Alaric was watching Saturday morning cartoons with Lizzie and Josie, when he heard a knock coming from his front door. When he looked over at the clock that's hanging on the wall and noticed it was only eight in the morning, Alaric started to wonder who would be coming over this early in the morning.

Getting up off of the couch and as he walked over to the front door, Alaric turned the doorknob and pulled it open and saw Caroline standing outside of his house." It's eight in the morning Caroline, what you doing here?"

" Yeah I know, I am sorry. But I kinda need to talk to you. It's important Ric." Caroline said softly as she noticed the girls were sitting on the couch watching cartoons.

Ric nods his head and moved to the side and let Caroline walk in." Hey girls. Mommy and daddy are gonna be in the kitchen to talk for a bit. You two just stay out here and continue to watch cartoons. Okay?" He asked as he closed the front door.

" Okay daddy." Both of the girl answered as they kept their eyes on the tv.

Ric gently placed his hand against Caroline's back as he leans her towards the kitchen." Want some coffee? It's still hot." Ric offered as he walked towards the coffee pot.

" Sure, thanks." Caroline answered as she set her purse down on the kitchen table and sat down in the one of the kitchen chair." You know, this is actually the first time I ever came into your house." Caroline said with a small smile as she was making small talk.

" Yeah, I know. You usually just come by to pick up the girls or drop them off.' Ric said as he walked over to the kitchen table and set the cup of coffee down in front of Caroline before he sat across from her.

" Well, it's a lovely home Ric." Caroline complimented as she took a drink of her coffee.

" Thanks. So, what did you wanna talk about that's so important?"

" Oh, I almost forgot. Remember my job as a stewardess?"

" Yeah, I also remember you were out of work because they had to shut down the airport because of Covid 19. " What about it?"

" Well, I got a call from Nora last night and she says they had just opened up the airport and our boss had asked me, Nora and Mary Louise to be on this flight that leaves in a couple of days."

" So, let me guess you're gonna need me to keep the girls for few more days? I got no problem with that. Where are you going?"

" New Orleans, and it's gonna be more than a few days. I am gonna be gone for a week." Caroline responded as she took another drink of her coffee.

" Why a whole week?"

" That's what my boss said." Caroline said as she shrugged her shoulders.

" Were are you planning on staying?"

" Well, that's thing. I am gonna call Rebekah tonight, and see if it's alright with her if I can stay with her and Marcel for the week." Caroline had thought about staying at a hotel while she was in New Orleans, but she really didn't want to spend her money on some fancy hotel.

" How does Stefan feel, about you being gone all week?"

" He hates it. But he knows that it's only business." Last night few hours after dinner and after they got into bed together. Caroline mentioned to Stefan that she's going to New Orleans for work and she's going be gone all week. Stefan kinda complained about it because he didn't like the idea of his wife being away from him for that long since they are trying to have a baby.

" I am sure Stefan could survive without you for a week. If not he knows he can always come and help me these rug rats." Ric offered.

" Thanks, I will let him know. I gotta get going, I told Elena I was gonna drop off some of the girls old baby clothes." Caroline said as she got up from the table and grabs her purse and car keys as she headed towards the living room and said goodbye to the girls, before heading out the door.


Elena was in Miranda's nursery sitting in the chair with Miranda in her arms, rocking her baby girl back and forth as she feeds her, her bottle. While Elena looks down and watches her daughter sucking on the bottle nipple as she smiles down at her." I love you so much baby girl. Know that? Yeah, and you know who else loves you? You're daddy loves you. Your Aunties, and uncles loves you. Even your cousins loves you." Elena says softly as she leans down and kisses Miranda's forehead softly.

" There you are." Damon said as he found Elena in their daughter's nursery. Damon walked into the nursery and over to Elena. He leans down and kisses Elena deeply and passionately as he smiles against her lips." How, long have you been here?" He asked as he leans down and gave Miranda a kiss on her forehead." Hi Angel." He said softly.

" Not long, probably twenty minutes at least. Jeremy called." Elena said as she took the bottle out of Miranda's mouth and sets the bottle down, as she gently placed her against her shoulder.

" When?" Damon asked as he walked over to the day bed and sat down as he watches his wife rocking their daughter back and forth.

" While you were in the shower."

" And, what did little Gilbert want?" Damon asked

" He wants to come down to San Diego for a few days and wants to come see his new niece. I told him he can stay in the guest room, for the few days he's going to be here. I hope that's okay?" Elena asked. Elena hasn't seen her little brother like in forever and Elena is really looking forward to this visit and spend some time with her little brother.

" Yeah, but why the guest room? Wouldn't be more comfortable on the couch?" Damon asked. with a smirk.

" I thought about that, but he's bringing a girl with him." Elena said as she got up from the chair and gently laid Miranda down in her crib for her nap.

" A girl, huh? Hmmm this should be interesting." Damon said as he walked up behind Elena and wraps his arms around her waist and leans down and kisses her shoulder blade gently." Do you think, Jeremy is still mad at me?"

" For what?" Elena asked with a snort.

" For snapping his neck and killing him, even though he did come back to life because of the Gilbert ring." After all these years of being a vampire and now human, Damon still remembers what happened in the past and even though that part of his life is behind him, that doesn't mean he will forget his past.

Elena turned around in his arms as she wrapped her arms around his neck." Damon, that was a long time ago and you've changed since then. I have seen it, Stefan has seen it. Everyone has seen it. Damon your the best man that I've ever known, and I love you. Your daughter loves you." Elena says as she smiles softly as she leans up and kisses him softly and tenderly.

" Thanks babe, I guess I needed to hear that." Damon said softly as he kisses her more tenderly and softly as he rest his forehead against hers." So, wanna take that nap with me, while our daughter takes here?"

" Mhmm, that's very tempting and as much I want to. Caroline is on her way over. She's bringing some of the girls old baby clothes. She should be here soon."

Damon groans in frustration." How about after she leaves?"

" Mhmm, I think that can be arranged." Elena said as she kisses him once more and moved out of his arms and walked out of the nursery and headed down stairs as she heard Caroline pulling up into their driveway.

Damon walked into their bedroom as he closed the door behind him. After removing his shirt and his jeans. Damon crawled into bed and got under the covers as he waits for Elena to join him after her visit with Caroline.

AN, New chapter!! Not a whole lot going on unfortunately. sorry guys. But hopefully this chapter didn't suck too much lol. Happy reading everyone!! Leave reviews as always xD.