July 5th, 2003

Being home changed all of them. They had time to relax and laugh about things that they did when they were children. They had time to catch up. Evan's tenth birthday was on the fourth of July so they threw a huge barbeque on the beach and watched the fireworks.

Brandon, Mikey, and Ethan walked down the street to their old houses. They were for sale again, but at least they were for sale to be sold to families, not country clubs.

"Lizzie and I are thinking about buying this old house." Mikey said as they walked up to the house he grew up in. Brandon looked at him.

"Really? Why?" Brandon asked.

"Because I like Astoria. When I lived here I didn't realize how wonderful it was. I want my kids to grow up here and not in Dallas." Mikey said. "There are good jobs here for me. There are a lot of caves and relics they want me to look at."

"That's weird." Brandon said.

"What is?" Mikey asked.

"Andy and I were thinking about moving back too. Nice to raise kids up here." Brandon said. Ethan stared at him.

"We're moving?" HE asked. Brandon shrugged.
"We've just been thinking about it." Brandon said, "Astoria has a great football team and no Music department."

"If there's no music department what is mom going to do?" Ethan asked.

"Start one. She's asked." he said.

"Were you going to ask me how I felt about this?" Ethan asked.

"No. It is your mother's decision and mine." Brandon said, "wouldn't you like to live n a place where you and your sisters are safe and don't have to worry about gangbangs and shootings?" Ethan sighed and nodded, "Good."

"You guys should buy Data's house." Mikey said. "We'd be neighbors."

"We'll see." Brandon laughed as he cell phone went off. He answered it, "Hello?...Stef, calm down...What?...Where?...Yeah okay...We'll be there in five minutes...Bye."

"Is something wrong?" Mikey asked. Brandon smiled.

"Andy is having a baby." He said. Ethan's eyes widened.

"Really?" Ethan asked.

"Yeah. Let's go." Brandon grinned brightly.

* * *

"OH GOD!!!" Andy moaned loudly as she squeezed Brandon's hand. he thought his hand would fall off.

"You're doing wonderfully." Brandon said. Andy whimpered and lay back.
"We're staying in Astoria aren't we?" She whispered. Brandon nodded.

"Yeah. I'll take care of everything. Don't worry." He said. Andy whimpered.
"One more push, Andrea, and she'll be out." Dr. White said.

"G-Good." She trembled and started to push.

"That's it, baby." Brandon urged her to push harder. Andy groaned loudly and then felt the relief as the baby left her body. Soon, a loud crying sound echoed through the room.

"It's a girl." Dr. White said. Andy looked down and saw the beautiful red head.
"She's perfect." Brandon whispered.
"I love her." Andy whispered as the baby was placed on her chest.

* * *

"She should be done by now." Stefanie said.

"Sit down. Brandon said he'd be out when he gets a chance." Clark made his wife sit down.

"I'm a big sister." Isabella yawned as she cuddled on Ethan's lap.

"I bet she'll be cute." Richard said.

"My nieces are always cute." Mike winked at Isabella.

"Is she going to be really small?" Isabella asked.
"We'll see, Issie." Ethan mumbled. Soon, Brandon walked slowly into the room holding a pink bundle.

"Meet Gracie Alexandra Walsh. eight pounds even." Brandon smiled proudly as everyone stared at the baby.

"She's perfect." Jaida smiled looking at the baby.
"Yes she is." Brandon looked at Ethan and Isabella. They seemed to be very happy with Gracie. Which was a good thing because he was happy with her too.

July 19th, 2003

They had been back home for a week. Richard missed Astoria, but he had a life here. He Unbuckled Ella from her car seat and Jaida unbuckled Cecily.

"I'll cook something big for lunch." Jaida said.

"Pizza, Momma." Cecily said, "I want pizza."

"Well, you're not getting it." Jaida said. Richard chuckled as he walked up the steps. He stopped when he saw a pink piece of paper tacked to the door.

"Oh God." Richard pulled it off. It was an eviction notice. "Shit!"

"Daddy!!" Cecily cried.

"Sorry, Baby." Richard mumbled.

"What is that? Jaida asked.
"An Eviction notice. We have two weeks to get out." Richard said. Jaida's eyes widened.

"What??" A man walked up the pathway.

"Mr. Wang?" he took his hat off. Richard turned around and narrowed his eyes. Jaida gritted her teeth.
"Jaida, take the girls inside." Richard said.

"If Lt. Smith has something to say, he can say it in front of me as well." Jaida crossed her arms.

"Why am I being evicted?" Richard asked.

"We no longer need your services." Lt. Smith said.

"What do you mean?" Richard frowned.

"You and Mrs. Wang are fired." Lt. Smith said, "You broke your contract."

"I did no such thing." Richard hissed.

"You leaked to the press." He said. Richard started to laugh.

"No I didn't!! Jaida didn't! We've been following your goddamn rules. It's not my fault you guys can't cover up your mistakes on the shuttle." Richard said, "I warned you before lift off. You didn't listen. For this I'm being evicted from my home?"

"There's nothing to discuss here, Mr.. Wang. You're out of here." Lt Smith said. Jaida glared at him.
"We don't need to be treated like this, Sir." Jaida said, " We have been faithful employees for years."

"Goodbye, Mr. and Mrs. Wang. you have two weeks to vacate the premises before we take action." he said.

"You won't have to take action. We'll be out of here." Richard growled shoving his family back inside. "Girls, go up to your rooms."

"Yes, Daddy." Cecily took Ella's hand and they walked up the stairs.

"What are we going to do, Rich?" Jaida asked.

"We're going to pack." Richard said sitting on the couch.

"But this is our home." Jaida whispered.
"It's government owned." Richard said closing his eyes. "They have every right to evict us." Jaida stared at him.
"Did you leak to the press?" She asked. Richard sighed.

"I don't know. I told this guy I was shooting pool with, but he never said anything about being press." He said.

"Oh Richard..." She sat down next to him. "Where are we going to go? We have enough money to move, but where?" Richard sat there for a moment.

"I need to make a phone call. make lunch for the girls." He picked up the phone and dialed.

* * *

Brandon walked into Gracie's nursery. boxes were still everywhere. Andy sat in the rocking chair nursing the baby.

"Who was on the phone?" She asked.
"Data." He said opening a box that had the clothes the bought for Gracie in California, "They moving to Astoria."

"Why?" Andy chuckled, "Not many jobs for them here."

"He wasn't allowed to disclose anything." Brandon said. Andy looked at him.
"Oh." She said, "I understand...Well, It'll be nice to have them here. More of the Goonies in one place." Brandon chuckled.

"Original Goonies and the next generation." he winked. He really did wonder what was up with Data. Working for the government was a tough thing. He was glad Data was moving here, but He wished it was under better circumstances.