As he took her hand, Kendall led the pretty yet dreadfully nervous brunette through the inviting living room, the prepared and set dining area ready for the night's dinner complete with forks, spoons, knives and glass cups and fancy folded olive green napkins upon glossy white ceramic plates, then through a short yet dimly lit hallway covered in more pictures of the Knight family and their friends including James Diamond, Carlos Garcia and Logan Mitchell among others, and finally into the large and warm kitchen, where Doc closed her eyes as she swallowed her nerves down and looked up and smiled at the sight of Mrs. Knight closing the oven door.

"Hey ma," Kendall said, letting Doc's hand go and walking over to his mom. She stood up straight and removed the plaid oven mitt from her hand as she outstretched her arms in order to hug her only son. He hugged her tight and kissed her cheek as she reciprocated the action joyfully. He took her hand and guided her to where Doc was standing with a large smile on her face, her bright white teeth glistening and reflecting the kitchen's light.

"Mom, this is Baelynn," he said proudly, looking over at Doc, as she stood there nervously trying to calm herself down in order to make a good impression. Mrs. Knight must have sensed her fear because she slightly tilted her head when her eyes first read Doc's face. Seconds later, there was a large smile on her face and her bright eyes were exposed to their fullest as she pushed her red bangs out of her face.

"Hello sweetheart! I'm Kathleen Knight, Kendall and Katie's mother. It's so nice to meet you!" Mrs. Knight shared with a wide smile, pulling her into an unexpected hug. Doc, a little clouded with surprise, smiled warmly and gently wrapped her arms around Mrs. Knight and gave her a light squeeze before letting go. Doc smiled at her charm and how sweet and inviting she was.

"It's really nice to meet you, too! Thank you so much for having me over," Doc said politely. Mrs. Knight giggled as she raised her hand.

"No need to thank me, dear! Any friend of my son is always welcomed in our home," she said, looking and winking over at Kendall and smiling as she caught him sticking his finger in the mashed potatoes. He had managed to slip away and stumble upon the night's dishes, typical Kendall Knight. Both Doc and Mrs. Knight rolled their eyes and laughed as he turned around acting completely innocent although they both witnessed the crime.

Mrs. Knight looked back over at Doc, her stunning hazel eyes looking her over with a bright smile on her face hoping the beautiful brunette's nerves would wash away.

"Sweetheart, you are beautiful! Kendall did a good job picking you out!" she said, playfully, slightly nudging Doc's arm. Kendall walked over after washing his hands in the sink and as he stood next to Doc, he placed his arm around her shoulders.

"She is beautiful, isn't she?" he said, smitten green eyes looking down at his sweetheart's face. Doc looked up at him and then at Mrs. Knight. Blushing, she thanked them both for the compliment, placing her arm around Kendall's waist.

"No need to thank us for being honest, honey! Now, let me go get Katie before she falls asleep before dinner time," Mrs. Knight said, giving Doc and Kendall's arms a squeeze as she walked out the kitchen.

"KATIE!" she yelled at the top of her lungs, making both Kendall and Doc jump a little. Kendall began laughing at both their surprise.

"Forgot the set of pipes that woman has," he whispered into her ear, hoping his mother wouldn't hear. She giggled before gently hitting him.

"Don't talk about your mother that way!" she reprimanded him. Before they knew it, Mrs. Knight walked in through the door with a young girl.

"Baelynn, sweetie, this is my daughter, Katie," Mrs. Knight said gleefully, both hands on Katie's tiny shoulders, excited to show her wonderfully talented and intelligent although quite menacing teenage daughter. As Mrs. Knight walked back into the kitchen to check on the roast chicken in the oven, Katie stood still staring at the girl who had stolen her brother's heart. Her wide brown eyes scanned Doc up and down before a smile formed on her porcelain face and she walked over and up to her. Upon closer inspection, she stretched her arm out and cleared her throat.

"Hi, I'm Katie. It's nice to finally meet you. My brother has told me a lot about you," Katie said honestly, not taking her eyes off of her, peering into what Doc felt was her soul. She placed her hand in Katie's and shook it weakly. She knew Katie was quite smart and according to both Kendall and his mother, quite menacing so naturally Doc was a little bit intimidated by the teen.

"Hi Katie, it's nice to finally meet you! I'm Baelynn. You can call me Doc if you want," she replied, dropping Katie's hand and smiling widely, her nerves going away little by little as the Knight women began making her feel a little more comfortable. Katie crossed her arms as she looked up at Kendall.

"Hey punk," she said, Kendall rolling his eyes at his sister. "Hey punk," he mocked her in a high-pitched girl voice that wasn't similar to Katie's at all whatsoever. Annoyed by his reaction, Katie rolled her eyes and focused back on Doc.

"You seem like a nice girl, and you're gorgeous," Katie gushed, "So, why are you wasting your time with this doofus?" she asked sincerely, waving her hand in front of Kendall, wondering what Doc would reply. Nervously she giggled before answering.

"He is a doofus, but that's what I like about him," she smiled looking up at Kendall and tightening her grip around his waist. He stuck his tongue out at his baby sister before planting a gentle smooch on his sweetie's soft brown hair.

"Please stop, not before dinner or you'll make me loose my appetite," Katie sneered.

"KATIE! Don't be rude! Come over here and help me instead!" Mrs. Knight yelled at her daughter. Katie rolled her eyes and laughed, punching her big bro's arm before walking over to her mom's side.

"Charming, isn't she?" Kendall asked, rubbing his arm where her tiny fist had landed. Doc nodded as she smiled upon seeing how close the three Knights were with each other. It warmed her heart seeing how much Kendall really loved his family and how much they loved him back with having such an abnormal lifestyle compared to other boys she's dated, with him being a superstar and all. It in a way amazed her that although he was the Kendall Knight, the bad boy of the world-renowned pop group Big Time Rush, that is up until he was tamed by Jo Taylor, a woman deemed one of the if not the best actress of her generation. Kendall Knight who had thousands and thousands of fans all over the world and who could easily pick out any woman he wanted. Kendall Knight who with a flash of his pearly whites could get out of anything or get anything his heart desired, yet he wasn't what people would expect at all. Even after all the fame, he still remained so humble and balanced and it was now clear to her that the rocks that held him down this entire time were his beautiful mother and wonderful baby sister who weren't afraid of talking back to him whenever they felt he might need it. He didn't fit the generic popstar criteria, and Doc absolutely loved him for it. She looked up into her lover's eyes and smiled happily at him.

"And she's extremely smart and witty. I feel bad for the sucker that decides to marry her," he chuckled. Katie, who was helping her mom with removing the finished chicken out of the oven managed to hear his murmur and immediately turned and scolded at him, her dark brown eyes gleaming straight into his, causing his chuckle to become a laugh at the failure of her attempt to intimidate him. Katie turned around rolling her eyes and continued assisting her mother as necessary. Doc focused her attention on the boy next to her since she had never heard Kendall laugh so hard at himself. She couldn't help but laugh along and at him. She stepped back and gave him room to wriggle in his own space as he held onto his stomach and she stood beside him staring at him laugh in awe. He had the most ridiculous laugh she'd ever heard in her entire life. It was loud and quite obnoxious but cute and contagious at the same time; it made any witness want to laugh along with him.

Amidst his laugh attack, Mrs. Knight's voice interrupted all movement as she announced dinner was ready. Kendall's laughs died down as he walked around the counter into the kitchen and placed his hands on the chicken in order to carry it to the table. Not knowing what to do, Doc followed him and decided she'd help as well. Upon seeing her enter the kitchen, Mrs. Knight would not have it.

"Oh, no! What do you think you're doing! You are a guest!" Mrs. Knight began, her eyes wide with shock that Doc would dare help out.

"Go, go take a seat where you like but don't you dare help out, young lady!" she kept insisting, and with that, Doc followed Kendall through the tiny hall and into the set dining area. She stood at the edge of the table as he placed the tray in the center of the table. He sighed loudly, proud of his achievement, and then proceeded to walk over to where Doc was standing. He pulled out the chair to her left and told her to sit down as he tucked her in.

"Thank you, good sir," she said quite coyly, winking at the boy.

"You're very welcome, my lady," he replied, flipping his bangs away from his eyes. He sensed a little tension, so he kneeled down next to here and took her hand in his.

"Look at me, please don't be nervous, babe. They're going to love you, I promise, ok?" he reassured her, his green eyes gleaming in the light. She looked down at him and nodded.

"Good, now stay here, don't you run out on me!" he joked. "We'll be right out with the rest of the goods," he told her before disappearing into the hall. She sighed with relief and anxiously awaited his return.

He walked back into the kitchen where he obviously interrupted some woman gossip. He walked up to his mom and sister who had quickly quieted their conversation upon his entrance and crossed his arms.

"What are you two talking about?" he asked with an authoritive voice. Katie turned to her big bro and peeked her head into the hall, making sure Doc couldn't hear her.

"Bro, I know I mess with you, but she's like, really pretty," she said. "She seems really interesting, too. Good thing I was around to guide you or she wouldn't be here!" she taunted. Kendall rolled his eyes and the focused on his mother who had began to speak.

"She's gorgeous, sweetie, I can't wait to get her talking," Mrs. Knight added. Kendall was surprised by their immediate liking to Doc. Even with Jo, who he had been with for years, his mom and sister were a bit distant, yet in this scenario they couldn't wait to investigate Doc's mind.

"I'm glad you two approve. She's a little nervous," he whispered.

"It's normal, honey," his mother told him as she picked up the mashed potatoes and rice bowls. "It just means she really likes you, which I can totally tell she does," she shared. "I was so nervous the first time I met your gram and gramp, you can even ask them! I'm sure they'll love to embarrass me," she said, rolling her eyes at the thought of her in laws. Kendall smiled at his mom's words.

"She really likes me, huh?" he thought to himself. He smiled like a giddy teenage girl thinking about her favorite pop star crush before gripping onto the bowls of food his mother was handing him.

All six hands holding a different dish, the three Knights walked out of the kitchen and into the dining area jubilantly and upon placing the dishes on the table, sat down accordingly. As they all eyeballed the goodness infront of them, Kendall grabbed Doc's hand tightly before looking at his mother and sister and breaking the silence.

"Let's eat!" he announced.


Tell me what you think! Shockingly, it turned out a lot longer than I anticipated. x