November 13th, 2003

Clark and Stefanie had just celebrated their fourteenth wedding anniversary. They couldn't believe it. Fourteen years. That was a big milestone for them. Their relationship was certainly a strange one, but it was a strong one. Tomorrow was Hudson and Elijah's fourth birthday. Even they couldn't believe it.

"I think we should plan on having another baby soon." Clark said from his desk. Stefanie stopped cleaning with her mouth hanging wide open.

"Excuse me?" She stared at him.

"We have three boys and two girls." He said as he stopped writing, "We should have another girl to even things out." Stefanie looked so hurt. She looked like she was going to pass out. "What?"

"January 15th, 1988, Lily was born and two hours later she died." Stefanie said tears in her eyes, "Lily is dead, Clark, but she's not forgotten. Or maybe she is by you! We have three daughters, Clark! THREE!!" Stefanie cried and ran out of the office.

"Shit. Me and my mouth." Clark groaned and got up, "Steffie, I didn't mean it like that."

"Of course you did! You've forgotten about Lily!" She snapped.

"How could you think that?" Clark stared at her. "It's been almost sixteen years since she died, but I think about her every single day, Stefanie."

"You don't talk about her. You don't go to her grave." Stefanie said. It was breaking his heart to see her crying.

"It hurts, Stefanie. I have feelings too you know." He said, "Lily Mae was my first born. She was my first daughter. She will always be. It's not wrong wanting another one. It took us nearly eight years to get the courage up to have another baby. We can do it."

"I don't want another one right now." Stefanie said, "I know I have always said We were going to have children until I couldn't have anymore, but...I miss Lily."

"I know you do." He extended his hand, "Come here."

"No." She mumbled.

"Stefanie Claire Deveraux." Clark smiled. "Come here." Stefanie looked at him with a sniffle. She took his hand and he pulled her into a hug. "We've come so far since then. When Lily died, I thought my life was ending. Then I married you, we bought our first house, I passed the bar, and we had five other wonderful children."

"And now we're back in Astoria, where Lily died." Stefanie said. Clark sighed, pushing her blond hair off of her face.

"It won't happen again. Dr. White will never be our doctor again." Clark said, "If another baby doesn't happen then that's fine. That's more money in my pocket." Stefanie chuckled.

"Or money in my pocket." She said. Clark smiled.

"Are you all right, Steffie? I want you do be." He said. Stefanie sighed and nodded.

"I'm sorry for blowing up at you back there. Everything has just building up and I exploded." Stefanie said, "If you ever need to talk, Clark, you can talk to me."

"Do you think about how she'd be right now if she was still alive?" Clark asked. Stefanie tensed up slightly, but then relaxed. She nodded.

"All the time. When I see Andy and Ethan go at it, I wonder if Lily and I would be having the same troubles." Stefanie said. "She'd be on the rag and bitchy. She'd be like me."

"Oh lord." Clark chuckled, "It's going to be hard enough when Chandler gets to be at that age." Stefanie chuckled.

"Chandler will be like you." She said kissing him softly, "How about you?" Clark sighed.

"I'd be fighting off all the boys right now probably." He said. Stefanie smiled.

"I hate to break it to you, Clark, but Drake is already sniffing around her." She said. Clark frowned.

"Drake Cohen?" He asked. Stefanie nodded.

"How many Drakes do you know?" Stefanie smiled, "It's sweet really." Clark groaned. In the matter of ten minutes, he went from ashamed to sad to angry. He hated that there was still a lot of pain in their life about loosing Lily. He had hoped time would heal all wounds, but he learned what a load of shit that was.

November 27th, 2003

Richard turned on the extra light on the table. He took a mini screwdriver and fixed the loose screw. He smiled as Kaylie Rose opened the classroom door.

"Professor Wang?" She said softly. He looked up and waved her in.

"Come in." He said taking his goggles off.

"I didn't mean to interrupt you." Kaylie said. Richard shook his head.

"You didn't. I was getting pretty lonely in here since class let out." He chuckled, "Shouldn't you be home with your family? It's Thanksgiving Day." Kaylie smiled.

"Shouldn't you?" She asked. Richard laughed softly and leaned back in his chair.

"We're not eating until later tonight. Jaida knows I'm here." He said. Kaylie nodded as she watched Richard begin to sauter.

"You have good fingers for this." Kaylie said. Richard chuckled.

"I suppose so." He said focusing on the job at hand. Richard didn't notice Kaylie unbutton the top button of her shirt or the fact that when she crossed her legs, she wasn't wearing any panties.

"When are you going home?" Kaylie asked.

"In a coupe of hours." He said. She smiled.

"You know, I really like your accent." She said. Richard blushed slightly, "Hasn't anyone ever told you that?"

"They think I sound like Elmer Fudd." He said looking up, finally seeing her exposed flesh. Richard cleared his throat.

"Elmer Fudd isn't as cute as you though." Kaylie said. Richard pushed back his chair and stared at her.

"What are you doing, Kaylie?" He asked. She moved closer to him.

"I'm always attracted to smart men and I've seen you looking at me. I know you're attracted to me." Kaylie said. He groaned.

"You're a beautiful young woman, Kaylie. But you're twenty. I'm married and your teacher." He said.

"I've seen you looking though." Kaylie said.

"There's no crime in looking." Richard shifted uncomfortably. Kaylie leaned over only inches away from him.

"It's fun to do things we're not supposed to." Kaylie pressed her lips to his. Richard was taken off guard for a moment but then pushed her away.

"Kaylie, please!" He pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose. "I highly suggest that you leave while you're ahead. I also suggest that you find a new professor. If you try any of this nonsense again, I will report you to the dean." Kaylie narrowed her eyes. Anger was building up in her body.

"Daddy!!" Cecily ran into the room and threw herself at Richards legs. He looked up and saw Jaida and Ella walking into the room.

"Hey...Guys." He said. Jaida smiled.

"Did we interrupt anything?" She asked. Richard shook his head.

"No. Kaylie was just leaving." He said. Kaylie flashed Jaida a smile.

"Happy Thanksgiving, Professor Wang." She said. Jaida nodded.

"Happy Thanksgiving, Kaylie. You have a ride home?" She asked.

"Yes, Ma'am. I'll see you after break." Kaylie flashed Richard an innocent smile and left the room.

"So, what are you doing here?" Richard asked.

"We're taking you home." Jaida said.

"Gobble! Gobble!" Ella giggled. Richard smiled softly as he looked at his girls.

"Are you all right?" Jaida frowned, "You look flustered."

"You startled me is all." He smiled, "It was a good startle though." Richard picked Ella up and tossed her in the air, "Can I asked why you were attracted to me, Jaida?"

"When we first met?" She chuckled, "I just thought you were an adorable little package...not little in that area though. That accent was cute, your mind, everything." Richard smiled as he kissed her cheek. This woman would be the only woman he'd ever sleep with and that was wonderful to him. He couldn't imagine ever jeopardizing this marriage.

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