November 5, 2034

Los Angeles, California, Earth

It had been a while since Anne had been inside her old home. It wasn't a situation she was happy with, but her busy work schedule meant that whenever she wanted to talk to her parents it was easiest to just call them. But now that she would be getting a baby, things would be different. The Calamity Trio's baby would get to see their khuṇ yāy and khuṇ pū̀ as much as possible.

But that would be a story for a different time. Today was the day the trio would break the news to the Boonchuys.

Thai Go had grown following the Frogvasion, and not because of Anne's heroism. CCTV cameras and the Internet let Mr. X and his team find all the press and paparazzi who planned on hounding Anne and intercept them before they got the chance. Some of them complied when told to leave the Boonchuys alone, and the ones that didn't were arrested for planning to harass/stalk a minor.

Instead, the restaurant grew because of what the Boonchuys did for the community following the invasion. Those whose homes were damaged or destroyed were given food, supplies, and shelter. Eventually word spread and Thai Go went from being somewhat popular to very popular. The larger demand meant more staff was hired, and by now Oum and Bee could live in comfortable semi-retirement. Sundays like today were dedicated to relaxation. Well, it would normally be, anyway.

"I wonder how they're gonna react?" asked Sasha as she and her wives approached the Boonchuy home.

"They've teased me about wanting grandkids a few times," replied Anne, "so they'll probably be ecstatic."

"Not as ecstatic as me, though!" Marcy had been practically shaking with excitement for the past few days. She ran up the stairs and rang the doorbell, her wives catching up with her shortly after.

They heard a distant "Just a minute!" coming from within the house. A moment later, the front door opened, revealing Oum, who was surprised to see who was on the other side.

"Anne, Sasha, Marcy!" she said, wrapping her daughter and daughters-in-law in a hug. "You didn't say you would be visiting!"

"Surprise!" said Marcy.

"We've got important news, and we want you to be the first to know!" said Anne. It seemed that Marcy's enthusiasm was contagious.

"Ooh, come inside. I'll get some tea for you all."

Anne, Sasha, and Marcy followed Oum inside and found Bee sitting in the living room. "Dad!" called out Anne.

Once Bee noticed them, he too gave the Calamity Trio a big hug. "Welcome home, kiddos."

"Hey, Mr. B," said Sasha.

Bee stopped and looked at Sasha and Marcy. "You know you two can call me 'Dad', right?"

Even before Amphibia, the two of them were like unofficial daughters to the Boonchuys. It was clear that Sasha and Marcy didn't have the greatest relationship with their parents, especially since they spent more time at Anne's house than their own. So, Oum and Bee stepped in to provide the comfort they needed. (Okay, maybe they didn't trust Sasha a little bit, but that was in the past.) And those parental feelings only intensified as the years went on, especially after the trio got together.

"Thanks, Dad," said both Sasha and Marcy. It was a bit awkward for them, but neither were willing to deny the man's request.

At that moment, Oum returned with a teapot and five cups. Everyone quickly poured their tea in anticipation of the exciting news.

"So what is it you wanted to tell us?" asked Oum.

Sasha and Marcy grabbed Anne's hands and nodded, letting her know she should be the one to tell her parents. "We… are going to adopt a baby!"

Oum and Bee comically spit their tea out upon hearing the news upon hearing the news. "Really?!" They asked simultaneously.

"Yes," said Anne. "I think we're ready to raise our own child."

"That's wonderful news!" exclaimed Bee. "We have to celebrate! We'll pull out all the games and cook all of your favorite foods." He quickly went toward the kitchen. "Ooh! I'll get that bottle of champagne we've been saving for a special occasion!"

"No way, you have one too?!" said Marcy, running after him.

Oum sighed. "Those two will be occupied for a while."

"I'll go make sure they don't hurt themselves or break anything," said Sasha before she turned and left in the same direction they went."

Oum turned to her daughter once they were alone. "This is rather sudden, isn't it?"

Anne nodded. "Yeah, I suggested it a few days ago. I felt that caring for a child would make our lives more complete and they got onboard pretty quickly. I mean, we've obviously got a lot of preparation and purchasing to do, but at the very least we made a decision."

Oum gave Anne a kiss on the forehead, which was a bit awkward now that Anne was slightly taller. "I'm so proud of you Anne. I know I say it a lot but I never mean it any less." Mother and daughter both started tearing up and hugged again. "It won't be easy, but your father and I will help you whenever you need us. I know you three will be great mothers."

"Thanks, Mom," said Anne, grateful for the reassurance.

"You're welcome, Anne." They remained there in silent embrace for a minute or so before they let go and Oum spoke again. "Is Marcy going to tell her parents?"

"Yeah," said Anne, "Marcy said she'll wait a few days until this initial rush of excitement dies down a little before she tells the Wus."

"I hope it goes well."

November 8

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stephen and Chen Wu had a strained relationship with their daughter. While they're worse parents in comparison to the Boonchuys, they're not outright bad parents like the Waybrights. They were proud of Marcy's intelligence and achievements, but never truly understood her wants, instead they pushed their interests onto her. Their relationship with Marcy improved somewhat after her return from Amphibia, with both sides blaming themselves for everything that happened, but after they reconciled and moved across the country, the Wus quickly fell back into their old routine.

They never fully approved of their daughter's choice of career, but Marcy had made it very clear she would be pursuing her own interests and not whatever they tried to push on her. Eventually they got the message and let her do her own thing. They were supportive of Marcy's marriage to Anne and Sasha and flew out to California to attend the wedding, but they hadn't physically seen their daughter since then. They hoped that one day they could repair things with Marcy, but they didn't want to barge right back into her life.

Luckily, that day turned out to be today.

Stephen's work was interrupted when his phone rang. He was annoyed, thinking this was yet another spam call, but his mood instantly changed when he saw who was calling.

"Honey, Marcy's calling!"

Chen hurried into Stephen's office. He answered the video call as soon as she was standing next to him. Marcy appeared on the screen. She appeared to be alone, though unbeknownst to the Wus, Anne and Sasha were standing offscreen, ready to provide Marcy support should she need it.

"Oh good, you're both here. Hi Mom and Dad!" Marcy waved at them.

"Hello Marcy," said Chen, politely.

"To what do we owe this pleasure?" asked Stephen.

"Well," said Marcy, "there's something I thought you two should know." Marcy seemed to be a bit nervous. She looked off to the side where Anne and Sasha gave her silent reassurances. "Anne, Sasha, and I will be adopting a baby."

Well, that was unexpected. Truthfully, the Wus didn't know what to expect but it wasn't that.

Marcy continued. "We only decided on this a few days ago so the actual adoption won't happen for a while. But it will be happening."

"That's wonderful news!" said Stephen.

"Yes, congratulations!" Chen agreed.

"R-really?" Marcy was surprised. She knew they wouldn't be upset, but still didn't expect such positive support.

Stephen and Chen looked at each other and nodded. It seemed they would finally be having that long overdue conversation.

"Marcy," began Stephen, uncertainty creeping into the usually confident man's voice, "we were never the greatest parents. We cared more about who we wanted you to be than who you actually are. And we're so deeply sorry for that."

"We've wanted to make amends with you for a while now," said Chen. "We just weren't sure how to do it without intruding on your life. This is a new chapter of your life, and we'd love to be part of it."

Marcy was touched. Happy tears began to form in her eyes as Anne and Sasha walked over and gave her a hug.

"I'd like that."

Translations: Khuṇ Yāy (grandmother) and Khuṇ Pū̀ (grandfather)

For the record, I don't speak Thai. I used an online translator, so if these are incorrect please let me know!