Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters in this fic, except the ones that you don't recognize. Disney and Alliance Atlantis and so forth own them all.

A/N: I you're still reading, then thank you. Sorry for the long, long delay

Note: *~*~* means a switch from present time to the time in the book and vice versa; ~~~~~ means a switch between different scenes; and ***** means a switch from past to present in the book or flashbacks. The italics are mostly when someone's thoughts.

Realization of Fate

Back From Tinsel Town

He didn't realize how much colder Kingsport was from the other side of the country until he was standing outside the door of his house while trying to find his key. He could have easily knocked, but assuming that it is already past midnight, he did not want to wake up anyone.

"Welcome back, Tyler," he said to himself as he closed the door behind him.

He headed upstairs when he noticed a small dim light from the living room. He decided to check it out and not surprisingly, the TV was on. He turned off the TV when he recognized a figure sleeping on the couch. Slowly, he approached the body and carefully proceeded to wake her up.

"Val, wake up," he whispered.

Only a sigh came from her lips that caused a smile to erupt from his face. He stood up and searched for a blanket nearby and placed it on top of her.

"Good night," he said as he moved a stand of her hair behind her ears.

He leaned in to kiss her forehead when the previously reposed person rose up, causing their foreheads to collide.

"Ouch!" she exclaimed.

"Ow, that hurt you know!" Tyler said at the same time.

"What are you doing here? You're not due back in another two days."

"I had a slight change of plans. Besides, I miss my daughter."

He stood up and went to the kitchen.

"Do you need some ice?"

"I would think so," she said as she followed him.

"I never realized what a tough skull you have," Tyler said as he hander her a cold compress ice pack.

"I could say the same thing about you. Don't do that again. You almost gave me a heart attack."

"I promise."

Tyler led her to the table and both of them sat down.

"How was Tinsel Town?"

"It was and will forever be LA."

"How was your trip?"

"It was fun for the most part. There were the photo shoots, the shopping, the photo shoots, the paparazzi, and of course, the photo shoots. You could easily see how much fun I had."

"Crystal."

"I decided to head home early. I had stuff to do anyway."

"Alyssa has been constantly asking for you."

"I'll surprise her in the morning. How was you visit at the school."

"It went well. Alyssa seemed to like it. She fell in love with the playground in an instant."

"And what about the job that Hank was talking about?"

"Well, I've been thinking about it. I guess I'll take it until the baby is almost due. I need to get out of this house."

"Do you need to borrow my car?"

"No, but thanks for the offer. Hank's going to pick me up here and drive me home."

"That's really generous of him," he said, finally putting the ice pack down.

Silence filled the room for a moment until Tyler felt something grabbing his leg. He looked down to see his daughter.

"Alyssa?"

"You're back," she said sleepily as she hugged his leg.

Tyler raised her to his lap and looked at Val.

"What is she doing up? It's past midnight already."

"I don't know. I thought she was already in bed."

"Honey, what are you doing down here?" he asked Alyssa.

"I… Surprise… You," she mumbled as she laid her head on his chest and went back to sleep.

"Well, I'm surprised," he whispered and kissed the top of her head.

"She really missed you. I just don't know how she knew you were back."

"Maybe it's a father-daughter intuition thing."

"Yea, maybe."

"We better get upstairs."

"Do you want me to take her to your room?"

"I'll do it."

"I'll see you in the morning."

"It's too late for that."

"You know what I mean," she playfully hit his arm.

"Good night, Val."

"Good night, Tyler."

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Tyler woke up in alarm at the thought of the ground shaking.

"Am I still in LA?" he asked no one in particular.

"Daddy! Wake up! Daddy! Wake up!"

Tyler groaned and turned his attention to his daughter.

"Alyssa, daddy had a long flight, and he has to go to sleep."

" Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!"

"Alyssa, stop it!"

The girl stopped and sat down on the bed. Tyler waited for her to say something when he heard sobs instead. Tyler sat up and faced her.

"Oh, come on, please don't cry," he pleaded. "Don't give me that look."

Alyssa continued to cry.

"I didn't mean to get mad. I just wanted to sleep. I promise I won't do it again."

Alyssa continued to cry and looked at him again.

"Would you please stop it? I have presents for you downstairs."

Finally, the girl calmed down.

"Presents?"

"If I give them to you, do you promise not to cry anymore."

"I promise."

"Come on, let's go," he said as he took her off his bad and into his arms.

"I'm sorry, Daddy."

"You are just like your mother."

"Why?"

"Because she keeps saying she's sorry."

"I'm sorry," the girl laughed. "Sorry sorry sorry sorry sorry sorry."

"You can stop now," he smiled.

When they reached downstairs, he put her down and opened one of his luggage. He took out one doll resembling Mickey Mouse and handed them to her.

"Is this for me?"

"Yes," he replied as he took out another doll that resembled Minnie Mouse.

"Is that for me?"

"Yes."

This process went on until all six dolls, including, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto, were out of the bag.

"Do you like them?"

"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you."

"Come here!" he said as he gathered her in his arms and spun her in the air, making her laugh.

"Can I play now?" she asked when he finally put her down.

"Go right ahead."

Tyler rearranged his luggage when the least expected person came to his view.

"I see that they're still here."

"Andrea, what are you doing here?"

"In case you forgot, you gave me a key. What are your helpers still doing here? I thought you told them to leave."

"I need them around the house, and I assure you that they are not gold diggers. Now, what are you doing here at nine in the morning?"

"Excuse me for coming in at this time of the day, but I'm your fiancée, remember?"

"Yes, I remember."

"Anything else?"

"Do you have a problem with Val and my daughter staying here?"

"In case you're experiencing a slight doze of amnesia, the answer is yes."

"What have they ever done to you? If we're going to get married soon, then you have to understand that they're a big part of my life, and I'm not going to abandon them."

"Not even for me?"

With that, Andrea stepped out of the door.

"I'll be back tonight for your answer."

Tyler could do nothing but stare towards her direction. Finally, the truth is about to come out. Andrea just gave him the most difficult ultimatum of all and he needs to figure it out by tonight.

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That was it for this one. I hope you liked it. Thanks for reading it. I'm sorry again. I'll be back! ~ Scarl182