A/N: Okay. First and foremost, this story is COMPLETE. And I cry every time I read it so you will need tissues. Again, this was originally a role play with Zelda so half the credit to her! I hope you enjoy this and try not to cry too hard. I'll post a chapter a day.

Chapter Eight

It was a few days before Olivia's third birthday that Mai got a call to come to the doctor's office. She was so worried it would be some sort of bad news that she had Naru go with her.

"Take a seat," the doctor said to a girl who had become his favorite patient.

Mai sat down, practically pulling Naru down with her in her nervousness.

Oliver held Mai's hand, worried. He couldn't managed to read the doctor's face.

The doctor sat across from them and looked at each of them. Then he opened what Mai knew were lab results. Was he about to tell her that she was getting worse?

"Well…I have some blood counts here…and it appears as if your cancer has gone into remission, Ms. Tani-sorry. Mrs. Davis. Congratulations," he said with an easy smile.

Mai froze in shock. Remission? She was…she was better? At least for now?

Naru smiled and held Mai's hand even more tightly. That was wonder full news.

"Mai…" He looked at her with sparkling eye's.

Mai immediately grabbed onto him and kissed him hard. The doctor chuckled and left the room. He would give them the paperwork later. Mai pulled away with tears falling.

"N-Naru…I-I'll be able to see her grow! She…she can remember me now and everything! And I won't leave you either!"

"This is great news, Mai." He pulled her into a tight hug as he kissed her again.

"Martin and Luella will be thrilled. As will Gene, and I'm sure Olivia will notice a difference."

Mai smiled and nodded. "I'm just glad I will be here now…so happy…"

Soon they collected the necessary paperwork and went back home. When Mai saw Olivia, she picked up her soon to be three year old daughter and swung her around in happiness.

The little girl squealed in excitement, causing Luella, Martin, and Gene to come into the room.

"Whoa Mai! You're really happy," Gene said with a fond smile.

Mai smiled back. "I'm in remission!"

Luella dropped her teacup and ran to pull Mai into her arms.

"Mai! This is wonderful!" She was going to be fine for a while now! She couldn't believe it! Oh, she'd have to call Madoka!

"Momma! Momma!" Olivia called, holding her arms up.

She wanted her mommy to hold her…she never sees her this happy. She liked it.

Mai smiled and removed herself from Luella gently and picked up Olivia. She kissed her.

"Momma is here and she isn't going anywhere for a while," Mai whispered.

Gene smiled. "So…then you'll be able to be there for sure Mai!"

Mai looked at Gene with confusion. "For what?"

Gene looked sheepish. "My…um…wedding?"

Oliver turned his head and looked at his older brother. "And to whom are you getting married?"

Gene smiled brightly. "Well…I met him at the college. You know how I picked up on my classes? And we've kind of…been seeing each other for a couple of years and decided to make it…well, permanent. His name is Osamu. He mentioned that he used to work with you…that's how we started talking…"

Mai groaned. Gene and Yasu? That would be torture. "Congrats Gene, really."

Mai smiled at him.

"Oh my god…" Noll mumbled. "Yasuhara…"

Good to know they would be brothers-in-law. At least he and Gene would get along well.

Luella had tears in her eyes. "Oh Gene! That's wonderful! I cannot wait to meet him again! He was at Noll's and Mai's wedding if I remember."

Mai smirked. "So Gene…who will be the 'bride'?"

"Well…" Gene laughed as he teased,"I've already gotten myself fitted for the dress."

Mai smirked at Gene. She bets that he is a bottom!

Mai looked at Naru. "Well then…I'll need to find a nice dress won't i?"

"Oh! I can help with that!" Luella said loudly, squealing in excitement.

Mai shook her head. But she would let it happen. Mai had come too close to death to take anything or anyone for granted.

Gene chuckled. "It's still months away!"

"That means we should start looking now-"

"Mother," Oliver cut in, "take it easy for right now."

Luella deflated. "But Mai looks so pretty in those dresses Noll! And we need to celebrate as well!"

Mai smiled and took her hand. "Just spending time with you is enough."

Luella pulled Mai into a hug. She understood why Mai valued spending time with those closest to her, and it was wise of her.

"I still want to celebrate somehow. At least let me take you our tomorrow for lunch. Oh, and Madoka will come too. It can be a girls day out."

Mai looked at Gene. "Gene could come too…"

Mai winked at him. "After all he's a bride."

Gene closed his eyes as he smiled. "I'd love to come! Especially for the conversations that might arise. You know Mai, I've always wanted thosedetails." He opened his eyes and winked at her.

Mai blushed deeply. "N-No! That's private! And wouldn't that be weird? He's your brother!"

Luella rolled her eyes. "No embarrassing Mai, Gene. We may just ask you for your own details."

"Well…" Gene started, almost more than happy to share. Oliver shot him a glare, and he shut up before he could say anymore.

Mai covered Olivia's ears and glared. "A child is present Gene."

Gene chuckled and rubbed the back of his head. "She wouldn't understand…not yet…"

Mai glared, telling him don't even consider it.

The next two months would fly by and Mai found a pretty dress for herself and a matching dress for Olivia. Mai's hair had started to grow back, but she still wore the wig. When it would be back to the length it was when she married Naru, then she could hang it up.

"I can only imagine her walking up to Yasuhara, repeating something you might say. That would create quite an interesting scene."

Gene groaned. "You aren't going to let me live that down are you? Come on Noll! It's my wedding day!"

Noll smirked. "You were the one acting like an idiot. Do you honestly expect me to let it go, no matter the circumstances?"

Gene made a face. "Just wait until she asks you where babies come from…it will happen…and I'll laugh at your face."

"I find it a better question than 'what do you do to Gene when he's been bad?' Honestly, Yasuhara would answer her. In public."

Gene winced. "He would…and it would not be appropriate…but I think he has some tact at least. How much has she been speaking lately anyways?"

"Quite a lot, Gene. She picks on on things quickly, naturally because I am her father. However, she is like her mother in the sense of a conversation's duration."

Gene chuckled. "Get's distracted or annoyed easily then? I bet you will enjoy pushing her buttons too."

"Whose buttons are we pushing?" Mai asked as she stepped inside the room, holding Olivia's hand.

"Yours, obviously." Naru said, turning to face Mai. "I doubt I will ever tire of it, baka."

Mai rolled her eyes. "Honestly, I think I'm getting used to it. So you, good sir, are out of luck!"

Gene smirked. Wait for it…

"Oh, I didn't mean that I simply enjoy teasing you, which I do. I was referring to other buttons that I literally quite like to hit." His lips tugged upwards as he waited to see her entire face darken with a red color.

Gene snorted and saw Mai's face turn a very red color before she glared and hit Oliver's arm.

Score, Oliver with 1 Mai with zero.

With an amused huff, Naru turned back to his brother. He then sent a message through their link.

Really, teasing her never grows old.

Gene smiled. Noll? I am glad you found someone to love that loves you back for who you are. Really…hopefully now that she is better you can experience that love for the rest of your lives.

He looked at his brother and gave an honest smile.

I hope to have her for the rest of my life… I'm lucky to have found her. I'll do whatever it takes to be sure I don't lose her.

Gene gripped Noll's shoulder. I know that…and I will help you in any way I can. No matter what the future holds, I am here for you, Mai and Olivia as well.

Mai sweat dropped. "Are you both having a mental conversation again?"

Naru turned back to face Mai.

"Sorry," he said. He nodded his head at his brother before taking Mai's hand.

Mai sighed. "It's okay…it's just the silence is kind of freaky…"

She smiled as Olivia let go of her hand and tackled Naru's legs.

Noll smiled and lifted his daughter into his arms. "I forget how quiet it gets. Gene can be quite loud."

Gene was going to retaliate when his mother suddenly burst in and ushered everyone out. Soon Gene was standing before Yasu and Mai was crying with Luella over how wonderful the wedding was looking.

Mai watched as they said their vows, equally cheeky in mush, and then kissed to seal their fate. Soon the party began and Mai spent her time dancing with Naru, Gene, Yasu, and even Martin.

Mai smiled whenever she caught sight of Naru dancing with Olivia.

A little later into the night, Oliver kept dragging Naru to Gene's side. "You two should dace together! It would look pretty!" She smiled.

Gene coughed, trying not to laugh. Olivia had a temper…and if he laughed it would show. But Mai did snort.

Oliver's eyes twitched. That would look a little… odd.

"Please daddy!"

He looked down at his daughter, unable to say no.

"Gene," he sighed, looking away as he held out his hand.

Gene smirked, trying not to laugh as his took his brother's hand. In the corner, Luella covered her mouth to keep from laughing. Her sister made a face.

"Are they really going to…" she started.

Luella chuckled. "Noll will do anything for his daughter…and Mai for that matter."

On the other side of the room, Madoka pulled out a a video camera. She could not pass up the opportunity to have such a display recorded for all of time.

Naru stared awkwardly at his brother as they danced. Olivia simply smiled and clapped. She loved how her uncle and father looked alike. Just watching them dance… they were both very elegant and symmetric in their movement. It was like watching a piece of art come to life.

Gene's lips curled into a smirk. Gee Noll…never knew you would dance with me at my wedding. I am so touched…first Mai and now you!

Shut up. I'm not doing this for you…

Yasu held onto Mai's shoulder, trying so hard not to laugh. "Really," he hiccuped, "I'm not sure if I should be rolling on the floor, or jealous."

Mai chuckles. "Whatever Olivia wants, within reason, Olivia gets. Right sweetie?"

Mai picked her up and hugged her to her chest. Olivia giggled and hugged back. She was glad she had mommy. Daddy and Mommy didn't know, but she had overheard them talking about how sick mommy had been when she was born, and how she had to take nasty medicine for a long time before she was better.

Yasu nodded. "Yep. Luella doesn't have to spoil her. Big Daddy's got that covered!" He ruffled Olivia's hair before kissing her cheek.

Meanwhile, Naru looked down, waiting for the music to end. He was beyond humiliated, but wouldn't do much to show it. If it made Olivia happy, then fine.

Gene coughed. Brings back some memories huh? That old tree house…

I thought we agreed to never speak of that again. We were stupid to even consider doing that.

Yeah but Noll…if we never did that I never would have eventually realized I was gay. So don't knock it…I bet it gave you some good ideas for Mai, Gene teased.

He looked up, cheeks turning slightly pink. He would by lying if he denied it.

Olivia broke away from Mai and crashed into Gene's legs. "Uncle Gene! Me next! Me next!"

Noll released his grip on his brother and moved so Olivia could have the pleasure of dancing with his niece. Gene smiled, and then winked at his brother before taking Olivia's smaller hands and bending down slightly.

Mai smiled. "That was kind of…hot Naru…"

"What?" He raised a brow, playing it cool. If only Mai knew…

Mai stepped closer. "It was hot. H-O-T."

"Why do you say that? I was simply sharing a dance with my brother."

Mai blushed a bit. "I don't know…I um…my mind was thinking…never kind!"

Pulling Mai close, making sure no one else would hear, he whispered, "What if I told you what you are likely thinking did indeed happen at one point in time?"

Mai's eyes widened and she turned bright crimson.

"Then id be tempted to ask you to put on a show sometime," Mai purred back.

"Well, I think you would have to take that up with my brother. Although something tells me it would be alright." He smirked. He figured the only condition would be Yasuhara's presences as well…

Mai giggled. "I don't know…you already satisfy me and more. I'd only do it if you want to…but I don't think our sex life is boring enough yet."

Noll chuckled. "I agree. There is still so much I want to try with only you."

Mai stepped closer as their bodies swayed to the music.

"Oh? And what is that?"

"I'll let that be a surprise." He murmured, he arms wrapped around her waist.

Mai giggled. "Maybe your mom can watch Olivia then…"

"I'm sure she'd love to," Naru said, his voice low.

Mai stared into his eyes. "So we should ask her…I can't even remember the last time we had time to ourselves…"

"I'll speak with her in a moment then," Oliver said. "I really have missed spending time with only you."

Mai smiled. "So have I…but I wouldn't trade our time with Olivia for nothing."

Mai leaned in and rested her head against Naru's chest.

Naru smiled. Neither would he.

Later that night, Naru had been able to easily convince his mother to keep an eye on Olivia for the night while he and Mai went off to spend the night together.

Mai sighed as she laid next to Naru. "Naru…I really wish we could have another baby…I mean…Olivia is beautiful. She's wonderful…but my treatments took that from us. Don't get me wrong…I'm grateful we had the opportunity to have her when we did but…I wish we could have a little boy who resembles you Naru…"

He gave a gentle smile before kissing Mai lightly. "Mai, it's alright. Olivia resemble each of us in her own way. As much as I would like to have another child, I'm happy with the family I already have, and I wouldn't change it for the world."

Mai smiled at him and nodded. She hugged him tightly.

A/N: Review if you'd like! Thought you would like Gene being a comic relief :D