A nice Christmas eve dinner was being cooked in her oven as her brothers were in the living room watching Charlie Brown on her t.v. The tree was up and the lights where blinking. It was a very festive feel in her quaint apartment. She was peeling potatoes to be boiled and mashed. They did had plans to have supper at Jellal's place, but due to snow warning it was good idea to have it at her home. Her over protective brothers didn't want her to drive in her delicate condition. The siblings even turn down a invitation to go to Fullbusters mansion. She was appreciative of her brother for turning down the invite when they phone hours ago. When caller I.D shown up on her phone she quickly got Mystogan to answer.

"Sister why not sit down I can take over for you?" Jellal got up from the couch to replenished his drink. The roasted chicken smelled divine in the oven. She was on her feet since they came walking in. The choice to come over here had the brothers not excepting her to cook the whole meal.

"Do you have a problem with my cooking?" Her hand lifts up the knife and points it at his direction. That made him hold up his hands in defence.

"There is nothing wrong with your cooking per-say, but you haven't sat down in awhile."

"Please between you two, Gray and everyone else I can't do what I want. This is the last year in this apartment for Christmas. I want to make a few more memories before I move. Next year there will be a little boy or girl crawling around by then."

"You are to stubborn for you own good you know."

"I have yearn that from Dan. Getting away from him and going through with all I experience. I had to change myself a little. Can't blame me for having my own way, plus this is my house my rules."

"At lest he is rotting in jail and not doing anything to you."

"I tend not to think back on my worse years. Now we have something to look forward too with this babe." Patting her stomach and grabbing for a other potato to peal. Jellal turns to head back to the couch when he hears noises in the hallway.

"What the world is going on out there?" Forgoing the couch he looks into the peep hole. There was Lyon, Gray and Ur, Sliver. "Umm sister I am going to be extending your table for you."

"Why?"

"You have visitors."

"I am not expecting anyone over, just you two." Curiosity got the better of her, she puts down the potato and grabs a tea towel to clean her hands. Then the towel lays over her shoulder and goes to see what her brother is talking about.

When her eye sees the four of them, she wanted to bang her head against the door. Then without opening it up she goes back to what she is doing. "What, you aren't going to let them in?"

"You can Jellal, I am to busy doing this at the moment." It's not surprising that they shown up. The Fullbusters always had a mind of their own, when it comes to people saying no or turning down invites. Amber, asked her brother to decline them, but instead they show up. Hoping truly hoping not to see him until the end of the year party. That day she has to go, it's her job to make appearance on behalf of Gray.

So the door gets open by Jellal and he beacons them all to come in. Amber stays focus on doing the potatoes, she wanted a nice dinner with her family. Having them show up it was because of their grandchild, nephew and son in him. It was something she had to get use to, not for a temporary time but years and years.

"Jellal good to see you again."

"Sliver you too and the rest of you. Why are you all here?"

"If you guys couldn't come over to our place we thought of coming to you. Ur, wanted to see Amber was a little sad not seeing her and you two over the holidays."

"Sliver and I got presents for everyone, including our newest member."

"Ur, Sliver that is kind of you. Didn't have to go through the trouble."

"Nonsense we are all connected now."

Ur gave her husband all the bags she had in her hand. Motion him to put them under the tree. As he was told what to do, she goes over to see Amber. "My dear how are you?"

"I am fine, Ur. You guys didn't have to come over."

"I know, but we haven't see each other in awhile. It's that time of year to be with the people you care for the most."

"Thanks for the sentiment. I don't have enough food here for all of you."

"That is alright we got our chief to pack up our food and bring it with us. Boys can you put what you have on the counter."

Gray and Lyon comes over with bags full of containers. It was enough to feed everyone in the building. It made what she was cooking look like scrap meat. Could end up tasting like dog food from what there chief has made up.

His gaze was on her as soon as he walked into her apartment. She was wearing casual clothes and it struck him how different she wore these from her work attire. Her hair was braided again and she was wearing a apron. The last time he was here was mere days ago, she now had her tree up and the rest of the Christmas lights around her living room. Spray on snow on the windows and snowflakes hanging from the ceiling he sure didn't want to think she did all this.

Wanted her attention but didn't want to do anything to make her scurry away from him. Playing it nonchalant was the way to go and not bring up anything from the other day. Though he started to think about her more after he left her apartment. There was no definite answer, but he was leading in one way compare to the other.

Watching his mother put her hands on her stomach made him bite his tongue. That was for him to do, no one else. "Mother, can't you give her some breathing room."

"Son, you told me you felt the baby move."

"Mother you just walk in the door and haven't even taken off your jacket."

"Ur, why don't you go sit down. I was in the middle of making supper."

"I can help, what needs done?"

"Mother why don't you go see Happy, he is on the couch. You love cats right?"

"Fine I will leave her alone, don't over work yourself."

"I can handle it. Sit, Mystogan can get you all a drink."

Lyon helps Jellal extend her table to fit all of them around it and grab additional chairs. Mystogan plays host to their guests for beverages. Ur finds a curled up Happy on the couch and picks him up and sits next to Sliver.

"I tried to get them not come over."

"Can only turn down Ur so many times before she gets her way."

"Know mom very well."

"After many times it has happen can predict a out come." A knife was in her hand as she chops up the potato into smaller pieces and places into the a pot. Filling it with water she picks up the pot to put it on her stove. Gray takes it from her and puts it on the burner. The touching of fingers sent shocks down her system. Being in his arms that day and almost getting kissed, she has tried to put it out of her mind. Replying it in her head wasn't helping. This wasn't like her at all, she has never thought of Gray in that way at all.

Going back to the counter to prepare more food, though there was no point of the food they brought over. Be busy and not get to close to him. Gray stood beside her and was watching what she was doing. Slicing up carrots with the knife to go into a other pot. Being close to him had her trying be to mindful of what she is doing. "Why don't you sit down too Gray the kitchen only has room for me."

"I am good where I am."

Chopping was going faster and she didn't notice that Happy had gotten off Ur's lap and wanting to see his owner. He rubbed against her leg which cause her to jump and the knife went right into her thumb. Gray took the knife away from her and brought her hand over to the sink to wash. "Hissss. It hurts."

"Where is your first aid?"

"In my bathroom."

This didn't go as plan, and now he was touching her hand. Quick to remove from under the tap and head to her bathroom. Covering her thumb with the towel that she had on her shoulder still. Her brothers got up but she told them to sit down. The fuss was not necessary and this could set her into a bad mood.

In her bathroom she takes the first aid kit from the cupboard and opens it up. In search of a bandage and disinfectant for the cut. "Sit down on the toilet seat I'll clean it for you."

"Gray, go back into the living room I can do this much on my own." He doesn't listen to her and pushes on her shoulders to manually take a seat. Then he resumes what she was doing and taking the things out of first aide.

"You know I have cuts before and done this with out anyone's help."

"Yeah, I am sure you have, but regardless it's nice for a other pair of hands. Hold it up for me to clean it."

"We did that with water, just put a band aide on." Taking her hand had her pulling to break free from his grip. He holds on a little tighter to clean her cut. Trying to be tactful and not giving her to much pain.

"Caution one must take with wounds don't want it to get infected"

"Ouch Gray that hurts."

"If you stop pulling on your hand, this can get done sooner."

"Then let go." She made the mistake of looking at him and he was smirking down at her. Turning her head away was all she could do. The tall raven blocked her exit out of the bathroom.

"You seam like your feathers are riled up."

"No no no they aren't."

"What to say no one more time, didn't catch it."

"No." Says underneath her breath and not wanting to see the smile he was sporting. A bandage she can feel that goes on her thumb. That didn't make him release her hand after the job was done. What got her snapping her head back to see him was her hand being drawn up to his lips and he kisses her thumb.

"All better."

Standing up from the toilet seat had her almost kicking his shin. Intensity of his gaze on her made her gulp. "Thanks for the bandage, I'll head back to my kitchen."

He moves forward and she takes a step back. "You are done chopping and cooking for tonight. I will take over."

"Gray!"

"Do not argue or your ears will start to smoke."

"Why you..." Pushing on his arm to make room for her to go out of the washroom. Made him put her against the bathroom door instead.

"No more cutting of fingers for tonight. Then they loose there appetite if they find any."

"This is my place, you guys storm right on over. I can ask all of you to leave. Move out of my way."

"Such a temper you have did you not get your nap in today."

"Gray, move aside." That made him move closer to her to put a hand on her waist. A other one on her stomach.

"I shouldn't get jealous at my mother for feeling the baby, but no one should be touching expect for me." She looks at his hand and looks up at him. The gaze was still there but stronger from before. "Don't let anyone else."

"I can't put a sign on me to say no."

"Say no!"

"We should leave the bathroom. My thumb is good now."

"In a minute, haven't felt a kick."

"You might not get to."

"Is it moving in a different spot?" He feels around her stomach for any hint of movement. The baby was moving where he couldn't feel. "Amber is it?"

Sighing and wanting to get be further away from him and not in the washroom. Guides his hand to the upper part of her abdomen. Covering his hand with hers she looks at his eyes again. "Right there."

"Amazing, can't get over it."

"It is, Gray. My potatoes should be done now."

"Ok, we can go back out. I don't want you like a hot potato where you can't cool down or..."

"Or?"

He lifts up her hand again to kiss her thumb. "Don't want to lose a other finger." Holding her breath until he lets go. Is this how he got women into his bed, like that was going to work on her. Sheer determination had her acting normal did not want to be faze by him.

"See I am still able to move them. Good to go." As she steps to go out of the bathroom he takes her into his arms and pulls her back into his chest.

"I'll cook you go sit on couch."

"Gray..no." First time she noticing how strong his arms are wrap around her. Her mind was going to be untouched by him. It had to be this way or he will make her confused. They where actor and manger only. Nothing shouldn't get in the way of that, no friends or family telling her that she is wrong. Fix her eyes solely on him, seeing that he is the one for her. Rubbish she had to say to herself. They be sharing a baby, that didn't mean for them get together by any standards.

"To me you have been up way to long on your feet. You will sit or I'll make you sit."

"No way in hell...yelp." He lifts her up into his arms bridle style and looks at her. The eyes he sees back where madder then a hornet nest. He wanted the attention alright and he got it, but trying to do anything and playing it cool was going out the window.

"Protest all you want little missy, I got a hold of you."

"Little Missy! I am not and you put me down right now or I'll call for my brothers."

"You could or I will do this." Wiggling out of his hold as he takes the steps to her bedroom. "Now now, I can put you on the bed to rest for however long I see fit. The other concentration will be doing what I ask, you pick?" The door was a jar and can be pushed open by his foot. Moving more will be up to her in two choices. This was her place and she was enjoying the time with her siblings before they ascended her abode.

Gritting her teeth and folding her arms. Snarled at him and picked 2. "Couch, I will go there. How dare you believe this was wise. I will walk to the couch and not prefer stares or questions from them."

Her sock covered feet hit the floor and makes her way back to the living room. She was greeted by looks from all of them. It was no use her place was just to small and they could hear everything. "Hey little miss take a seat here." Amber gave Sliver a glare that had him regretting what he said. Remembering back to when Ur had Gray it was best not make a pregnant women angry. The mood swings where impossible to live with and Sliver gave in to whatever. Gray help her to sit down on the couch and put Happy on her lap. The fur ball had follow them around and he could hear his wines. "Son, good luck. If you want any tips on anything let me know."

"I think I got this father."

"For now son, this is only the start."

"You two can zip up your mouths or there is the door. I don't like to be talk about in front of. I had a lovely dinner plan out and here you all four are weasel your way in. Don't take kindly to people getting their own way."

"My dear we are here to celebrate the holidays with you."

"No Ur, you are here because you didn't like to hear the word no."

"Amber stop."

"Oh please Jellal they way you talk to them early on you didn't give them a hard no."

"Don't blame me sister."

"Whatever!"

Amber grabs the remote from her coffee table and flip the channel to Frosty the snowman. Everyone was giving each other looks. Gray hold up his hands to easy everyone down. "I will continue with cooking why not watch this classic and soon we can eat." He walks pass and puts his hand on her shoulder and lowers his head and whisper in her ear. "Should have put you down on your bed. Behave it's Christmas."

The kitchen gets him taking over her job. Lyon and her two brothers stayed over by the counter talking with Gray. Ur wanted to strike up a conversation with Amber but Sliver shook his head and told her to save it for later. The look on the younger women, he can tell that her mood had switch from being angry to now crying. With out anyone saying anything they mentally agree to leave her alone.

Potatoes where smashed and the carrots where cooked. Buns were put into a bowel with butter next to it. Gray was cutting up the chicken and food from their place was being heated up in the oven. The table had her older brother sitting the table. Mystogan was filling everyone's drinks again. Amber was more sombre but still upset.

When everything was done Gray asked them to come to the table. Amber didn't want to move from her couch. It just cause him to come over and take her hand to help her up. He was looking at her but her head was face downwards. She was placed by her older brother and Gray. Mystogan was across from her and Lyon was beside him. Ur was sitting next to Gray and Sliver had the other end of the table. The two heads of the families at each side of the table. Jellal offer Sliver to say a prayer and they started fill up there plates.

Hesitate at first to start eating because she felt like the dinner was ruin by there presence. It didn't help at all with him sitting next her. Gray had put items on her plate that she didn't want to eat. If she told him no he would tell her to bad. Dinner was eaten and she barely talked to anyone. They were trying to give her space as well.

"That was a great meal. Our chief did awesome and Amber's cooking was good too, right Sliver?"

"The roast chicken was very tender and juicy."

"Sister you did good." Jellal bend sideways to giver her a kiss on the cheek for a job will done. Mystogan got up from where he was to give her a hug and kiss on the top of her head. They congratulated on the meal. Amber wanted the evening to be over with. Said her thanks and got up from the table to start clearing it. If she didn't get to finished cooking at lest she could do the dishes. The stack in her hands were grab by Gray and put on the table. He turns her around and got her sitting back down the couch. Kneels before her and make eye contacted.

"You stay right here. I can clean up for you."

Knitted her brows at him and not liking being told what she could do in her own home. It was getting to much for her. "I can do it. This is my place dam it."

"It is, but let others help this time."

He stands up and kisses her forehead. Ur saw what was going on between them and she had a feeling that her son was falling for her. How deeply she did not know, but she figured Amber wasn't having any of it. Now knows her true background she wasn't going to push them together. Every fibber of her being wanted her to, but they were adults. All she could do was watch.

The night went on with talking, desserts and drinks. Then it was time for presents opening. Amber enjoyed it more on Christmas day, but since the Fullbusters were here, it change her plans a little. "Our gifts to all of you will be open now." Ur stands by the tree ready to hand out what she bought for everyone.

"Ur you really didn't have to get us anything."

"Please now Jellal. Like I said we are connected now. You are just apart of our family as our grandchild. The first gift will go to Amber."

Ur picks up a envelope off the tree and hands it over to her on the couch. Ur and Sliver had taken over the love seat. Her brothers were on the floor with Lyon and Gray choose to sit next to Amber with her legs draped over his. She was going to make room for him to sit on the couch with her. Gray told her to keep her feet up and he lifted up her legs as he sat down. It was a other round of disagreement to which he won.

The square unopen envelope was in her hands she looks at Ur hand writing. "To Grandchild" It read on the front. Using her good thumb she opens along the edge and peers inside. There was a single paper inside that had a picture on it. Reaching with her fingers and pulling it out she is astonish at what she finds. Ur was hovering behind her witnessing her reaction.

"Ur, you didn't have too."

"I know you would have picked one out yourself, but it's our gift to you."

"What is it, Sister?"

"Mystogan, Ur got me a crib." The paper gets passed over to the middle child. He whistles at the look of it. It was a three in one crib. Starts with a baby stage to toddler, that the crib changes into a day bed.

"Wow Ur impressive."

"Thanks Mystogan. Amber do you like it?"

"Of course Ur. I am thrilled, thanks."

"Good good. Now onto the rest of the gifts."

Mystogan and Jellal got resort packages to the Akane Beach it was good for up to one year. Everything paid for a week stay of relaxation and enjoyment. Neither brothers had gone that far before. They stick close to home encase Amber needed them for something. A other person was watching over her now they can let loose.

Ur and Sliver got Amber a few more gifts. A spending spree at maternity shop for excepted mothers and for newborns. A necklace with matching earrings. A bath set of lavender soap and body wash.

"The both of you the crib was enough for me."

"We wanted to spoil you a little. Allow us please and the spending spree is all set up, buy what you want and charge it in the store."

"That is very generous of you. I will kindly accept." If she turn it down, Gray would tell her it was alright and not to disappoint the look on there faces.

"I have a gift for Amber as well. Mom can you had me that package right there."

"Sure son." The Santa clause wrapping with Amber's name on it was pass over to her. It sat in her hands she looked at it oddly. They have given each other a few trinkets over the years small items. This was bigger then last year gift of coffee cup she has in her office. That says worlds best manger.

"Open Amber." Shaking it first to take a guess at what it could be. It wasn't fragile and there were no pieces inside. Not to heavy at all but she could tell there was something solid inside. "Don't shake it, open it."

Ripping off the paper and having all eyes on her as she did so. When she sees what it is at first, she begins to laugh. "What so funny about my gift."

"You will see. Mystogan can you grab me that blue bag in front of you." He picks it up and hands it over to Gray. She watches him as he peeks into the bag and starts to laugh.

"Why are you two laughing?"

"Lyon you know that series that I have been reading."

"Yeah, I am on the third book now thanks to you."

"Amber started reading the first one. So I got her all of the books until now." The books lay on her lap in order of 2 to 5. Gray holds up what is in the bag.

"I got him the latest novel that came out." He holds up the same book from her lap next to his. All of them started laughing at their joke now. Who would have thought that they both had the same idea. "I was getting to the end of the first one. Can't wait to find out more."

"See I knew you would like them." Winks at her and she lifts up the second book not to see his sexy smile. Those smiles are meant for women he goes after, not for her.

The rest of the gifts where handed out from underneath her tree. The Grinch movie was on t.v. Amber was glued to reading the ending of her first novel. It was on the coffee table where she read some of it that morning. Gray was looking at Happy, he had gotten up on the couch and was laying on her stomach. Happy was a good cat but that didn't mean for him to by laying where his hands should be. Not noticing that Gray had plop Happy unto the floor to go cozy up to Lyon. His left hand lay on her stomach as he turn to watch the movie.

The end of the book draws closed and finished reading the last sentence. Amber felt her stomach was being rubbed. The book gets put down and she watches his hand on her. Again he wasn't feeling anything, but having his hand there was good enough for him. Moved his hand to right spot again. Placing her hand over top of his and picking up the second book in her other hand. Gray felt the moment and looked at her stomach. Smiles at the kick and seeing her hand on top of his. Each experience like this was special and it should be shared with just the two of them. Ur was watching her son and made her happy to know that something as a baby would start changing him.

"Sliver, why don't we go and let them watch the movie." They had all taken separate cars to come to her place. That way they can leave anytime after supper.

"Sounds good to me."

Getting up from the love seat saying there goodbyes. Amber was still involved with her book to see them off. "Amber my parents are going"

"Gray that is alright let her read. I can phone her in the new year."

Jellal being the older brother send them off and came back to the love seat to take over before his twin got it. Lyon was making pop corn and Mystogan was using the bathroom. Gray stayed where he was on the couch with her.

They all watched a few more movies together and talked late into the night. It was almost 2 am when Jellal saw how late it was. "Hey it's Christmas morning all, Merry Christmas."

"Shhh brother. Don't want to wake up Amber." The men turn to see she had fallen asleep on the couch still holding the book in her hand. Gray had left the couch for her to stretch out more and made do with sitting in the recliner that no one bother to use.

"With it being morning we should all head home."

"You are right Jellal. I will wake up our sleeping sister."

"Wait Mystogan let her sleep."

"Not on the couch brother."

"I'll bring her to her bed. She has a long day and should have been in bed hours ago." Jellal and Mystogan watch as Gray goes over to her from the recliner and lifts her up in his arms. She makes a grumble noise from being moved and snuggles closer to him. Jellal had see Gray's motives through out the night and wanted to know something but didn't want to ask in front of his sister.

The brothers stop him from heading to her bedroom. At first Jellal was going to take her, but Gray refused saying he got it. They kissed her goodnight and let Gray carry on.

"Brother?"

"I know Mystogan." The three men could tell something was happening. It was now to ask before heading out. Jellal didn't want his sister to be with someone who was playboy. If his intention was going after his baby sister. As the older brother and head of the family he had to the right to know certain things.

To make sure he didn't jostle her when laying her down. He did it very slowly and put the blanket on her. With that maneuver had her waking up and seeing him so close to her. "Go back to sleep." Kissing her forehead again before standing up.

"Gray...you are weird." She was half asleep and half awake not realizing what she was saying.

"How so?"

"You keep kissing my forehead"

"Is that wrong?"

"In a way yes."

"Care to explain?" Couldn't keep her eyes open and felt exhausted and did not want to admit that a nap she should have had. Rolls onto her side and closed her eyes. "Amber?"

"Hmmm..what?"

"Explain?"

"I am not her."

"Her?"

"Affection for meant for her not me. I can't be with anyone."

He was going ask some more but she fallen back to sleep. Leaving her room and Happy runs in before he shuts her door. Gray walks back into the other room to see the guys getting ready. "She is in."

"Thanks." Jellal stop with putting on his shoes and walked over to him. The look on his face was serious and Gray thought something was up.

"What are you doing with my Sister?"

"Nothing."

"Tonight had a different feel in the air. We all could tell."

"Nothing is going on."

"Don't give me that. The way you are looking at her is not the way you look at other girls."

Gray was still in his process of figure this out for himself. Would talking to her brother change his mind to where it was heading. Deterred him and still be a playboy. "What are you asking me?"

"You are starting to have feelings for her."

"Is that true brother?"

"I been thinking."

"Thinking?"

"You see Lyon, Jellal and Mystogan. These last few months I been seeing her differently and feeling something towards her. I haven't acted on it, though I have came close."

"Close how close Gray?"

"Jellal, there have been several instances of where I almost kissed her."

"Why you.." He was ready to pound him into the ground but his brother hold him back. Mystogan didn't want her waken up to see any fighting going on.

"When did this start brother?"

"Not to sure Lyon. It has been gradual and she hasn't be made aware of it until the other day."

Lyon leans up against the table and the other two brothers sit down at the table. They should be heading out to go home but Jellal brought it up instead of waiting for a other day. He was wondering himself of his brother's actions.

"What happen?" Gray tells his brother and the rest what took place during the photo shoot. How they were in there own little world and not paying attention to their surroundings. It was Juiva that broke their moment before he kissed her.

"Well brother you had a very close call. I guess your girlfriend wasn't thrilled."

"All women I been with know what it is like to be with me. They have no attachment to me or vice versus."

"I think this one didn't get the memo."

"Juiva knows I am not bound to her."

"Gray, my sister has had hardship. I don't think it's best that you go after her."

"Jellal, that may be true if there wasn't a kid in the picture and what I am feeling I am still unsure of. I been searching, thinking a lot and will do so until I am 100% confident to those feelings. I don't want to miss this up."

"Take that time Gray, because if you do hurt her. I will put my fist in that pretty face of yours."

"I don't want to hurt her either, I can't not let this go. All the years of being with different women and not having any feelings for them besides the need for sex. Amber is the longest women I have known. Isn't it worth a try."

"That is for you to figure it out isn't it. My sister was abuse by a worm and I wanted her to be with someone new. Not once had she had the courage to move forwards. I think at times she is snuck in the past. Reliving those moments, we all witness when she scream out in her sleep that day. I hope she can stand taking a relationship on, if it's with you or someone else. What I don't want to see is for her to head back into darkness. Took her a long time to get here Gary. Don't mess her up."

"That will not happen. This will be all new for me too, I am dealing with actual feelings for someone not sexual desire."

"My brother my not agree with what I have to say Gray, but I will give you my support. As the middle child and seeing how Jellal has cope with my sister and acting like a parent. I want her to be happy. I think she will have that with you."

"Thanks, I want her to see that too."

"I was the one that meet her first before you did. I thought, maybe you would have gone for her at first chance. That didn't take place at all and not to sure why. I must say I wanted to date her when she felt comfortable."

"Lyon...you didn't tell me."

"Sorry Jellal. When I upset her that day, I step back. I didn't want to see her so broken by a simple touch. We have been good friends and I can't say I wanted to prove my status with her. I will now concede to you brother. You are able to get in that small space that no one has ever gotten too. You did it with out blinking."

"Brother, I did not know that you felt that strongly or knew of your feelings towards her. Never shown them."

"A women's heart is delicate, like hers. I didn't want you to know. I wasn't ready to express them."

"We can't stay here and talk about this with her being in the next room. I will not give you my blessing yet Gray not like my brother has. Be the man you are capable of first and I will go on from there."

"Understood Jellal. I am not seeking out for your permission. Amber has to accept me first. Have to give it my all."

They all head out of her apartment and Jellal locked the door behind him. The brothers had a spare key to her place. She had one for both of there homes too. The snow warning they were suppose to have didn't come. Driving home on bare roads was better then in blizzard like conditions. Gray didn't go to bed until much later, his mind was filled with her and what was talked about. The night of the end of year party was his deadline. A new year, a new Gray. He wanted to anticipate that she will say yes. Once that one word is spoken, he will pour everything he has to be with her.