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"So… then that's a lot." My mom said, her face was full of worry and concern, as she stared at me unsurely.

"I guess," I said, trying my best to look directly into her eyes, despite the negative aura I was getting from her, "Wait, so could you explain some things?"

"I guess that's only fair," She muttered, "So… your father isn't Jason Greenburg. It's actually-"

"Percy Jackson. I know." I said, bluntly, "I talked to him on the phone and we're going to have lunch together in a few days," I waited for a reaction, but she didn't supply one. I'm not sure if that's out of shock or an actual lack of emotion, "he said that he'd email me a time, place, and an exact date."

We sat together in silence for a little while, until she finally spoke, "Ally," She looked down, "You know, just because he's your farther, that doesn't mean-"

I felt slightly bad that I cut her off twice now, but desperate times call for drastic measures, "I know, but I want to. I know that I'm not normal and you can explain all that stuff to me, but I want to meet my father. You know, the guy that I have the ability to control water from…"

"You can control water?" She asked, with disbelief, "Why didn't you tell me? I could've, I really could have-" She seemed at a total loss for words.

"The first time that I found out that I could do this, I was in complete shock. I thought I was strange, weird even. I didn't quite know what it meant or what it entitled, therefore, I kept it a secret. I'm sorry mom…"

I then did something I hadn't done in years. I hugged her.

At first she seemed tense, like it was a total shock. But after a while, she seemed to warm up to it. She seemed to even enjoy it.

You see, my mom and I always had a mutual relationship. Somehow, I always felt like there was a large block in between us. And now, thinking back on all that's happened and all that I know, I think that she put up a wall between us because there were too many memories. To much mistake, hurt, and reflections brought back all at the sight of me. And this, beyond many other things, is truly terrifying. Feeling like you are needed, but hard to be around because of what they represent.

"So, you must know who your grandfather is then…" She said, once we broke the hug.

"Poseidon, right?" I asked, "The sea god, right?"

"Yup," She said, smiling a little bit, "You got that right. And your grandmother is Athena." She said the second half with such pride, she seemed truly proud.

"I know," I said, putting on a large smile for her sake, "The goddess of wisdom."

"Correct," The conversation seemed to stop for a while, until she began talking once again, "Ally, you're taking all of this really well. Are you sure that everything is okay?"

"Yeah," I said, laughing in spite of myself, "I think it's in my blood to take big changes well. I mean, didn't both of you guys?"

"Me? Yeah. Your father?" She paused, looking up at the ceiling, "Eh, not so much. He always seemed to freak out."

"He appeared to be calm on the phone." I commented, remembering our earlier conversation.

"Maybe he's matured. Maybe that fame has gone to his head and he finally grew up." She said the last part a bit bitterly, like his stardom was a crime.

We then sat in silence for a while. I'd stare around the room, and then have my glance fall on her. I could see her doing the same. Suddenly, the similarities became more apparent than ever.

Then, I thought of a question, "Do you think that Athena would be proud of me? I mean," I said, pausing for a second to see her facial expression, "I know that I don't get the best grades, but do you think that she'd…" Even though I have never met either of my godly relatives, I still felt the sudden need to impress them.

She laughed. She actually laughed. "Of course she'd be proud of you," She gave me an honest smile and rubbed my shoulder, "you might not get A's, but you are still extremely intellectual and you're her favorite daughter's child, of course she is proud of you."

"Wait," I said, "You were her favorite daughter? A goddess' favorite daughter?"

"Yeah." Was all she said, I could see that she didn't want to seem too proud, but was clearly glad that I noticed.

"That's really cool." I said. I think this is the first true heart-to-heart we've ever had. And surprisingly, it wasn't that bad. It was actually good.

"What's going on?" Layla asked, she walked inside the room and gave me a look.

My mom's eyes met mine, I tried to tell her in my expression that Layla needed to be explained. Luckily, my mom got the loop.

My mom beckoned to Layla to come over and sit beside her, "We're been talking. I think it's time that you know some things…."

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"So let me get this straight," Layla said after my mom and I explained the whole deal, "The Greek Gods exist and they're your parents and Ally's dad isn't mine?"

My mom and I simply nodded, hoping it would explain everything.

"That makes sense…" It was hard to tell if she was being sarcastic or not. She would need some times to adjust.

"You'll get used to it." I assured her.

"I hope." Layla said, supplying a small smile.

"Am I intruding?" My asked, "What's everyone doing in here?"

Us females all looked at each, the same expression on all of our faces, What are we going to tell him?

I know that this chapter was a bit mother-daughter centric, but I thought that it was time for one and that it was sweet. There really isn't a song for this chapter, but the movie is Clue because that's what was on in the background. Reviews would be loved and greatly appreciated!