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"Come on, let's go." Vanessa suggested after the two held each other's embraces for a little while. "It's the last night before Grams, Gramps, and Aunt Stella leave early in the morning. We wouldn't want them to leave without saying goodbye now would we?"

"NO! I have to say goodbye!" Raelynn's little eyes widened in fear of not being able to say goodbye to some of her favorite people.

"Alright then. Let's get your coat on and get going." Vanessa instructed, glad that Rae was only three and her mind could easily drift to something else other than the heartbreaking moment they had just experienced.

Her parents and sister, along with her friends were all leaving early the next morning around 2am, so they had decided on a goodbye dinner. Vanessa wanted to take her parents to the airport, but they had suggested leaving from the restaurant after dinner to get through security to make their flight on time.

"Hey guys, sorry we're a little late." Vanessa greeted while giving hugs to everyone.

"You better tell me later." Ashley whispered to her as they hugged, already knowing that something was bugging her.

"I always do hun." Vanessa gave her a small smile. The dinner went well. Raelynn hadn't said anything about Zac stopping by, which Vanessa was thankful for. She didn't want to cause any unwanted drama the last night her family and friends were in town. She also didn't think that they would understand as to why she was okay with what happened.

"We'll see you guys soon. Okay? Have a safe flight." Vanessa gave her mother a teary smile, hugging her. She had already said goodbye to the gang who were already on their way to the airport.

"You be careful baby. And you better come visit soon." Gina told her. Vanessa turned to Stella, and their tears finally broke loose.

"Come here you." Vanessa pulled her only little sister into a bone crushing hug.

"We're so stupid. We act like we're never gonna see each other." Stella giggled through her tears.

"Yeah, but you're my best friend, Stells. And my little sister." Vanessa smirked.

"Yep, and you're mine... just my older sis." Stella grinned and they finally pulled apart before hugging again. "So, I'll let you know about those guys...." Stella trailed off.

"Stella don't start that with your--" Gina began.

"What?!" Greg exclaimed.

"Gramps, chill. She was kidding." Raelynn patted her grandfather's shoulder as she rested on his hip. Gina and her daughters started craking up, Rae joining in with her little giggles.

"Okay, maybe it's a good thing you're leaving." Vanessa nudged her sister. "You definitely rub off on her too much in a week. I think in a month, she'd pass as a mini you."

"Yeah, because we all really need another Stella." Greg joked.

"Hey! I'm offended!" Stella yelled. People passing by on the streets looked in her direction quickly before going on with their own business.

"Looks like dad is learning how to play the game." Vanessa whispered to her and they both smirked. "Oh hey, Stells, before you go, don't forget the protection you asked me to buy for you in my purse." Vanessa began searching through her purse, pretending to look for them.

"Vanessa, Rae is right here though--" Stella began.

"It's okay, she's fine. Dad's got her." Vanessa shook her head, still rummaging through her purse.

"Protection?! Stella!" Greg's face getting red with anger. He knew his daughter liked to mess around with him, but he still never knew if they were messing with his head or if it was real.

"Don't be a grumpy gramps!" Rae scolded him.

"Greg they're joking. I bought it for Stella." Gina joined in. Vanessa's and Stella's eyes went wide for a second before laughing at the thought that her mother had joined in their playful joking.

"What? Gina how could you? She's our baby girl!" Greg was flabbergasted.

"Dad, chill. We're just kidding with you." Vanessa laughed, walking over to him and pulling him into a hug. "I'm gonna miss you pops. You guys should get going though so you can get through security on time. And it's past a certain little missy's bedtime." She added, pulled back from the hug.

"You girls are going to give me a heart attack one day." Greg rolled his eyes. "But we should get going. Goodbye, my little Miss Rae." He gave a good squeeze to the little girl in his arms. "You be good for your mommy."

"I will Gramps. I'll miss you too, and you be good for Grams, and to Auntie Stella!" She pointed a finger to him before bursting into giggles.

"Well aren't you just a little comedian!?" Stella laughed, taking her from her father's arms into hers and hugging her. "Remember everything I taught you. And when you come to California to visit, we can go to the candy stores, toy stores, Disneyland--"

"Okay Stells. Not trying to turn her into a spoiled child." Vanessa stopped her.

"Whatever Sis. I can spoil my only niece if I want to." Stella rolled her eyes, giving her niece another hug, before allowing Gina to say goodbye.

"You be good sweetie." Gina hugged her. "Take care of your mommy, alright?"

"You got it Grams!" Rae smiled proudly before letting out a yawn.

"Come on Baby, it's past your bed time." Vanessa commented, taking Rae into her arms, and she automatically rested her head on her mother's shoulders. The adults all hugged each other once more before separating.

Rae had fallen asleep in her car seat once Vanessa buckled her up. Vanessa was now pulling into her parking space at the complex. She got out and sighed tiredly, unbuckling Rae, careful not to wake the little beauty. Once she got her out and locked her car, she made her way to the lobby entrance of her building down in the underground parking. She noticed there were cones in front of the door, so she had to go the long way around to the other entrance on the main level. After walking around the building, enjoying the little calming walk, she approached the entrance finally, and reached into her bag for her keys. She looked up and noticed a man laying on the edge of the cement planter boxes that were by the door. Vanessa walked closer to the door cautiously, hoping that it wasn't a psycho outside of her building.

She saw his chest rising up and down steadily and assumed she was sleeping. She just wanted to get by quickly and up to her condo safely. As she came to the door and began to unlock it, she looked down at the sleeping man who had his arm over his sleeping face, shielding it from the light coming through the entrance doors. He looked familiar. He then shifted suddenly while asleep, bringing his arm to drape over her stomach. Her eyes widened.

"Zac?" She whispered in shock, aware that he was sleeping, as well as their daughter she was carrying. What is he doing here? She thought.