Starr wiped her mouth with her napkin and looked across the breakfast table at Kelly and Gigi. "What are you doing today? I'd love to take Hope somewhere since we don't have to stay inside anymore."

Kelly shrugged apologetically, "I planned a day to stay at home and sort through some things."

Gigi thought for a second, "I have a class today at Regents College, if you want to come to campus with me."

"Is there anything for me to do there?"

"Hope can play on the playground at the daycare center, and you can get a cup of tea. After I'm done with class, we can go over to the zoo."

"Anything outside appeals to me!"

It wasn't much later that the three left the house. It was only a short drive to the school. Starr enjoyed just stepping onto the campus. It was a sunny day. Starr had so enjoyed being at LU. Of course, James was a big part of that time. She could kick herself for leading him on. But then she could kick herself for not breaking up with Cole for his interest in Hannah. It was over and time to move on she reminded herself. At least she would never be tempted to get back with Cole again. That was probably rather callous, but being held hostage for a few months had pretty much killed any good feeling she had towards him.

Gigi pointed out the playground and then showed her the tea room at the entry to her building. Starr assured her that they would be fine. It was only an hour class. After Gigi went upstairs, Starr decided that she and Hope needed a cookie and some tea.

It didn't take long at all to receive their order. Starr was juggling both glasses, the snack and Hope when she almost ran into a man. "Oh excuse me," Starr mumbled without looking up.

"No probl – Starr Manning!"

"Christian Vega! What are you doing here? I thought you were living in France?"

"I'm exhibiting my art work. What are you doing here?"

"It's a long story, but I'm staying with Kelly, Brody, and the Buchanans."

Chris checked his watch, "I have a few minutes, and I'm curious."

Starr knew she ran through the story quickly, as she was really trying not to dwell on it. "And then I ended up here."

"Whoa. I'm not sure what to say. I guess Cole's temper did come from somewhere. Why would they kidnap you and Hope, though?" Chris was shocked.

"Patrick is a leader in the Men of 21, an Irish terrorist group. He had some delusions of Hope following in his footsteps. I know my father can be a little crazy, but he's never wanted to lead a group of terrorists!"

"True," Chris laughed, "I'm sorry – it's not funny."

Starr started laughing, "I know, but it kinda is. Why do you think I'm hanging out here where it's safe from both of them?"

Chris quit laughing, "Are you safe here?"

"Yes, Brody made sure that Patrick was in a federal British prison rather than an Irish one. My father would never purposely hurt me."

"Okay. How has London been treating you?"

"So great! Everyone is spoiling Hope and me. Brody and Shane are so good with her."

"Are you enjoying France? Have you met anyone?" Starr had always felt a little bit sorry for Christian. He was such a nice guy, but it always seemed the girl chose someone else.

"I am. I actually did meet someone, Erin. She'll be her for the opening. I should place all of you on the guest list. It will be nice to have familiar faces there."

The two continue to chat; catching up on the past several months.

"Starr, didn't you make it over to the playground?" Gigi came around the corner.

Starr glanced down at her watch – had they really spent an hour catching up?

"Chis, ohmygosh, how are you!" Gigi grabbed him into a hug.

"Great! I didn't realize all of you were in London. I might have visited before!"

"Well, tonight you are coming over for dinner. I won't take "no" for an answer."

Chris smiled and nodded, "Then I'll say "yes", besides it will give me a chance to deliver the tickets to all of you from my opening at the art gallery."

Note: Regents College is where one of my friends did a summer abroad in London. I really don't know that much about it, but thought since it is an actual college in the city it would work here. Hopefully, it isn't vastly different from most colleges in the US.