When Sean got home from work, he walked in through the front door and saw Maddie sitting on the couch with Drew. They were watching basketball on TV and eating popcorn. Sean smiled and said, "Hey, kiddo! Hey Maddie, good to see you."

Drew didn't take his eyes off the T.V., "Hi, dad."

Maddie blushed and said, "Hi, Mr. Cameron."

Emma called down the stairs, "Hey, babe!"

Sean said, "Hey!" He took off his jacket and walked over to Drew and Maddie.

Drew asked, "How was work?"

Sean sat down on the loveseat, "It was good. I got a lot done." He looked at the T.V. and said, "Oh nice, they're winning."

Drew looked at Sean and asked, "So you and mom are definitely going out tonight, right?"

Sean raised an eyebrow and asked, "Yes, why?"

Drew shrugged, "Just making sure."

"Are you planning on throwing a party?"

Drew laughed, "No."

Sean smiled, "We're going out to dinner, and we're probably going to walk around downtown for a little while. Luckily it's supposed to be nice tonight."

Emma walked down the stairs and over to Sean, "Hello."

"Hi."

She sat next to him, and they kissed hello, "How was your day?"

"I feel good. I got a lot done, so when I go in on Monday, I won't have anything pressing waiting for me."

"That's always a good thing." She asked, "So have you decided what we're doing and where we're going tonight?"

"Well, I was just telling Maddie and Drew that we'd go downtown, grab some dinner, maybe walk around? It's supposed to be a nice night."

Emma smiled, "That sounds perfect."

"Good." Sean looked at Drew, "We'll leave you enough money for food. No booze, though."

Emma asked, "Booze? What are you talking about?"

"I was just joking with Drew about him throwing a party while we're out."

Emma turned to Drew and said, "You wouldn't."

"Of course not, mom!"

Sean joked, "I feel like that's something you should wait to do until you're at least 16."

Emma cringed, "That one party I threw turned into a disaster."

Sean shook his head, "Yeah, that wasn't a good night. But I thought Manny was the one behind it."

"Well, yeah, she talked me into it."

Drew asked, "What happened?"

Sean cleared his throat and answered, "A friend of ours was stabbed and killed right outside grandma and grandpa's house." Drew and Maddie both gasped. "Yeah, that was not a great time for Degrassi."

Maddie asked, "Who killed him?"

Emma said, "A kid from a rival school."

Drew said, "So you had the shooting when you were in Grade 10, and then someone was stabbed in Grade 12?" Sean and Emma nodded, then Drew continued, "No offense, but I'm glad we go to Degrassi now and not back then."

Sean said, "It does seem like it was awful, huh?"

Drew nodded.

Emma said, "It wasn't, really. Outside of those two moments, it was good."

Sean furrowed his brow and said, "Well, for you."

Emma wrapped her arm around him, "Ugh, let's stop bringing this stuff up."

Drew asked, "Wait, what now?"

Sean shook his head and pulled away from Emma, "Nope, no more depressing talk." He stood up and stretched, "Let's leave the kids alone."

"Oh no, you guys aren't going to go—"

Sean stopped Drew and said, "No. We're just going upstairs to hang out, we'll make our plans for the night and decompress a little bit before we have to get ready." He held out his hand. Emma grabbed it and stood up with him, "We'll see you later."

Drew said, "Okay. But if you change your minds, please close your door." Sean and Emma laughed as they walked up the stairs, and Drew said to Maddie, "They're definitely going to do it."

Maddie looked at the stairs and asked, "How do you know?"

"I just know."

"Maybe they won't."

Drew scoffed.

Once they got upstairs, Sean took off his work boots, sat back on the bed, and leaned against the headboard, "That poor boy is traumatized."

Emma said, "He was asking me questions about us and sex."

Sean said, "Oh yeah?"

Emma nodded and curled up against him, "Yep. He's very curious about the emotional part of sex, not necessarily the physical part."

"And what did you tell him?"

"Well, he asked me if I was nervous about being with you again after so many years."

Sean smiled and asked, "What did you say?"

"I told him I was and that it's natural to be nervous no matter how many times you've had sex."

"How nervous were you that night at my apartment?"

"Oh, God." Emma sat up and smiled, "I told you that it had been a long time, but I felt like a virgin again, honestly. I suppose it was fitting that my first time in a long time was with you."

Sean smiled, leaned forward, and kissed her, "As I've said, I wasn't planning on having sex with you that night, but you looked so good, and I had to have you."

Emma blushed.

"I do feel bad about traumatizing our son. Apparently, he talked to Manny and Jay about it."

Emma nodded, "Yep. They told him we are in the honeymoon phase."

"Oh?"

Emma laughed, "I can't help how attracted I am to you, Cameron. The sex is so good."

"Okay, calm down. I don't want to get all hot and bothered with the kids right downstairs."

"Oh, alright." Emma rested her head on his chest and asked, "So where are we going for dinner?"

"It's a surprise."

"Oh yeah? Do I have to dress nice?"

"Yes, but not too formal."

Emma laughed, "I hope not."


A few hours later, after Sean and Emma got ready to go out and Drew and Maddie watched the Raptors lose on a last-second layup, Sean called down the stairs, "Okay, kiddo. We're heading out."

Sean and Emma walked down the stairs and into the living room. Maddie looked at Sean first, then at Emma and said, "Wow, you look really nice. Both of you look really nice."

Drew shook his head. Emma smiled and said, "Thank you, Maddie."

Emma was in a cream and floral printed wrap dress that hit just above her knees. She wore cream-colored flats, carried a small, leather, rose-colored clutch that matched the florals on her dress, and her hair was curled with loose beachy waves. Sean had on his new suit jacket, a gray shirt without a collar, and dark jeans with dress shoes.

Sean opened his wallet, took out a few bills, and handed them to Drew, "Now remember no ordering booze."

Drew laughed, "Okay. Thanks, dad."

"You're welcome."

Emma grabbed her phone and said, "Now, if there are any problems, call us."

"I will."

Sean looked at Drew, "And if you can't get us, call grandma and grandpa."

Drew rolled his eyes and said, "Okay."

Sean chuckled, "It's really like looking in a mirror most days."

Emma smiled, "Have a good time tonight. We shouldn't be too late." She looked at Sean and asked, "Right?"

Sean nodded, "Right."

They walked to the front door, and Sean let Emma walk out first. Sean looked at Drew and Maddie and said, "Have fun."

"Thanks, dad." When Sean walked out, and the door closed, Drew said, "Finally!"

Maddie giggled.

"So, what do you want to eat?"

"I'm up for anything, really."

"By the way, nice save."

Maddie asked, "What do you mean?"

"Oh, please, you were practically drooling over my dad."

"I was not!"

Drew laughed, "Yes, you were."

Maddie rolled her eyes.


As Sean was driving downtown, Emma said, "I think the crush Maddie has on you is adorable."

"I feel bad for the girl. She's constantly blushing around me."

"Well, who can blame her?"

"Oh, please."

Emma smiled and said, "You're the hot dad."

Sean laughed, "The what?"

"You're the hot dad. You're the dad all the girls have crushes on."

Sean chuckled and asked, "Is that so?" Emma nodded then he asked, "Who were the hot dads when we were in Degrassi?"

"Hmm, I'd have to think about that." After a few moments, Emma said, "Ashley Kerwin's dad was pretty cute. I saw him at Degrassi a couple of times."

"Oh yeah?"

Emma giggled, "Come to think of it. I think I missed out while I was at Degrassi. I mean, no offense to Manny's dad, but he wasn't hot. Or tall."

"I'm not tall, either."

"But you're hot."

Sean laughed again and said, "Okay, this discussion is making me uncomfortable."

Emma looked out the window where Sean was turning into a parking garage and asked, "So where are we going?"

"You'll find out soon enough."

"Oh, boo."

Sean pulled into the garage, grabbed the ticket, and found a space. When he parked, he turned to Emma, "Ready?"

"Yep."

A few minutes later, Emma was beaming when she realized where they were going. "I've heard great things about this place."

Sean said, "Me too. I've always wanted to try it." He lifted her hand and kissed it, "Plus, you were expecting to be at Drake's house tonight, so I wanted to take you somewhere special."

Emma leaned her head on Sean's shoulder as the elevator made its way up to the 54th Floor of the TD Bank Tower. They were going to a restaurant called Canoe. It was well-known throughout Toronto for being an excellent place for a meal and a view of the sunset. And Sean made sure they got there just in time to see the sun go down.

They walked up to the hostess who smiled and asked, "Do you have a reservation?"

Sean said, "Yes. Cameron."

The hostess looked, nodded, and said, "Okay, Mr. Cameron, we have you booked for two. Just give me one moment, and I will seat you."

"Take your time."

Emma looked around, squeezed Sean's hand, and whispered, "I love you."

Sean smiled and whispered back, "I love you too."

The hostess said, "Follow me, please."

As Sean and Emma made their way through the restaurant, Sean looked around at all the other couples who were there and wondered if they were all as happy as he was at that moment. When Emma sat down, Sean sat in the chair across from her at first.

"Why are you so far away?"

Sean laughed and moved to the seat next to her, "Is this better?"

Emma leaned forward and nodded, "Yes." She smiled, then looked out toward the lake and nodded, "It's beautiful up here."

Sean looked at her and said, "I have a better view."

Emma looked at him and laughed, "Oh yeah?"

Sean nodded, "I'm so happy right now, Em."

Emma smiled and held his hand.

"And I love you so much."

Emma's heart skipped a beat because she thought Sean was going to propose right then. Instead, a waiter approached the table.

"Hello, and welcome to Canoe. I'm Nick, and I'll be your server tonight. Would you like something to drink to start?"

Sean said, "Can you bring us a bottle of your best champagne?"

"Of course. Be right back."

Emma asked, "Sean, are you sure you want to spend so much money tonight?"

"Yes. I'm sure." He looked at her and said, "You're worth it."


Drew and Maddie were down in his room, and he asked, "So should we just get a pizza?"

Maddie shrugged. "I'll eat anything."

He looked at the menu on his screen and said, "How about we get a pizza with extra cheese, garlic knots, and mozzarella sticks? We have enough for money for it."

Maddie smiled and said, "Ooh, okay."

"Great," Drew ordered everything through Grubhub on his computer. "It'll be here in 40 minutes."

She asked, "Do you hate talking on the phone as much I do?"

"Ugh, yes. Especially with people I don't know. I'm so glad we can order everything online and avoid it."

"So, do you and Oliver talk on the phone?"

Drew smiled, "When his mom is asleep."

Maddie shook her head, "I can't believe she's so close-minded."

"I'm just glad my parents aren't."

"Your parents are definitely the coolest out of all of our parents."

"It's probably because they were young when they had me."

Maddie nodded and asked, "So when are your parents getting married?"

"Oh!" Drew opened his bottom drawer, reached inside, and grabbed the box with Emma's ring. "Here's the ring. It was finished earlier than expected." He opened it and showed it to Maddie, who gasped.

"Oh my God, it's beautiful. Your mom is going to love that." She inspected it, "Wow. She's so lucky."

Drew nodded, closed the box, and put it away, "I have to guard that with my life."

"So, did your dad get everything set up yet?"

"I'm not sure. This has been a busy weekend, and it's going to be even busier tomorrow."

"Why's that?"

"I'm meeting my other grandparents for the first time."

"Oh, wow. Where do they live?"

"They're up in Wasaga Beach. I'm also meeting my dad's older brother for the first time."

Maddie asked, "Are you nervous?"

Drew shook his head, "Not really, but I think my mom is."

Maddie nodded. "Because she kept you from your dad so long?"

Drew nodded, "Yeah."

"But he forgave her, so they probably will too."

Drew shrugged, "I don't think my dad is that close to his family. At least it doesn't seem like it to me. I guess I'll find out tomorrow."


Sean looked at Emma, who was eating her dinner and nodding with her eyes closed. "So, I am assuming you're enjoying your meal?"

Emma giggled and covered her mouth, "Yes. It's excellent."

"Good."

She asked, "How's your dinner?"

"Also, excellent."

Emma took a sip of her champagne and looked at Sean, "Thank you for tonight."

"You're welcome." He grabbed her hand and squeezed, "We should have done something like this sooner."

"I think it's perfect timing."

Sean smiled and said, "Would you want to order dessert?"

"Sure."

"Okay, then we can head downstairs and walk around by the water."

"Sounds sublime."

Sean winked and took a sip of his champagne. When he put his glass down, he said, "This stuff is worth every penny."

Emma laughed, "It is excellent champagne. It's the best I've ever had."

"It's so smooth."

"A little too smooth." She set down her glass and said, "I need to start drinking water."

"You can sober up on our walk by the water."

"It's a good thing I didn't wear heels tonight."

Sean chuckled and picked up his phone, "No messages from the kid, so that's a good sign."

Emma nodded, "I'm sure he's fine."

"I'm sure he is too."


"Oh my God, I ate too much." Drew laughed as Maddie unbuttoned her jeans and sat back on the couch in the basement. "Why did I do this?"

"Because the food was good."

"It really was."

Drew asked, "So, what do you want to do now?"

"Nap?"

Drew shook his head, "Let's watch a movie."

"Okay."

As Drew was turning on Netflix, the doorbell rang.

Maddie asked, "Are you expecting anyone?"

"No." Drew stood up and walked to the basement stairs, "I'll be right back."

"Maybe I should come with you."

"You can if you want."

Maddie stood up and followed Drew up the stairs to the front door. When Drew opened the door, Oliver was standing there with a tear-stained face, holding two bags.

Drew looked at him and asked, "What happened? Are you okay?"

Oliver shook his head, "Can I come in?"

"Yeah." Drew let Oliver in and closed the front door. "Why do you have those bags?"

"My mom and I got into a fight. She figured everything out. So I ran away."

Maddie asked, "How did you get here?"

"A cab. I had some money."

Maddie reached out, and Oliver handed her one of the bags. "I'll take that for you."

Oliver looked at Drew and said, "I hope it's okay that I'm here. I didn't know where else to go."

Drew smiled and said, "Of course, it's okay."

Maddie asked, "Did you eat? We have some stuff downstairs."

Drew said, "Yeah, there's a slice of pizza left and a couple of garlic knots."

Oliver smiled and said, "Thanks."

Maddie said, "Come with me."

"Okay."

"I'll be right down." Drew watched as Maddie and Oliver walked down to the basement. He grabbed his phone and called his dad.

As Sean and Emma were walking hand-in-hand by Lake Ontario, Sean felt his phone vibrate. "Uh, oh. I think we spoke too soon." He reached into his pocket, took out his phone, and saw it was Drew calling. "It's Drew."

Emma looked at him and said, "Put it on speaker."

Sean answered and said, "Hey, kiddo, is everything okay?"

"Uh, yeah, everything's fine with me, but I wanted you to know that Oliver's here. He got into a fight with his mom and ran away from home."

Sean and Emma shared a look, then Sean said, "Do you need us to come home?"

"No, no, don't do that. I don't want to ruin your night."

Emma said, "Sweetie, you wouldn't be ruining our night. We want to make sure Oliver is okay."

"Can he stay here tonight?"

Sean said, "Of course he can. That's not a problem."

Emma looked at Sean and said, "We'll be home soon, okay?"

"Okay. I'm sorry."

"Kiddo, don't be sorry."

Drew put his hand to his temple and asked, "Did you have a nice dinner, at least?"

Sean said, "We did."

"Good."

Emma said, "Go be with Oliver, and we'll be there soon."

"Yeah, okay. Bye."

"Bye." Sean ended the call and looked at Emma, "That poor kid."

Emma shook her head, "I was afraid something like this would happen."

Sean put his phone in his pocket and said, "Well, let's head back to the car."

"One second."

"Oh?"

Emma nodded and kissed him. When she pulled away, she said, "Thank you for the wonderful dinner."

"You're welcome."


Oliver sat on the couch in the basement, eating his food while Maddie and Drew watched. When he noticed how they were looking at him, he asked, "What? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Drew said, "We just want to make sure you're okay."

"I'm better now that I am out of that house."

Maddie asked, "So what happened, exactly?"

"Something came on the TV. A gay couple was on HGTV, and she started bashing them, saying how disgusting they were, and I couldn't take it anymore."

Drew asked, "Did you come out to her?"

"Not exactly, but she figured it out."

"And then you ran away?"

Oliver nodded.

"Well, you can stay here."

"Thanks."

Maddie said, "Maybe I should go home."

Both Drew and Oliver said, "No, don't!" and Maddie laughed at them.

"Fine, I'll stay."

Drew stood up and asked, "How about some ice cream?"

Maddie shook her head, "Not yet. I'm still full."

Drew smiled then looked at Oliver, who was still eating his dinner.

Sean and Emma walked into the house and called out Drew's name.

"Down here, mom!"

Oliver looked at him, "You called your parents?"

Drew nodded.

Sean and Emma walked down the stairs and Oliver apologized profusely, "I'm so sorry if I ruined your night, Miss Nelson and Mr. Cameron."

Sean said, "You didn't ruin anything."

Emma walked over to Oliver and sat next to him, "Are you okay?"

Oliver nodded, "I'm a little better, but I can't go back there tonight."

Sean said, "You can stay here as long as you need to."

"Are you sure?"

Emma smiled at Oliver, rubbed his back, and said, "Yes, we're sure."

Tears filled Oliver's eyes and he said, "Thank you."

Sean said, "Although we'll have to tell your mom you're here so she doesn't call the police."

Oliver nodded.

Emma said, "I can call her in a little bit."

"Thanks again."

"You're welcome, kiddo." Sean winked at Drew who smiled at his dad.