Horohoro sometimes wondered how he even got into doing things with Ren. He wondered what had even attracted him to him in the first place. It was a weird feeling, just something filling his heart with a want, no a need to be with that one person. What confused him even more was Ren actually agreeing to be with him. Although Ren didn't like to show him affection in public, he still had him for himself, and that's all Horo wanted. Now as he wondered this, he sat waiting for his lover to come home. He didn't know where he had been all day, and knew better then to ask. Just as he was absorbed in thought he heard the door open, and quickly jumped up. He walked over to Ren and wrapped his arms around him tightly.

"I missed you." he whispered.

"You weren't off with my sister and Anna all day?" he questioned and Horo shook his head.

"Kali had a doctor's appointment and Anna and Yoh wanted to spend the day together." he replied.

"And you, what have you done all day?"

"Umm, I cleaned up, went to the store, and watched TV."

"Anything else?"

"Missed you." he replied softly and Ren rolled his eyes. They stood there for a moment, Horo clinging and Ren just standing there, unresponsive. A yawn from Horo broke the silence.

"Pretty tired for not doing anything." insulted Ren.

"I couldn't sleep last night, I don't know why." he replied. "I think I'm going to bed." and Ren nodded. Horo gave Ren a kiss on the cheek.

"G'night, I love you." he whispered and Ren nodded, half smiling. Almost like he didn't want Horo to see that he was happy to hear those words. Horo went off to bed without a response like he did every day. He climbed the stairs and lay down in the bed he shared with the person he was in love with. He lay his head over on Ren's pillow, taking in his lingering scent, and fell asleep.

A few moments later Ren came upstairs and wandered into their room. He spotted Horo curled up on the bed, looking so peaceful as he slept. He crept up to the bed and climbed in next to Horo, who immediately snuggled up close. Ren wrapped an arm around his sleeping lover, who then cuddled his face into his chest. Enjoying the closeness Ren lightly stroked Horo's hair, and whispered softly to him. "I love you too."

"Vincent." Kalia whispered softly to herself. She decided that would be a good name for a boy, and one that Atrus would approve of. However, she wasn't altogether sure on a girl's name. The doctor noted her pregnancy was leading more towards a girl, and that she should focus on picking a name. She glanced back at the TV and quickly became focused on the show she was once oblivious to. The mother on the medical show screamed in agony as her child was rushed in, absolutely mutilated. He had been severely beaten by his father, and only survived because he neighbours had called the police. Tears filled her eyes as ideas raced through her mind. The bang of the door snapped the girl from her trance and her eyes jumped from the television to Atrus, who had just walked in the noisy wooden door.

"Why the fuck are you crying?" he demanded, watching her attempt to cover it up.

"I'm watching a sad show on TV…" she explained, trying to sound clam. Atrus nodded as he glanced over at the TV, a puzzled look appearing on his face, as if to say 'What the fuck?'. Kalia flicked off the TV and started heading towards their bedroom.

"Where are you going?" demanded Atrus.

"To bed."

"Not until you make me something to eat."

"Please, I'm so tired…"

"Is that my problem?"

"Please…"

"Stop arguing bitch, or I'll put you in the oven." Kalia whimpered at his words, knowing that, although he wouldn't cook her, she'd be hurt if he didn't comply to her wishes. Atrus went to the living room and Kalia to the kitchen, where she began making a simple meal. As she was putting some water on to be boiled she was forced to stop. A strange dizziness had come over her and she almost stumbled. After a moment she felt slightly relieved and began making her way across the room. She again felt that awkward feeling but this time it took hold of her and dragged her down.

"What was that?" questioned Atrus from the next room. After a moments silence he made his way to the kitchen to find his pregnant girlfriend slumped to the ground. Sighing, he picked her up, struggling slightly with her added weight, and carried her to their room. Before leaving he took one last gaze on her body, watching her chest slowly move up and down. He stared for a moment, confirming her life remained. He then abruptly turned, leaving her in the most alone state he could. Which, although he had no idea, wasn't so bad.

Yoh and Anna sat on either side of the couch and stared at each other. With both children in bed neither could think of something to do to fill the time, or the silence. They weren't really together to begin with and now they felt so far apart. Yoh studied his wife's beauty as if it were a beautiful photograph. Sometimes he wondered how he could have possibly gotten so lucky as to be with her. He adored her in every way. When she was bossy he just took it, knowing she meant well, when she was upset he'd comfort her, not wanting anything to be wrong, when she hurt him he remained by her side, his love never dimming. Instead of bringing them closer, time slowly pushed the young couple away, and Yoh farther and farther into a hole of sadness. Many things he said began to agitate Anna, and he wasn't sure why. He felt as if he was doing something terribly wrong. He gazed into her eyes, drowning in the pools of colour. During his stare he noticed dark circles underneath.

"Anna." he whispered and her eyes flickered. Knowing he had her attention, he continued. "You look really tired. How about you go off to bed and I'll be up with the kids tonight." A smile snuck across Anna's lips as she nodded.

"Thanks so much, I've just been so tired lately. I need some time to relax and sleep." she replied softly. Yoh leant over and gave her a tender kiss, which she gladly returned. Then, after sharing goodnights, she slipped upstairs and into bed. Yoh sat for a long while in that same spot, thinking to himself how great his wife and life really were. How silly he was to think that Anna was upset, she was just tired. He cursed himself for being so neglectful of the one he loved most, but knew it couldn't be helped. He worked and she had to look after the children. It was a very traditional household, minus the fact that Anna wore the pants, not Yoh. He respected her for that, for he knew there were others who let their husbands or boyfriend manipulate and abuse them. Unfortunately he didn't notice it in his own friends.