"Flight 483 for Minneapolis is now boarding." The flight attendant announced that calm and sunny Thursday afternoon. Dan, Zoe and the kids all rode in Zoe's car to the airport where they were going to take the half hour plane ride to Minneapolis. Dan's father would be waiting for them there and take them to his house before they drove the four hours to Lake Itasca. They all boarded the plane and took their seats. Taylor, Cliff and Hannah sat in row 14 while Dan and Zoe sat in row 15 with another man.

After the remaining passengers got on board and the flight attendants showed everyone the exits to the plane and how to properly wear a seatbelt, the plane started its ascent into the air.

"This has always been my favorite part of the plane ride." Zoe leaned over to say to Dan. "I've always loved the feeling of going really fast and then taking off into the sky." She continued to explain as Dan smiled in amusement. "What are you smiling about?" Zoe asked, noticing the smirk on Dan's face.

"Oh nothing. You're just awfully cute when you talk about things like planes, trains and automobiles." He said gazing into her eyes, making her smile. "I'm really glad you decided to come along. I think it's going to be a great weekend."

"I'm glad the kids and I could come. I'm looking forward to some quality time with them and also getting to know the man that raised you." Zoe nudged Dan gently in the side. "You know I think I'm going to take a nap. I woke up really early this morning."

"We'll be there in like half an hour, why bother taking a nap?"

"As a mother, you take naps whenever you have the chance to." Zoe explained, pushing her seat back so it reclined a little. "Wake me up when we get there." She said, closing her eyes.

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"Zoe, we are landing soon." Dan said, gently rousing her from her slumber.

Zoe mumbled a bit and popped open her eyes. "Are we there already?" she said groggily as she rubbed her eyes. "Did I snore? I hope I didn't. Did I?"

"Yeah you were, I would have woken you up, but you were snoring so loudly and breathing so deeply I thought I'd get sucked into your force field or something."

"Shut up." She said, playfully hitting him.

"Please fasten your seatbelts and put your trays and seats in the upright position as we prepare for landing." A flight attendant announced.

"Kids, you better have your seatbelts on." Zoe said, as Dan put on his seatbelt. "Look at the example you are setting, Daniel."

"Wow, you sound like my mother." Dan said. "Although she was an amazing woman, so that could be taken as a compliment."

"Was? Is she no longer alive?" Zoe asked, doing what she did best, asking questions to get to the truth.

"She died about seven years ago from breast cancer. I'm surprised you didn't know that already." Dan said.

"I didn't even know you had a father until he visited that time we were held hostage in the office." Zoe said. "By the way, I'm sorry about your mom. I know how hard it is to lose someone."

"Thanks." Dan said, as the plane began it's descent into Minneapolis. "Have you ever been to Minneapolis?"

"A couple of times when I was little to visit relatives, but that's about it. What about y…never mind, you grew up here. That was a stupid question." Zoe said, as her cheeks became a little flushed.

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"Do you see your dad anywhere?" Zoe asked, as she and Dan scanned the airport terminal for a familiar face.

"No, maybe he's just running a little late or something." Dan suggested.

"Dan!" a man yelled, rushing toward them. "How are you, son?" George Lennox asked, embracing Dan in a hug.

"I'm fine." Dan replied as they broke the hug so he could do some introductions. "Dad, you already met Zoe, and these are her kids, Taylor, Cliff and Hannah."

"Hello, Taylor, Cliff and Hannah." George greeted, turning to Dan. "So these are my future grandkids, eh? And she is my future daughter-in-law? Not bad at all, Danny boy."

"Dad…"

"I don't know what Dan's been telling you," Zoe began, giving Dan an evil glare, "but our relationship is strictly professional."

"That's what you think, but after this weekend, I have a feeling it will be different." George said. "I'm never wrong in my predictions."

"Dad…" Dan said, "Zoe, don't listen to him, he's going senile."

"I am not, I'm in perfect health." George contested.

"Dad, how about we get on our way? I'm sure you want to get on the road as soon as possible." Dan said, trying to change the subject and get away from the topic of relationships as much as possible.

"Alright, let's go then." George agreed.