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Before I had the strength to even open my eyes, I heard the voices whispering around me. I also felt something a bit heavy and wet.

"Open a window so she can have some air." I heard Keith say. I heard heels quickly walk away; I knew right away that it was Ayako. I opened my eyes as I felt the breeze.

"Mai! You guys, she's waking up!" I turned to the sound of the voice and saw Kino standing over me with a worried look on her face. I stood up and quickly regretted it as the dizziness hit me hard and I collapsed back down.

"Whoa, easy there cowgirl." Kino said as she caught me before I fell back down.

"What…What happened?" I asked as I slowly put myself in a sitting position with the help of Ayako and Kino. I looked around and I saw that I was in my room again.

"You fainted and then you accidently hit your pretty little head on the counter. We took you to doctor and he said it was a little concussion but to not worry about it. He said to just take you home so you can rest." Keith said as Ayako took the rag that was on my head and replaced it with a damp one.

"I wonder why I fainted." I asked myself as I tried to remember what happened before that. I noticed Ayako stiffen. "What is it?" I asked as I turned to look at her. Then it hit me. Naru. Now I remember. I finished changing into my uniform when I heard Monk talking to someone when he moved and I saw him, Naru, looking straight back at me.

"Where is Monk?" I asked.

"He's in the dining room talking to Naru." I pulled the blankets away from on top of me and started getting off the bed.

"Wait what are you doing?" Ayako said as she caught my arm.

"I'm fine you guys. I swear. I really just want to go back to work and I also promised the children that I would visit them today because it's my birthday." I said as I looked at Ayako. Ayako stared back at me trying to figure out what to say but couldn't. She finally sighed.

"Fine but we need to find someone to give you a ride."

"I'll do it. I have the same schedule as Mai and I have nothing else to do." Keith said as he held up his hand.

"I have a tutoring class to attend to." Kino said with a sorry look on her face. I placed my hand on her hand. She looked back at me and gave me a week smile and squeezed my hand back. She helped me out from the bed. I realized that I was still in my uniform. Lucky me, at least now I don't have to put it on while I'm still a little dizzy. I said as Keith and Kino both help but my shoes on.

"Come on you guys, I'm not that helpless." I laughed. Keith held me up from shoulder and waist while Kino grabbed my purse and cell phone. Keith led me through my door and into the dining room. Monk was sitting down on the couch. I also saw the back of Naru's head. Someone else was with him; my best guess was that it was Lin.

Monk stood up when he saw me walk in. "Mai, what are you doing out of bed?" he asked in his best father tune.

"Oh, I'm okay. I'm going back to work." I said as I waved him down.

"But I don't think it's good for you to work in your condition." He said. I looked at him and gave him my best doggy eyes.

"Please can I go and work Ayako said I could! Please daddy!" I wined, and as I had thought, after I said daddy Monk gave in.

"Okay, fine, you can go and work. But not too hard!" I was so happy I gave him a hug. I almost stumbled though. Thankfully Keith was there to catch me. I also noticed that Naru and Lin had both stood up from the couch.

I bowed down to them. "It's nice to see you guys again. Sorry for the little incident that happened earlier."

"Oh no, you don't need to apologize for that at all Mai." Lin said as he bowed down too. I looked towards Naru and saw that he wasn't looking at us. I looked to see what he was staring at. My waist. Keith still had a hand on my waist.

"Well it was nice to see you guys again but I have to leave. Monk and Ayako can show you the way out. Let's go Keith."

"I can drive you." I turned around to see that Naru was the one that had spoken up.

"It's okay, I'm taking her there." Keith said. Naru was glaring at him with his icy blue eyes. I was surprised to see that Keith wasn't affected by it at all.

"I was also wondering if I could talk to you Mai." I looked at him. Hmm, I wonder what about. I looked around to Monk who now stood my Ayako. They looked at each other and shrugged, letting me know that it was up to me.

I walked out of Keith's hold. "It's okay Keith. You can go ahead right now. You are our best pastier and chief. We need you there now. I'm just going to have a little chat and I'll be back to help everyone out." Keith looked down at me and then back at Naru. I swear I saw an electric spark between their eyes. Then he looked at me and nodded his head.

"Alright I see you later." He squeezed my hand and walked outside with Kino. I started to walk out the door to but I was still stumbling. Naru caught me from the waist and held me up.

"Thanks." I said as we walked out to his 'black' car. Well what other color would it be? He's still the same old Naru I guess. He opened the door for me and helped me in. He walked over to his side as soon as I closed the door. He reached back and pulled a bouquet of tulips and handed them to me.

"Happy birthday Mai."

"Wow Naru! They're beautiful! Thank you!" I don't think I ever told him that my favorite flowers were tulips. I thought as I gave him a quick hug. When I pulled away he gave a small pretend cough.

We didn't speak for a long time while he was driving. I didn't even ask him where he was going. We kept driving until he stopped at a little café that I used to go to before I opened my own café with Kino.

Naru held the door opened as I walked in. I was now able to walk with any help. I almost made it to a table before I was attacked by two kids who jumped on me.

"Auntie Mai! Happy birthday" they yelled.

"Hey you girls! How are you? You girls behaving?"

"Yes ma'am!"

"Izumi and Megumi, how many times do I have to tell you not jump on Auntie Mai like that?" An older woman than me walked towards us.

"Hey Minami."

"Hey Mai, happy birthday."

"Thanks,"

"Now apologize girls."

"Sorry mom. Sorry Auntie Mai."

I laughed and ruffled their hair, "its okay. I promise I play with you guys later."

"Yay! Here is your present!" they handed me a box. "Is that your boyfriend?" they asked pointing behind me. I looked back and saw Naru looking somewhere else. I could have sworn I saw a little red on his cheeks.

"No he's not. He's just an old friend." I could have sworn that they looked a bit disappointed but they left to go play dragging their mom with them. I laughed and looked back to see that Naru was already sitting down in a booth by a window. I walked behind the counter and made two cups of tea. Minami didn't mind at all. I walked back to the booth and handed him the cup. He first looked surprised. But he took it and sipped it.

"Sorry if my tea isn't as good as England's tea."

"No, it's not." He said before he took another sip, "This is actually better." I blushed a little.

"Thanks." I said before I took a sip of my tea. "So what brings you and Lin here?"

"We're here because my father wanted us to work on more cases. To help as many people as we can."

"Oh," was all I said.

"I was also wondering if we could have everyone back." He said

"Well I can't speak for anyone." I said as I finished up my tea. I looked up at him to still see him watching me.

"What is it?" I asked as I set my cup down.

"Would you like to be my assistant again and help with the cases?" If I say no then I know for sure Monk and Ayako won't help him. But this is what I always wanted. For us to be together again working on case. I just don't know how I can do all that and still work in the café and help with the children where I volunteer.

I'm sure they will let you have a few days off when you help.

Gene!

Hey Mai and I'm also sure Naru will let you have a few days off.

Are you sure about that?

He can be a bit stubborn but he wants all of you guys back so he'll do anything to keep you guys.

Does he know you didn't pass on?

No, but I'm here for you since I am your spirit guide.

I still think he should know.

Fine, I'll let him know…later.

Alright Gene. I'll do it.

Thanks Mai.

No problem.

"You don't have to join again if you don't…" Naru was saying after Mai realized that she finished talking to Gene.

"I'll do it."

"What?"

"I said that I'll do it." Naru's eyes showed a bit of surprised but he quickly covered it. Yup, the same old Naru.

We got up and paid for the tea and walked out the door. When we reached the car my phone started ringing. I quickly rushed through my purse to get it. I check the caller Id. It was from the hospital.

"Hello?"

"Ms. Taniyama?"

"Yes?"

"Oh, um, Ms. Taniyama! I need you here right away!"

"Um sure, is there a problem?" I asked as I looked at Naru. He looked concerned.

"Ms. Taniyama…you have a brain tumor."

Oh my gosh! I'm even surprised myself! Mai has a brain tumor? I wonder why? Is she going to die? What's causing it? Is Naru jealous of Keith? Too many questions! Please read and review! They do make my day! And I update faster too! :D Please take care!

P.S. I think this chapter is longer ha-ha! Almost 2,000 words! :o