Author's Note- No Madeline, that'll just be too confusing, I'm saying that Scott's Nathan's father and Jean's his mother.

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Meeting the family

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I'd hold you

I'd need you

I'd get down on my knees for you

And make everything alright

If you were in these arms

I'd love you

I'd please you

I'd tell you that I'd never leave you

And love you till the end of time

If you were in these arms tonight

-Bon Jovi

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"And, this is, um, my room," Kitty said leading him inside.

Pete looked around. "It's definitely you, luv." He walked over to her bed and sat down.

"So, what happened after we left?" Pete took off his shoes before stretching out on her bed. Kitty immediately followed his example laying down beside him.

"We kicked their arses," Pete said lightly. "Threadgold and Shrine managed t' get away, Scratch is dead." Kitty was silent, torn between relief and shame that she didn't feel an ounce of grief. "Dom and Nate are gonna stop by later." He saw her softly chewing on her lip as she laid in silence and gently cupped her chin forcing her to look at him. "Wot's wrong?"

"Nothing," Kitty said.

"Kit, don't lie to me."

"I was just thinking."

"About?"

"I'm not at all bothered by the fact that you probably killed Scratch."

"The man beat and almost raped you. He's done that to many other women. It's not bad that you aren't sorry that he's dead. That just means that you ain't a saint." She moved over slightly, resting her head on his chest.

"Thanks," she murmured.

"I missed this," Pete said. "Even if it was only three days."

"Three long days."

"Yeah." He moved so he was lying on his side facing her. She moved up slightly, her eyes meeting his. He leaned in and kissed her parting her lips with his. She sighed contentedly bringing her own tongue up to meet his. He reached out cupping the back of her head and angling her face to deepen the kiss even more. Kitty ran her hands through his hair holding him to her firmly. They pulled away panting. "Well, damn," Pete murmured.

"Ditto," Kitty whispered back.

He grinned looking into her eyes. "As I said before, Pryde, I think I'm a bad influence on you."

"And as I said, of course you are." He trailed kisses down her neck nipping every once in a while. She sighed tilting her head to one side. "Not that that's a bad thing." He brought a hand up beginning to massage her breast. "Oh, Pete..." He pulled away to look into her eyes. He caressed her cheek gently.

"I think I could fall in love with you," he murmured smiling tenderly.

"I already have," she whispered kissing his lips gently. They simply stared into each other's eyes for several moments. "Now what?"

He grinned down at her. "Want me t' answer that?"

"Probably not."

"Kitty?" a female voice asked. Kitty groaned sitting up. Pete also sat up as Kitty walked to the door opening it. Jean stood there.

"What's up?" Kitty asked trying to hide her annoyance.

"The professor wanted me to tell you that he understands why you left school but to not make a habit of it," Jean told her walking in.

"I won't," Kitty said. "Um, this is Pete."

"Hello," Pete nodded standing and crossing over to her extending his hand.

"So, you're Pete," Jean said. "I thought-"

"I'm very alive," Pete smiled. Scott came up behind them.

"This is Scott Summers," Jean said. "I'm Jean Grey."

"Pete Wisdom," Pete said as he shook Scott's hand.

Scott studied him. "And how old are you, Mr. Wisdom?"

"I'm sorry, I must have missed the moment when that became any of your business," Pete said calmly.

"Scott," Kitty said sounding exasperated.

"What?" he asked.

"What's goin' on?" Rogue asked walking up the stairs with Remy.

"Ve having some sort of meeting?" Kurt asked teleporting into the room with Amanda.

"Apparently," Kitty said crossing her arms.

"Who eez zis?" Kurt asked.

"This is the guy I told you about," Kitty told him. "Apparently he's, like, not dead."

"Hello," Kurt said with a smile.

"Hi," Pete nodded.

"Pete, this is Kurt Wagner."

"Vagner," Kurt corrected absently.

"And Amanda Stefton," Kitty said.

"Hey," Amanda nodded.

"Ah never knew that this many people could fit in this room," Rogue said looking around.

"Me either," Kitty said. "Is there anything that all of you wanted?"

"I was just looking for Jean," Scott said.

"I vas just wondering where everyone vas," Kurt shrugged.

"It's mah room too," Rogue pointed out.

"Remy's with her," Remy said nodding to Rogue.

"What are all of you doing in here?" Ororo said.

"Ms. Munroe, this is Pete Wisdom," Kitty said making her way to the front of the room pulling Pete with her. "Pete, this is Ororo Munroe." Ororo looked at Pete clearly unimpressed. "Now, I'll see all of you later." With that she phased through the floor.

"Pryde, a little warnin' next time would be nice," Pete said once they were firmly on the ground.

"Sorry," she said.

"Where are we?" he asked.

"Kitty, how many times must I ask that you not enter my office unannounced?"

Kitty winced. "The professor's office." She turned. "Sorry, professor."

"Just don't do it again," the professor said. "Hello, Mr. Wisdom."

"Hello," Pete said.

"We're going to go," Kitty said taking Pete's hand and phasing them through the professor's wall.

"Try the doors," Pete said. "They are there for a reason." She merely stuck her tongue out at him. "Very mature, luv."

"I try," she smiled.

"Where to now?"

"I really don't know."

"Great." They walked outside.

"Wisdom!" Domino called walking up.

"Hi," Kitty said as Domino and Nathan approached.

"Hey, Kitty," Nathan nodded.

"Your... um, dad is inside," Kitty said.

Nathan grinned. "Oh, this should be interesting." He started to go inside.

"Wait, I want t' see this," Pete said.

"I think we all do," Kitty said following the others in. Scott and Jean were in the rec. room.

"They're both here!" Nathan said happily.

Jean looked up and her eyes narrowed in confusion. "You look familiar."

"I should hope so," Nathan said. "Hi, mom, dad."