Penelope was leaving the train station in Brussels and looking for her mother's driver. She sent Jonatan to pick her up since she was busy with meetings and some things she had to do for work. He would drive her to the house where Penelope was supposed to have lunch with her step farther. After her dad, Joseph Park died, her mother started dating another man. She never officially married him so she could use the perks of being a Park, but that man helped her raise Penelope. He was not part of the supernatural world and there were some thing that he didn't really understand, but he loved Penelope and loved her mother very much. He learned to live with their secret and magical abilities. They arrived to the house and David greeted her.

''Hello little one…''

''Hi David.''

''How are you?''

''I am doing ok… I am also glad to see you.''

''I missed you and mom.''

''I don't believe you… You are teenager… You are not supposed miss parents. You are supposed to enjoy life and not think of us.''

She hugged him and he noticed something was wrong.

''What is it?''

''A lot of things…''

''Someone broke your heart?''

''I am not sure.''

''O…ooohhh… Let's eat. I made you pasta with sea food and I might let you have glass of wine with me.''

''Behind mama's back?''

''Of course… What do you take me for?!''

''The best dad ever.''

Every time she called him dad his heart was full. Penelope knew he was not her father. Patricia Park, her mother, told her when she was five years old that her father's name was Jonatan and that he died. But Penelope never cared about that ''DNA'' part of the family. To her David was her dad because he loved her and took care of her and her mom. Her mom was ok with her calling him dad, David was over the Moon when she asked if she could call him dad, so everyone was happy. He took her hand and led her into the house. Table was already set and Penelope took her seat and waited for him to come with food. They started eating and he finally asked what was going on.

''I learned that there is huge chance for my girlfriend to die in next six years.''

''I am sorry honey… Is she sick?''

''No, it's magic related.''

''Can it be fixed somehow?''

''We don't know yet… Her mom and dad are looking into it.''

''And you came here to talk to your mom about it?''

''I came to talk to mom and see if she would let me marry her.''

David was not really into that idea.

''Penny, you are sixteen… Marriage is a serious thing.''

''I know…''

'' You are a kid…so is she.''

''But she will die and we don't want to waste any time.''

''Are you sure that marriage is the right thing?''

''I want to marry her… Only thing I ever wanted was to have family with her.''

''I am not sure it's a good idea, at sixteen. In few years, why not…I will support you no matter what, but I can't tell you what to do. It's something that you and your mom have to talk about. After all, she is the one giving her consent.''

''I know…But I want you to know your opinion matters to me.''

''Thank you honey.''

They spent the rest of the lunch talking about how he and her mom were doing in Belgium and what places did he go to since her mother works all the time. He talked about places where he ate and suggested her to visit them and try some waffles and things he loved. After they were done with lunch, maid cleared the table and they moved to the living room. He started the fire in the fireplace and they had wine in the chairs watching the fire. They spoke about Josie again and he told her that he is glad that they were back together. She told him how Josie came to find her in Paris and all. He was happy for her.

Around seven in the evening Penelope's mother came home. Patricia Park was not expecting Penelope's call and question if she could come and visit for a day or two. She was happy to see Penelope, but she was also worried what brought the need to come and see them. She believed Penelope was on some sort of mission in Paris. David greeted her and got up from the chair.

''I'll leave you to your magic related madness… See you later.''

He blew them kisses and left the room. Patricia took her daughter's hand and laced their fingers.

''What is it love?''

'' She knows about the merge.''

''Her parents told her?''

''Not really…''

''Baby? You didn't?''

''I did…''

''Penny… It was not your choice…''

''I had to wake her up a bit! She didn't take care of herself. I had to do something to get her to see herself.''

''Honey…''

''I love her mom. I need her to fight.''

''You can't force her to do it.''

''I know… And it's killing me.''

''She wants us to get married.''

Penelope expected her mother to say no or something along the line of that. She believed that Patricia Park would be against teen marriage for her daughter.

''And what do you want? Do you want to marry her?''

Penelope smiled.

''I do…''

There was moment of silence when Penelope waited for her mom to get crazy angry at her and tell her that she is insane for wanting to do something like that. She closed her eyes and waited for the wrath of an angry mother to start, but there was none. She just heard her exale…

''Ok… I guess that tomorrow I am not going to work, since we are picking the wedding dress…or outfit… I am still not really sure what your vision of this is.''

''We can check out the dresses too…''

''Thank you. I want to see you in a wedding dress...''

''But I already know what I want.''

''And what is it?''

''A jumpsuit with a cape.''

''Bold.''

''Sexy…''

Her mom smiled.

''Are you really sure you want this?''

''Yes, I am.''

''Ok… And ring… We must pick a ring for Josie…''

Penelope smiled at her mother. She was very excited. She never expected that from her.

''Do you have any idea?''

''No mom… I have no idea… I will know when I see the ring.''

''Good… And we will need wedding bands too.''

''You are enjoying this way too much. I am worried.''

''My only daughter is getting married… So, what do you expect me to do?''

''I don't know… I believed you would scream at me.''

Her mother smiled.

''Oh, there is part of me right now screaming at both of us… But I know that even without me saying yes, you will marry that girl. You are daughter of Patricia and Joshua Park... two stubborn mules… and you will have it your way no matter what.''

She was surprised her mom mentioned her dad. It was not happening often. She almost never spoke of him.

''What do you think he would say?''

''To stay away from the crazy Geminis.''

Penelope laughed…

''Too late for that.''

''I know…''

She smiled at Penelope and then got serious.

''He would be worried, he would tell you to think about it and in the end he would ask if it's ok for him to walk you down the aisle…because you are his baby girl.''

''Do you miss him?''

''Every day…David is a good man and he loves both of us…But your father was the love of my life…''

''Why you never married David?''

''Because I already have a husband… My bond to your dad is forever… Even if he is not here… I am still his wife…''

Penelope looked at the fire.

''And you are picking the same road… Only difference is that I had no idea he would die that soon and you are well aware that she might.''

''If you knew…?''

''I would have still married him… No questions asked.''

''I am scared mom.''

''I know baby…''

''I feel sometimes that I can't breathe without her.''

''And then you will learn to live with that pain and broken heart.''

''Did your pain ever stop?''

''No, but I learned to carry it inside of me. I am proud of my wounds and pain. I loved an incredible man and he left me with you. You are the combination of the best…and the worst of us… But to me you are constant reminder that part of him still lives and I get to love something new about him.''

Penelope jumped into her mother's lap and started sobbing.

''I am so scared…. I am paralyzed with fear… What do I do mom?''

''Love her baby… Love her every day you have and don't waste any time.''

Patricia Park held it together for her daughter but her heart was braking for her. She knew what pain she will live and she was not looking forward for that moment. She wished she could do something to save Josie and spare her daughter the pain she knew too well. She took Penelope's face in her hadns and gave her teary smile.

''Smile my love… Be happy… You will have the rest of your life for crying and being heartbroken…''

Penelope tried to smile.

''Now tell me, how do you feel about getting married here in the garden?''

''Under David's rose arch?''

''Yes… Why not? This is a beautiful garden love.''

''I will have to talk to Josie first.''

''Sure… Go to your room and call her. I am guessing she is waiting for the news.''

Penelope hugged her mother.

''I love you so much mom.''

''I love you too baby.''

Penelope went upstairs and called Josie. She was inpatient to hear her.

''Hey Jojo…''

''Hey Penny… How are things with your mom?''

''They are good… She suggested we get married here?''

''Really?''

''Yes, tomorrow we are going shopping.''

''What are you going to get?''

''A wedding outfit?''

''Outfit?''

''Well, I don't want to give too much… Maybe a dress, maybe a suit… and someone's rings are also in a mix.''

''Penny…''

''What?''

''A RING! I don't need too much. You don't know Patricia Park, honey, you are getting an engagement ring and a wedding band… Unless you want to get very angry mother in law.''

Josie laughed.

''We are really doing this?''

''Are you having second toughts?''

''No, not for a moment.''

''Then we are… I will send you my mom's number so she and Caroline can talk details… And I can't wait to see you and marry you.''

''Me too…''

''I miss you Jojo.''

''I miss you too Penny…''

''I will see with my mom if she can fly out here MG and Hope.''

''That would be nice.''

''I know.''

''I must go now. Lizzie is calling me. Mom and dad want to talk to us about something. They are weird…''

Penelope was scared now. She wished shew as in Paris with her.

''Call me Jojo.''

''I will… Love you P…''

''Love you too…''

They hung up and Penelope felt suddenly very sick. She was worried for Josie.