Shortly after Goku left, Chichi had gathered herself and dismissed Goten to the living room. She allowed him to have milk and cookies while he watched a bit of television to distract him from the current situation. Plus, she needed to explain to Gohan what was happening. Normally, Chichi and Goku would conceal their arguments and disagreements from the kids but this time was different. She and Goku were arguing, not just her. She feared the worst would happen if she and Goku didn't come to an agreement, so she thought it'd best to give Gohan a fair warning.

"Mom, what's wrong?" Gohan questioned. He knew something was seriously wrong. He saw the tears on his mother's face, he heard the arguing. He knew they tried keeping it under wraps but he could sense the tension since last night. The way his mother opened the door and questioned him, the way his father's eyes lacked their usual, genuine happiness, he could tell.

Chichi sat down and sucked in a deep breath. "Gohan, you're old enough now, so I can tell you the truth. The whole truth."

"Mom, wh-what do you-" he began, but Chichi silenced him.

"Please, Gohan. Let me finish. First, I need you to promise me that no matter what happens, you'll always be there for your brother and keep up your studies." she was serious now, looking him straight in the eyes.

He furrowed his brows, "Sure mom, but-"

"Gohan. Promise me."

Gohan was utterly confused. "I promise, mother."

Chichi sucked in another breath. "Okay." she closed her eyes, "Okay. Gohan, me and your father haven't been on the best of terms since his return."

"But you were so happy to see him a-aand had a party and-" he began again.

"Gohan, please. Let me finish. I know, I know things seemed okay. Of course, I welcomed him home with open arms. I mean, who wouldn't be thrilled to see their husband who was dead for five years?"

She paused. She had to swallow the lump in her throat. "But, to be honest, prior to your father's death, I was already unhappy"

"Because he kept leaving?"

"Y-yes, but I had to keep it together for your sake. I know how much you look up to your father."

"Mom,.. I knew."

Her eyes went semi-wide. "Knew what?"

"That when dad left, it made you just weren't the same as you were when he was around." he said sadly.

Gohan admitting that absolutely broke her heart. She thought she hid it well, but apparently not. She felt like a bad parent. "Oh Gohan, I'm sorry you had to witness that at such a young age and I'm sorry you have to witness this now."

He gave her a sad smile. "It's okay, mom. It isn't your fault. But really,.. what's wrong?"

Gohan needed to know.

"Your father and I had an argument last night and this morning about his lack of presence at home and within yours and Goten's life." she began

"But dad is in our lives."

"Yes, but only when it's convenient to him. I understand you adore your father and I don't want to destroy that perfect image you have of him, but… he hasn't done the best job at being a father, let alone a husband. I know your father has had quite a different childhood which makes it hard for him to get an education or a job, and I've accepted that, but," she lowered her tone, "...all I needed him to do was be there for us, and he can't do that either." her eyes went downcast as she looked to the ground.

Gohan could tell she wasn't finished. He knew there was something deeper bothering her.

"Mom, what else?"

She looked up at him and sighed. "Your father recently told me about this space training camp that "King Kai" invited him to participate in."

"Yeah, I know, Dad told me."

"Yes, but what he didn't tell you, or me, was that Bulma actually told him about it." she said with an obvious attitude.

On the other hand, Gohan was stunned. "Dad lied?" he thought. It was unbelievable.

Chichi noticed his expression. "Yeah, that's exactly how I felt. Anyways, to make a long story short, I gave your father an ultimatum."

She continued, "I told him that if he leaves, then I won't be here when he comes back."

"Mom, you can't be serious."

"Unfortunately, I think I am." she told him honestly.

"But what about me? What about Goten? Did you think about how that would affect us?" Gohan asked raising his voice.

"Of course I did! I would never want to take you away from your father. But you have to understand that this marriage has been more of a burden than a blessing. I've only kept it together for so long because of you and Goten." she revealed sadly

Gohan ran a hand through his hair. "Do you not love him anymore?"

"Oh, Gohan. Of course I love your father. I just don't know if I'm…. in love with him anymore." she almost teared up, hearing herself say those words was truly heartbreaking.

"Mom...I-I.." Gohan couldn't process his thoughts. The news was too much to take in.

"Gohan, him leaving and only coming back just to train with Vegeta or run around with Bulma is something I refuse to tolerate anymore. I refuse to care and put myself in such a position." she touched his arm to get his focus, he was really broken up.

His expression became serious. "Is there any way you'll change your mind?"

Chichi sat back in her chair and sighed. "I guess… maybe if your father decides not to go… I'll give him one final chance for your sake."

"Okay. That's all I need to hear." he started walking out the kitchen.

"Gohan! Where are you going?" she stood up, following him.

He turned around. "To talk to dad."

With that, Gohan went out the front door and flew off.