-1Chapter 27- an anniversary to remember
"Mrs.Thurston, are you ok?" asked Julia.
"Yeah, I'm fine." Eureka replied. "How about you mom?"
"I'm ok." Talho replied. "How about you kids?"
"I'm ok." said Maeter.
"I'm alright here." said Maurice.
"I'm fine." said Linck.
"That's good." Talho replied. "How is Felicity doing Eureka?"
"She's fine mom. She slept through the whole thing."
"My, I guess she is a heavy sleeper. Julia, head outside and scout the area to make sure it's clear."
"Yes ma'am." she replied.
"By the way, do you know how to handle an LFO?"
"Yes I do, why?"
"Borrow my 606 and walk the grounds with it. If anything happens, it has a boomerang scythe blade for it's main weapon."
"Roger that. Thanks ma'am."
"Don't mention it, now get going."
"Yes ma'am!" Julia then ran out the front door, jumped into the 606, and began her patrols.
"Mom, I'm going to try to contact Renton on the radio." said Eureka.
"That's fine. Come on kids, I'll make you a snack."
"Ok Talho." they replied.
"What's this?" said Renton as his radio started beeping. "This is Nirvash, go ahead."
"RENTON!"
"EUREKA!"
"Renton, are you ok?"
"I'm fine love. The federation ships and the Gekko took care of the battle. Me, the 808, 909, and Venturion stood by for backup."
"I'm glad. Is everyone else ok?"
"Yeah, they're all fine. We're heading back to the base now."
"Renton, come home please. I need to see you."
"Eureka…"
"Please Renton?"
"Alright, I'm on my way, so hang tight." Renton then changed his course and broke away from the rest of the group.
"Renton!" said Holland over the video link. "Where are you going?"
"Home Holland. My wife needs me."
"I'll follow. Talho is with them."
"Roger that."
"Everyone else head back to the base. Me and Talho will be back there shortly."
"Roger that!" they all replied.
Ten minutes later, Holland and Renton landed in a small clearing a little ways from the house in order to avoid attention to the home. The two then ran the rest of the way in on foot. Holland was the first one to arrive while renton trailed a little ways behind. When Renton finally reached the clearing of their yard, Eureka was standing at the entrance of the small trail.
"Eureka." he said gently.
"Renton." she replied with tears of worry in her eyes. She then ran up to him and took him in a worried but caring embrace. After a minute of holding each other while she cried in his arms, Eureka finally said "Don't you ever do that again! You had me so worried being out there!"
"I'm sorry! I was only trying to protect my family."
"Renton."
"Listen Eureka, I promised you a long time ago that I would protect my family. If I have to go and do it on my own without you, I will. I love you all too much to let you get separated, especially with our new daughter now with us."
"Renton." she replied with loving eyes as she looked at him. As the two took each other in a slow kiss, the winds around them suddenly started twirling around and green trapar gently wrapped them in a soft, glowing light. As Holland, Talho, Julia, and the kids watched, their eyes were frozen wide open, almost in fear.
"Holland! What's going on?" asked Talho as she tried to block her eyes from the wind flowing around them.
"I don't know! We can't get near them with all this wind and trapar! We'll have to wait and see what happens!"
"Alright!" she replied.
"Holland, Talho, look!!" said Maeter. "Momma's wings!"
"They're… Shrinking!" Talho yelled.
"They're going away!" said Holland. "But why?"
"We'll find out in a minute!" said Julia. "The winds and trapar are finally and slowly beginning to fade!"
"Looks like they're ok though." Talho replied. Finally after what seemed like an eternity to them, the winds and trapar finally disappeared.
"Wow, that was quiet the kiss." Renton chuckled after they released their hold on each other.
"Yes it was." Eureka replied playfully. The two then turned around to see everyone staring at them.
"Uhh, what's the matter you guys?" asked Renton.
"Renton, didn't you two notice what was going on around you?" asked Talho.
"No, I never noticed anything. How about you dear?"
"I never felt anything." she replied.
"Eureka, look behind you." said Talho. As Eureka did, her eyes went wide. "MY WINGS!!" she yelled.
"You two had wind and trapar swirling around you while you were kissing." said Holland. "And as it did Eureka, your wings disappeared."
"I think I know what happened then."
"What?" asked Renton.
"A little while back while I was still pregnant with Felicity, I told Mischa that because of the wonderful life we had conceived together, I had felt more human than before. I think this proves it. It had somehow made the bond I have with you even closer then before. Perhaps your dna mixing along with mine with Felicity caused this to happen."
"Maybe that's what the Nirvash meant by becoming one with each other."
"I think it is Renton."
"Do you feel ok though?" asked Talho.
"Yeah, I'm fine mom. I guess I'll have to get used to not having wings again."
"Are you sure you're ok dear?" asked Renton.
"Yes love, I'm perfectly fine. Now I can finally go out just like any other person."
"Good thing. We have an anniversary coming up in two days."
"Yes we do."
"Talho."
"Yes Renton?"
"Can you take Eureka out and get her a nice evening gown? Here's some money to do it with."
"Where'd you get all this money Renton?" she asked.
"From working at the shop. Me and Steve were so good at getting things caught up that we got paid pretty handsomely."
"Looks like it. Come on Eureka, we're going to find you a dress that'll knock your husband dead!"
"Ok mom!" she replied. "Thank you dear."
"No problem. Now go have fun. And Talho?"
"Yes Renton?"
"Go out to dinner too."
"You got it!" Eureka and Talho then climbed into the 606, strapped in, and took off towards town.
"So where are you taking her out to?" asked Holland.
"I can't tell you that. It wouldn't be a secret then."
"I guess that works. Who is going to watch the kids?"
"I was thinking of having Nadia do it."
"Here?"
"No, on the ship for the night."
"I see. You had better get in contact with her then and ask her."
"I will Holland."
"Nadia, please report to the bridge. I repeat, Nadia, please report to the bridge." said Gidget over the P.A system.
"So Renton, how are things going with Felicity?" asked Gidget while they waited.
"They're going great Gidget. Me and Eureka couldn't be happier."
"Awesome! I can't wait to see her again."
"You will in a couple of days."
"Why is that?"
"Me and Eureka are going out for our anniversary in a couple of days and the kids will be on the ship while we're gone."
"Is that what you wanted Nadia for?"
"Yes it is."
"Cool!" she replied.
"Hey Gidget, what's up?" asked Nadia as she walked into the bridge.
"Renton is on the radio for you."
"Renton?"
"Yep. Here you go."
"Thanks Gidget. Renton, this is Nadia, go ahead."
"Hey Nadia." he replied. "How's it going?"
"Pretty well thank you."
"That's good. How are things with Hap and Avriana?"
"They're wonderful. Avriana is doing well and things with Hap are going great. I think he's the one Renton."
"That's great to hear. I'm glad you're happy with him. I have a favor to ask you."
"You do?"
"Yep. Me and Eureka are going out for our anniversary in a couple of nights and I was wondering if you could do us the honors of watching our kids while we're out."
"Really?"
"Yes really. I think you've earned enough trust from us that you can do it."
"That's great!! Of course I'll watch them for you."
"Thanks Nadia. Talho will bring them to the ship that afternoon."
"Sounds good. I'll see them then."
"Roger that. Thanks again Nadia."
"No problems Renton. You two have fun then."
"We will. Renton out."
"Nadia out." as Nadia left the bridge afterwards, she had no idea what kind of trouble she would be running into.
"Hey mom, what do you think we should look for?" asked Eureka as they walked through town.
"I'm not sure. I know you got that one dress from your sister, but that's more of a party dress. We need something nicer and more elegant."
"Like what?"
"I'm thinking form fitting, floor length, maybe with a mathing short top."
"Sounds nice. What color do you think we should use?"
"I don't know. I think maybe black would be best."
"Black?"
"Yeah. It's a perfect color usually for something like this. Besides, I know it'll make your husband drool and swoon all over you."
"You think so?" Eureka giggled.
"Yep. And if we can, let's find something that glitters in the moonlight. It'll give you a nice added effect that'll make Renton not want to let you go."
"He doesn't already."
"Well I'm about to make it worse. Come on!"
"Holland, can you watch the kids for a bit? I have to go into town and take care of a few things." said Renton.
"Sure. What do you need to do?"
"Make reservations at the restaurant, get Eureka an anniversary gift, and make sure my suit is ready at the cleaners."
"Alright, see you in a bit then."
"Thanks Holland."
"Hey mom, we've been to three stores already. Why don't we go with my silver one?" said Eureka a little while later.
"Nope. We still have three other stores to check out. There's got to be something here in this town."
"I hope so. My feet are getting tired."
"Well the next one is a block up. If they don't have anything here, we'll take the 606 to the other end of town for the other two."
"Ok." she replied. As the two walked into the store a few minutes later, Talho talked to the clerk while Eureka browsed the spring dresses they had on sale. As she flipped through them, she found a couple of light blue ones, a flower patterned dark blue one, and a white one. "These would match some of the winter sweaters Renton got me a while back." she said to herself. "Hey mom!"
"What is it Eureka?"
"I found some spring dresses on sale that I like!!"
"But it's going on fall you goof!" Talho laughed.
"I know, but I have some winter sweaters that Renton got me a while back that would go great with them."
"I see. You'd be looking like an everyday housewife that way. They are nice though."
"Do they have the kind of dress we're looking for?"
"They're checking right now."
"Can we get these if we have enough?"
"Sure."
"Ma'am." said the clerk.
"Yes?" Talho replied.
"You're in luck. Looks like we have exactly what you're looking for."
"Awesome. This is the fourth store we've been to."
"Follow me to the back of the store here. They should be somewhere in with the formal dresses. Is this for you ma'am?"
"No, it's for my daughter here."
"I see. What's the occasion?"
"Me and my husbands wedding anniversary." Eureka replied.
"Congratulations. Ok, here we go. You look to be a petite, so we'll try that first. If it don't fit, we'll try a medium."
"Ok."
"The dressing rooms are right behind you. You can try them on there."
"Thank you." she replied as she walked into the dressing room.
"Thank you sir. Your reservations are set. We will see you and Mrs.Thurston Friday evening at seven. Shall I have the food you picked out prepared for when you arrive?"
"Yes please, along with the drinks."
"Very good sir. See you on Friday."
"Thank you." Renton replied. "Ok, restaurant reservations are set. All I have to do now is head to the jewelry store to get Eureka's present, to the dry cleaners to get my suit, and we'll be all set."
"Eureka, how's it going in there?" asked Talho.
"Ok mom. It looks great!"
"Does it fit ok?"
"It's just slightly snug, but that's it."
"To be expected since you just had a baby not too long ago. You'll shrink just a little bit more yet."
"You think so?"
"I know so. Now lets see it!!" Eureka then walked out of the dressing room with the dress and matching top on. "Wow Eureka, you look amazing."
"Thanks mom. I like it too."
"Good. We'll take it then. Go get changed. We'll take the other dresses you like too."
"Ok. Thanks mom."
"Don't thank me, thank your husband. He's paying for everything."
Two days later, everything was all set for Renton and Eureka's big day. Talho was at their home getting the kids ready to go along with Diane, who Eureka and Renton decided to have come up to babysit Felicity since they decided they didn't want her traveling in an LFO just yet. Renton and Eureka were in their room getting changed for their night out.
"Renton, Eureka, you guys ready yet?" asked Talho from their living room.
"Almost!" Eureka replied. "I can't believe it's been a year already Renton."
"I know." he replied as he buttoned up his shirt. "It feels like we just got married."
"Doesn't it? I can't wait to see where you're taking me." she replied as she slipped her dress on. "Can you zip me up?"
"Sure dear. It's kind of weird seeing you without wings these days. I was so used to them."
"Yes I know. But I feel more normal now without them, which is nice. I definitely feel closer to you now because of it."
"Same here dear." he replied as he put on his shoes. The two then completed their ensembles by putting on their matching jackets. "Wow Eureka, you look beautiful."
"Thank you Renton."
"It's missing something though."
"What? I have everything on."
"Face our mirror and close your eyes."
"What are you doing Renton?"
"You'll see. Just close your eyes." Eureka then closed her eyes as Renton quietly pulled a small case out of his dresser drawer. He then gently pulled out a solid gold necklace with a diamond heart pendant in the middle. He then carefully placed and latched it around her neck. "Ok dear, open your eyes." When she did, tears of happiness filled her eyes.
"Renton, it's beautiful."
"Happy anniversary Eureka."
"Thank you Renton."
"You're welcome. Now let's get going. We're going to be late."
"Ok." she replied. When the two entered the living room, they were greeted by wide eyes and warm smiles.
"Wow, you two look amazing." said Diane.
"Thanks sis." Renton replied.
"Eureka, where did you get that necklace?" asked Talho. "It's gorgeous."
"Renton just gave it to me for our anniversary." she replied.
"Very nice. It works well with that dress."
"Thanks mom. Are the kids ready to go for the night?"
"Yep. They're getting into the 606 right now."
"Sis, can you handle Felicity while we're out?" asked Renton.
"I have it covered Renton. I helped raise you since you were a baby, so it shouldn't be a problem."
"Thanks sis." Renton chuckled nervously.
"Let's get going dear. We'll be late if we don't." said Eureka.
"Ok, see you tomorrow guys." said Renton as they left.
Shortly after Renton and Eureka left, Talho and the kids arrived at the Gekko. Nadia was in the hangar waiting for them when they showed up.
"Hey kids!" said Nadia as they climbed out of the 606.
"Hi Nadia!" they replied.
"Maurice!" said Avriana.
"Hi Avriana!" Maurice replied happily.
"Where's your new sister kids?" asked Nadia.
"Renton and Eureka had Diane watch her at home. They decided that they didn't want Felicity traveling just yet." Talho replied.
"Ok, that's fine. Come on kids, I have dinner cooking in the dining hall."
"Ok!" they all replied.
"Have fun with them!" said Talho.
"I will." Nadia replied.
"So where are we going Renton?" asked Eureka at they walked up the street.
"You'll see." he replied. Eureka just smiled and held onto his left arm as they continued to walk along. Several minutes later, they arrived at their destination.
"Renton, here? This is the most expensive place in town."
"And it's already paid for. Come on." he replied as they walked in.
"Good evening sir." said the concierge. "Do you have a reservation?"
"Yes I do. Two for Thurston please."
"Ah, yes, Mr.Thurston. If you and your wife will follow me, I'll take you to your table."
"Thank you. Is everything ready like I asked?"
"Yes it is sir."
"Excellent."
"And here you are sir. You and your wife enjoy your evening."
"Thank you."
"This is wonderful Renton. Thank you for everything."
"You're welcome dear. Happy anniversary."
"Happy anniversary Renton."
"Hilda, have you seen the kids?" asked Nadia. "I haven't been able to find them since dinner."
"Sorry Nadia but I haven't seen them. Have you checked their rooms?"
"Yeah and they weren't there."
"How about the lounge?"
"Weren't there either."
"Well, just keep checking around. I'm sure you'll find them."
"Thanks Hilda." she replied. "Well, I guess I had better go to the medical room and shut it down for the night." as she walked down the hallway, she ran into one of the many pranks that would unfortunately befall her and the crew. Right when she walked in front of Haps room, she tripped over a piece of clear fishing line, falling flat on her face. "Ow…." she said groggily.
"What's going on out here?" said Hap when he opened his door. "NADIA! Are you ok?"
"Yeah, I think so."
"What happened?"
"I don't know. I tripped over something."
"Looks like fishing line. Looks like the kids are up to no good."
"Say what?"
"They're known for pulling pranks on new crew members, so I'd watch myself if I were you."
"Thanks for the warning." she replied as she got up. As she continued on and arrived at the medical room, she looked inside to make sure it was all clear. "Looks safe." she said to herself. As she walked in, she was hit by prank number two. "KIDS!!" she yelled after a bucket of water fell on her. As she stomped off to her room to dry off and change into her nightgown, she was hit once again by prank number three. She had tripped another trip line, sending a bag of well hidden sugar pouring onto her head, making her sound off a blood curdling scream.
"Nadia, what's wrong?" asked Talho as she ran towards her. As she did, she accidentally set off the next trap, causing a bucket of red dye to fall all over her.
"OH NO!! Talho, are you ok?"
"Red…dye…on…my…new…clothes. Those kids are so in trouble." she replied as she tried to keep her cool. "Nadia dear, where are the kids?"
"I wish I could tell you. I can't find them."
"That means they have Avriana involved too. Come on, let's go get cleaned up and get a snack. We'll plot our revenge then." When the two reached the ships shower room, they were met by a slippery floor, causing them to fall on their backs.
"OW, that hurts!!" said Nadia.
"Looks like they greased the floor." Talho replied. "Man, I think I'll need a chiropractor now."
"I hear you there."
"Come on, you can use the shower in our room."
"Thanks." After the two were cleaned up and showered, they headed towards the dining hall for an evening snack.
"What should we have?" asked Talho.
"I'm thinking a hot fudge sundae." Nadia replied.
"Mmm I like your taste."
"Hey Talho, where are the bowls at?"
"Cabinet on the left above the sink."
"Ok." she replied. That's when the kids struck again. When Nadia opened the cabinet door, a bunch of fake toy snakes flew out of the cupboard. "AAAA!!! SNAKES!!"
"They're fake Nadia, so relax."
"Thank goodness. Those things freak me out."
"Looks like it. I'll get the ice cream. What flavor do you want?"
"I'm going chocolate on this one. I need it."
"Ooh, I think I'll do the same. You got the bowls?"
"Yep. You got the ice cream?"
"You know it. Anything else?"
"Any cherries?"
"You know it."
"How about whipped cream?"
"You got it." Talho replied. As she opened the refrigerator door, she was met in the face by a large apple pie.
"Talho, are you ok?" asked Nadia. "Oh my, they did it again."
"Those kids are messing with the wrong women." said Talho angrily.
"But how do they know where to get us? That's what I can't figure out."
"They must be using the intercom system somehow." Talho replied as she cleaned off her face. "Keep quiet for a second." she then silently went over to the intercom to check it out. "Looks like it's off." she thought to herself. As she inspected closer, she noticed the panel was loose. When she pulled it off, she saw that the reply button wires were put together, keeping it on at all times without anyone knowing. "So that's how they're doing it. Looks like Maurice learned a few things from Renton." she then hooked the wires back up right so that the intercom was turned off. "Nadia, we have some sneaky kids here."
"Looks like it. How do we fight back?"
"Let's get the crew together. It's time we fight fire with fire."
"That dinner was amazing dear." said Eureka. "The desert was wonderful too."
"I'm glad you enjoyed yourself."
"So what do you have planned for us next?"
"You'll have to wait and see. Come on dear."
"Everyone here?" asked Talho as they all gathered in the dining hall. Everyone nodded yes in reply. "Good. Has anyone else been pranked on tonight?"
"Someone put gum in my slippers." said Doggie.
"There was lotion in my night cap." Gidget replied. "It took me forever to clean it out of my hair."
"I got nailed with silly string." said Matthieu.
"Someone switched my shampoo with shaving cream." said Holland.
"My underwear got switched with some womens underwear." Hap replied.
"Say WHAT!?" said Talho.
"It's just what I said Talho."
"Uh-oh, I wonder whose underwear they got then? By the way, where is Nadia?" All you could hear afterwards was the sound of steps running towards them. A few seconds later, Nadia rushed into the room. "Someone got into my dresser!"
"Ahh, Nadia, we already know about that." said Talho.
"But how?"
"They put your things in Haps dresser."
"H-Hap…has…my…things?" Nadias's face quickly blushed red before she passed out.
"NADIA!" said Hap as he went by her side. "Those kids have gone too far this time!"
"No kidding. They pulled this kind of mess when Renton and Eureka went on their honeymoon." Anemone replied. "And me and Dominic got all of it."
"Agreed." said Dominic. "They think they can get away with it since their parents aren't home."
"What do we do then?" asked Holland.
"We prank back. Here's what we're going to do." Talho replied with an evil smile.
"Renton, where are we?" asked Eureka.
"You'll see." he replied as they walked up a wooded path. When they got to a small clearing at the end of it, Eureka noticed bottles of champagne, a carefully layed down blanket, and candles surrounding them. "Hold on a minute." Renton then went ahead to lite the candles and turn on a radio that he had borrowed from Matthieu. When he turned it on, a slow mix of romantic smooth jazz began to play.
"Renton, it's beautiful."
"I thought you'd like it. A nice night under the stars, romantic candlelight, good music, and alone time with the most beautiful woman in the world seemed like the perfect combination for a wonderful evening."
"It's wonderful dear." Eureka replied as she held her husband. "You're the most wonderful husband in the world."
"And you're the most wonderful wife in the world." he replied. As the two sat down on the blanket, Renton popped open one of the bottles of champagne and poured a glass for each of them. "Here you go dear."
"Thank you."
"Here's to us and our family."
"To us." she replied. The two then toasted, gave each other a gentle kiss, and cuddled underneath the stars.
"Are we all set then?" asked Holland.
"Yep." Talho replied. "We trick the kids into the hangar by making them think Nadia is there talking with Hilda. If they fall for it, you and Matthieu get them with the water guns and balloons. Hap and Doggie will get the honors of firing off the pies while me and Gidget use the silly string. If they try to make a break for the stairs, Hilda and Nadia will hit them with the flour bombs."
"Man, that sounds like a massacre."
"Those kids won't know what hit them. So let operation 'ultimate revenge' begin. We start at 0900 tomorrow."
"Yes Ma'am." Holland replied with a smile.
"Eureka, are you ok?" Renton chuckled a little while later.
"I'm fine." she replied in a slurrish tone. "See?" she said as she began to dance around.
"Settle down dear." Renton laughed. "I think you had a little too much to drink."
"I'm ok dear." she replied as she continued to clumsily prance around. "I haven't had too much."
"I think you have."
"No I haven't." she said as she recklessly plopped down next to him.
"You've finished off two bottles love. Maybe you should take it easy. You've never had this much before."
"It's ok." she giggled. "I have you here with me."
"Ahh, what are you doing?"
"Taking my jacket and shoes off. I want you to see how beautiful I am."
"You're beautiful the way you are dear." he replied with a slight laugh. "Now it's getting cool out. Why don't you keep your jacket on."
"Oh, ok." she replied giggling. As the two layed down underneath the stars, Eureka layed her head on his shoulder and said "Don't ever leave me Renton."
"I won't, I promise."
"Ok." she replied. Eureka then closed her eyes and passed out in his loving embrace.
"Well, looks like we'll be spending the night here." Renton chuckled to himself. "At least she's ok." he then took the blanket, wrapped it around them, and fell asleep under the star filled sky.
The next morning, Holland and Talho had everything ready to go to get revenge on the kids' pranks. Doggie, Hap, Matthieu, and Holland hid out in the 606 and 808 while Talho and Gidget hid out on the side of each one. Hilda made out like she was doing maintenance checks on them while Nadia acted like she was going down there to talk to her. The kids fell for it and ran ahead to try to pull their biggest prank ever.
"Are they here?" asked Nadia when she finally arrived in the hangar.
"Yeah they are." Hilda replied quietly. "They're hiding in a little cubby hole underneath the stairs."
"I see. Are we all set then?"
"Yep. They'll probably try to strike when we walk back into the ship."
"Ok. Let's get going then." Nadia replied with an evil smile. As the two began walking back towards the stairs from the 808, they could hear faint sounds of snickering coming from the stairs. "Why aren't they moving?"
"I don't know." Hilda replied nervously.
"Linck, you ready?" asked Maeter.
"Yep!" he replied.
"This is going to be great!" said Maurice.
"Are we sure of this?" asked Avriana. "Haven't we done enough already?"
"You can never have too much fun." Maurice replied with a smile. "Linck, get ready!"
"Ok!" he replied.
"Alright, and, NOW!!" Linck then released the rope to their biggest prank ever.
"Hilda, what is that noise?" asked Nadia.
"I don't know." she replied. The two then looked above them and got pummeled by the biggest prank ever. A large tarp that had been carefully tied up to the ceiling of the hangar released a barrage of eggs on top of them, some of which were a little on the ripe side.
"AAAAA!!!! ROTTEN EGGS!" yelled Hilda.
"YOU KIDS ARE DEAD!" Nadia replied.
"Come on guys!" yelled Maurice. As the four kids were about to make their final escape, the rest of the crew reacted the same and began their barrage against the kids. As Holland and Matthieu nailed them with the water guns and balloons, Hap and Doggie fired off the pies while Talho and Gidget nailed them with multipule cans of silly string. Nadia and Hilda then vented their frustrations by dropping flour bombs on the kids' heads from the top of the stairs. By the time all was said and done, the hangar looked like a complete war zone.
"You kids give up?" asked Nadia after they were done.
"We do, you win." said Maurice.
"You kids promise not to pull any more pranks?" asked Talho.
"We promise." they replied.
"Got to admit, that was fun though." said Hilda.
"Yeah it was." Holland replied. "We ought to do things like this more often."
"Just minus the rotten eggs." said Gidget. "It smells in here now."
"Yeah, it is a rather putrid smelling, isn't it?" Hilda replied.
"Well," said Talho. "you and Nadia go and take the kids and get yourselves all cleaned up since you could use it. We'll clean up here."
"Roger that. Come on kids. You coming Nadia?"
"Right behind you. Later guys!"
"Later!" they all replied.
A little while later on at a small clearing over looking the forest outside of Bellforest, Eureka was finally waking up after a long nights slumber.
"Morning dear." Renton chuckled. "How are you feeling?"
"My body aches and my head hurts, but I think I'm fine otherwise."
"Sounds like a hangover. I felt the same way but worse after my bachelor party."
"How long will it last?"
"Only about a day. You'll be fine by tomorrow."
"That's good. I guess we had better get home soon then. Diane is probably worried and wondering where we're at."
"You're probably right dear. I got everything packed up, so let's go. I'll help you along. A while later, Renton and Eureka arrived at home to find Diane in the living room feeding Felicity.
"We're home!" said Renton.
"Welcome back!" Diane replied. "I hope you had a good time."
"We did, thanks. How's our little girl?"
"She's doing well."
"That's good."
"Renton, I'm going to go lay down for a bit." said Eureka.
"Ok, that's fine."
"Is she ok?" asked Diane after she left the dining room.
"Yeah, she just had a little too much champagne last night."
"I see." Diane giggled. "Want me to stick around longer?"
"Could you sis?"
"Sure."
"Thanks. I'm going to go fire up the radio and check on the kids."
"Alright." she replied.
"Leader, Renton is paging us!" said Gidget.
"Put him through."
"Roger that."
"Renton, how did your night out go?" asked Holland.
"Everything went great. The only problem we ran into was Eureka had a little too much Champagne."
"How bad did she get?"
"Pretty tipsy before she passed out, but she's fine though. She's in our room laying down right now."
"Hung over eh?"
"Just a little. Not nearly as bad as we were that one night."
"Don't remind me."
"Anyways, how are the kids doing?"
"Everythings going great. When do you want them home?"
"Actually, I was going to ask you if you could keep them one more night so Eureka can recover a bit."
"That'll be fine. I'll let Nadia know."
"Thanks Holland."
"Don't mention it."
"Alright. Renton out."
"Gekko out."