SUMMARY: Gohan comes home and Goku...well, you'll see.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own DBZ, just this story. I don't make money off of this. If you sue all you will get is this dinosaur computer that only has windows95 on it. (pathetic, I know.)

A/N: I'm posting this directly after six. Like within thirty minutes so the same request still apply, Who do you guys want Goku to chose? Give me your info and Ill go from there. I need to hear from all you Goku/Chichi fans out there if you want them to stay together because I'm kind of leaning that way but I could be persuaded to break them up!!

Anyway, on with the story!!!!

Coming To Terms

Goku quickly made his way back into the apartment and almost hit Vivica with the door since she was still trying to eavesdrop on his conversation. She quickly scrambled when she heard him open the door, but didn't move in time avoid the door catching her in the shoulder.

"Ouch," she said quietly as she stood up straight and began stirring the batter once more.

"What?," she exclaimed trying to sound innocent, using her puppy dog eyes, but she knew she was caught.

Goku looked at her suspiciously with a smile playing across her lips. He knew he had caught red handed but was amused at her attempt to hide it. He started to laugh out loud as he walked closer to her. Wrapping one arm around her small waist, he began kissing her neck.

"You're a terrible liar, you know that?," he said as he nuzzled her neck some more.

Vivica rolled her eyes and sighed.

"I know, I know. I was just.....just.."

"Paranoid that Vegeta would tell Bulma?," Goku finished for her.

"Yes," she said in an exasperated sigh.

"Don't worry. He promised me that he wouldn't say a word to anyone," Goku explained. Now resting his head in the crook of her neck, reveling in her wonderful scent of Jasmine.

"Well that's a relief. Hey why don't we finish breakfast together?," she asked as she stroked his hair as his head still rested on her shoulder.

"Sure," he said while giving her a peck on the lips and following her into the kitchen.

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Three hours later.....

Chichi was exhausted. She had just finished up a lavious, international lunch fit for a king. There was fried rice, egg rolls, sweet and sour chicken, fried shrimp, wonton soup, vegetable beef stew and for dessert cherry cheesecake, double layered chocolate cake and a huge bowl of fruit cocktail w/ marshmallows. All of Goku and Gohan's favorite dishes.

"Perfect!," she exclaimed to her self. "Goku will love this."

She then hurried upstairs to change into something more appealing. As if on cue, Goku came in the front door just as Chichi finished dressing in their bedroom. She wore a fitting pink sundress with spaghetti straps. The very bottom of the dress had a slight ruffle around the hem and it stopped a few inches above her knees. She let her silky, black hair cascade down her back, pulling one part behind her ear and placing a small pink flower in her ear. She put on a light amount of pink eyeshadow with black mascara for a nice dramatic touch. She added a little lipgloss to her already rosy lips and slipped on her strappy pink sandals. She was very pleased with her reflection

"Chichi! It's me!," Goku called out looking around downstairs for his wife. He told Vivica that he was leaving to spend the afternoon with his son. She completely understood and he told her that he would come back to her that night. He kissed her good-bye and headed home.

Chichi almost jumped out of her skin with excitement when she heard Goku's voice.

"Show time," she said to her reflection in the mirror.

She opened the bedroom door nervously. She came out and stood at the top of the stairs. Goku had his back turned so he didn't see her yet. She `casually' cleared her throat causing him to turn around. Goku nearly fell over from shock. His jaw dropped open and his eyes practically popped out.

"Ch..Ch...Chi.Chichi," he stuttered to Chichi amusement.

"You look so...so..."

"So what Goku?," she asked curiously.

"BEAUTIFUL!," he almost yelled. "I mean you've always been beautiful, but I've never seen you like this!"

"Do you like it," she asked shyly.

"Of course I do! I love it."

She slowly made her way down the stairs, swishing her hips as she did so for added emphases. She loved the way Goku was watching her every move. Just as she stepped in front of him, Goku was forcing himself to come out of trans. He had to focus. He was hoping to run into just Gohan when he came back. But when he didn't sense his son there, he figured he might as well go in. Chichi may have saw him outside.

"Chichi, " he said in a more serious tone., "we need to talk."

"I know," she said and sighed. Guilt began to overwhelm her. "Sit down. I have a lot I need to tell you," she said as they made their way to the livingroom. Goku's eyes still following her body.

"First of all, I want to tell you that I am so sorry for telling you that I wished I never married you. That was a complete and total lie," she said as tears began to fall from her eyes. Just thinking about what she said to him was enough to make her cry. Her voice was cracking a shaking but she continued on.

"I love you so much Goku. And I'm so ashamed of the way I've been acting lately. About you getting a job and Gohan's training, I realize now how strict and ridiculous I've been. You were right, my bitching and complaining was going to eventually drive you two away and it did. I lost you." she began trembling.

Now she was crying so hard that Goku couldn't understand what she was saying anymore. Her apology tugged at his heart greatly and tears began to fall from his eyes as well. no longer able to resist, he put his strong arms around Chichi and held her. Rocking her back and forth, whispering soothing words in her ear. Soon, her sobs died down and her trembling stopped. She just lay there in her husbands arms, enjoying the security and warmth he provided. Slowly he lifted her chin so she would look at him. Wiping her remaining tears, he gently kissed her lips. She returned the kiss but with more passion. He followed suit and began to pour himself into her but slowly stopped himself.

"What's wrong," she asked through worried red eyes.

He slowly pulled away from her, but his eyes never leaving hers.

"Chichi, I for give you for everything and I know that you love and I love you to but....I'm going to need a little time. I mean....you hurt me very deeply and I just can't jump back into our relationship as if nothing happened. I need some time to sort things out. And I can't stay here while I'm doing that. do you understand?

Chichi was somewhat caught off guard by this. she thought that he would just come right back. No questioned asked, but that was her old selfish way of thinking that she had to put behind her. She did hurt him pretty bad and understood him needing time to himself to recover. She could wait. She would wait for him forever.

"I....I understand," she said in a low voice and tears bean to form in her eyes again. No matter how she understood, it still hurt. She missed her husband.

"Please don't cry," he whispered to her as ducked his head down; trying to get her to look him in the eye. "I never said that I wasn't coming back Chichi. I just need to make sure that....that..."

"That this is where you want to be?," she finished for him.

"Yeah," he said in a low voice.

"I'll be right here for you Goku. Always. I love you.," she said as more tears fell and he wiped them away, kissing both her cheeks.

"What about Gohan," she asked as she tried to regain her composure.

"I'll see Gohan everyday. I promise. I'll get him in the morning and bring him back later in the day. How does that sound?," he asked with a slight smile on his face, still holding her own face in his hands.

"It sounds good. I think he'll like that," she replied, returning his smile.

She was going to do everything in power to win her husband back and show him that she really changed her attitude. She wasn't going to push him or try to force him to hurry back to her. She was going to let him have control for once. If she did that, she had no doubt in her mind that he would come back home to her and Gohan. Speaking of Gohan, just as his father was about to hug his mother again, Gohan came in. he had a sad expression on his face until he looked up and saw his hero.

"Daddy!!!!," he yelled as he ran over to Goku and threw his arms around his neck.

"Hey Gohan!," Goku exclaimed as he caught his son in a bear hug. Chichi smiled at the sight of them and stroked a lock of Gohan's hair out of his face when Goku released him. Gohan hopped into his father's lap and looked up at him. Goku knew what he was going to ask.

"Are going to stay at home with us now daddy?," he asked with hopeful innocent eyes. Goku gave him a small smile and stroked his hair then replied.

"No Gohan. I'm still not home yet," he said softly, hoping to lessen the blow but to no avail. Gohan's big, brown eyes began to tear up and Goku quickly tried to stop them from flowing by reassuring him again.

"Gohan listen to me. I still love you and I'll still see you all the time. Everyday in fact."

"It's not the same," he said as he began to hiccup.

"I know it's not the same and I'm sorry son, but it has to be this way for a little while. I'm not going to you leave Gohan. I'll be right here as if I never left."

He left out the part about him having to make up his mind if he and Chichi would stay together. He didn't see the point in telling him that when hr wasn't quite sure of the outcome himself. Gohan seemed to get some satisfaction from that answer and stopped crying. To lighten the mood, Chichi intervened.

"How about lunch guys? I made your favorites!," she exclaimed as she tickled Gohan.

"Sounds good to me,"Goku said, smiling at his son.

"Me to!!," exclaimed Gohan,

"Well lets eat," Chichi said before heading to the kitchen with two Saiyans following close behind. Goku threw Gohan up on his shoulders as he walked to the kitchen table. He sat him in a chair and took his usual seat at the head of the table. Chichi served up the food and they all ate together, as if to pretend that they were an inseparable family, enjoying being together. And for that moment, they pretended to be.

(a/n: That's all for this chap. Hope you liked it. It's 2:30 in the morning and I've got to get up for school in the morning, so goodnight all!! Until next time!!!)