Leon was in the snow outside with his mother and father, making up for lost time with Yakov since the last time they have met before the chaotic accident. Yakov was a little silent, for he didn't really know what to say to his own son after all this time of being separated together. Anastasia was a little angry that her own lover didn't tell her or their son that he was still alive, but she was mostly happy that Yakov confessed to everything, and that he was here now.

"So are you still in school?" Yakov asked his boy, sounding a little awkward in asking that out of nowhere.

"I am, dad." said Leon. "I have a little trouble making friends in school. Sort of how you aere having trouble making friends before.

"What do you mean, my boy?" Yakov said.

"I mean... I don't really know what to say to those other kids. I know it sounds stupid, but I have this thing about talking to other people." poor Leon rubbed the back of his head a little, looking a little embarrassed.

Yakov gave him a smile, and put his right hand over his shoulder. It felt a little weird for Leon to feel his father's encouraging hand being mechanical now. Normally, his hand was fleshy and soft, but, thanks to the accident from before, the hand was no longer the old hand it was.

Still, mechanical hand or not, Leon was glad to feel that hand giving him encouragement once again. "Look, Leon," said Yakov, "I know you are nervous, but you just need to try and toughen yourself up. Not like Red Army-wise, but have more confidence in speaking with other students in your school. Think about it: have you ever had the feeling you don't have many friends because you can be too quiet?"

Leon nodded his head, and he admitted: "that has happened to me sometimes. People won't even notice keep sometimes, because I'm the quiet type."

"Ah, you have got honesty in you. I really like that a great deal. the mechanical man let out a small chuckle after he just said that. "All you have to do is feel brave and have the confidence in you. Jist as long as you do not move in too fast."

"Your father's right, sweetheart." said Anastasia. "Just be yourself, especially if you want a girlfriend to be with."

"And Annie, my dear Anastasia, the love of my life," Yakov talked to her next, "I am very sorry I didn't tell you I was still alive. I just... I just didn't want you to see the monster I became. I just don't want to sound like one of those deadbeat parents, which I am not."

Anastasia had a somewhat hard look on her face, and she said: "well, I am a little... irritated that you have been hiding like this," she admitted flatly, "but, as long as Leon is happy, then I am happy as well." she gave a warm smile to her ex-husband. "And besides, I always thought of you, and I had a Glimmer of hope inside of me that you were still alive, Yakov. And it was true. Besides, you did say toy always thought of us."

"True. Yes, I couldn't stop thinking about you two. You... are the only family I have left in my life. I don't know what I would be without you both." then Yakov looked at his son again before asking: "Leon, I know I have said this a few times but... I'm sorry for keeping a low-profile for a little while now."

Leon smiled and he said: "it's okay, dad. There's no need to apologize anymore. I'm just glad we're back together."

"Good. So maybe I can take you out there and show you how much of a hero I have, become, he son? Hehehehe."

"That sounds awesome." Leon said with joy

"Wait a minute, love." said Annie, "I don't think that's such a good idea. Our boy could get hurt. And he is my baby."

"Oh do not worry, my shiny, golden ruble." Yakov reassured her while holding her hands in front of him in a romantic manner. "I would not let him be in a very dire situation such as; a bunch of supervillains with powers in an army against me, or my allies. Regular crooks, muggers, burglars, and small-time felons would be better."

"Oh. Well, I suppose that's fine." said Anastasia.

"Come on mom, I won't get hurt, I promise."

"I trust you, Leon. I do trust you." she reassured him. "As long as you don't get hurt."

"You have my word."

"In the meantime, what do you want to do now that we're back together?" Yakov asked

"Well... there is one thing." Leon had a sly smile on his face and threw a snowball at his father's face. At first he was surprised, but he looked playful

"Oh ho ho, it's like that, isn't it? Well, you might want to run before I unleash a fury of snowballs on you, Leon."

Then the boy was running around the front yard and Yakov was laughing while throwing snowballs at his son. Anastasia then joined in and they were all having fun together in the snow. Ukrainians were no strangers to the cold weather since it was a former Soviet nation, so they had no problem with it.

Meanwhile, Lincoln, Luna, Sam, and Mason were watching with them from the window, and thought of how nice this family reunion was.

"Well this is nice." Lincoln remarked. "Yakov found his son."

"Totally dude." Luna said. "So Lincoln, I was wondering, do you think you can help me with a date I have with Sam tonight?"

"Sure Luna. What is it?"

"I just need someone to help ready my dress."

"Isn't that Leni's job?"

"Yeah, but you always come by to help me."

Lincoln flushed. "True."

"Oh, but first, I need to bring my friend Louis his his guitar pick back. I'll be back in a few minutes."