The next day, as promised, Craig met his sister for lunch. They carefully avoided the subject of Stormer leaving the Misfits. Neither one felt like revisiting this old argument today.

"How did your date with Aja go?"

"It was great. Aja is great. I'm seeing her again tonight."

"Oh."

"Mary, I know the Holograms aren't your favorite people, but I'd really like you to get to know Aja better. I like her a lot."

"I know, Craig. And I'm happy for you, I am. I was just hoping we could hang out tonight."

"I'm sorry." Craig reached over and took his sister's hand. "Mary, I don't want you to think that the only reason I'm here is to see her. I do want to spend time with you, too. I tell you what, let me have tonight with Aja and then tomorrow we can have the whole day together. You don't have to work Saturdays, do you?"

"No."

"So, is it a deal?" Craig wiggled his eyebrows at his sister, which caused her to burst out laughing.

"Deal," she agreed, "but I have one condition. I get to pick what we do."

"OK, as long as you don't drag me to any chick flicks."

Stormer giggled and nodded her head. The siblings enjoyed the rest of their lunch.

When Stormer got back to the studio, the other three Misfits were actually ready to get back to work.

"You took your time," Pizzazz complained. "We're waiting for you."

Stormer's normal reaction would be to apologize for holding them up, but she was in a good mood after lunch with her brother and feeling confident, so instead, she said, "At least I wasn't gone for three hours like some people." Stormer said this without any venom in her tone and just walked over to her keyboard. "I'm ready."

Pizzazz, Roxy, and Jetta were surprised. Although Stormer had been more outspoken since her return to the band, it was still rare for her to speak up. Stormer had a timid nature that she was trying to overcome, but it wasn't easy for her.

Pizzazz was annoyed and frowned but didn't say anything. Roxy hid a smirk from the lead singer. As much as she admired Pizzazz, she still enjoyed seeing her off balance. Sometimes, Roxy wished she was the one in the spotlight.

"Alright," said Jetta to break up the silence, "let's get this show on the road."

As they began to play one of Stormer's new songs, the songwriter smiled to herself. 'Today has been a good day,' she thought.

That night, Craig showed up at Starlight Mansion for the third time in two days. Kimber opened the front door. She couldn't resist teasing Aja's date.

"Do I know you, mister?"

"Cute. Is Aja ready?"

"Just about," Kimber supplied. "Come on in."

The Hologram led Craig to the living room which, at least for the moment, was empty. In a few minutes, it would be filled with young girls, eager to watch that day's edition of Lindsey Pierce's show.

"I'll tell Aja you're here." Kimber went to check on her friend and found her in her room. "Your date's here."

"Thanks, Kimber. I'll be right down."

After the younger girl left, Aja looked in her mirror. She had spent extra time on her hair and make-up tonight. She didn't usually fuss too much with that stuff but found that she wanted to look extra nice for Craig. He was special.

When Aja walked into the living room, she found the drummer surrounded by three of the Starlight girls, who were bombarding him with questions about England.

Aja decided to rescue Craig and said, laughing, "Girls, give him some room. He can't answer you when you all talk at once." Craig gave her a look that said thanks.

Jerrica walked into the room and turned on the TV. "Lindsey's show is about to start, girls."

Ashley, Ba Nee, and Chrissie quickly took seats on the couch before the other Starlight girls came in.

"You're both welcome to stay and watch the show with us," Jerrica jokingly invited Aja and Craig.

"Maybe another time," Craig laughed. "I think we'd better go before the girls come up with another round of questions."

"Have a nice time."

Craig and Aja walked to his car, arm in arm. While Craig enjoyed talking with her bandmates and was charmed by their foster girls, he was glad to have Aja all to himself.

The couple spent a pleasant evening together at the movies. All too quickly, it was time to say goodnight. Craig walked Aja to her front door. They gazed into one another's eyes, not needing to say anything. Craig leaned over and he and Aja shared a loving kiss.

After Craig left, Aja practically floated up the stairs to her bedroom. She couldn't ever remembering feeling this way about anyone.

It was 10:00 on Saturday morning. Stormer was enjoying her second cup of tea, waiting for her brother to arrive. She leaned against the kitchen counter. Once she finished this cup, she would feel more awake. She had never been a morning person.

At the knock on her door, Stormer rushed to the front door. What she saw on the other side made her frown. Craig was there, but so was Aja.

'What's she doing here,' Stormer thought. She looked accusingly at her brother.

"Don't be mad," he said, before she could say anything. He lifted his hands as if to ward off her argument. "Remember how I said you and Aja should get to know each other better? I thought today would be a good day to do that."

Aja had the grace to look uncomfortable. "Stormer...Mary, I'm sorry. I thought you knew I was coming with Craig." Aja sent her own look to the drummer, who was now thinking this hadn't been such a great idea, after all. Aja continued, "Look, if you want me to, I'll leave."

Stormer looked from Craig to Aja while she made up her mind. Clearly, her brother wanted the Hologram here. She didn't like the way Craig had surprised her. She wanted to spend time with him alone, but he was right in one respect. If Craig was going to continue to see Aja, she'd have to get to know her sometime. She might as well get it over with.

Stormer sighed. The things she did for her brother. "Okay, come inside." Aja made her way into the living room, but as Craig passed by his sister, she punched him in the arm. "You're not off the hook, though," she whispered.

Craig smiled back, glad Mary wasn't too mad. She just rolled her eyes. As the siblings joined Aja in the other room, Stormer said, "Can I get you guys anything before we go? I've got some water heated if you want some tea."

"No, thanks. I'm good."

"Me too, sis."

"Then, let's go." Stormer grabbed a picnic basket on her way out of the house. She hoped she would be able to make it through the day.