Disclaimer: Again, I own nothing; you should all know that by now. Although, if I owned Adam, that would be awesome. Cause then he could be my boyfriend and my life wouldn't blow as much. Ok, I'm done now.

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            "Ew, are we those couples who only hangs out with other couples?" Joan asked Adam. They were sitting in the cafeteria waiting for Grace and Luke. Adam appeared to be pondering it for a moment.

            "No, I mean, I don't think so. We all hung out before, what difference does it make now that we're going out? It doesn't…does it?"

            "You're making me confused just listening to you," Joan ruffled his hair and smiled. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Grace come storming into the cafeteria followed closely by Luke.

            "No! I said no! Not you! Who are you?!" Grace said to some onlooker who had turned around after hearing her outburst. She angrily sat down at the table with Adam and Joan.

            "Grace…everything ok?" Joan asked slowly, being cautious. Grace raised her eyes and glared at them both.

            "You…are scary yo," Adam concluded, earning him and icier stare.

            "I don't understand what the big deal is!" Luke collapsed into the chair next to Grace, who instantly slid her chair over in the opposite direction.

            "Oh common Grace!" Luke threw up his hands in frustration.

            "What's going on?" Adam asked. Luke looked at him and then his eyes lit up.

            "HA! See!" Luke pointed at Joan and Adam's joined hands that rested on the table.

            "What?!" Joan asked.

            "Yeah, well, those two make anyone want to barf," Grace mumbled.

            "Will SOMEONE please tell me what's going on!" Joan demanded.

            "Grace has problems with…what did you call it?" he turned to her.

            "PDAs Luke! PDAs!"

            "What's a PDA?" Adam whispered to Joan.

            "Public Display of Affection."

            "Oh," he nodded.

            "I tried to kiss her at her locker and she had a conniption!" Luke told them.

            "Using big words will get you no where," Grace spat and left the cafeteria. Luke sighed and slammed his head onto the cafeteria table. Adam and Joan both looked at each other before Joan spoke first, jumping up from the table.

            "Okay, so who's up for going out for lunch!"

            "Right behind you Jane," Adam said, quickly following her out of the caf. As soon as they exited, they were met with the sight of Glynis and Friedman making out in the hall.

            "Oh my god, ew!" Joan exclaimed, covering her eyes with one hand and grabbing Adam's with the other. Her response was met with the sweet sound of Adam's laughter as she pulled him outside.

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            Joan and Adam entered the Girardi house hand in hand. It smelled like pasta and Joan knew instantly that her father was cooking.

            "Dad?" she called from the doorway as she slipped off her shoes. She and Adam wandered into the kitchen and Joan saw her dad at the stove and at the table was,

            "MOM!" Joan shrieked. She let go of Adam's hand and flew forward, running over to hug her mom.

            "Oh, careful sweetie," she laughed. Joan finally released her.  

            "Hello Adam," Mrs.Girardi smiled.

            "You look awesome Mrs. G."

            "I hope you kids are hungry, because I have made my special pasta in honour of your mother's return," Mr. Girardi stirred the pot and dramatically added some more spices. Joan thought that sometimes he just did that so he would look important, not because the sauce needed it.

            "Adam, will you stay for dinner?" Mrs. Girardi asked.

            "Oh, that's ok Mrs.Girardi, this is a family thing. Besides, I have some Chef Boyardee calling my name at home."

            "It should be a crime to eat that stuff," Mr.Girardi shook his head.

"Joan, set an extra spot at the table for Adam please."

"No, Mrs.G, I can't-"

"Adam, my wife just invited you for dinner. Are you going to refuse a sick woman?" Mr. Girardi asked.

"N-no sir, Chief Girardi," Adam nervously answered.

"Dad stop it!" Joan demanded. Adam stuffed his hands into the pockets of his hoodie and sat down at the table. He knew Mr.Girardi was only joking, but still, the man owned a gun. Kevin and Rebecca entered the kitchen grinning from ear to ear.

"What's up with you guys?" Joan asked slyly, going and sitting in Adam's lap.

"We have an announcement," Rebecca squeezed Kevin's hand.

"Oh my god, you're pregnant!" Mrs. Girardi burst out. A look of surprise crossed both of their faces and Joan and Adam started laughing.

"MOM! No she's not pregnant!" Kevin stared at her in disbelief.

"We're engaged!"

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Author's Note:

He he he! I love the way this show works in my world. Wouldn't life just be so much better. *Sigh* No Iris, isn't life great. She sooooo is the Yoko Ono! That's right, get lost, keep moving! Alright, I'm done now. Although, I have read spoilers and I have high hopes this time! Don't disappoint me Barbara! Well, thanks soooooooo much to everyone who reviewed! You guys are awesome! Hope everyone liked this chapter! I'm on Spring Break right now, so I may update more frequently this week! But not unless you REVIEW!!!!! So start now! Yeah, right now, that's it, just press that little button! Good! Later!

Arwen5   aka SkEtChY jAnE