Author's Note: I took a little artistic license in this chapter (you'll see what I mean). I own nothing but the Doctor's office and it's characters.

To Pharoh Atoms: Spike is cheesy indeed, but there is a story behind him: every small child/infant has an object they're quite attached to- More than any other. For Mokuba that's Spike. It used to be his bear, but Spike symbolized Kaiba really taking over as a Dad and stepping up to the challenges of parenthood. He also symbolizes Seto choosing to leave the past behind and starting over. Spike is quite cheesy indeed, but that's why we love him.

As Seto gathered Mokuba in his arms, he wondered what Yugi and his friends were up to. He carried Mokuba back to the nursery, not noticing that Yugi's friends had clustered at the door. He was about to put Mokuba in his crib when he remembered he might need a diaper change. His intuition was correct and he set Mokuba on the changing table. His young charge's eyes fluttered open.

"Daddy?"

"Yes?"

"Is family just the people you're related to?"

He was surprised by the question. "It depends. Why are you asking?"

"'Cause Yugi and his friends feel like family to me. Are they family?"

He almost winced at that, but kept a smile on his face. "They're your family."

"So they can be my Uncles and Auntie?" He asked. As much as Kaiba wanted to grit his teeth and growl "no", he saw the innocent look in his son's eyes and melted under his gaze.

"Sure, buddy."

Mokuba gave him a weary smile, and fell back asleep.

Kaiba changed him quickly and put him to bed.

It was only after he pulled up the side of the crib did he see Yugi and his friends. He was about to leave when a hand reached out and grabbed his shirt.

"Daddy stay?" Asked Mokuba pleadingly.

"Daddy will be right back, okay bud?"

"Okay."

He shut the nursery door as quietly as possible and ushered Yugi and his friends to the living room.

"I appreciate you all taking care of Mokuba while I was away. As I'm sure you heard, he's very grateful to all of you." He paused a moment, letting his words sink in. "He has put a great deal of trust in you. I want to be clear about one thing: If you misuse or break that trust, I will come after you with everything I have." His eyes were cold and serious. "Am I understood?" They all nodded. "Thank you." He said it begrudgingly, but the sentiment was sincere. He was about to leave when a voice stopped him.

"Hey Kaiba."

The voice made him grit his teeth. "What do you want, Wheeler?"

"I got a question for you."

"What?"

"Why are you doing all of this?" He asked.

"What do you mean?"

"The diapers, the toys, the nursery... Why?"

He was annoyed that Wheeler had asked the same question Yugi had in the beginning.

Seto turned to face him. "You may understand the basics of dueling, but you don't know anything about what it means to be a parent. You may have a sister and have a bond with her that's similar, but it's not the same. The second you become a parent, it changes everything. The way you see yourself, your child, and your life. You put the needs of your child first. Before anything else. He needed this. He needed me to take on this role and be the parent he never had, because when you get right down to it, I'm the only one he trusts to stay with him. Everything I've ever done, I've done for him, so that he won't suffer same way I did. It's about time he got to have the childhood he deserves."

Joey was surprised enough by his response that he didn't say anything. Kaiba turned away and went back to his son. Joey, Yugi, Tristan, and Tèa, not knowing what to do, left the manor.

Seto stayed up all night long with Mokuba, who constantly woke up crying. Each time Seto soothed him and got him back to sleep. He would fall asleep, only to wake up again every hour on the hour. When morning finally came around, he was exhausted, but kept himself cheery for Mokuba's sake.

Once again, Mokuba stayed home from school and Set from work. He tried feeding Mokuba his breakfast, but he barely touched it. Seto made a doctor's appointment for him for later that afternoon. He had done a lot of research on the plane ride home, and had found a practice that could accommodate Mokuba's... Needs, so to speak.

He gave him a bath and got him dressed in a T-Shirt and pair of overalls. And, after several reassurances that everything would be fine, got him in the car with his pacifier, blanket, and Spike in tow, and himself carrying a diaper bag. Mokuba pestered him with questions about where they were going, but only got a "you'll see" in reply.

They drove until they were outside the city limits. Mokuba was curious as to where they were going. There came a point where they reached a dirt path and began traveling down it. It split into a fork after three miles and was in a forest. Abruptly, they stopped right outside a large wrought iron gate. Seto pushed the call button and confirmed his appointment and identity before they were granted entry. Up a winding road was a large building, plain and unassuming. But the people coming out caught his attention. There were kids, teens, and even adults that were dressed like he was and acted like he did. He stared at it in awe.

"What is this place?" He asked, bewildered.

"I did a lot of looking while I was on that plane ride home yesterday. I was hoping to find a doctor who could accommodate your specific needs, and I found this place. They help babies of any age. I figured it was worth a try."

Mokuba hugged him happily, then got out of the limo. Seto felt a wave of relief hit as he thought about how happy he was that the press couldn't see them right now. He went over and grabbed Mokuba's hand. Mokuba started walking forward, clutching his beloved Dragon close to his chest. He was a little nervous. Kaiba led him through the Parking structure to the elevator, where they pushed the button for the second floor. They arrived and found several sets of doors, all with different labels. Seto took him through the one marked "children". When Mokuba got there, he was shocked. There were lots of other kids there too. Some bigger, some smaller, but all of them clearly found enjoyment in acting infantile. There were toys and books scattered around the office, and almost everyone was accompanied by a parent. Seto walked up to the front desk. Mokuba, feeling shy, hid behind his leg. A nurse looked at Seto perkily.

"Welcome to Rugrats health care clinic! How can I help you today?"

"We're here for our four o'clock appointment with Doctor Webber."

The nurse handed him a clipboard filled with papers.

"Fill these out and return them here when you're done." She said, handing him the papers. She turned to Mokuba and smiled sweetly. "Would you like a lollipop, sweetie?"

He came out from behind his father and nodded, smiling shyly as the nurse handed him a grape sucker.

"What do you say?" Said Seto, gently.

"Thank you." He said, sincerely.

"You're welcome!" She said, cheerfully. Seto sat down at a chair and started filling out paperwork while Mokuba sat on the floor in front of him, stacking blocks while Spike sat with him. Another little boy came up to him, smiling.

"That looks real pretty. Can I play too?"

"Sure!" The boys started making a city with the blocks.

"I'm Kobe! It's nice to meet you!"

"I'm Mokuba and this is Spike." He said holding his dragon up.

"Cool! A blue-eyes white dragon! I love duel monsters!"

"Really?"

"Yeah! My Mommy even made me a blankie with my favorite monsters all over it."

"Neat! My Daddy is a champion." He said, proudly." Kobe's eyes widened.

"Really?"

"Yeah! And my Uncle is the world champion!"

"Your uncle is Yugi Moto?!"

Mokuba giggled at his surprise "Yeah."

"Wow! That's so cool!"

Kaiba watched the interaction between the boys with interest. It seemed as if his son had made a new friend. A woman came and approached him.

"I see my Kobe has made a new friend." She said politely. Kaiba nodded swiftly.

"So it would seem."

"I'm Charlotte."

"Seto." He said, Shaking her hand. He was surprised at how open he was being. He supposed this was what regular parents did. This was how they made friends. He watched carefully as Mokuba kept playing. He seemed to be having fun. A nurse called out for Kobe and his Mother slipped Kaiba their phone number if they ever wanted to have a play date. Seto smiled at the huge grin that broke out on Mokuba's face. After that he finished filling out the paperwork and returned it to the front desk. He sat back down only to have Mokuba curl up in his lap. He couldn't help but smile as he cuddled him. One of the doors opened, and a nurse came in.

"For Mokuba!" She called, and took him and Seto back. After taking his height and weight and blood pressure, she assured them the doctor would be in shortly before leaving. Mokuba stuck his pacifier in his mouth and began to suck as he looked around the brightly colored room. It was made for small children. Befitting.

Mokuba jumped a foot in the air when the door finally opened.

"Hello!" He said, Happily. He reached out and shook Kaiba's hand. "I'm Doctor Webber." He turned to Mokuba. "And you must be Mokuba! It's so nice to meet you!" The doctor gasped Audibly. "And who is your friend there?" He asked, staring at the dragon.

"This is Spike." He said, proudly. The Doctor shook Spike's leg.

"Well it's great to meet you, spike! Now, what can I do for you two today?"

Mokuba looked at his Daddy to explain. Doctor Webber listened politely and determined the problem.

"It's a sinus infection. It'll make him not want to eat and have a stuffy nose."

"And the chills?"

"Those will go when the fever breaks. You have nothing to fear, Mr. Kaiba. Your son will be fine."

"Thank you, doctor." Kaiba said, shaking his hand again. The doctor handed him a prescription, said goodbye to the three of them, and left. Mokuba looked up at Seto.

"Daddy?"

"Hmmm?"

"Can we come back again?"

"Sure, buddy. Anytime."