiar does not belong to me. I am just using them for my own amusement.

A/N: Sorry, I have been MIA. Life, Medical Issue, Holidays and my muse decided to take what appears to be a permenant vacation. It is still not back yet, but I am forcing out another chapter anyways. Maybe my muse will take the hint and come to my rescue.

SPOV

It has been a busy week, but Hope Now New Jersey is completely up and running. Now that our guys are pretty well set up and scheduled to do skills training with the women at both locations, I am reaching out to others in the community. Maybe, I can even get some leads on acceptable jobs for the women. I am at my desk making a list while waiting for a search to run, when I get an email from Julie.

Hey Steph! I can't wait to come up there next week. 2 whole weeks with you guys, Yay! I was wondering if you knew what we are planning to do….if anything…..so I know what to pack?

See Ya Soon,

Jules

Shit. Shit! I forgot about Julie coming up next week. I am sure Ranger hasn't "forgotten" but I don't think he has planned anything. We have all been so busy with Hope Now opening and since the opening, there have been lots of closed door meetings between the core team. It is probably for the best, I think for once I don't want to know. I haven't heard anything about Ramone, but I doubt he is walking happily around Miami. Miami….Julie! I need to go talk to Ranger.

I knock and wait for the "Babe" before entering. I open the door and Tank, Bobby and Lester are all in there as well. They are all holding notepads and Tank is working on a Tablet. They are obviously planning something, but I am not sure what.

"Hey, Julie just emailed me and asked if we are doing anything when she comes up next week, so she'll know what to pack." I state, still standing in the doorway. Ranger's face is blank, but I got a curious glance from the other three. I doubt they realized Julie was coming.

"I think we might need to post pone her trip." Ranger said.

"That is going to crush her. Let her come, maybe we can just go away for a weekend, if at all. That way you can still work. I can take her shopping and to get her nails done….." I trailed off.

"I am not sure this is a good time." Ranger counters. "Maybe we can just delay it a week, give me time to get a few things in order." The rest of the team gives a slight nod. They are definitely up to something.

"Fine, but you have to be the one to tell her. And you have to plan something really great for when Julie does come." I say.

Before Ranger can even reply, I hear a "Julie is coming?" from behind me. I turn to see Hailey standing there, holding a bottle of water and a blueberry muffin. I move from the doorway to make room for her has well.

"She was coming next week, but Ranger is delaying it a week." I inform her.

Hailey looks at Ranger and asks, "Why?"

Another round of looks are exchanged from the guys. I hate their silent communication thing. Finally Ranger answers, "Next week is not a good time."

"And the week after is going to be better?" Hailey counters as she puts her hand on her hip. The more Hailey comes out of her shell, the more I like her.

"It would be more convenient." Answers Ranger.

"Parenting isn't about convenience. How often do you see her Carlos? What could possibly be more important than her visiting next week?" Hailey is on a roll.

Ranger looks like a little boy being scolded by his mother. "You're right. Julie is coming next week." Ranger looks at me and adds, "We'll plan a weekend getaway, the beach at Point Pleasant?"

"Serioulsy, the beach?" Hailey asks

"Julie likes the beach." Ranger counters.

"She lives in Miami. I doubt the beaches in New Jersey have anything on the beaches in Miami. Try again. Something she doesn't do every day of her life." Hailey demands. Ranger leans back, and I notice a tiny smile on his lips. Lester, Bobby and Tank are also watching Hailey with a looks that is not quite amusement.

Ok so no to the beach, oh I know what Julie would like! "New York!" I say, jumping back into the conversation. "We could catch a show, see some landmarks and do a little shopping."

Ranger groans. "New York is a security nightmare. How about camping. I've never taken Julie camping."

Now I groan. "Camping? I hate camping. I don't like sleeping on the ground and peeing in bushes."

"Come on, it will be fun." Rangers says, then with a smirk adds, "It's only a weekend Babe, I promise to make it worth your wile."

"Longer than a weekend." Hailey interjects again.

"I can't take longer than a weekend right now. There are new hire contracts, client meetings, trainings and other projects I need to handle" Ranger sighs.

"If Uncle Sam called and needed you for longer than a weekend would you say no?" Hailey asks.

"I can't say no." Ranger replies.

"And what would happen to Rangeman?" Hailey inquires.

"It would continue to run on the contingency plan in place for when I am not here." Ranger admits.

"And in this instance, you might still actually be reachable by phone if it is an absolute must." Hailey finishes smugly. Clearly she is going to win this argument. Hailey then adds, "You deserve a vacation Carlos. Everyone deserves a vacation."

Lester pipes up with a mischevious grin, "Do you mean that Sunshine, 'Everyone deserves a vacation'? Hailey cautiously nods her head yes. Lester full on smiles, "Then that means you too Hailey and I have the best idea."

A/N: My apologies again for it being so long since I updated. So, what do you think Lester's idea is? Do you think Hailey will go along with it?