A/N: Errors are all mine.


"Where are the twins?" Kim asked.

"On a date..." Ann said distractedly, "They'll be back before dinner."

"So, uh, Shego is it?" Ann Possible said. "I must have misheard you on the phone, I thought you said Sheila."

"Um, that's okay. It happens a lot, my nickname's pretty unique," Shego said shiftily.

"Why yes it is," James said, squinting a little.

"It's because I'm part Chinese," Shego blurted. "My real name's Go Xiao-Xia... or Xiao-Xia Go, if you say it the Western way. People didn't know how to pronounce it when they read it so, I just shortened it up a little."

"Xiao-Xia Go? Daughter of the famous Long Go?" James exclaimed. "Why, if it wasn't for your father... really unfortunate what happened," he frowned. He perked up again, "So, I heard you were working on some research on your own?"

Shego shifted slightly, "I've been trying for other fuel sources for my jets so..."
James hopped up and down like a teenage girl at a boy band concert. "Well, I'd like to share some of my ideas..." He placed a friendly arm around her shoulder and led her to the kitchen. Shego cast one long look at Kim and Ann.

"Daaad..." Kim whined.

Ann rolled her eyes. James ignored them and kept walking and talking. They disappeared into the Possibles' kitchen.

"So... girlfriend..." Ann began. "It's a bit of surprise..."

"Um..." Kim said, sweating a little. "She was actually a little hesitant to come."

Ann moved them to the living room and they sat on the couch.

"She was a little worried that you'd be upset," Kim explained, "Which is why I haven't said anything until we came to visit."

"Are you serious about her?" Ann asked critically.

"Well..." Kim began.

"Kimberly Ann Possible, if you are using her as a college experiment! I thought I taught you better than that," Ann admonished.

"No! Of course not!" Kim declared vehemently. "I love her," she added meekly.

"That's good then," Ann nodded to herself. She placed her hand on Kim's, "I was worried that after Ronald..."

"Look, Mom... I was hurt after Eric... I guess I thought that Ron could help," Kim explained, "I, at least, decided that he should get a chance but..."

"He ended up as rebound," Ann said. Kim cringed, "Yeah. We worked it, out though. He's still got Yori."

"The Stoppables were ecstatic when they heard the news," Ann recalled. "Hana is looking forward to being the flower girl." Kim smiled.

"So, how long have you known Shego?" Ann asked.

"Oh, I've known her for years. We've only started dating a few months ago," Kim said.

"Do you work with her? She seems very familiar," Ann said.

"Uh, sort of. She stayed here once, too, remember? She was a substitute teacher at Middleton High," Kim said. Ann looked incredulous, "Teacher? High school? Did she show any interest in you when you were younger?"

"Mom, she's not a pedophile. If she was, I wouldn't be with her right now. Anyway, I knew her even before she substituted... yunno, from my hobby?" Kim explained. "She's saved my life a few times." Always a plus in a parent's book, Ann thought.

"Are you happy?" Ann asked.

"Yes," Kim grinned. "The happiest."

"Then, that's all that I can hope for," Ann said, giving her daughter a hug.

"Do you think Dad'll mind?" Kim said.

"The fact that he's acting like a total fan boy just because of something or another that Shego's involved in?" Ann laughed. "I think he'll try to convince you to marry her just to get her in the family."


Shego went inside the living room looking shell shocked.

"How'd it go?" Kim asked her. Kim saw her look at Ann and saw something in her girlfriend's eyes. Shego blinked and the emotion was once again hidden.

"Uh... he told me to call him 'Dad'?" Shego said, still looking a little out of it.

Ann and Kim could hold in their giggles. Kim wiped her eyes and asked, "What's he doing now?"

"Uh... he's... talking to himself...:" Shego said.

"I'll go check on him," Kim said, still laughing slightly. She stood up and went to the kitchen living Shego alone with Ann.

"Did James talk about anything other than rockets?" Ann asked, amused.

"Not really," Shego responded quietly.

"I'll get to the point, Shego, what are your intentions with my daughter?" Ann said.

"I-uh-um... I-I love her. I want to take care of her and keep her happy... even if that means sacrificing my own," Shego said earnestly. Ann was surprised to hear the "L" word from both girls. Clearly, the feelings were mutual.

"Welcome to the family, then," Ann smiled. "Oh, and since you can call James, 'Dad', call me 'Mom' as well." Shego's eyes glittered with... something.

"Y-you're not mad?" Shego sputtered.

"Mad? Why should I be?" Ann asked.

"I just figured with your beliefs... and not everybody is so accepting... understandably," Shego said.

"You do know I'm a surgeon, right?" Ann asked her. Shego nodded. Ann continued, "On that operating table, I can do everything I possibly can and more... but that doesn't mean that the patient would survive. Sometimes a simple procedure can claim a person's life. I can't definitely control who lives or who dies. I just do my best to help the patients."

"I figure, if I can't decide if a person should live... then who am I to decide how a person should live their life?" Ann said. "The only thing I can do is give my all and hope for the best. And, besides, I'm a believer of a faith that teaches love for others. Sure, we Catholics aren't known to be the most enthusiastic pride flag wavers but it would make me a hypocrite if I degrade people just because they're different and do not agree with my values. I'm a thinking Christian, not a brainwash Christian."

Ann went on saying, "And, of course, as a mother, I only want to see my child content..."

Shego nodded humbly, "I guess."

Ann laughed, "Forget my ramblings, it's been a long day at the hospital... So, tell me more about you."


James was still mumbling to himself when Kim found him in the kitchen.

"Dad?" Kim said tentatively.

"Hold on a minute, Kimmie-cub. I'm still trying to come up with things I want to check with Shego," James said distractedly.

"Actually, I want to talk to you about her..." Kim told him.

"What about, Kim?" He asked, finally focusing on her.

Kim absently ran a finger down the length of the counter. "You're okay... with me being gay... right?"

"Oh, of course," James said scratching his chin, "I already suspected you were."

"What?!" Kim said, taken aback.

"Well, remember when you told me that you had some recordings of your past cheer competitions posted on Youtube?" James said.

"Yeah but how is this relevant to--" Kim began.

"On the corner there was this box that had a list of related videos, I clicked on one," James told her. "It was called, 'But I'm a Cheerleader,' I believe. The main character was a cheerleader. That was when I first started to suspect that you were inclined to girls."

"Let me get this straight... I mean... Never mind... Anyway, you watched a lesbian comedy and immediately decided that your daughter, the head cheerleader in high school, must be gay simply because the main character, also a cheerleader, was???" Kim said, somewhat affronted.

"In essence, yes. Why do you think I told those boys to stay away from you?" James asked her innocently.

"D-dad..." Kim shook her head.

"Yes, Kimmie-cub?" James asked with a smile.

"Nothing, I just love you, Dad. You're the best." Kim said, embracing her father.


Kim opened the front door and was greeted by identical twins.

"Kim!" the tweebs said excitedly.

"Hey, you guys!" Kim said, "Mom said dinner's almost ready. Oh, and by the way, my new girlfriend is here. Yes, girlfriend, as in, a girl I'm dating. Be nice."

"Cool," both boys said. It didn't really faze them. Stuff like that happened to people they knew all the time. Of course, when they finally saw Kim's girlfriend, all they could say was, "Woah!" They both decided that college was were all the hot girls were. And when they found out that Kim's girlfriend knew the supermodel, Lynn Love, they decided that college really was where the money's at.

Hicka-bicka-boo?

Hoo-sha.


"...The Stoppables are throwing a BBQ party..."

"... The date was pretty good..."

"... College is definitely fun..."

As the Possibles passed around the salt and had small talk at the dinner table, Shego whispered in Kim's ear, "I think I may actually like your family."

Kim smiled and replied, "I think they like you, too, but I love you more."

"Love ya, too." Shego mouthed as she moved away to resume eating.

"And now, I can finally say..." Kim said to her with an impish grin, "I so told you so."

"Whatever, Bubble-butt," was the response.


A/N: Good? Bad?

Anyway, I'm giving up fanfics for 40 days starting today. I'm already sort of disregarding my sacrfice because I'm obviously posting this today (but I couldn't finish this chapter yesterday so...). If you know why I'm doing it, you get an imaginary cyber cupcake with sprinkles. If you don't get it, not to worry, I'll be back eventually, I just won't update in a while. Hopefully, you'll wait for me. If you don't, I promise not to feel too crushed.