Clare rolled over onto her back, slightly waking up and then fully when she felt a warm, hard surface being placed on her lap. (No it is not Eli's penis.) She opened her eyes and looked at the plate of food resting in front of her. She looked up and smiled at Eli smirking down at the food he had presented.

"I thought you could use the energy after last night." Eli smirked and sat down next to her.

Clare smiled and picked up her fork to eat the eggs and hash browns.

"So, you know Adam? The guy with the German Shepherd we met at the park?" Clare nodded. "Well, he called, just to see how the date went, and we started to talk about how puppies need to interact with other dogs to be socialized and thought he would come over with Jagger."

"Oh yeah that would be great, I think Adam is real nice and would like to get to know him more." Clare smiled and agreed.

"Yeah, and he thought that sense you'll be staying awhile that he would be bring his 'lady friend' so you have someone to gossip with." Eli winked.

"Well, I'd be happy to meet more of your friends." Clare smiled.

"Good, Adam thinks you'll really like her." Eli kissed Clare.

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Eli had already put the chicken in the oven and it was only a half hour away from being cooked to perfection. Clare had helped whip up some mash potatoes and stuffing, it was like an early Thanksgiving.

"So, do you know anything about Adam's 'lady friend'?" Clare asked.

"Only that she's beautiful." Eli smiled.

"How beautiful?" Clare looked over worried.

"Not as beautiful as you." Eli leaned down and kissed her, holding her back with his head.

"Good, so I don't have to worry about any cheating like my parents." Clare whispered.

"What was that?" Eli bent down and asked Clare.

"Nothing, can't wait till they get here." Few seconds past before the doorbell rang and Eli smiled.

"Wait no longer that must be them." Eli smiled and went to open the door.

Roscoe was whimpering by the door and moved out of the way when Eli opened the door and Jagger came rushing in. Adam followed and let go of the leash, letting the dog sniff around. He came in and fist bumped Eli, both smiling. Clare watched a tall, skinny girl with designer boots, tan leggings, a short jean skirt, red flowy top, and a grey cardigan. Clare's smiled fell when she reached the girls face and looked in shock.

"Fiona?" Clare questioned, unbelieving.

"Clare?" Fiona said with the same expression and tone.

"You two know each other?" Adam looked to Fiona.

"Yeah." Fiona frowned at Clare "What are you doing here?"

"Wait, how do you each other?" Eli looked to Clare.

"Well, Clare-"

"We met in Winnipeg, where I use to live. Fiona does travel a lot and we happened to meet two summers ago, before I met Joe." Clare explained before Fiona could say they went to the same school.

"Oh, that makes sense." Eli smiled and Adam looked over at Fiona, who smiled back weakly.

Just then the oven dinged and Eli looked into the kitchen.

"Well, I guess we should be able to eat now." Eli smirked.

"Well, how about you two go get the food and set the table, while Clare and I catch up." Fiona rubbed Adam's back.

"If you say so, princess." Adam kissed her hand and left with Eli.

"So, princess?" Clare awed.

"We're not here to talk about my cute nickname, we are here to talk about why you are staying and dating Eli Goldsworthy."

"Should I not?"

"No, he's great, but why are you here?"

"I just couldn't stay at my house."

"Were your parents fighting again?" Fiona asked, looking sympathetic.

"Yeah." Clare looked down.

"Sorry."

"Has anyone noticed I'm gone?"

"I didn't even know you ran away. I wasn't in school for all week and just got back today."

"Oh yeah, where were you?"

"Adam took me to Paris." Fiona folded her hands and swung them back and forth, grinning goofily.

"What? I mean don't take this the wrong way, but how did he get all that money?"

"Don't worry, when I met him I thought he was just a really nice guy, but you know that dog he has?"

"Yeah?"

"That dog is a Championship dog. Now like hundreds of people are paying him thousands to for his sperm."

"Wow."

"So, what are you going to do? I mean you have to go home, school?"

"I'll figure it out. Just go with the story for a while." Clare begged.

"Fine, but my dishonesty towards Adam and his friend ruin my relationship, I blame you." Fiona winked and walked over to Adam, who was just coming out of the kitchen.

Just so you all know my uncle passed away this Thursday. Thank you for all the prayers if you did pray.