A/N: Sorry about not updating in, well, about a year maybe...oops! Anyways, I wasnt getting any reviews so i didnt feel like I should write anymore. But I will now as i went back and read it over again and realized that it wasnt as horrible as i thought it was. Anyways...Here we go again. if it's a shaky start, just keep going because im a little rusty and havent written in along time.

Chapter 9

Ranger then proceeded to intrduce me to everyone in the room. Apparently they were his and Tank's families. Why they were both there together I really dont know.

"And lastly, this is my mother, Marica." I noticed that she was looking me over. What for, I do not know.

"It's nice to meet you Mrs. Manoso." I hoped I was right. I mean, you never know with these things. She could have gotten divorced and then remarried or who knows what.

Her eyes narrowed. "You look nothing like your Mother." She said in a strong spanish accent as she glanced as mom. "It is a shame too. She is very beautiful."

I didnt know whether she was insulting me or just giving a compliment to my mom.

"Well," she said. "Are you just going to stand there or are you going to eat some breakfast."

I looked at the table and saw that they have pancakes and waffles and all kinds of fatty foods. Dad would keel over if he found out that I ate this kind of food. Not to mention, I dont think that my stomach, being used to healthy foods my whole life, would accept it without some kind of reprecution.

"I think I'll just stand here, thank you very much." I kind of said it in a snotty tone but how was I supposed to explain to them that I couldnt eat this kind of food. I suppose I should try though. But i guess i didnt need to because before I could say a word more, mom started into the whole explanation.

"She hasnt eaten this kind of food her whole life. If she eats it now she'll probably throw up.She's always had fruit for breakfast..." She explained. I silently thanked her but soon found myself cursing her...still silently of course.

"...She does, however, need to apologize for the tone of voice she used with you."

Dont moms frustrate the hell out of you sometimes.

"Right, Sorry." I said quickly.

In the mean time, Diego had gotten up, gone to the refidgerator, and had grabbed me an apple. When I was finished apologizing he threw it to me.

"Thanks." I said trying not to sound too embarrased. I didnt know how old he was but he didnt look too old. Plus the fact that he was hot was a plus.

"When Ranger went back last night I asked him to pick up some of your things for you since we will be staying here for awhile. They're in the duffel bag by the counter." Steph said.

To Be Continued