Disclaimer: I don't own digimon
Hotaru wove in and out of sleep in and out of sleep for the rest of the night. At one point, she heard Tai actually screaming with delight that Sora had finally agreed to be his girl friend. When she woke up Sunday morning, she felt much better and rested. Later in the morning, Izzy called to check up on how Hotaru was feeling, and said he couldn't come over because his grandparents came over for a surprised visit. Hotaru's parents decided to take the kids out for lunch as a birthday treat.
They went to brunch place in downtown. The restaurant was pretty crowded with other families, but lucky the Kamiyas didn't have to wait long for a seat. The family of five sat in booth near a window; the parents on one side, and the kids on the other. As soon as they sat down, Tai continued talking about the upcoming soccer game. It was rumored that college scouts were coming to this game, and Tai was hoping to make an impression. Hotaru, looked up from reading the menu when she heard a familiar voice. She noticed Damien sitting tables away. Damien looked up and seen Hotaru staring at him. He smiled and waved hello. Hotaru did the same.
"Who are you waving at Hotaru?" her father asked, as he turned around to see who it was. Since Iwoa's visit last night, he was feeling more protective of his daughter than usual. At the same time, a blond haired man, who it was sitting at Damien's table turned around to see who his son was waving at.
"Akihiro?" Susumu whispered, frowning, unable to believe his eyes.
" Akihiro?" Yuuko said again, looking at her husband. She then turned around herself.
Akihiro must have said something himself, because his blond haired, green eyed wife had turned around, smiling. "Yuuko?" she said, as she got up, and walked towards the Kamiya's table.
"Emiko!" Yuuko squealed like a teenage school girl.
The two women, squealed and embraced half-way between the two tables. Their husbands shook hands with each other. Emiko, then requested for a table big enough for the two families to sit together. The four children stared at their parents in disbelief. Hotaru noticed that the wives seemed over joyed at this meeting, but the husbands did not share the same enthusiasm.
Emiko hugged all three of Yuuko's children, and Yuuko hugged Damien. Susumu however did not leave his eldest daughter's side. At the table, he sat her down between himself and Tai.
"So tell me Emi, what are you doing here?" Yuuko asked, taking her friend's hand.
" We moved Yuuko! I missed Japan too much." Explained Emiko. "Besides Aki's mother has gotten frail, so we thought it would be better if we took care of her, rather than putting her in a retirement home you know? Oh Susumu, I heard about your mother. I'm so sorry for your loose. I wish I could've met her one more time."
" She died happily." Susumu stated, this fact was his one only console. "Hotaru, how do you know Damien?" Susumu asked his elder daughter.
" uuumm, he's in my class." Hotaru stated, baffled by her father's serious tone. Susumu was usually a happy go lucky person, who always treaded his children like his friends. It was even him who told Tai to man up and ask Sora out.
" How do you know each other dad?" Damien asked his father. Akihiro mirrored the same serious face that Susumu wore.
Instead of Akihiro, Emiko answered. " Your dad and Hotaru's parents grew up in the same village hunny. It's actually because of Hotaru's parents that I met your father. Your dad and Susumu were childhood friends. I became fast friends with Yuuko when I came to visit my cousin, and she introduced me to your dad." Emiko said, smiling at Yuuko, remembering the days of her youth.
"Are these the people we looking for last weekend ?" Damien asked his father. He found it odd that his father, normally a very talkative person, was being strongly silent. Especially when he had just been reunited with his childhood friend.
"Yes, but I didn't know they lived in Odaiba."
"You were looking for us?" Yuuko asked
"Actually, we were looking for Iwoa." Emiko answered. She then put an arm around her son, " You see, we finally told Damien the truth about his adoption. He wanted to find out as much as possible about his birth parents, and since Iwoa was the only person I could think of to help us. He does have connections in high places."
"You told him he was adopted" Susumu directed the question at Akihiro.
"Emi told him." He simply stated, staring back at Susumu.
" I thought he deserved to know the truth." Emi said, looking at Yuuko, hoping her friend could understand what her husband could not.
Yuuko nodded to show that she did understand, and hugged her friend. She wish she hadn't lost touch with her friend, she could've helped Emi through making the difficult decision to tell her only child the truth.
The two families continued to talk throughout their meal. They caught up on what was going on with their kids, their jobs, and the friends they both knew. It was mostly the woman talking, their husbands remained silent. Susumu sat like a protective mother bear near Hotaru, and Hotaru noticed Akihiro glancing at her every now and then.
"I couldn't stop thinking about you yesterday." Emiko said to Yuuko. " I just thought, somewhere in this city, she's celebrating her twins' birthday."
"It was your birthday yesterday?" Damien asked
" Yes" Hotaru and Tai answered together.
" It was my birthday too." Damien stated
Susumu shot a murderous look at Akihiro.
So the restaurant scene isn't over yet. I just thought I'd post this up because I don't have time to write any more today. I hope you guys liked it. Please R&R