I've decided to split the Camp David weekend into two chapters. There's just way to much to tackle in one chapter... So with that said here's part one. Let me know what you guys think.

The family weekend at Camp David had arrived. Mac, Rod, and the kids had gotten there the day before to have some down time before the anticipated arrival of the Templeton's.

Rod walked into the living room in Aspen Lodge.

"Where are the twins?" he asked his wife, who was sitting on the couch doing some work.

"They wanted to drive around the property with the golf carts." Mac said nonchalantly

"Alone? And you're okay with that?" Rod asked a bit surprised. Mackenzie didn't like the idea of the twins driving ever, even if she or he were with them in the car to supervise. So this was a bit strange to him.

She lowered her glasses and glanced up at Rod.

" No, they're not alone. Avery's with them."

Rod laughed "Avery? The same Avery that backed our car into the neighbors front lawn pulling out of the drive way back in Connecticut?"

Mac rolled her eyes, "That was four years ago Rod. I think she's gotten a little better at it now. Besides they can't do much harm the carts aren't that fast."

"Yeah, well they can still tip over. Let's just hope she remembers that she's in America and drives on the right side of the road."

Just then the three older children walk in looking a bit disheveled.

Mac rose from the couch and walked toward them the protective mother in her appearing.

" What happened to you guys?"

"We uh, had kind of a run in with a bush." Becca replied removing a lingering piece of foliage from her hair.

Avery lifted her hands up in defense, "Just so you know, I wasn't driving . . . Horace was the one who drove into the bush."

Frustrated Rod looked to Avery and said, "Okay, mind filling us in on how you ended up in a bush? I thought you were keeping an eye on them."

"Dad it wasn't her fault." Horace said. " I was driving and I turned my head for one second and missed the curb . . . it really wasn't that bad, we just bumped into it."

"You have to admit dad it's better than driving onto a lawn." Rebecca added trying to lighten the tension.

Avery rolled her eyes and Mac and Rod couldn't help but smirk.

"No more driving for today . . . the Templeton's and Joshua are about to get here. They'll come up here for lunch after settling into the Birch cabin." Mac said.

" I'm sure Mr. Templeton will enjoy having the cabin just for the two of them." Avery said a hint of sarcasm in her voice.

"Well they'll have Joshua with them too . . . " Rod noticed the confused look on Avery's face. " You didn't think we'd let you two share a cabin of your own did you?"

"Well yeah dad, I kind of did." She put her hands on her hips.

Horace and Rebecca took this as a cue to sneak away without a lecture and left the room.

"I just don't think it's appropriate to allow such behavior with your brother and sisters around. " Rod said honestly.

Avery raised her brow at her father, "Somehow I don't think it's just because the kids are around, but okay . . . I 'm not going to fight you guys on this."

Mac and Rod turned to one another as she walked out of the room. They were surprised at how easily Avery had given up. Mac kept it to herself, but she had a feeling her daughter was up to something.

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Later that afternoon after everyone had settled in; the twins, Avery and Josh decided to go horse back riding while Rod, with a little nudging from Mac invited Nathan to a game of Golf.

"So Nathan, Joshua mentioned you enjoyed golf . . . play it almost ever weekend, do you?" Rod asked as they walked to the next hole.

"Yes, well it's a bit of a hobby. A great way to unwind from the stress of the job . . . But I'm sure you don't have much of a problem relaxing. I'm sure you have plenty of time these days."

Rod had to bite his tongue before responding. " Actually moving back to the East wing has made my schedule much busier. I find it hard to find the time for a round of golf. Hope I haven't lost my touch." He smirked. No way, he thought, would he allow this old man to get the best of him.

"Well we'll just have to see about that then." Nathan flashed his evil grin and instantaneously the competition was on.

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While horseback riding Avery, Josh, and the twins happened to ride by the putting green. Catching the facial expressions and body language from their fathers the group couldn't help but be amused by the obvious animosity between the two.

"Did you see the look on your dads face when my dad's ball fell in the lake?" Horace asked Josh.

Horace seemed to be warming up to him now. During their ride he found out that Josh and he had the same favorite players in basket ball and base ball and that Josh had played both in high school. The two had a lot in common and he figured it might not be so bad having another guy around to even things out. This way he could also keep a closer eye on him.

"Yes." Laughed Josh. " He looked like a kid in a candy store. Mr. Calloway doesn't know what he's in for with my father and golf."

"Yeah it's not dads strongest sport by any means, but I can't imagine your father playing basket ball either. And Dad hates to lose at anything." The two men laughed. "Hey after dinner how about a game of hoops? "

"Sound's good." Josh patted Horace on the back.

Becca raised her eyebrow at Avery and whispered to her. "Those two seem to be getting along better."

"I know." Avery laughed and whispered back. " Now if only I could get dad to like him as much."

"Yeah," Becca said sarcastically, "keep wishing for that one."

They walked by the pool where Mac and Sara were sitting and chatting.

"Did you guys have a good time?" Mac asked noticing them all laughing.

"Yeah we had a good time, can't say the same for dad though." Becca took a seat next to her mother.

"What do you mean? I thought he and Nathan were golfing." Sara asked.

"Golfing? It's more like a war out there." Josh smirked. " We walked by and watched for a bit. Every time Mr. Calloway misses dad practically does a jig."

"Yeah, then when Dad's not looking Mr. Templeton sneaks over and hits the ball with his club or foot." Horace finished.

"You two should go watch it's really like five year olds playing." Avery said taking the seat next to Sara.

"Figures the one thing they both might enjoy together, and they have to turn it into a competition."

"Yeah," Mac added, "and it's unlikely either one of them is going to give up easily. They may be out there all night unless we can come up with something more attractive to them than beating the other."

"Well, with Nathan that shouldn't be too hard," Sara said dryly. "All it would take to distract him is a good meal. Don't know about Rod, however."

"No, but I know just the thing." Mac's tone was equally dry but every bit as certain . . . and there was a definite twinkle in her brown eyes.

Avery raised her brow at Becca across the table and nodded toward their mother. Becca responded by feigning a silent gag, lucky for them Mac and Sara were distracted by the sight of their husbands walking toward them soaking wet.

Mac and Sara both got up and walked up to them. "What happened to you two?" Asked Mac. She looked at the expression on her husband's face, he was trying his best to stay calm but she could see the fury in his eyes.

"We fell into the lake." Rod responded in a cold tone.

"How on earth did you fall into the lake?" Sara looked over to Nathan almost accusingly.

His eyes widened at the look on her face. "It was an accident dear, really . . . My ball rolled into the lake and when Rod and I went to see if we could salvage it, he lost his balance and knocked me in with him."

Now it was Mac's turn to shoot her husband a look, all Rod could do was shrug his shoulders with the most innocent face he could muster up. She wasn't buying it, she knew how competitive he could get and with Nathan as his rival she was certain they both had their fair part in this incident.

"Come on let's get you into dry clothes." Sara nudged Nathan toward their cabin.

Mac turned to Rod, "Come on you should get changed too." Her tone and face revealed more than her words did. What she really meant was, "While you get changed you can tell me how you knocked Templeton into the lake." Rod knew this, it wouldn't be the first time he'd gotten that look from his wife. He just hoped she could eventually find it humorous.

Left standing there as both sets of parents went their respective ways, the twins, Avery, and Joshua all looked to one another not really able too fully process seeing their usually very reserved and up tight fathers in the manner they just did.

Josh put his arm around Avery, " This is going to be one long weekend." He said with a heavy sigh. Everyone else just nodded in agreement. A long weekend indeed.