The sun broke through a crack in the curtains the next morning. Specks of dust that caught the light sparkled in and out of the shadows of the room. Seth and Maddie woke up at the same time, and stared happily at the ray of sun that had broken through, still holding each other. They hadn't moved from that position all night, and smiled and kissed, still not believing their luck.

'I hope you know Rachael will be round here later to find out what happened.' Seth said.

'Well that's all fine, but I hope we won't be going into too much detail!'

'Never! But we will have to tell her a bit, she's been cheering this on since we met again.'

'Why did you decide to find me again?'

'Why?'

'Yeah. Why now? Rachael just said it kind of happened out of the blue.'

'Honestly, about a month ago, I was at a meeting at the Fox Broadcasting Headquarters and I saw a woman who looked exactly like you, and it brought all the memories of our relationship back. So I just decided that I had to find out how you were.'

'A month ago! Wow, you managed to track me down pretty fast.'

'Yeah. Out of all the dance classes in California, Bella walks into yours!'

'Nice rewrite!'

'Funny old world isn't it?' Seth kissed Maddie on the forehead and held her hand.

They spent a little more time in bed together, but decided to get up when Maddie's phone rang. She took the call as it was Tyler, so Seth dressed and went downstairs to prepare breakfast. Maddie talked to her son for 20 minutes. She went downstairs wearing her underwear and Seth's black shirt from the night before.

'Very nice!' said Seth as he plated up waffles and strawberry syrup. 'I can't decide if you wear the shirt better or I do.'

'I think we both pull it off!'

'I'd like to pull it off you!' Seth said seductively as Maddie took her breakfast and laughed.

'That's the kind of humour I remember! I was starting to think you'd lost your touch!'

'Doesn't go away for that long, my humour!'

They ate breakfast while they talked about their night. They were just so happy. Eventually Maddie got up to have a shower and get dressed, while Seth stayed downstairs to tidy up. Like clockwork, Seth heard the doorbell ring, and opened the door to find his sister standing there.

'Where is she?' Rachael said as she walked in to the kitchen.

'Upstairs. She's just jumped in the shower.' Rachael smiled at her brother. 'What's that look for?'

'You know…' Rachael poured herself some coffee waiting for Seth to reply, but the reply never came. 'What happened last night? But don't go into any detail, please! I'm just looking for a simple answer.'

'Right here's the short version of what happened last night: we came home, talked for a little while, walked her to her room and then I kissed her.' Rachael gasped happily and covered her mouth with her hand to hide her smile. 'And she kissed me back.'

'Yes!' Rachael hugged her brother. 'I knew it! I knew you'd be able to win her back! So are you back together?'

'Yes. We are going to give it another go!'

'Oh that's so great! Good for you Seth.'

'I couldn't have done it without you Sis!' Rachael blushed 'seriously, I mean it! Without you I would still be sitting at my desk day dreaming about her and working myself into an early grave.'

'Look, I know you've made a name for yourself being the creator of modern comedy and master of the animated voices, but it's really nice to see this side to you for a change.'

'I'm only human, Rach!'

On that note, Maddie was heard walking down the stairs. She walked in to find Rachael and Seth looking at her. Rachael was grinning broadly over her coffee as Seth walked over to Maddie and put his arm around her waist; her curly hair tickling the side of his face.

'Well, I'm not going to over stay my welcome. I'll leave you two alone.'

'No it's ok hon, stay for a while!' Maddie said.

'That's ok.' Rachael hugged Maddie 'I just came to find out the gossip and see if my future as a matchmaker was worth pursuing!'

'You did good kid!' Seth piped up as he put his arm around Maddie again.

'Thanks. Well Seth I will see you tomorrow and Maddie, I'll see you at Bella's next class!'

Rachael let herself out, and Maddie and Seth were left alone again.

'So curly girl, what's the plan?' Seth said holding her waist with both hands. Maddie rested her hands on his shoulders.

'Well, Ty is coming home at 3pm. So I need to make sure I'm home when he gets back.'

'Ok.'

'Do you want to come round? Sundays at mine usually include checking homework, cooking dinner and getting Ty's school bag ready. Fancy helping out, or do you have plans?'

'No plans. I'd love to see Tyler again and spend more time with you. Seeing as I have to work in the morning, shall I drive and follow you back to your house?'

'Yeah sure.' She wrapped her arms firmly round his neck and they kissed. They couldn't stop. He held Maddie tightly too; wanting to make her feel loved and wanted. Maddie wanted Seth to feel exactly the same way he made her feel.

An hour later, Maddie was all packed and driving back to her house. As she drove, she was constantly checking her mirrors to make sure Seth was still following her. Maddie arrived back first and was getting out of her car when Sean came out of his house next door and ran up to her.

'Oh my God, I am mad at you! You didn't call me last night to tell me what was going on! What happened?'

'You're about to find out!' Maddie said as Seth pulled up on the drive.

'Oh wow!' Sean exclaimed as Seth came walking over to them.

'So sorry I didn't call, I was kind of busy. As you can tell!'

'Yes you were!' Sean said in a half giggle.

Maddie hugged her friend and whispered in his ear 'I'll tell you about it tomorrow.'

'Ok babe, love you.' Sean said with a smile. 'Hey Macfarlane: look after my girl!'

'You know I will, Sir!' Seth saluted Sean cheekily.

Sean waved them off and ran back to his house with a slight skip in his step. Maddie opened the house up, put her bag in the hall and shut the door behind her. It was 2:30pm, so she had some more time alone with Seth before Tyler came back. They went into the kitchen, where Seth twirled Maddie around and started kissing her deeply again. She had her arms around his neck and he was holding her waist. Occasionally they giggled while kissing as if they were teenagers. They were just happy again. They stopped abruptly when they heard the door open and Tyler came running into the kitchen to meet them.

'Hi Mom!'

'Hey sweetie!' Maddie picked Tyler up and hugged him 'how was your weekend baby?'

'It was fun! Hi Seth!'

Maddie put Tyler down and he went over to Seth who gave him a high five. After a minute, Maddie's father Andy came walking in the kitchen. 'Good lord, Tyler, you're wearing Granddad out.'

'Dad! You're early!'

'Well only by 20 minutes Maddie.' He paused as he recognized Seth.

Andy was a retired army sergeant who now spent time coaching troubled youths in California. He was very tall and physically intimidating, with a deep voice to match. Andy had never had a problem with his only daughter dating Seth when she was younger, having been friendly with his parents, but Maddie and Seth both worried slightly as he walked in. His authority was still present even in his older years.

'Well, well, well, Maddie, when you said you were meeting an old friend this weekend, I had no idea this was the friend you were referring to!' Andy crossed his arms and looked from Seth to Maddie.

'Dad, you remember Seth, right?'

'How can I not?' he reluctantly held his hand out to Seth, who shook it.

'Nice to see you again Mr Reynolds.'

'We're not strangers, call me Andy please. I get enough adolescent tearaways call me that!' he said lazily, before turning to his daughter. 'So, had a good night last night?'

'Wonderful actually, I got to catch up with Seth and his family. It was great.'

'How is your family Seth?' Andy enquired.

'Very well, thanks. Rachael is married with a little girl and my dad remarried recently too, the rest all still live out New England way.'

'Seth made that show on TV Granddad!' Tyler said excitedly 'Seth, do the voices! Talk like Peter!'

'Will you stop being so bossy!' Maddie said in a kind but firm manner.

'I know what Seth created, not something I personally enjoy, but it appeals to a lot of the young boys I coach.'

'Ok Dad, thanks for bringing Tyler back. Ty, go and say bye-bye to grandpa!' Maddie changed the subject in a rush speedily trying to get her father out.

'Bye little man!' Andy hugged his grandson. He acknowledged Seth once again before hesitantly leaving Tyler with him, and walked to the door with Maddie. He hugged his daughter before stepping outside.

'Hey Maddie, be careful, ok?'

'I am careful.'

'I'm just worried about Ty more than anything.'

'He's fine. He likes Seth and Seth like him, there is nothing to be worried about.' Andy sighed and raised his eyebrows at his daughter. 'Don't start Dad. You used to like Seth when we dated in High School. And you were really good friends with Ron and Perry so it's not like he's a stranger, which-' Maddie held her hand up to her father 'you stated when he called you Mr Reynolds a few minutes a go!'

'Yes I liked him then and I'm sure he is wonderful with Ty, but he did break your heart honey.'

'We broke each other's hearts, Dad. We were both too career driven back then, but we're both grown up now. I trust him and we are going to make this work again.'

'I never said I didn't trust him! It's the paparazzi I was going to say about.'

Maddie looked thoughtfully for a moment. 'Oh yeah, I forgot about that.'

'He's a nice guy Maddie, and if he makes you happy then I will always support you. But he is very, very famous honey and he gets a lot of media attention, and the concern going through my mind right now is that Ty might be subject to some unwanted media attention.'

'You're right. I'll talk to Seth about it.'

'I know I nag a bit' Andy said hugging Maddie again 'but I love you and just want what's best for you and my grandson honey.'

'I know.' Maddie said as she watched her dad walk to his car. When Maddie shut the door, she wandered back into the kitchen to see her son and her boyfriend in so-called deep conversation.

'What are you boys talking about?'

'Mom, who do you think would win in a fight, Spiderman or the Hulk?'

'Wow, there's something I hadn't thought of!' she sat down and pulled Tyler onto her lap. She thought for a little while before revealing her answer 'Spiderman. Because he can climb up walls and swings off them, he can save cities from dangerous villains and he's half spider! What could be scarier?'

'HA! Me too! Seth said the Hulk!'

'Buddy, I think the Hulk is way scarier than Spiderman! Who do you think would win in a fight between Captain America and Batman?'

'Think about while you take your bag upstairs ok Ty? Then come back down with a really good argument.'

'Ok' Tyler grabbed his bag and ran upstairs leaving Maddie alone with Seth. They were sitting opposite ends of the table.

'So you're dad hasn't changed much has he?'

'I know. Don't take it personally though; it's just how he is.'

'I know. Can't believe how chatty Tyler is with me you know! I've only met him twice and no conversation starter was needed at all. He just started asking questions right out of the blue and-' this time Maddie cut his sentence off.

'Seth you know I come with a package deal, don't you?'

'What do you mean?'

'You know that by us dating again, Ty is part of it.'

'Has your Dad put doubts in your mind already?' Seth sighed and leant back in the chair folding his arms.

'No. believe me I have no doubts about us. But he did make a good point.'

'About what?'

'About Ty. He's only 8. I don't want him subjected to any media attention if we are all seen out in public.' Seth got ready to speak but Maddie carried on. 'I know it's not your fault, but you do get a lot. Do you see why I'm a little bit worried?'

'Yeah. But Maddie listen to me.' Seth reached across the table for her hand. 'I can make sure the focus isn't on Ty. If he is photographed, we can make sure his face is blurred out, or cut him out of the photo, anything.'

'Wow. You have the power to do that?'

'I'm powerful, baby! Trust me, ok?'

'I do trust you.'

'If it will put your mind at rest, why don't you come with me to meet my PR guy at some point? He'll be at the studio all week.'

'Ok. That would make me feel a lot better actually.'

'Good.' Seth said as he got up from the table and moved round to kiss Maddie. They stood up and held each other properly.

All of a sudden they heard the tiny footsteps of Tyler run back into the kitchen. They decided not to let go of each other and allow Tyler to see that they were a couple again. He started giggling at them, making Maddie and Seth smile. She knew it wouldn't always be like this, but for now, if she could be happy without affecting her son's happiness, then it was going to be alright.