"We have to do that more often." Sue said to Amara. They had just been in every shop they could think of. Now they were both in a taxi back to the Baxter Building, surrounded by bags and boxes. "Reed's gonna have a cow!" She added and they both started laughing.

"That's the most fun I've had in months." Amara stated. "I know I've been saying this loads recently, but thank you. You've made me feel…well wanted, for lack of a better word." Sue smiled warmly.

"Well, it's nice having another girl around. The guys are all…well guys obviously. They don't understand much."

"That's hard to believe," Amara said sarcastically.

"Well, we're here. Let's go shock the boys! Give them a little fashion show." Sue said as she got out of the cab and paid the taxi driver. Amara laughed.

"You just want to show Reed that dress, don't ya?" Amara said. Sue had brought a clingy black cocktail dress; it hung to her curves perfectly.

"I don't deny it." She said playfully. They walked in silence, juggling their bags, until they stepped out of the elevator. They dumped all their boxes and bags on the floor and Sue called to see if anyone was home. After a few minutes Reed came out of the lab and Ben from the living room.

"Where's Johnny?" Sue asked, ever since she had met the Fantastic Four she had noticed Sue was overly protective of her brother.

"He went out, just after you did actually." Ben informed her. "We don't know where he went. He just said he was going and he'd be back soon. You know fly boy, he hates being stuck in the house." Amara tried to hide her disappointment at the news. She had wanted to show Johnny her new outfits.

"You brought a lot, did you even need all of that?" Reed asked accusingly. Ever the scientist, Sue thought to herself.

"Yes Reed, I thought I'd spoil your cousin. And some of it is mine too. Do you want to see it?" She asked. Reed could hear the note of excitement in her voice.

"Later, definitely." He replied. He regretted it instantly as he saw her face fall. "How about I take you out to dinner instead?" He asked gently. He watched as Sue looked up hopefully, eyes twinkling.

"That would be nice." She replied happily, she went over to Reed and kissed him.

"Guys, get a room." Amara said as she rolled her eyes. She grabbed as many bags as she could, "Let's give them some privacy hey? Ben can ya help please?" she asked. Ben nodded and collected the rest of her bags.

A few hours later Amara was getting ready to sneak out with Johnny. She was standing in front of the full length mirror Johnny had gone out to get her as a 'welcome home' present. She was dressed in a slinky red halter necked top and tight dull leather trousers. She was just putting the finishing touches of make up on and deciding if she should put her hair up. After a minute she decided to go half way, put some of her hair up and leave the rest down. She jumped as she heard a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" She called, ready to grab her new dressing gown at moments noticed.

"It's Susie." Came the reply.

"Give me a second," Amara called back as she rushed into her dressing gown. She curled herself upon her bed and tried to act casual. "Yes?" Sue came into her room and smiled. "Just thought I'd say bye, Reed and I are now going to dinner." She said and turned to leave. "Oh and Reed already caught Johnny, he didn't have the sense to hide getting ready. But don't worry I persuaded Reed to let you two go. You look nice by the way." She added.

"Thank Susie, so do you. I told ya you needed that dress." Amara said and got off her bed.

"You were right, anyway better go, have fun and be careful." Sue said as she left the room. Once Amara had heard them leave the building she rushed over to Johnny's room. She knocked gently on his door.

"Johnny? It's Amara, are you ready?" Johnny quickly opened the door and pulled Amara in.

"You were supposed to be subtle 'Mara." He said. Amara started laughing.

"Don't worry, Susie already told me you got caught. Anyway, are you ready to party?" She asked again.

"Then yes I am. You look fantastic by the way." He added and Amara chuckled.

"You don't look so bad yourself." She said and winked at him.

"Not bad?" He asked incredulously. "Admit it I look damn sexy." Johnny added.

"Whatever you say Johnny." She replied laughing. "Which club do you want to go to?"

"Ever been to Torch?" He asked. Amara shook her head in reply.

"No, but im guessing you love it, Torchy" She said playfully. He smirked at her.

"I have no problem you saying that. Wide Load on the other hand."

"What you saying Fly Boy?" Ben said from behind them. Johnny quickly hid behind Amara.

"Um, nothing." He said. "Where you going then Stud?" He asked.

"I have a date." Ben replied. "With Alicia."

"Have fun, Ben. We're heading out as well." Amara said and walked towards the elevator. As soon as she was out of hearing range Ben bent down to whisper in Johnny's ear.

"Be careful with her." He whispered. "I know you like her…a lot." Johnny blinked.

"I never said I liked her." He replied.

"You don't have to." Ben answered as he walked out of the door into the stairwell.

"Anytime tonight Johnny." Amara called. Johnny jogged over to the elevator.