"Adele looks just like you. She has your eyes, your dark hair and even your cute smile" I explained.

"You think my smile is... cute?" said Wade.

"Well... yes."

Wade smirked "well how is she?"

"She's fine, Nicole is here as well."

His forehead narrowed when I said her name. "This may be difficult."

I nodded.

"Anyway, we'll sort that out for tomorrow. I'm off for a swim would you like to join me?" He

"Um... alright, I think maybe I might check on John, he's a little sensitive."

"I'm sure he'll be fine, he's a grown man" he urged.

I shrug my shoulders. "I'll be there a little while later."

"Suit yourself." He grinned and walked into his bedroom and closed the door.

...

Peter drove me to John's place; he waited in the car while I knocked on his door. John opened the door and a smile appeared on his face as he hugged me. It always felt nice to be embraced by him; I was consumed by his fragrance. He stole a kiss from me as I walked in and sat on the couch, he cuddled next to me. "Is your boss gone?" he said in an English accent mocking Wade.

I laughed; it was a very bad attempt.

"Well is he?"

"Actually, he's staying."

"He's staying, why?"

"You can't tell anyone" I said.

"No one."

"Well Adele's father and Nicole's ex husband... its Wade. I told him about them being here and he wants his daughter back or at least meet her."

"Oh I see I actually feel some respect for him. Having to be Nicole's husband must have been very difficult."

I smiled. "It was, but you can't tell anyone that I told you this especially Wade."

"I promise" he said kissing my cheek.

"Alright well, I just wanted to check on you."

"What am I five? I'm perfectly fine." He chuckled.

"I know, but I just wanted to see you."

"I'm glad Lea, but after this morning I was thinking about something."

"What?"

"Well Wade was right? We've spent all this time together; maybe we should spend some time apart."

"What do you mean? Like break up?" I was worried.

"No... Like just some time away from each other, I mean you do have to go back eventually. This could be a trial run."

"Are you sure?"

"Positive, show Wade a good time like a good employee." He laughed.

"But I'll miss you" I said cuddling him.

"I'll miss you too, but when we are married we'll have the rest of our lives to be together."

"Speaking of marriage... when are we going to get married?" I was very curious as to what he was going to say.

"Well... that's completely up to you." He smiled, stealing a kiss.

I looked into his deep blue eyes and patted his cheek. "I'm very lucky to have you."

"You are" he joked.

"I'm going to go then, so when do I see you again?" I asked.

"I'll call you" he grinned.

I kissed his lips, hugging him tightly.

"Lea, it's only for a little while."

"I know, I just... I love you."

He grinned. "I love you too, more than anything."

...

I was sitting in the kitchen reading some cooking magazines, while Molly was preparing dinner.

"I'm making fettuccine" said Molly.

"Yum." I licked my lips.

"It's Wade's favourite too."

I laughed "it is?"

"He loves it; it's been a while since he's stayed here. It feels nice."

I nodded at her then looked at the magazine again; I found this amazing looking chocolate cake. "I wish I could cook something like that."

"They do say the way to a man's stomach is his heart" said Molly.

"I hope John likes my cooking."

"Here, why don't you help me with the pasta, I'll let you know my secret."

"Really?"

"Sure" she said handing me the wooden spoon.

We were almost done with dinner when I heard someone knocking on the back door. I walked toward the lounge room where the large glass door was. I turned on the lights and there was Wade, he was just wearing his board shorts which were so heavy because they were so wet that they were sliding off his hips. His tanned, muscled body exposed, drippings of water falling from his body to the ground. His dark hair was wet and slicked back. "Lea! Are you going to leave me out here!" he shouted.

I suddenly was alerted. "I'm sorry" I said opening the door.

"Where were you?"

"I was just lost in the view." I had no idea what I was saying.

"The view? It's kind of dark to see anything."

I just walked off in embarrassment. What was wrong with me? I felt very stupid. Wade walked into the bathroom. I went back in the kitchen, almost wanting to stick my head in the fettuccini sauce.

Molly was setting up the table. I was in my room talking to Dad, I was telling him about how John had proposed, he was kind of crazy about it but from what I told him about John, he loved him. He was very happy for me. Dad kept weeping on the phone, he kept saying about how he missed me and it was quiet at home. I started sobbing; I missed him too, more than anyone. Wade knocked on my door and began miming that dinner was ready. I nodded, wiping my eyes. I told Dad that I loved him and that I'd be home soon. I missed him so much, it made me feel really bummer. It was hard for both of us; it was the first time I left home for more than a week. We had never been apart for this long. I was starting to feel home sick. I missed everything about home.

Wade was waiting for me at the table; I sulked sitting in the chair. Everyone noticed my behaviour.

I just quietly began eating my food, while Molly, Peter and Wade were having a conversation.

"This is delicious, Molly. You're best ever" said Wade, as he ate.

"Actually Lea, made it."

Wade looked at me. I hadn't even noticed.

"You're a great cook I'd love it if you cooked for me all the time, Lea" he said.

I looked up at him when I heard my name. "Sorry?"

He smiled. "I just said that I love the pasta."

"Thanks" I sulked.

Wade frowned and looked at the other two. They both shrugged, confused by my depressive behaviour.

...

After dinner, I was laying in bed. I had been crying thinking about Dad. I felt silly because I loved it here, but he was so important to me and I missed him dearly, I just wanted my Daddy. Someone was knocking on my door but I just pulled the covers over my head. I heard the door open, someone walked in and sat on my bed, I was guessing it was Molly wanting to check on me. "Are you alright, Lea?" sounded the deep English voice.

I wiped my face, why was it that I was always crying whenever he saw me. I pulled the covers back over and sat up. I looked at Wade who had concerned look on his face.

"I just miss my Dad. I'll be fine."

"Yeah being away from home can be difficult, I miss England a lot."

I felt rather foolish. Wade was from England, his family was in a different country and here he was alone. "Why didn't you go back to England?"

"I couldn't... my family hated Nicole and didn't want me marrying her. When we did, they hated me. I haven't spoken to them since, that's why I have Molly" he said smiling.

"That's awful, well maybe when you get Adele you can go back. I'm sure they want to talk."

"I'm not too sure, maybe."

"But I do love Molly; she's the mother I never had."

"She's fantastic, she's the reason I don't get homesick."

"Yeah... but you must still miss your real parents" I said.

He lowered his gaze. "I do."

We were silent for a while. "Wade..."

"Yeah."

"Do you think you'd ever fall in love with someone else? I mean the person you loved was an absolute cow!"

He chuckled.

"But do you see yourself with someone?"

"I don't know, I wouldn't know if anyone would want to be with someone like me?"

"But you're lovely" I said.

"I can be a real dick."

"That I also know." We both chuckled.

"But say John left you, could you find yourself falling in love with someone else?" he asked.

"I guess I would be very hurt, but if this guy was good enough, then maybe?" I said.

"What if it was me?"

I was a little baffled. "If it was you... I think I might."

He smiled "goodnight Lea."

"Night."