Ulrich and Yumi dropped Krystal off at her nursery and laughed at how willing she was to go and be left be her parents for the whole day.

As soon as Yumi and Ulrich entered their work place they were crowded by case-notes and colleagues telling them about their patients. They both sighed as they got down to work.

Jeremie and Aelita were sitting very quietly at the breakfast table sipping orange juice and reading their mail. Aelita glanced nervously at her husband. He had avoided the subject of children every time she mentioned it. She knew he wanted children but she didn't know why he avoided the subject of children. 'If only I could have children but its impossibility'

"Jeremie, please just listen because I am only going to say this once. I know you want children as much as I do, but I can't, we both know that is out of the equation. So I am leaving you with two choices. Option 1, divorce me and find a woman that will be able to support your needs. Option 2, we adopt." Aelita finished finally opening her eyes and looking at Jeremie "Well?"

"So did Ulrich say yes or no to dinner?" Sam called to Odd from the kitchen.

"Yeah they can make it, all 3 of them!"

Sam laughed. She couldn't wait to meet Krystal who she had already heard much about from Odd. She hoped Krystal would make a good play-pal for Twinkle who, despite going to school, was quite withdrawn into herself except when playing video games with her dad.

"Are Jeremie and Aelita coming too?"

"No, I did ring them but Aelita said it was a bad time so they couldn't" Odd answered while sorting out his records for tomorrows gig.

Even though they couldn't live on dj wages they both did occasional gigs for the fun of it. Sam worked as a waitress at an uptown restaurant which was highly paid due to the richness of the restaurant. Odd had remained in the music business in the ways of a teacher. He taught music to all ages privately which, to everyone's surprise, had become quite popular.

Laughter was heard from the Della-Robbia house at 7pm. Everyone had eaten and they were all reminiscing about their past adventures and telling their tales to their children, who had soon got bored and went off to play upstairs.

"So how come you didn't tell anyone before you left that you were pregnant?" Sam asked once everyone had finished laughing.

"In case anything went wrong, we didn't want any fuss to be made if something happened again like last time" Yumi answered

Sam nodded and made a motion for Yumi to follow her to the kitchen. Soon laughter was heard and the guys knew that they were sharing girlie gossip.

"So...?" Ulrich said awkwardly.

Odd smiled at him.

"How were the sleepless nights?"

Ulrich grinned.

"Worth it" he simply replied meaning every word.

Odd smiled again.

He was glad that life had turned out good again to Ulrich and Yumi. He knew they saw Krystal as a blessing to them and knew they would treat every child that they had like that. He couldn't help but remember what life had been like for them. How tired and how weak they had been from their loss and from their loss came sleepless nights due to bad dreams. He watched Ulrich when Krystal came through along with Twinkle who went straight into the kitchen with her mom. Krystal however climbed on top of her father's lap and started telling him about her day at nursery.

Odd once again smiled when he saw the love shine through Ulrich's eyes as he listened intently to his daughter.

Odd seemed to notice things like this more than others, but only because he liked all types of art and this was defiantly art to him. A father and a daughter together laughing and enjoying each others company.

"That was fun wasn't it?" Sam asked clearing away

"Yeah it was, what did you think of Krystal?" he asked helping her

"She was lovely, just like her parents in every way"

Odd laughed. "Yeah, I'm sure they'll enjoy that when she grows up"

Sam joined in with her husbands laughing but quietened down when she noticed Twinkle asleep on the couch. Odd followed Sam's gaze and smiled.

"I'll take her up"

Sam nodded.

Sorry about the wait guys and girls but I've been very busy and recently got myself a boyfriend which was followed by trouble by 'friends' so make me happy by reviewing

I've also had a bit of writers block once gain on this story! But I've thought it out and now know where I am going with this!

And here's my next excuse I'm a bridesmaid on November 5th so that has taken some attention too!

Oh and sorry about the cliffy with Jeremie and Aelita but they will probably take up most of the next chapter!

Will update as soon as possible