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Adrienne ran over to her daughter, who she thought to be dead, and hugged her so tightly that she was cutting off Karone's air supply.
Karone didn't care though. After all these years she was finally back in her mother's arms.
"I can't believe it's really you, we've missed you so much," Adrienne whispered, not letting go of her daughter for a second.
Once she finally did, Karone was immediately snatched into another big hug by her father.
Andros stood by with a smile on his face as he watched his sister finally reunite with their parents after all these years.
"Oh get over here Andros," his mother called him over to join the reunion.
"After all these years we're all finally together again,' his father said.
In The Kitchen
Once Karone had left the kitchen Zhane noticed that Ashley had been asleep the whole time, using her arms as a pillow.
He debated in his head weather or not he should wake her.
He eventually decided that if she fell asleep on the kitchen table that she was probably exhausted beyond belief; plus Andros would be angry for waking her.
Instead he decided to see how things were going in the living room.
In The Living Room
Zhane walked into the room to find the four of them chatting.
"So Karone where have you been all this time," Adrienne asked her daughter.
Andros and Zhane glared at each other for a moment before looking over at Karone who just stood there as if she was scared to tell them the truth.
"Well," she finally started. "It was Darkonda who kidnapped me."
Kertis and Adrienne stood there shocked and were horrified about what their daughter might say next.
"He left me with Ecliptor who made me Astronema," she continued. "I'm so sorry for what I did. I was so lost and confused."
By now Karone was in tears.
Both Andros and Zhane fought off the erg to go comfort her. Instead they Zhane signaled for Andros to go into the kitchen with him.
"Oh sweetheart," Adrienne however did walk over to comfort her tear struck daughter, pulling her into another hug.
In The Kitchen
"What's up," Andros asked.
"Thought you might like to know that your sort of fiancé fell asleep here in the kitchen," he answered as he pointed at Ashley who hadn't moved since he left.
Andros smiled as the sight of the love of life sound asleep. Then pulled up a chair and sat next to her.
Ashley stirred a bit when Andros started to stroke her hair but quickly fell back into her peaceful sleep.
"She must really be tired," Andros said to Zhane as he continued to gently stroke her dirty blond hair.
"Well she did fall asleep in the kitchen of all places," Zhane commented.
Andros glared at him before saying, "Well I'm going to take her upstairs, and put her in bed where she'll be more comfortable. You can make your self useful by going to see how Karone is doing with her story."
Zhane just stuck out his tong and mumbled, "I am too useful." Then he walked out into the living room.
Andros gently lifted Ashley's head and slowly moved the chair backwards. Then he put one hand under her legs and the other across her shoulder blades, and let her head rest against the side of his chest.
In The The Living Room
Zhane walked back into the living to find his girlfriend seated on the couch between her parents.
"Hi Zhane," she greeted him cheerfully once she saw him enter the room.
"Um hi," he greeted back, suddenly afraid of Kertis and Adrienne since he was dating their daughter.
"Oh don't be afraid Zhane, we'll leave you in one piece," Kertis assured him knowing Zhane was probably worried.
"Yes I think you both make a cute couple," Adrienne agreed.
Karone smiled at her parents' approval.
Zhane sighed in relief as he sat down on one of the chairs.
"Speaking of cute couples," Karone started. "Where are Andros and Ashley?"
"Oh yes I can hardly wait to meet her," Adrienne said.
"I think your going to have to wait until later," Zhane told her.
"How come," she asked, a bit disappointed.
Before Zhane even had a chance to reply, Andros came out of the kitchen with Ashley fast asleep in his arms. Then without saying anything, he carefully walked up the stairs to their bedroom.
"I don't know what you two got up to today but she is exhausted; she fell asleep while sitting at the kitchen table," Zhane said to Karone.
"Well at least she found the dress she wanted," Karone replied.
Upstairs
Andros gently laid Ashley down on their bed and pulled the covers over her to keep her warm.
Ashley started to stir a bit and then opened her eyes.
Andros smiled and sat down on the edge next to her.
"Hey," he whispered before placing a soft kiss on her forehead, and resting his right hand on her slightly swollen stomach.
"Hi," she whispered back tiredly placing one of her hands over his.
"How are you feeling," he asked her in concern.
"I'm ok," she answered. "I'm a bit worn out but I picked out the perfect dress. It's so pretty. Plus, it fits perfectly"
Andros smiled at her excitement and how she was suddenly wide awake.
"I'm glad you found something you liked," he said.
"Who are those people down stairs," she asked, changing the subject. "I must have fallen asleep before Zhane told Karone."
"Uh well, actually those are my parents," he told her.
Ashley just stared at him for a moment before asking, "Your parents are alive?" wanting to be positive that she heard him correctly.
"Yup," he answered with a grin on his face as the truth was finally settling in. 'They're really alive, and are real anxious to meet you."
"Do you think they'll like me," she asked, a bit unsure.
Andros laughed.
"They are going to love you, trust me; what's not to like," he answered.
Ashley just smiled.
"Now you get some rest," he told her placing a kiss on her lips.
After watching her sleep for a bit, he finally went back downstairs to join the rest of his family.
Yay this chapter was a bit longer. Hope you liked it.