SORRY FOR THE DELAY... IT'S A LITTLE SHORTER, BUT GET'S INTO TAYLOR AND ERIC'S LIVES... ENJOY!

Evelina Meyers, or Evie as she was called, briskly strolled down one of the many hallways in the SGA headquarters where she and her sister were currently helping their parents with a training project.

Her long dark hair and general attitude reminded everyone of her father Eric, but her blue eyes and quick wit showed everyone that she was also her mother's daughter. Her eyes were the exact same shade as her mother Taylor's. They were also the same as her twin sister Melinda's.

Melinda, Lindy, was the quieter of the Meyers girls. Her hair was a bit darker than her sister's, but she still had much of the same attitude that she had inherited from her parents as well.

Lindy was currently in a training session, and Evie was going to find her.

As she stepped around a corner, a door opened and a hand came across her mouth and middle, pulling her into a dark closet.

Her first instinct was to elbow her attacker and knock his lights out, but the warm voice that met her ears put her fears at ease.

"Easy ... it's just me," the silky voice whispered. The next thing Evie knew, she was spun around in his arms, finding his lips easily.

After a moment, she pulled away and relaxed. "Xander... you know we can't do this here. If my Pop ever found out-"

"He'd hang me by my balls from the flagpole," Xander replied as he kissed her again.

Xander was the only child of Wes and Jen. After a little negotiating, Jen had managed to return to the past to be with Wes. Shortly after they had married, Xander was born, and from the moment Eric and Taylor had their girls Eric had made it abundantly clear that Xander was to stay away from them.

He was very handsome and could have easily gotten any girl he wanted, but of course with Evie being rebellious and Xander being very much like his father, they both knew they wanted what they couldn't have... and had fallen in love.

Evie forced herself away from him. "Xan, we can't do this here... you know that," she said as she leaned up against the door. Xander sighed.

"Eve, why not? You're almost 21 for God sakes!" he yelled.

"SHH! Someone might here you!" she whispered. "I want this as much as you do, but we both know my dad..."

"What about Lindy and Leo? He doesn't seem to have a problem with them," he responded.

Evie sighed and closed her eyes. Leo was the only child of Alyssa and Cole. He was the oldest of all the ranger offspring at nearly 23, and had been with Lindy for the past 4 years.

"You're not Leo," Evie said calmly. That much was abundantly clear. Like his parents, Leo was a very enthusiastic and, at times overzealous kid who volunteered a lot of his time to animal shelters and organizations.

Xander sighed and kissed her cheek. He knew she was right. "I don't know how much longer I can keep this up... we're going to have to tell him sooner or later."

"I know, but we have to wait until the right time," she said leaning into him. Just as their lips were about to touch their walkie-talkies went off.

'Evelina Jennifer Meyers report to the training facility immediately.'

They both stopped dead in their tracks when they heard Eric's voice coming over the transmitter. Using her full name was never a good sign and they both knew that.

"I better go," she said. Just as she was about to turn the knob, Xander pulled her back and gave her a kiss that made her knees weak.

"I love you Evie," he said as they pulled away.

"Love you," she whispered as she opened and door and exited into the hallway. Her footfalls were quick as she reached the training room where she saw her sister and a few other cadets lightly sparing.

'Shit,' she said in her head when she saw her father. He was talking with Wes and they both looked very concerned.

Lindy paused her workout and looked at the new arrival. Her sister looked very nervous and she instantly knew that she had been with Xander. The girls didn't keep anything from each other and Lindy thought it was ridiculous that her father was so stubborn in his ways.

The dad in question looked up as well and saw his firstborn walking towards him. Taylor had said that from the moment Evie was born, she had Eric wrapped around her little finger... the sad part was that that was true. Evelina was named after his mother, and she always held a special place in his heart.

Wes saw her and grinned, He suspected what was going on with his son and her, but knew enough not to tell Eric anything...

Besides... now was not the time to be thinking about such things. There was something in the works that had both commanders of the Silver Guardians worried.

"I think they've all had enough for today," Wes said. Eric drew a whistle from his shirt and blew it hard. All the people in the gym area stopped and turned to him.

"Everyone dismissed!" he said. Some of Taylor's military experience had rubbed off on him... "Evie, Lindy, stay," he said.

Lindy walked over to her sister and put an arm around her. "You alright?" she asked quietly. Evie leaned on her.

"I'll let you know after dad lectures us," she said smiling a little. As they reached their father, a head of blonde hair ran in front of them, panting for breath.

"Pop... mum... mum said that... they're here," the young man said out of breath.

Eric grinned at his son. Brady was he and Taylor's youngest and the goofball of the crew. He looked like Taylor with his blonde hair, but he clearly had Eric's eyes and his father's build.

His older sisters' faces instantly lit up. Their cousins were coming today, along with their Aunt Tori, Uncle Blake, and the rest of their friends from Blue Bay Harbor. Lindy grabbed Brady's shoulder and pulled him back to stand with her.

Eric smiled and sighed at the same time. "Saved by the bell," he muttered.

"Papa? What does that mean?" Lindy asked. Eric handed her the paper he had received.

"Toxins? In Turtle Cove?" Evie said as she read it over Lindy's shoulder.

"We got a call from Cole this morning. Apparently there was a spill near the lake in the center of the city," Wes explained. "He was wondering if we could send out a small environmental crew to check it out."

All eyes immediately went to Evie. She was the head of her class in environmental science and was training to head up that department at SG Headquarters.

Lindy was the figures person, and looked over the levels on the sheet. "They don't appear to be at dangerous levels yet," she said as she handed the paper back to Wes.

Wes grinned. "Well that's good... you won't have to check it out until AFTER all the partying in the next couple of days."

At that Brady perked up. His birthday was tomorrow, and his cousin Ethan's was today.

"After the race we're not stopping!" he said laughing.

Eric drew in a deep breath. "Well, you guys can talk to Cole at the party."

'All Meyers report to main entrance... All Meyers report to main entrance.'

Everyone grinned at the sound of Taylor's Lieutenant voice come through the walkie-talkies.

"Time to greet the family," Lindy said as she, Evie, and Brady took leave of their father and God Father.

Wes and Eric just stood there. Eric ran his hand through his hair. "I don't know what I'm going to do with her," he mumbled.

Wes put a hand on his shoulder. Eric knew something was going on with Evie, but he couldn't quite figure it out. She was late more often, hardly spoke to him, or even looked at him.

"Don't worry, man. I'm sure she'll come around soon enough," he said reassuringly.

Eric gave him a weak smile. "Thanks Wes."

'COMMANDER MEYERS TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE.'

Wes laughed. "Oh man, even after 23 years you're still whipped." Eric shoved him a little and gave him the paperwork he had.

"Call Cole and let him know we'll talk later... that's an order." Wes mock saluted him and turned on his heel as Eric walked towards the main gate.