Holy cow guys I'm so sorry it's been FOREVER! But there has been 2 probs in the past that has kept me from writing: 1) I have had no idea where to lead the story, causing me to start to write fluff, but it fell through. 2) I have been so preoccupied with a little thing called Life. It's a great thing, stressful as crap, u know, there's stuff called school and boys and parents in it, but hey, that's what we live for right? So in conclusion, here's the next chapter to the unfinished business i have thrust myself into about a year ago :) Luv Ya'll Lots!

Lindsey's POV

"Seth, it's not what you think." I took his hand while his arm flexed behind me. You could almost cut the tension in the air with a butcher knife. Beside me, sat Seth; frustrated and filled with jealousy. In front of us was Darin; leaning forwards in his seat with his hands clasped together. I couldn't exactly tell what he was feeling. Something between happiness and accomplishment I suppose.

Darin shook his head and laughed. "No, it's exactly what he's thinking." He leaned back in the sofa and placed his hands behind his head lazily.

Within Seth's ripped torso a growl rose up into his throat. "It doesn't matter now. I'm back." His grip on my body tightened, pulling me as close to him as physically possible.

"Well jeez, be mad all you want, just don't crush her," Darin sat back up again.

Seth narrowed his eyes. "She's not the one I'm mad at." He let another growl out as he leaned forward.

I placed my hand on top of his free one, looking at him with reassuring eyes. I didn't know what to say to him. I knew that deep down inside, Darin was right. While Seth was gone, I was so crushed over the thought of him gone that Darin had been able to take the opportunity to make me feel better. And frankly, it hadn't even bothered me to accept his open arms. It hit me then how ashamed I should have been of myself. But, It wasn't like I had decided to get married to Darin or spend the rest of my life with him. I was just in such a hurtful stage that I couldn't stand to be alone. That's fair...right?

Darin sighed heavily and shook his head. "Look, you were dead. She was hurting. What would you have done?" His eyes darted from me to Seth. All around me, Seth's tension faded like snow melting in spring sun. He sat back against the couch as he thought. I couldn't read it, but I could tell what he was thinking. I knew he wouldn't say it aloud, but Darin was right. There was no other way for Seth to say anything because by this point Darin had had him up against a wall.

"Look," I began, sighing and sitting up in Seth's now relaxed arms. "It was a misunderstanding, ok? The odds are against this ever happening again. Darin," I glanced at him, making sure I caught his gaze. "You know very well that I would never leave Seth. You are a good friend for being here for me when I needed someone, but..." I trailed off, looking down at my own hands in shame. "You need to know when you cross the line." I looked up into his eyes only to see his jaw tighten.

"And you," I looked up at Seth. His eyes were like a puppy's, waiting to hear his scolding. But I placed my hand on his cheek and grinned. "You need to remember that you're the man I married. No one will ever come between us no matter what happens. I love you with all my heart and nothing in this life would ever change that."

Even though I could have sworn I saw a small tear in his eye, he leaned down and placed his sweet awaiting lips against mine.

Kelsey's POV

Embry's hand was tight on mine as we went upstairs to Arianna's room. I could feel his warm skin, smell his woodsy scent all around me. It was then that I knew I was home.

"Mommy?" Ari sat up out of bed as soon as she heard the door creak open.

Chuckling, Embry's arm went around my shoulders. I hugged him back but parted to go to my daughter. She was in a flowery pink nightgown that we had bought her just after Izzie's wedding. She reached up for me and wrapped her arms around my neck. It didn't occur to me that she had grown about three inches since I had left.

"Did you find Unca Sethy?" She asked, her small, innocent voice bringing a smile to my face.

Nodding, I brushed her long hair behind her ear. "Yes, hon. We found him."

"So we're a happy family again?"

Grinning, I looked back over my shoulder at Embry who was smiling too. "Yes honey."

"Momma?" Ari tugged at my sleeve. "Is Auntie Izzie and Unca Sethy gonna have a baby?" Ari's large green eyes pierced through my heart. I looked back at Embry who's face was more astonished than humorous.

"Where did you get that idea, Sweetheart?" I asked nervously. She may be maturing, but she was still a little young to be teaching her about the birds and the bees.

As if she expected us to follow her, Arianna walked past both Embry and I towards the hallway. Embry grabbed my hand as we walked behind her into Izzie and Seth's room. She peeked inside before walking calmly to the bathroom door.

Swallowing, I hesitated. "Arianna-"

Before I could finish, she had came out of the door with an empty pink box in her hands, raised up to show the both of us.