Life became somewhat normal again. Katara took care of her household and children the same. They spent some time in Toph's room and she would read all three of them stories from their nursery book. Aang took over the Chief's job and made sure that the force was on track. Toph had been unconscious for about three days and Aang was thinking about bringing a substitute Chief for a temporary service. "We were going to bring in a new chief anyway when she left for her maternity leave. I am making her take some time off." Aang was talking to one of the higher officers at the station. He nodded. "I'll tell you what I know." "Sure, let's go talk in my office." He held out his hand and guided him down the hallway. At work, Aang felt a little disconnected. He didn't really know the goings on of the station, only bits and pieces of what Toph yelled at him. This was really her home, not his, but he had to do his best to keep it together. It was pretty self sufficient, but there were some questions he just couldn't answer. He thought he would go talk to Sokka. After Aang had had his meeting with the officer, he went to visit Sokka. He was in his council member office looking at some papers.

"Boy, it's so rare that I find you here in this office that I almost didn't look here." Aang laughed as he walked in the room.

"Ah, Aang, please, come in? What's your business?"

"Well, it's about the Republic City Police Force. I'm afraid I really don't know how to run a police station. That was Toph's thing. I find that I talk too much and try to negotiate rather than making decisions. Do you have any ideas?"

"Well, I thought you were going to bring in a substitute for Toph?"

"I was, I am, but we haven't found anyone willing to yet. I've been talking about it with some other officers and they have some ideas, but I can't make a decision. You have experience of running things along. What do you do?"

"I like to do a lot of delegating. I think Toph wanted all of the information to go through her, but I'm not like that. I like trusting people enough to make the right decisions without my approval."

"Yes, that's one way we could handle it. You're here on extended stay right? Would you mind joining me? It would help out a lot."

"Sure, I'll do what I can."

"Things seem to be running smoothly now that we've captured the leader of the Triple Threat Triad. Let's hope it stays that way."

That night, Aang and Katara were at home fixing dinner for their family. Aang was making their rice and Katara had her hand in the sizzling pan of vegetable dumplings. Bummi and Kya were both at the table drawing pictures before dinner.

"Kya what are you drawing?"

"I'm drawing the time Auntie Toph played hide and seek with us." She had her tongue slightly turned up as she pressed her pencil onto the paper."

"When did Toph play hide and seek with you?" Aang said slightly surprised.

"When she was here watching us!" Bummi excitedly shouted. "I remember it was a lot of fun!" Aang an Katara both laughed and then looked at each other. "Toph…" Katara said softly.

"We'll check on her after dinner." Aang told her.

"Oh!" She suddenly covered her mouth and ran to the bathroom. She came back a few minutes later with a grimace on her face. He walked forward and put a hand on her lower stomach.

"Your stomach still hasn't settled?"

"No, it hasn't." "Aang pulled her in a hug.

"I don't understand. It wasn't like this with Kya, was it? I can't remember." Aang shrugged his shoulders and kissed his wife.

Just as Aang told her, after dinner he went into her room. He opened the window to let in the moonlight and sat in a chair next to her bed. He sighed and looked at her. She looked peaceful, but he knew inside she wasn't. Everyday, they had tried talking to her and giving her water, but so far there was no sign that she was awake. Aang stood and paced the room slightly then sat back down again. Maybe his avatar spirit could help her? Was she in the spirit world? What about her baby? Was it still alive? He put a warm hand on her stomach and instantly felt some movement. "Oh?" he whispered. He looked slightly at her face and saw her eye lashes flutter.

"Toph?"

Her face slightly crinkled and she suddenly whispered, "K-Kanto…"

"Kanto? Toph, are you awake? Who's Kanto?" Aang nervously whispered.

"Kanto." She whispered again, but this time her eye lids slowly opened. "What?"

"Toph, this is Aang. You're safe at our house." he reached and held her hand. She tried to bring her other hand to her head, but winced. Her other arm was wrapped in a cotton cloth sling so she couldn't move it. He let go of her hand and she brought it to her head.

"My head…" She winced again.

"Toph, you're were saying something about a Kanto. Who is Kanto?" She waved her hand in front of her face.

"Water." She hoarsely replied.

"Sure, sure!" Aang sprung up from the bed and rushed out into the kitchen, but closed the door behind him. "She wants water!" He exclaimed happily. He went over to the sink and filled a glass with water.

"Who wants water?" Katara asked as she was clearing the table.

"Toph! She's awake and she wants water!" Katara suddenly gasped and dropped the plate she was holding. It shattered into tiny pieces on the floor.

"Don't touch that!" She yelled at her kids.

"Aang I-."

"I know. I'm so relieved." He kissed his wife. "I'll let you know when she's feeling up to visits." He walked back into her room and quietly closed the door.

"Here's your water." He handed her the glass and she gulped it down."

"Thanks." She said hoarsely. Aang sat with her in silence, then he couldn't take it anymore and he began chatting away.

"We were so worried about you Toph. How do you feel? Can I get you anything else? Do you want to see Katara? Do you need to pee?" Toph, still very hazy threw her hand up to stop him from talking. She had a somewhat perplexed look on her face. Aang realized that this was too much and stopped. He just wanted her to be like herself again. Be patient, he said to himself. That's what Zuko would say. He sat with her there in silence. Toph closed her eyes and moved her right hand, her free one, to the back of her head. Aang guessed she was trying to collect her thoughts. Toph was a person who liked peace and quiet so he decided to leave. He stood and started for the door.

"No.." she whispered. He looked back at her worried face.

"O-okay. I'll stay with you." He replied quietly. He sat back down on the bed. He looked into her eyes, but they seemed a bit sad and lifeless. She coughed a few times and Aang took her hand. "Toph, you're going to be alright."

Well, that's all I had on my computer. I didn't rewrite any of it, just proofread. I'm not sure if I'll finish it though. I guess if a lot of people want an ending?