Kirsten unlocked the door to her big house. She shut it behind her as she sighed and dropped her suitcase on the floor. She was alone, and she was already missing Sandy. Kirsten went into the kitchen and checked if the were any messages on her machine.

"Kirsten, it's your father, there's a ton of work that needs to be done, so I need you in the office pronto"

Beep

"It's me again, why aren't you here yet?"

Beep

"I'm sorry; I forgot you went to Berkeley for the weekend. Give me a call when you hear this"

Beep

"Hi Kirsten, it's Taryn. I just wanted to remind you about the fundraiser this Saturday for the hospital. We're having a meeting at Karen's house Tuesday to go over the details. Bye"

Kirsten sighed, she had totally forgotten about the fundraiser. But she had to skip it, she had to visit Sandy. She looked at the watch, it was too late to call Taryn now, that had to wait until the morning, right now she just wanted to take a hot shower and go to bed.

It was Tuesday and Kirsten was set at her desk, working. There was a knock on the door.

"Come in"

Caleb entered her office.

"Hey Kiki, you got a minute?" he asked.

"Sure, what is it?" Kirsten answered and looked up at him from her computer.

But before Caleb could say anything, Kirsten's cell phone started to ring. She looked at the display.

Sandy calling

"Do you mind?" she asked but didn't wait for response.

"Hello" she said into the phone and was greeted by the beautiful voice of Sandy Cohen.

"Hey baby, I hope I'm not interrupting you in your work" he said and she felt herself getting warmer.

"Well, I'm not sure if I can talk right now…" she started but Caleb gave her a look saying 'You can talk, but it better be quick' and walked over to the couch and sat down.

"No, actually I can talk" she said, she had missed his voice.

"Have you heard from Rachel?" he asked

"No, not yet"

"You are still coming up this weekend, right?" he asked and she thought for a second.

"Yeah, there's this charity event for the hospital that I'm supposed to help out with, but I'd rather be with you, so I'll come"

"Glad to hear that" he said and Kirsten was sure he was smiling.

"Was it something else?" she said and shot a glare at her father.

"Well, just that…no, never mind" Sandy said and Kirsten heard that he was hesitating.

"No, what is it?"

"Nothing, can't wait to see you. You know, when you come back, maybe we can share hotel room…" he said, his voice now lower and sexier.

"Any reason?" she said, trying to hid her amusement

"No, absolutely not." He answered in a sarcastic tone and she laughed "Well, let's just say I miss you, a lot"

"Oh, honey I miss you too. But I better get back to work. We'll talk later, ok?" Kirsten said and Sandy sighed.

"Okay, bye honey, I love you"

"I love you too" she said and hung up. She turned to Caleb that was still sitting on the couch.

"Was it Rachel?" he asked. Kirsten wasn't sure if it was best to tell him or not…

"No" she said before she really had made up her mind. She didn't say anything more, so Caleb had to ask.

"So? Who was it?" he asked and looked at her. She bent down over her desk and said "My boyfriend"

"You have a boyfriend? Since when?"

"Since this weekend" Kirsten answered and now looked at him.

"But you went to berkeley this weekend..." Caleb started and then he realized what was going on.

"You met him in Berkeley!"

"Yes, so what? He's really nice guy, dad." Kirsten said

"Then I guess I have to meet him someday" Caleb said and got up from the couch.

"Sure. What did you want anyway?" she asked.

"Oh, I just wanted to talk to you about the investors meeting tomorrow"

Meanwhile, Sandy sat at a cafe in Berkeley, waiting for Stephanie to come. He was going to tell her about Kirsten and he was afraid of how she would react. He put away his cell phone and took a sip of his coffee while he was waiting.

"Hey dad" he heard Stephanie's voice say and he looked up and saw his daughter taking a seat oppsite from him.

"Hello Steph!" he greeted her and she smiled. "How are you, sweetie?"

"Oh, I'm good. you?"

"Fine, fine. So how's staying with Kate?" he asked, still not sure how to tell her.

"It's ok, for now. but we're going to find anapartment soon, right? Without mom"

"Yeah, without your mom" he said absentminded.

"What is it dad?" she asked and he looked at her.

"It's nothing. It's just..., maybe you need someone, like a real mother" Sandy started and Stephanie just stared at him

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"I'm just saying, I know you've always wanted a real mom, but I know Rebecca wasn't the best and..."

"Then why didn't you leave her sooner?" Stephanie outburst and Sandy looked sadly at her.

"Because I was still hoping...I loved your mother, Steph. And I just wanted her to go back to the woman I fell in love with." he tried to explain.

"Fine, I understand. But how am I supposed the get a 'new' mom? Unless..." slowly she realized what this conversation was about.

"I've met someone" Sandy finished the sentence for her.

"But...b-b-but..." Stephanie stammered, he had just confirmed her worts suspicion "I thought, that after this divorce it would be just you and me, not you, me and some other woman!"

"I think she'll make a great mom for you, Stephanie. She already has a daughter and..."

"Well, if she already have one, then why would she want me?" she asked and stood up.

"Steph, please. Give her a chance." Sandy beged

"I don't know, I'm not sure if I want a mother. I was eight when mom changed, so I have been without a real mom for nine years, I think I 'll be ok"

"What about me? I love her, can't you just give her a shot?" Sandy was starting to get desperate, he had hoped Sephaine would understand

"I honestly don't know. I just need some time..." she said and then she turned around and walked out of the cafe, leaving her father alone at the table.

'Not her too' he thought and sighed. First Rachel, and now Stephanie. Both had obviously a hard time to accept his and Kirsten's relationship.But their love was something that was only between the two of them, it really had nothing to do with everyone else. But if they were to eventually be married, their daughters would be most effected by it. Sandy know stephanie didn't want to give Kirsten a shot cause she was afraid, afraid that she might abandon her. Stephaine had never actually told her father she was scared, but Sandy just knew.

Right now he just wanted answers, from Rachel, Stephanie...and Kirsten. He wanted to ask Kirsten what they would do if their daughters didn't approve of them being together. 'One step at the time' he thought.

Okey, maybe not me best chapter, but hopefully it will be better! Please leave a review!