It was about 7 in the morning when Frank and Elaina finally made it to the apartment. When they walked in they found Derek and Becky curled up on the couch together.
"What's she doing here this early? Forget it I don't want to know," Frank said, not quite in a whisper.
"Mom. Dad. I'm glad you're finally here," Derek said, excited to see them for some reason.
"Is Monica still here?" Frank asked.
"No, she left when we got here this morning. We really need to talk to both of you."
"Can't it wait we're really tired Derek?" Elaina asked.
"Its really important, it won't take long; all we need is for you to answer one question," Derek explained.
"Ok, as long as I can sit down first." Elaina went over to sit next to Becky on the couch. "So, what's this important question you need answered?"
"Can Becky move in with us?" Derek asked, flat out.
"I'm dreaming, he couldn't have asked me that while I was awake. Ouch!" Elaina received a pinch from Frank.
"I was just proving to you, you weren't asleep," Frank commented. Becky and Derek giggled.
"Don't do it again. That's one hell of a question," Elaina said, turning back to face Derek.
"Why do you want Becky to move in with us?" Frank was very curious.
"Her dad is getting transferred to Los Angeles and we don't want to be apart from one another," Derek explained.
"Awe isn't that too bad," Elaina said, seeing the disappointment on their faces.
"My father has been trying to break us up ever since he found out how serious we are. He thinks we're too young to be this serious," Becky explained to them.
"I think that too but I've decided to not try to do anything about it." Elaina looked at Frank. "Do you have anything to say about this?"
"I'm wondering if they think they'll be sleeping in the same room," Frank commented.
"Absolutely not Mr. Donovan. Derek and I are not having that type of relationship right now. We haven't since our families talked," Becky spoke up quickly to explain.
"We've been together but we didn't do anything other than hold each other," Derek explained further.
"We'll go talk about this in private then we'll give you an answer," Frank told them, he and Elaina went to the bedroom.
"So Dad, what do we do now?" Elaina asked, laughing.
"Well Mother, I don't like the idea but if they're being truthful then I don't see why she can't stay," Frank said putting his arms around her.
"They aren't lying, I can tell. We just have to make the condition that if they go in a bedroom to talk they don't shut the door."
"I have one better let's take the doors off," Frank suggested.
"No, a lady does need some privacy," Elaina told him.
"So, I guess we're going to have a house guest," Frank said.
"Yes. I do believe so. I'll go tell them you get the bed ready. I'll be right back to go to sleep." Elaina emphasized the word sleep. She walked out to tell them the news.
"Mom. What did you decide?" Derek asked, slightly worried.
"She can stay but you're not to go in each other's room and close the door. The door remains open," Elaina stressed.
"We can do that. We have no reason to close the door," Derek said.
"It's true Mrs. Donovan. What we said earlier was the truth. We're not having a physical relationship right now," Becky assured her.
"I'm glad the two of you are being so honest with us. I hope it stays that way. Now, if you'll excuse me I need some sleep." Elaina started to walk away.
"When do you want us to wake you?" Derek asked.
"In about 3 days but that won't happen; make it about 1:00 this afternoon." Elaina walked out; when she got to the bedroom she found Frank sound asleep. She didn't bother changing she just laid down next to him and fell fast asleep too.