As Sean's car wound them into the hills surrounding Hollywood, Lucas' mind was racing. What would he do? What would he say? What would they think of him? He was shaking slightly as he looked out of the window. Ellie was silent, staring straight ahead. Her mind was closed to Lucas; he had no idea what she might be thinking.

"Stop Sean," Ellie said, breaking the tense silence.

"Ellie…"

"Stop the car Sean."

Lucas looked up, confused. What was going on? Sean pulled the car over and Ellie stepped out, walking across the road and looking out into a deep ravine. Sean got out of the car, and Lucas, not wanting to be left out, followed.

"Ellie, come on, get back in the car."

"He died here…"

"I know Ellie."

"He was alone."

"He didn't even feel it Ellie."

"How do you know?"

"It was quick, there's no way…"

Ellie held up a hand to silence him, and she stood staring out, a breeze blowing back a few loose strands of hair. Sean looked away and then to Lucas.

"The accident happened here?" Lucas asked quietly.

"Yes," Ellie said her voice almost a whisper carried to Lucas' ears by the wind.

Lucas stepped up to stand next to her, putting a hand gently on her arm. She looked to him and then looked back out. They stood that way, saying nothing for a few moments.

"Come on," Lucas said softly. "He's not here anymore."

Ellie took a deep breath and turned away, walking back to the car and getting back inside. Lucas and Sean quietly followed her. Before they pulled away, Ellie turned back to look at Lucas.

"You know what honey? You're right, he's not here anymore. He wouldn't want me to be sad about it."

"No, I don't think he would," Lucas replied with a reassuring smile.

She returned the smile and turned back around in the seat. The rest of the trip passed in the same relative silence, each person wrapped in their own thoughts. Lucas' nervousness increased when Sean suddenly made a right turn up a long driveway. He stared out of the window as a large house came into view. She had grown up here? It looked like a Spanish villa, warm and inviting.

Sean stopped the car and turned to Lucas. "Okay kiddo, you ready?"

"No."

Sean laughed. "Well, ready or not, here you come."

Lucas swallowed hard and opened the door, thankful that Sean was coming with him. Lucas felt like he was moving in slow motion as they walked up to the large double doors. Sean knocked, and they waited. Lucas had to keep reminding himself to breathe.

The door was pulled open and an middle-aged woman stood there. "Yes?"

"Hi, are Mr. and Mrs. James in? My name is Sean; I was a friend of their daughter's."

"Yes, they're here, please come in," the woman said, stepping back to let them in.

Lucas walked in behind Sean, looking around him. The ceilings were high, the home as large as any that Lucas had ever lived in. But like Sean's home, there were family photos on the walls, giving it a human touch.

"I'll tell them you're here. Your name again sir?"

"Sean Montgomery."

The woman walked off and Lucas looked at Sean nervously. "I'm freaking out!"

"Don't, Ellie's parents are wonderful."

Lucas didn't have time to respond as an older woman sailed into the room. "Sean! What a surprise!"

"Katherine, always good to see you."

"How have you been?" she asked, giving Sean a hug. She had yet to notice Lucas.

"I've been well, thank you. Married now, with a daughter."

"Well! I never thought I'd see the day," she teased. Lucas took the opportunity to observe her. She looked a bit like Ellie, the dark hair and the build certainly. The humor, and the smile, most definitely.

"Katherine, I have a bit of a surprise for you, so brace yourself."

She laughed. "Always so cryptic Sean! What is it?"

"Katherine, I'd like you to meet Lucas."

Katherine's eyes left Sean and settled on Lucas. She gasped as she saw him, her surprise clearly registering on her face. "Sean…is this…our Lucas? Ellie's Lucas?"

"The very one," Sean replied.

"How…" she said, unable to finish, her emotion getting the better of her. She walked slowly up to Lucas, touching his face as if she wanted to see if he were real. Lucas just stared at her, unsure of what to do or say.

"He found me. He knows about Ellie and Gavin, he wanted to come here and meet his family."

"Lucas," she whispered. "I thought I'd never see you again! Oh!" she said, pulling him into a fierce embrace.

Lucas was still too in shock to speak a word, but he didn't want her to feel as though he didn't want to be here, so he hugged her back. He could tell she was holding back tears.

"Hello," he said, simply.

"My God but look at you! You look so much like your father, Gavin I mean. Did Lawrence have a change of heart and tell you about your mother?"

"Not exactly," Lucas said. "I found out on my own," he lied. He couldn't tell her how he'd really found out. That was up to Ellie if she decided to make an appearance.

"Please, come, sit down. You have to tell me all about yourself."

She led him to a comfortable looking set of chairs. Lucas told her about growing up, about school, and finally about his work on the SeaQuest. She was so warm, so like Ellie, he never felt uncomfortable talking to her.

"Well! My grandson, a genius! Both of your parents were pretty close to being that themselves. Working for the UEO on their flagship vessel no less! Your grandfather will be thrilled!"

Lucas smiled. If he were as exuberant as Katherine, he was looking forward to meeting him.

"I'm very sorry that you lived such a cold, sterile life Lucas. I told Lawrence that we would take you in and raise you, but he wanted no part of it. I knew then that it would be a miracle for us to ever see you again. He judged your mother for something he, himself, was still doing. I thought it terribly unfair." Katherine said.

"It's okay, I've been working on making up for it now that I'm away," Lucas replied.

"You simply must stay with us for a few days Lucas. I'm sure you'll want to meet your other grandparents, Jennifer and Gary, but I'd love to have you to myself for a few days."

"I'd love to," Lucas said with a grin.

"Wonderful! Margery!" The middle-aged woman appeared in the doorway. "Please fix up the blue room. My grandson will be staying with us a few days." Margery nodded quickly and walked away.

"I'll have to go back to the hotel and get some clothes," Lucas started.

"No worries Lucas, I'll get them for you and bring them back."

"Oh…thanks."

"Katherine?!" a male voice boomed from the kitchen.

"In here Patrick!" she shouted. "Boy is he going to be shocked!" Katherine whispered to Lucas, who gave her a half smile.

As Patrick walked into the room, Lucas took him in quickly. He seemed a lot like Captain Bridger, with darker hair, a moustache and Ellie's trademark teal eyes. "Katherine, do we have visitors?"

"Hey Mr. James!" Sean said.

"Well I'll be! Sean Montgomery!" he said with delight. But as he walked towards Sean, he saw Lucas. "What in God's name…"

"Patrick, I'd like you to meet your grandson, Lucas." Katherine said gently.

"It can't be…" Patrick said.

"It is, indeed." Katherine replied.

Patrick was stunned. "How did you come to be here with us?"

"I found out about my real parents and I wanted to meet my family. I'm on shore leave."

"My god Katherine, look at him."

"I know," she replied.

Lucas stood and offered his hand to Patrick. Patrick took it, but instead of shaking his hand, he pulled Lucas into a hug. "It's wonderful to finally see you Lucas. I never thought I'd live to see the day."

"Lucas will be staying with us for a few days Patrick, before he goes to meet Jennifer and Gary."

Patrick nodded. "I still can't believe it."

"I couldn't either, but here he is!" Katherine said, recounting all that Lucas had told her. When she had finished, Patrick looked at him, wide-eyed.

"You're the Chief Computer Analyst on the SeaQuest?"

"Yes, sir."

"Boy would your father have been proud of that! Hell, I'm proud of that. You're serving under Captain Bridger then?"

Lucas was stunned. How did he know that? "Yes, well, sort of. I'm non-Navy personnel. I'm part of the science department actually. How did you know about the Captain?"

"Study! I was very interested in the SeaQuest when she first set sail, I've been following it ever since, but it made no mention of you."

"Yeah, it wouldn't, I was a last minute addition."

"Well," Sean said. "I'm going to go and get Lucas' stuff. Do you want me to check you out Lucas?"

"No, that's okay. Leave me checked in, less of a hassle when I go back." Lucas replied, handing Sean his room key.

"Alright then. I'll be back."

"Thank you so much Sean," Katherine said with tears in her eyes. "For bringing him home."

Sean smiled and walked out, leaving Lucas alone with his family for the first time.