A/N: There are some mentions on the current story arc on Uncanny X-Men. Although, I am not sure how the outcome will happen so there are no spoilers if you are reading the current story arc. I have an original character mentioned in this chapter and will be a prominent one through out. Sort of my substitue for Storm since she is getting married and won't be around much. This chapter is mostly a conversation with Charles and Jean. Thanks for the reviews for chapter 2:)

Chapter 3 – Time for That Talk

After many "dream visits" with Logan, Jean was informed about Charles' whereabouts. Since after the fall of the Shi'ar Empire, both Charles and Lilandra rekindled their love and decided to rebuild the Shi'ar Empire to what it once used to be. It made some sense since there is still some hostility between Charles and Scott. He decided to leave the school and Earth with Lilandra and the Starjammers to rebuild the new life that was taken away from him years ago.

As the Phoenix raptor traveled through space trying to find Corsair's ship, Phoenix saw the remnants of the battle with the Shi'ar. Faint images of the battle appeared across space. There was so much destruction over the years that it all ended in a matter of time. She was so proud of Rachel on how she was able to wield the Blade of Phoenix with all its glory to end the story. She was amazed that not everybody had perished during the battle.

Jean made her way through the galaxies and was able to spot the ship easily. She got close enough to make a telepathic call, but far enough not to be shot at.

Charles? Jean put out a call to him. Charles.

Charles Xavier was going over plans with rebuilding the Shi'ar with Lilandra and Corsair when all of a sudden he froze.

Jean? Jean, is that you?

Yes Charles, it's me.

Where are you?

Why don't you go look out the window.

Lilandra and Corsair looked at each other and then back at Charles who was frozen in place for a couple of seconds. "What's going on Lilandra?"

"It seems that somebody is trying to contact Charles," Lilandra said looking at her love with concern.

Charles came out of his trans and got up from his seat to look out the window. "Charles, what's going on?"

"Jean is back," was all Charles would say. Lilandra and Corsair looked shocked when they heard the news. Coming into view, a Phoenix raptor is heading toward the Starjammers' vessel. Corsair and Lilandra stood behind Charles to see what he was looking at and they too saw the Phoenix coming their way.

"Corsair, something is approaching the ship", Hepzibah's voice came over the intercom.

"Stand down, Hepzibah. She's not a threat. It's my daughter-in-law. Let her in," Corsair said still looking out the window with amazement.

Later after reintroducing herself with the fear and hesitation from others, Jean and Charles spoke to each other privately about her plans of coming back.

"So, what about you and Scott?"

Jean let out a huge sigh knowing that topic of discussion will always come up and she needs to face it. "I'm going to get a divorce. It's been building up even before Emma. She just hit the nail in the coffin."

"I'm sorry to hear that Jean. I wished there was a better way to solve it."

Jean gave a short laugh and a cocked eyebrow to Charles about the comment.

"I've been gone long enough for that relationship to grow and I do recall giving Scott some sort of blessing before I died. There is no other way. I want to make it official. It's the best for the both of us."

"How about Rachel? She really has been harboring some pent up emotion towards Emma and Scott. The father and daughter relationship is a bit skewed."

"I don't blame her, Charles. I would probably do the same. Don't worry about her. I'll deal with her."

Charles was unsure about Jean's state-of-mind, but she was assertive enough that she knew what she was doing. He didn't bother giving a second thought of her decision. The conversation became serious when it came to the school. Since Charles decided to take a sabbatical, Scott and Emma took over as co-Headmasters of the school. With the recent events under Scott and Emma, Charles needed somebody he feels comfortable and trust to take over. He felt Jean could do the job.

"Jean, I want you to take over as Headmaster of the school. I know that Scott and Emma are the co-headmasters, but I want you to be the official."

"What, you don't trust them to run the school?"

"It is not that I do not trust them. It would be better for you to handle it. You know the school's curriculum better than anybody. You know the school's mission statement better than anybody and you implement it. Plus, you have a better handle with the children than Emma or Scott."

Jean smiled at that last comment. As much as Emma says that she is kid-friendly and Scott could barely handle Rachel, she felt that she could do a better job. Go out on top, Jean. You are the better person for the job, Jean thought to herself.

"You really think I could do it?"

"I would not tell you if I did not think you could."

"Alright. I'll do it under my terms."

"I recruited a new member of the staff. Do you remember Eris Kingston?"

Jean beamed when he said her name. "Of course I do! How is she?"

"She's doing fine. She's a doctor now and still has her mutant powers. She was with the Australian Army as a surgeon."

"You were able to find her?"

"We've been in touch for a long time. When my team came back from the destruction of the Shi'ar, I was badly injured. When we got back to the mansion, none of Scott's team was around. I sent Alex and Lorna to find Eris. She was working in New York University Medical Center."

Taking all this in about her long lost friend from Australia, she listened attentively. "I offered her to stay at the mansion as a resident doctor and be part of the X-Men."

"And?" Jean was excited with the news about a friend she has not heard from in years.

"She declined."

"Oh," was all Jean could muster after her disappointment.

"Do not be so sad, Jean. She requested to be on reserve, but she is staying at the mansion to be a full-time staff," Charles said with a mischievous smile.

"If I should have known better, you are one wicked man Charles Xavier," Jean said returning the smile.

"I also did it so you could have someone to talk to since Ororo is in Africa most of the time now. I had a feeling you might be back soon."

Jean got up from her chair and made her way to Charles giving him a big hug of appreciation. "Thank you so much Charles. You do not know what this means to me."

Charles returned the hug and pulled back to look into Jean's eyes for one more request.

"Also Jean, you know the protocol."

Hope you liked it. I know it's short. Ch. 4 is going to be a little more fun because it's the big reveal. Don't forget to review :) Joy