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A/N: Goodbyes are never easy

"I can't believe it's been two weeks already." CC said to Niles as they were gathering up their luggage to get it in the car. Their plane was leaving that afternoon and Niles' parents had insisted on driving them.

"Me neither. We'll come back after the baby is born ok? I'm sure my parents will be more than happy to have us back." Niles smiled at her.

"I think they like me."

"Well, don't sound so surprised." Niles laughed. "I love you, so it was pretty sure they were at least going to let you in the house!".

"You know what I mean, Scrubbing Bubbles. I'm just…well surprised. Most people don't like me."

"Well, my parents aren't most people." he replied simply.

"Hey, you were supposed to say something like "Awh, that's not true" or something supportive like that."

"If we're going to make this work, we have to expect the truth between us." he said seriously. "Now, we know, that most people don't like the personality that you project out there. I mean, you didn't get the title Bitch of Broadway for nothing." he walked over to take her in his arms. "And that's ok CC, because without that title, you wouldn't have gotten half as far as you have in your career, and we know how important that is. Now, you just have to be a bit better at separating the two, at least making sure the baby's not in the room when you're chewing out an actor, or dealing with the directors!"

"That's easy, cuz you'll be with the baby when I'm at work. And when there are diapers to change, and clothes to wash, and baths to give…"

"Ok, ok, I get the picture. But I want to do some of the fun stuff too...like watching you breastfeed." he wagged his eyebrows, they shared a laugh and a kiss.

Niles picked up the luggage and headed out to the car. Joseph was in the dining room, and offered CC some tea when she came in to sit with him.

"We're sorry to see you go. Seems like you just got here." he said as he poured out the tea.

"I know, I was just saying the same thing to Niles."

"Well, you're always welcome. Especially with that grandchild of mine." He winked at her. She saw a lot of Niles in him. "CC, I wanted to tell you that I have very much enjoyed meeting you and getting to know you. You and Niles have an … interesting … relationship. But I can see that you both really enjoy each other. Even in the thick of things, the choice of words may not be my favorite, though I guess I did teach him a thing or two." they both shared a laugh.

"I can see how much you love him. And I know he adores you. Children bring in a whole new realm, and sometimes, lack of sleep will creep up on you and you may say things…well…hurtful things. Just remember to hold on to that love, and don't let stuff simmer. A nice clean cut hurts like hell, but will always heal. If you use a jagged knife and let is fester…well, you could lose your arm…or worse, your heart."

"Thanks for those words, Joseph. They mean a lot."

Just then Niles walked in and saw the smiles his Dad and CC were sharing. It warmed his heart.

"Ok, you two, where's Maman. We need to get going if we don't want to get stuff in traffic. And with the number of pit stops this lady with the leaky plumbing will make us do, we may just have enough time to get there."

"Oh can it, Lysol breath. You should be nicer to me, after all, I am carrying YOUR child."

"Well, it's our child, and I can't very well do it, now can I?" leaning over and whispering for her ears only "Or do I have to show you again how much of a man I am?"

His words flustered her enough that she had no smart comeback, and actually she just said "Well,..uhm… I'll just go to the bathroom before we leave then." and walked out of the room.

"What did you say to the poor girl, son. She couldn't even look me in the eye" Joseph reprimanded.

"I was just joking with her Dad. I'm sure she'll be fine!" and then he noticed his mother come in to the back door. "Ah, there you are Maman. We have to get going. Are you ready?".

"Yes, I was just getting some air." he noticed some moisture around her eyes and thought she might have been crying. He went over and hugged her.

"Don't worry Maman, we'll be back before you know it. And of course you're both welcome to come and visit us too. I would love you to come for the holidays, but I'm sure you'd rather come when the baby is born."

"You know, we'll talk about it Niles. Maybe we will come to visit."

CC had just come back when she heard that "Oh, that would be wonderful. You'll let us know? You can stay at the penthouse…" Niles looked at her in shock. "Well, I figured you wouldn't mind if I stayed with you…that will gave them the whole place to themselves…" Since the other three hadn't said anything yet, she just looked at Niles for a reaction. "What?" she asked him, somewhat annoyed.

"It's just…that's so nice of you to offer. I'm just not used it to it!" He saw that he had made her uncomfortable, so he walked over to her and took her in his arms. "And of course you can stay with me!" He gave her a big kiss. "I'm so happy…I love you so much."

"Oh Niles, I love you too!"

They just embraced and hugged, totally forgetting that they weren't alone, until they heard Joseph clear his throat.

"Oh, excuse us Dad. We just…"

"Yes son, we were here. Don't worry" he said taking Marie into his arms. "I know what it's like to get lost in the arms of a beautiful woman."

"Oh you" Marie said, playfully tapping him on the arm. Secretly she loved it when he did stuff like that, but propriety dictated more subdued behavior when others we present. "We should be going." she said, her step a little lighter.

They all got in the car, Marie insisted on sitting in the back with CC so she could have one last chance to feel her future grandchild kick.

At the airport, Joseph and Marie waved at them until they disappeared behind the boarding gate. Marie turned to Joseph and blotted herself in his chest. "I miss them already" she cried.

"There, there Marie. We can go visit…and they'll be back soon...." He kept his arm around her shoulder as he guided her back to the car.

Meanwhile, on the airplane, Niles was saying "There, there, CC. They'll come visit…and we can come back soon…" Like father, like son.