Updated faster than expected… But that's a good thing! Enjoy! And before I forget again… Disclaimer: I don't own 'em.

"We'll take two glasses of wine." Jayden ordered his and Lauren usual at a five star restaurant. Every other weekend the siblings enjoyed going out for a fancy dinner as a getaway from the house and school work.

"Coming right up." The waiter gave them a nod and walked off to serve his next costumer.

Jayden stared at the envelopes in his hand. The samurais, his friends, they replied to him. He grinned a little. "Lauren?" Jayden called Lauren who is sitting on the other side of the table. Lauren didn't reply. Instead, she kept on looking at the waiter with dreamy eyes. "Oh, I see. Someone has a crush on the waiter."

Lauren turned her attention back to her brother. "I do not!" She defended herself. "He…his zipper is open."

"He's wearing an apron over his pants." Jayden chuckled at his sister. Lauren's cheeks started to burn red in embarrassment. Jayden chuckled again. "It's alright; your secret is safe with me."

"I hate you." Lauren pouted.

"Will you forgive me if I allow you to open the first letter?" Jayden offered her.

"Sure." Lauren took the envelopes and opened the one on top.

Dear Jayden and Lauren,

Kevin and I are doing well. Thank you for asking. We are so, so sorry! We feel so bad for leaving you two in the dust like that! Things just got complicated. Kevin and I have been working overtime at work because we really need the money right now (for a situation that will be discussed later in person). We couldn't find any time to contact you two. You guys are right! We do need each other. To admit it, Kevin and I have been a little lonely without the other samurais too. Sorry again. We should meet up sometime. Any time and place is fine with us. Hope you two are doing well.

Love,

Kevin and Mia

"Situation? What situation could they possibly be in?" Lauren asked her brother with concern. Mia and Kevin are mature and professionals ones in the group. If their situation is bad, Lauren would worry for them.

"I'm sure they're fine." Jayden assured her. "Mia sounded quite happy. If she and Kevin are in a bad situation, then I'm sure they can handle it. If not, we can help them like we always do."

"Your meals are ready Mr. and Ms. Shiba." The waiter placed Lauren and Jayden's food with care. "I hope you two are satisfied with your meal. If there is anything wrong, please do not hesitate to ask."

"Thank you…Cody?" Lauren thanked him while she read his name tag.

"No problem, ma'am. I'm just doing my job." Cody gave her a smile and left.

"Isn't he dreamy?" Jayden teased his older sister in a high-pitched, girly voice. "I can leave if you want me to. I can give him my chair and you two can maybe share a ki…"

"Shut up!" Lauren cut off her brother's sentence. "Read the next letter."

"Fine, don't get you panties in a twist." He loved messing with his older sister. He has catching up to do from not seeing her in thirteen years before Xandred came back. Of course, he meant no harm to her feelings and she knew he was just playing. Jayden smirked. "Unless… you two…you know what I'm talking about…"

Lauren's cheeks blushed again. She playfully swatted Jayden's hand that was on the table. "Shut up!"

"Okay, okay, geez."

Dear Jayden and Lauren,

It's us! Mike and Emily! It has been such a long time! Guess what? We're engaged! We are so getting back together! We forbid you two to not being in our wedding. You guys messaged Mia too, right? This is going to be so huge! We're extremely sorry for not messaging you guys in such a long time! What have you two been up to? I (Emily) don't have a job currently. And yeah, it sucks. But Mike is working. We would love to see you two and everyone else. Anytime over the weekend is fine with us.

We miss you,

Mike and Emily

"Aw! Little Emily and Mike are growing up!" Lauren said excitedly. Mike and Emily are the youngest samurais so the thought of them getting married made Lauren very happy for them.

"Yeah, they sound very excited." Jayden said. He opened the last envelope. "This one is from Antonio. Do you want to read it or should I?"

"You can read it."

Dear Lauren and Jayden,

Hola amigo and amiga! Super sorry! Business picked up here at the Garcia's. I had to help my parents more and I didn't have time to talk to you two. Anyways, I've been doing some thinking and well…I would love to move back in. If it's okay with you two that is. I still live with my parents and…No offense to my parents, but I think it's time for me to step away for a while and find myself. I'm doing great by the way. Actually, I need to get back to work. Hopefully we can meet up sometime.

Adios for now,

Antonio

"He's so moving back in with us." Lauren spoke up. She wiped her mouth with a napkin and took the last sip of her wine. "He brought entertainment to the house. Out of everyone in the house, I have to admit, I miss him the most."

"Yeah, I miss Antonio too. I can't lose him again. He's a true amigo." Jayden agreed with her.

Lauren slouched in her seat a little. "Well, I'm stuffed. When we get the team back, we should bring them here. This can be our usual spot."

"That would be fun. This whole Samurai Family thing is going to be fun. We will see each other more. It can be like old times but with a little twist and no evil constantly knocking at our door."

Lauren nodded then her eyes drifted back to Cody. Cody placed a receipt and credit card on their table and picked up their plates. "I see you enjoyed your meal." Cody said.

Lauren straightened her back in her seat and fixed her pleated blue, mini dress. "Um, yeah, it was great." She signed the receipt and put her credit card back in her purse. She took out a few coins and two dollar bills out her purse and handed them to Cody. "I leave my compliments to the chef…and the waiter."

Cody took the money and gave Lauren a wink. "Enjoy the rest of your night Ms. Shiba." He looked at Jayden. "Enjoy your night sir." Cody walked away once again.

Jayden grinned and stood up. He helped his love-struck sister in her coat before getting into his. "Come on, pretty lady, it's time to go."

I guess I can say some of my inspiration to write this chapter came from a BET show I'm watching on Netflix called Let's Stay Together. It's about these professional friends that just got married and have kids and stuff like that and they usually have dinner out at a fancy restaurant. So yeah…As "chill" and unknown to mainstream as Lauren and Jayden are (since they spent their childhood training), I pictured them at a nice restaurant. Also, I didn't want to throw three random letters in one chapter without a background of some sort.

I absolutely love the way Lauren and Jayden look at each other! Not in a romantic way…that would be creepy. I love their sibling bond I should say. Hope you enjoyed the chapter! Please review! :D