The next week passed relatively quickly in Serena's opinion. She was released two days after delivering, but the doctors wanted to keep the twins in the hospital a bit longer because the baby boy wasn't taking20in air properly, so he had to have oxygen support, and they wanted to be sure everything was fine with the baby girl. Which Serena agreed to because of two reasons: her and Darien only had one crib, one stroller and what not, and second, she wasn't completely sure if her parents would want her to move in with them or not.

Serena woke from her slumber with a stretch and yawn. She looked over to Darien who was still sleeping peacefully. She went to wake him, but stopped. Better let him get as much sleep as possible. She then got out of bed and glanced at the clock. 8…hmmm. I have to meet mom and dad in an hour, and then go see the twins. Shower first, and then decide on an outfit. She determined.

…

About 45 minutes later, she found herself standing in front of a mirror looking at her reflection. "Good enough." She giggled slightly and then laughed. She grabbed a piece of paper from the desk and wrote a note.

Good morning sleepy head,

I had to meet my parents and figured you could sleep in since we won't be getting to do that much longer. I'm not sure when I'll be done with my parents, but I'll meet you at the hospital later. Love you.

Sere

She put the note on her pillow and walked out the doors. She then quickly walked to the elevator and stepped in. She noticed a male standing in the corner. Minus the long hair, he looks like Darien. "Hello." She said politely as she pushed the button for the lobby.

"Good morning." He said tiredly, keeping his gaze locked forward.

Serena just shrugged as the elevator doors closed.

…

"Morning, dear." Ilene said hugging her daughter.

"Morning mom. Hi daddy." She said hugging him after her mother released her.

"Morning pumpkin."

"So what did you want to see me for?"

"Just to talk. We haven't done that in a while." Ilene pointed out.

"Okay. How's work? Any new developments?"

"We've bought another major corporation."

"That's great, daddy."

"But, Serena, we wanted to talk about something more serious."

"Like what?" She asked worriedly.

"Just hear us out before you make any decisions." Ken said desperately.

She sighed. "Okay. What is it?"

"We would like you to move back home."

Ilene sensed her daughter was about to say something, so she put her hand up instantly. "You said you'd hear us out."

Her daughter slouched. "I'm listening."

"Well Sammy has seen the size of Darien's apartment, and it's quite s mall to have two cribs and all the essential items for twins in it." Ken started.

Ilene nodded. "And when they begin crawling, they'll explore and it's not exactly safe to have to take all those stairs with them. What if something happens and you have to get out quickly? You'd have to run down all those stairs with both babies."

Serena tried to hide her shock. It's true. "But if I move in, Darien wouldn't get to see the twins every day."

"Of course he could. He could come by everyday if he pleased and can stay as long as he pleases as long as it doesn't wake anyone if they're sleeping in the house."

"Look, I understand what you're saying, but I can't. I couldn't do that to Darien. Pulling the twins away from him right after they are born...we'll figure something out. Maybe we can rent a room that's lower in the apartment building so we don't have to worry about the stairs. There are plenty of apartments on the first floor. And maybe there's a bigger one. We'll figure something out, but I can't just take the twins from Darien so he wouldn't be able to see them. They're not even a week old and he already loves them so much." She said with tears in her eyes. "If I did that to him, it…no. I couldn't...it would be like ripping his heart from him."

"We thought you were going to say that." Ilene said reaching into her purse. She pulled out a photograph. "So we got you guys a little present. Think of it as our baby shower present to you guys." She laid the photograph face down in front of Serena.

Serena stared at the black side of the Polaroid.

"Take a look."

She flipped the picture over and gasped. In the photograph was a single story ranch with a large yard and a garage. "T-this is beautiful."

"Three bedroom, two and a half bath. Full kitchen, basement, fireplace, large yard, two car garage. Plenty big enough for you and Darien to raise our grandbabies in." Ken said lovingly.

"W-we can't accept this." She said putting the photo back down.

"You two can just repay us in the long run..."

"Dad…I work at the Crown and Darien works at the desk of a hospital. We don't exactly have the means to do that."

"Which is why I'm giving you both jobs in the new corporation we just bought. It's not really a corporation, but a hospital. I know how much Darien wants to go into the medical field."

"And you would make enough money to pay us back and provide for your children comfortably." Ilene said.

"I don't know what to say."

"Plus, it's close by our house, so you could come over if you need help with something. It's also close to the Crown, your school, and the hospital that we just bought."

"Okay. Let me talk to Darien. I have to let him know."

Ilene and Ken nodded. "Of course."

"What would we be doing if we do go work for you though?"

"Well I want you and Sammy to continue the family business, and I know you've always been interested in working in a hospital. You still want to?"

"Yeah. But I've changed it. I want to be a pediatric nurse."

"Then you could work on running the hospital. When you graduate, you can work on a nursing degree, but still have a job at the hospital working under the current owner, Mr. Kou. He's planning on retiring soon, so you can take over his job. Then I don't know exactly where Darien could work, maybe the head of Human Resources? I'd have to find out what works closely with Mr. Kou."

"But why give me the head spot?"

"Because as I said, I want you and Sammy to continue running the business when I grow old, and if something were to happen, and you and Darien were to split up-"

"I thought you accepted Darien, Daddy."

He held up a defensive hand. "I do, honey, it's just, not many high school relationships last, and if yours were to fail, I'd want family to be the head. If he were to be the head and you guys were no longer together, he could willingly sell the company or do God knows what with it. Understand?"

She nodded. "Yeah."

"So how about it?"

"Thank you daddy...of course I'll do it. I'll ask Darien what he thinks though."

"Okay."

Serena glanced to her watch then stood. "I'm going to head to the hospital to see the twins though."

"We'll join you."

"Good. I walked here, so you can give me a lift." She giggled.

"Why'd you walk?"

"Because gas is too much. Darien didn't have much money to begin with, so in the summer we usually walk."

"We'll stop by and pick up Darien too."

"I'll call him and let him know." She pulled out her cell and dialed Darien.

"Hey Sere."

"Hi Dare. Have you left yet?"

"About to now."

"My parents said they'll pick you up. They're giving me a lift too."

"Okay. See you soon."

"Love you."

"Love you too." She said before hanging up. "He was about to leave."

…

"Which ones are yours?" The nurse asked as she saw the couple peer into the window of the nursery.

"Rini and Darrin Chiba."

"Okay. Go ahead and sit down. I'll bring them out."

"Thank you." Darien said leading Serena to the rockers they had set up for the mothers.

"Hey guys."

"Hi, Sherry." Serena said hugging the blunette. "How are you?"

"I'm doing fine. How are you?"

"Okay. Ready to take the little ones home." Serena smiled. "How are they?"

"Well Darrin's lungs are better. He's breathing on his own, no oxygen support what-so-ever. And everything checked out with Rini. I'd say you can take them home tomorrow. We just took Darrin off the oxygen this morning."

"Thank you so much for taking care of them."

"Of course, dear. It's my job and I would gladly take care of family."

"Here you go. Darrin's been a little fussy all morning." The nurse said as she brought out two bundles, one of which was making some noise. "Which one would you like?"

"Let me see my baby boy." Serena said gently as the nurse handed her the blue bundle. Serena gently rocked Daren. "Hi, honey." She said quietly. "It's okay. Mommy's here." She continued the gentle voice as she rocked him.

Darien held Rini, gently rocking her too.

Ken and Ilene came up behind them, Ilene smiling at the sight. "Sorry. There was no where to park."

"It's okay, mom."

"They're so cute." Ilene said walking towards Serena. "He looks a lot like you Darien."

"Wait until you see his eyes."

Darrin's whimpers faded and his fussiness left. "That's my boy." He slowly opened his eyes and stared into the face of his mother.

Ilene looked at the baby's face and then to his eyes. "Oh my gosh! They're like an exact replica of yours, dear."

She nodded. "And Rini is the opposite. She has all my features, but the deepest midnight blue eyes like Darien's."

"Two beautiful children." Ken said glancing at the children.