-1A week later Lanie was standing in LAX waiting for the 2 o'clock Boston flight to start unloading. Leon kept calling her every 5 minutes wanting to know if they are on their way. He was hiding out with Charlize and Vince at her house.

"Looks like California has done you good lately." Her Mom, Natalya, said walking up to Lanie with her husband Fred in tow.

"Yes it has. You got more bags or just your carry ons?" She asked hugging them both.

"Carry ons. That way I have room for more stuff." Natalya said with a laugh as they walked towards the parking garage.

"So what's with the impromptu visit?" Fred asked bluntly.

"What I can't just want to see my family?" She asked innocently.

"Bull. Your up to something." Natalya said with a laugh.

"Well you'll just have to wait and see." Lanie said with a devilish smile. The rest of the way they made small talk as she maneuvered her way down side streets hoping to miss the notorious LA grid lock. By the time they reached the house Fred and Natalya were both antsy to find out what the big secret was.

"Why am I scared to find out this secret?" Fred asked grabbing the bags.

"Because obviously I'm a scary person." Lanie said sarcastically leading them into the house. "Honey, I'm home."

"Thank God." Vince said from the living room. Lanie slowly lead her parents into the living room.

"Who are your friends?" Natalya asked not noticing Leon yet who had his back to the living room entry.

"That's my boyfriend Vince and his sister Charlize." She said pointing to them.

"And him?" Fred asked pointing at Leon.

"That would be Leon Alexander Teranado." She said as he stood up. Natalya gasped and instantly started crying. Leon walked to her and wrapped his arms around her crying as well.

"What's with this family and water works?" Fred asked jokingly.

"We learned from you, buttercup." Lanie said sticking her tongue out.

"I can't believe it. It's really you." Natalya said holding Leon's face. "You're fathers not here is he?"

"Haven't seen him since I was 18." Leon reassured her.

"Good. That's one surprise I don't want."

"I do want you to meet my girlfriend, Charlize, though." He said grabbing Charlize's hand.

"Well aren't you lucky to have such a beautiful girlfriend. I'm Natalya." She said hugging her.

"I'm so happy to meet you. It's nice to meet the women Leon speaks so highly of, finally." Charlize said returning her hug.

"Heh! He didn't live with her for a full 19 years." Lanie said dryly.

"Ain't that the truth." Fred said sitting on the couch next to Lanie and Vince.

"Oh you two. Always complaining about something." Natalya said

"But you still love us." Lanie and Fred said simultaneously.

"Oh yea. I made us reservations at Cha Cha Cha for dinner." Leon said as they all finally sat down.

"Aww. That was where Vince wanted to take Mia. Remember?" Charlize said with a laugh.

"Mia? Really?" Lanie asked looking a Vince.

"It was a long time ago." He said glaring at Charlize.

"2 years." Leon added.

"You know I love you, baby." Vince cooed to Lanie.

"Where was your guy's first date, Lanie?" Natalya asked with a devilish smile.

"A bar then Denny's. Amazingly the best first date I've had." She said letting Vince wrap her into his embrace.

"Romantic." Leon said with a snort.

"When did it turn into bash Lanie and Vince time?" Vince asked

"It's just so easy." Charlize said.

"It may not have been candlelight on a beach but it works for us." Lanie said curling into Vince.

"You're both so simple." Leon said.

"You say that like it's a bad thing. You've got your mom now. Talk to her." Lanie said.

"Actually we should get going. Mom, you and Fred can ride with me and Charlize." Leon said as they walked towards the door.

"Is that okay with you, Lanie?" Natalya asked.

"Go. Catch up with your son. I think me and Vince can manage." Lanie said pushing her mom towards Leon's Skyline.

"Actually I kinda want to ride with Lanie. Get to know Vince a lil more." Fred said

"Should I be scared?" Vince asked Lanie as they walked to the Mercedes.

"Nah. He just doesn't like being in the car with 2 women who may become emotional." Lanie said.

"She speaks the truth." Fred said jumping in the back seat.

"I don't blame you." Vince said with a laugh.

"What do you do Vince?" Fred asked as they followed Leon down the streets of LA.

"Mechanic. I do mainly body work. Painting and stuff."

"The fun stuff." Fred said making Lanie laugh. When they finally got to the restaurant they were seated almost immediately.

"Ok I know what Leon, Charlize and Vince want to drink. What about you other 3?" The waitress said.

"Corona." Lanie said.

"Miller and Miller light." Fred said. After their drinks came, they ordered and Natalya got right down to the interrogation.

"Where do you work? What do you do? Where do you live?" She asked.

"Uhhh I work at a garage with Vince that's owned by a friend. I'm a mechanic. I live with Charlize and they friend that owns the garage and some others." Leon said a little overwhelmed.

"How long have you known the people you live with? When did you and Lanie finally meet again?"

"Since High school. 3 weeks ago."

"Only 3 weeks? How did you guys meet?"

"That's a question for Vince and Lanie." Leon said trying to divert her attention a little bit.

"I met Vince at a bar and when he heard my last name he asked about it and said he had a friend with the same name. Found out it was Leon, got the address and went to their house." Lanie said.

"So you and Vince have only known each other for 3 weeks?" Natalya summarized.

"Yes Mother." Lanie said sweetly.

"Uh huh. What about you two?" Natalya said looking at Leon and Charlize.

"6 years. Hopefully more to come." Leon said with a smile.

"To many more years for Leon and Charlize." Lanie toasted.