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Holly studied Artemis while his back was turned to the window. He'd let his hair grow out more. It fell to about an inch below his ears. He didn't gel it anymore. He looked tired, like he hadn't slept in weeks. She knew it was because of her, because she left him. She had seen in his eyes how much he missed her, wanted her to stay.

But he couldn't allow himself the luxury, she knew. She did have to leave again, and she didn't want to make it harder on him than it already was. She would understand if he didn't let her see Finn.

Artemis turned back around. He ran his fingers through his hair and nodded. "You can see him. Five minutes."

She nodded also. "Thank you Artemis."

Artemis didn't reply, just left the room. Of course he'd supervise it. He didn't want her trying to take Finn or anything. She shielded and followed him.

He led her to a room that had a sign hanging on the door. It said 'Finn', in awkward, messy writing. There were paintings taped on the door, although most of them looked just like splotches of color.

Artemis knocked and a small voice said, "You can come in."

Artemis pushed the door open. "Hey Finn." He forced a smile. "What are you doing?"

Finn held up a toy train and a small red car. "Well, the train is running over the car. It has people in it, but the fairies save them."

Holly blinked in shock. What did Finn know about fairies?

Artemis nodded, his expression pained. "I see. Did you give your picture to Grandma?"

"Yes. She said it was bootiful."

Artemis laughed, but it didn't reach his eyes. It was obviously paining him to know that Holly was watching. "Beautiful, Finn. It's pronounced beautiful."

Finn tried out the correct pronunciation of the word, then looked at Artemis. "She told me to tell you that she wanted to talk to you Daddy."

Artemis winced. "Thank you Finn." He glanced at his watch and got to his feet. "Butler and Juliet are going to be back soon. Make sure that you look nice for when they get here."

Finn nodded and continued bashing the red car with the train as Artemis closed the door.

"What did you tell him about fairies?" Holly hissed into his ear.

Artemis kept his eyes fixated forward. "I just made everything we went through into stories for him. He really enjoys them…I wonder why?" His tone was sarcastic.

Holly was silent. She couldn't be mad at him for telling Finn stories about them. She flew behind Artemis as he went down the hallway. Finn was so big. So grown up. She'd missed almost five years of her only son's life. Last time she'd seen him, he was still in diapers. She deeply regretted staying away so long.

Artemis continued down the hallway, past his room and study. Holly blinked. She had been expecting him to enter his study.

"Where are you going?" she hissed.

"Does it matter?" he asked.

"Yes, it does. I still wanted to talk to you."

Artemis shrugged indifferently. "Has it ever occurred to you that I may not want to speak to you?"

"No, it hasn't," Holly growled, her shield slipping slightly. "I can see it in your eyes. You want me to stay."

Artemis's step faltered for a moment, but he caught himself and continued down the stairs and back to the kitchen. It wasn't even noon yet and he desperately needed a drink.

Once in the kitchen, Holly unshielded. "You can't keep avoiding me forever Fowl."

Artemis shook his head. "I think," he said, as he uncorked the scotch, "that you are the one avoiding me." He poured a small amount into a clean shot glass and downed it.

"Scotch Artemis?" she asked. "You've never really been one for drinking. You told me once that it's a filthy habit."

"Ah yes, once upon a bitter day when you actually cared." He held up the scotch bottle as if to emphasize his point.

Holly was reaching the end of her straw. "Artemis, would you listen to me for one minute?" she yelled as she activated her wings and flew up so that their eyes were level. She grabbed the collar of his shirt. "I do still care! There hasn't been a day when I haven't thought of you, when I haven't wished that I could see you and be with you!" Tears were rolling down her cheeks as she pressed her lips to his. She drew back only slightly. "I love you Artemis," she said.