Yumi silently got dressed in her black skirt and black top. The dreaded day was here and it was killing Yumi inside knowing that she was going to bury her father today.

Ulrich had done as much as he could but both Yumi and her mother kept declining offers of help from him. Ulrich had ended up spending a lot of time round Odd and Sam's with Krystal so he didn't get in the way of the preparation. Krystal had not returned home but had stayed at Odd's. Ulrich had brought things over for her and came round to play with her for hours at a time. At times Krystal would ask why she had not seen her mother for 5 days and why she was staying with Twinkle instead of going home; Ulrich had had to answer best he could saying: ' your mother isn't too well, it's best for you to stay here'

Yumi felt a hand on her shoulder and when she turned around she saw Ulrich looking questioningly at her. She nodded; he was asking her if she was ok. Yesterday she had gotton very angry at the amount of times people were asking her if she was ok. Yumi looked at Ulrich's attire and saw that he was wearing his black morning suit. She gulped down the lump in her throat and heard beeping from outside which meant that the funeral cars were here; ready to take them to the church.

Ulrich took her hand and led her to the car. Yumi was in the middle of her husband and her mother, yet she still didn't feel secure, she wanted her dad with her. She wanted the impossible. A silent tear rolled down her cheek and Ulrich, upon seeing this, squeezed her hand and whispered in her ear ' it'll be alright just remember he's with you'. When Yumi had looked at him confused, he placed his hand on her heart:

"He's with you in here and –"

He put a finger to her forehead

"-and here"

Yumi smiled at his thoughts and nodded but also responded to him with something that she hadn't done since her father's death; she kissed him. Granted it was only a little kiss on the lips but Ulrich smiled and understood it to mean that she was improving and that his words had gone to her heart.

A couple of hours later, Yumi was getting changed into her night clothes. She sighed. Today had been one of the worst days of her life but she knew that she wouldn't have coped without Ulrich by her side. Ulrich had been there for her all day; he had never left her side once.

Ulrich entered the bedroom silently and changed into his bed clothes; a t-shirt and a pair of grey joggers. Yumi watched him the entire time.

'Wow, I have one of the best guys ever. I'd hate to lose him"

Ulrich, still not saying a word, climbed into bed and simply stared back at his wife who smiled at him. Yumi got into bed and cuddled into Ulrich's well-built arms.

'One drama down, another to go once she finds out her mother is leaving' Ulrich thought as he felt Yumi's head slide slightly further down in his chest signalling that she had fallen asleep.

Right guys and girls here is my apology and excuse!

I am so sorry for not updating in like ages but trust me you so couldn't either with the drama of a life I've been having. My friend who was pregnant had an abortion at 5 months! There's been a lot of grief at home. Then my computer has been playing up and last of all there's been a lot of Christmas shopping!

Oh and for all my fans out there I shall be writing a Christmas one-shot romantic for Code lyoko. I shall post it on 23rd December so please R&R!