Back in Massachusetts the girls had no idea what was going on in California.
"Only 3 days left of vacation, we better make the best of it!" Phoebe said while the girls sat having dinner at their resort.
"Yeah, but you guys have enjoyed this vacation so far, right?" Prue asked.
"Yeah!" Phoebe and Paige said in unison. "Thank you for bringing us," Phoebe finished taking a huge bite of her food, causing Prue to smile.
Piper came back from the restroom with Penny in tow. "There was a lady farting in the toilet next to us!" Penny said giggling.
"Yes, and Buffy thought poking her head under the stall would some how help the situation," Piper laughed and Prue snorted.
"I just wanted to see what she looked like!" Penny said sitting down.
"Just finish your dinner," Piper said sitting down as well.
Penny stuck her tongue out at Phoebe and Paige who were laughing.
"We're still going rafting with the boys tomorrow right?" Paige asked once the laughing subsided.
"Yes, unless it rains or something," Phoebe and Paige knocked on the table.
"Knock on wood Prue, you're gonna jinx us!" Phoebe said. Prue rolled her eyes and knocked on the table.
After dinner, the girls were in their cabin watching a movie when there was a knock at the door. Prue got up to answer.
"Andy?" she said opening the door all the way.
"Hey, I was wondering if maybe you'd like to go for a walk on the beach," he asked.
Prue looked back at her sisters, "Well.. We're watching.." "Just go Prue! See you later!" Piper interrupted without even turning around.
Prue smiled, "let me get my jacket," Prue went to get her jacket and kissed each sister goodbye.
"You'll get Buffy into bed right?" Prue whispered to Piper.
"Prudence, we will be fine, have fun, and no calling to check on us!" Prue swatted Piper and turned to Andy.
"Ready?" he aksed. Prue nodded and followed him out the door.
"I still can't believe how grown up your sisters are," Andy said.
"I know, tell me about it, they're getting to old," Prue responded.
"It's been so great spending time with you again, I really did miss you." Andy said.
"I missed you too Andy, really," Prue replied with a smile.
"How are you doing?" Andy asked.
"I'm okay, it's stressful with my sisters sometimes. Especially the younger ones. I want to protect them all the time, and be with them, but they're growing up and don't need me as much," Prue said.
"I can tell just by the way you interact with them that they need you Prue. Penny looks to you for everything," Andy replied.
"Really?" Prue asked.
"Yeah, definitely, she's so cute!"
Prue nodded and smiled big at the thought of her precious 6 year old sister, "she's a sweet girl, whenever I'm in doubt or having a bad day, she brightens it with my one smile or a hug, because I know how much I mean to her," Prue answered.
Andy grabbed her hand, "Penny's not the only one you mean something to," He stopped her from walking and pulled her in for a kiss.
He paused just before their lips met and put his hands on her face.
"You are and always have been my everything," Andy said, Prue smiled and kissed him.
They stood on the beach with the waves hitting their legs.
Andy spun Prue around then picked her up in the cradle position and she laughed, "It's so good to see you smiling," he said holding her in his arms.
"Andy, you've always made me smile!" Prue tried to get him to her down but his grip was firm.
Prue reached down and tickled him causing him to let her go.
Both Prue and Andy lost their balance and fell into the water.
Prue laughed uncontrollably as Andy fell beneath her and the waved crashed over them. Andy pulled Prue down completely on top of her and kissed her again.
They kissed until they were both blue in the lips. Prue shivered and Andy pulled her up out of the wet sand.
"It must be so late, we should probably get going huh?" Prue said. "Yeah," Andy agreed and they began walking back.
When they arrived at the resort, all of the girls were sound asleep in their rooms.
"Andy, thank you so much for taking me on a walk, and making me smile, I needed that," Prue smiled.
Andy tucked Prue's wet hair behind her ear, "You're beautiful, I can't wait to see you tomorrow," Andy kissed her and walked away.
Prue watched him go with a huge smile on her face. She watched him start to jog and eventually run out of sight. She closed the door and reality set in and shivered. " Brr!! Shower time!" Prue headed for the bathroom and closed the door.
In California, Candace laid in the hotel suite thinking about the days events.
The girls had gotten into bed early after the hectic day.
"Candace, are you awake?" she heard Lauren whisper.
"Yeah," Candace answered.
"Are you scared about all of this?" Lauren asked.
"Not really, I mean, I'm nervous to meet his other kids, but Laurie, this is the best thing for us, I can't provide for you both on my own, I'm only 20," Candace replied propping herself up on her elbow.
"Yeah, but you'll be 21 soon enough, how old did he say his other children are?" Lauren asked.
"I think 21, either 18 or 19, 14, 11, and 6?" Candace answered.
"Wow, that's cool, I'm excited to meet them, but really scared at the same time. But it's cool that we all fit right between their ages," Lauren replied.
"Yeah, I cant believe there's going to be 8 of us.. my main concern is that they're going to hate us"
"Me too, but everyone likes you Can, you have nothing to worry about," Lauren replied shifting in bed. "Garland is practically on top of me!" she whined.
"Move her over!" Candace said with a quiet laugh.
"I tried, but whatever, I'm tired," Lauren yawned.
"Goodnight, thanks for taking care of us," Lauren reached for Candace's hand. "I love you!" She whispered.
"I love you too," Candace squeezed her hand. "Sleep tight," they both rolled over and fell asleep.