"Are you sure you're okay with this,I mean we haven't even been in the house for three days. I know it's a lot to deal with. I can tell them to wait." Light said.

"They are your family,I won't stop you from having them over. They were kind enough to offer to help us settle in, it's the least we can do." L replied,sipping from his teacup. Light scoffed.

"That didn't sound very convincing. You gave up a lot to be here, I don't want you to feel overwhelmed,that's all."

" It's a little late for that. Watari says it is important to get used to having them over. especially living this close to them. Watari is my only family and it has been the two of us since he brought me to live with him. I don't need to explain to you that I am not exactly social. I'm content to sit quietly on my own. "

"I know,Love. Thank you for doing this. I should probably warn you, mom and Sayu like to hug. They -" L shook his head. "They're not just going to grab you or anything like that. I'll talk to them. I'm sure my dad already has, but just to make sure,when they get here, I'll mention it."

" you'll be all right,Love. " Watari said softly. "You know chief Yagami already, and and Sayu seem nice they'll understand. Do your best to be nice as well and things should go very well. Do you remember when we talked about you and Light getting together, I told you that there will be times when you're going to have to step out of your comfort zone, this is one of those times. Relationships are give and take. For everything to run peacefully, you must keep in mind that the Yagami family is now a part of our family. Just as they accept you,you need to try to offer the same to them."

" Yes, Watari. I understand. I will try. " Light carefully pulled him close.

"You'll do great. They'll love you." He promised.

"Your father hates me." L replied ,pulling away.

"You keep saying that. He doesn't hate you. If he hated you, you'd know it."

"He wants you to be happy, he tolerates me."

" if he hated you,why would he ask you to be part of his agency? "Light pointed out.

" You mean the one he and Watari are starting...Do I really need to continue,or have I answered your question? " Light sighed.

"Or maybe you missed the reason. Why is it so hard for you to see that -"

" I accused his son of being a murderer,is that not reason enough,show me one parent-" The conversation was interrupted by the sound of the doorbell.

"You're going to see two right now. You were doing your job, Dad knows that." Light said,hurrying to open the door. L shared a glance with Watari as the voices reached his ears.

"I'll be right here." The old man assured him. L gave a short nod as the family made their way inside.

" l was starting to think we'd never get to meet him." Sayu said . "You talk about how much you love him time and you never bring him home."

" You have to understand, he's not really comfortable around many 're taking it slow right now. This is all new to us and he's not used to this kind of thing. I can't force him to do anything. Also, Mom, Sayu, I you can be, right now,it's best to not try hugging him. Let him get used to you . "

"Don't worry,Dad already told us." Sayu said dismissively.

Light led them into the living room, where they stopped in the doorway.

"Is that -" The teen began .

"Yes, Ryuzaki, Watari, it's good to see you again." Soichiro greeted. "This is my wife, Sachiko and daughter,Sayu. Thank you for having us."

"I appreciate your offer to help, thank you for coming." L replied. "And please, Chief Yagami -"

"I think we've moved past the formalities, first name basis wil be fine. You can do the same for my wife and Sayu. Both you and Watari are out family now, it would only be right."

"Of course, thank you."

" Well, make yourselves at home, can I bring you something to drink,dinner shouldn't take too much longer. " Watari offered, gesturing to the sofa and loveseat. The guests lowered themselves into the sofa, while L and Light took the loveseat.

"If you don't mind,we'll have some water. " Sachiko said with a smile. Watari excused himself to the kitchen.

"It's nice to finally meet you. Light's always telling us how much he loves you. He's right though,you do kind of look like a panda with your-" L turned to face Light.

"You told your sister I look like a panda?"

" Well...not exactly, what I said was your dark eyes reminded me of - Sayu,it's not polite to just say something like that. " Light scolded, unable to look at his partner as he spoke.

"It's also not polite to shift the blame to others. She must have heard it somewhere and while I'm sure your father has had many says to describe me, the word 'panda ' wasn't one of them."

" it's not like it's a bad-we can talk about this later. " Light suggested. Sachiko chuckled softly.

"You two remind me of my Soichiro and myself when w we were first married. "

"I'm sorry,I didn't mean to cause any problems.' Sayu bowed her head.'

"It's fine. I 've been called many things in my life, Panda is the least offensive." A long silence fell over the group, L found himself hoping Watari would return soon and take over entertaining their guests.

"So...what's it like?" Sayu ' s the silence at last. "Being such a famous detective and everything, you must have stories a and I wanted to ask you-" The girl's excitement seemed to be growing.

"You can't just start throwing questions at him, Sayu. He'll -" Light began before his parents could react.

"It's all right, Light. We are family now. I expected to be asked about certain things and mostly,family is to be trusted. There are certain answers I can give."

" Are you sure you're okay with all this? "

"My statement from earlier stands, but this is enviable. Please, ask your questions,but know that some things are best left unknown."

"I really want to know...what does 'L' stand for?"

"My real name, Lovell Lawliet. Watari gave me my name, when we are inside this house, you can call me by name. Watari raised me from a very young age and he is the only family I have ever known. "

"Welll, now you have us too."

"Yes, I suppose so. it will be an adjustment, I apologize if I -"

"It's okay. Take all the time you need." Light's mother encouraged. "We're here for you."

" See, " Light said. "They love you,like I said." L leaned closer .

"I noticed your father isn't saying much."

" That doesn't prove any thing. "

"It proves -"

" This is ridiculous, he doesn't hate you. Stop it. " Soichiro raised his eyebrow. L opened his mouth to speak,when Watari appeared carrying a tray with the drinks. L was thankful to the older man for coming in,taking the attention off of him,if only momentarily.