Sebastian stood in his room holding the letter. He had drawn the door on his wall with the chalk and now prepared to speak the words.

"What was lost, let it return, the doorway is open and I extend an invitation to walk through, Rachel Phantomhive." He took a step back and waited. Nothing happened. Sebastian looked over the instructions again.

"I'm certain I did it correctly, you have gone too far Grell, I find this to be extremely unacceptable and you will pay dearly for it." He vowed to himself.

"Mr. Sebastian, The young master is asking for you" Mey-Rin's voice called through the door.

"I will be with him shortly." The demon called back, he placed the paper back in the envelope and turned to leave. A flash of light from behind caught his attention.

"Vincent, my dear Vincent, I've missed you so." Sebastian spun around to find Rachel smiling before him, her arms outstretched.

"Rachel," he whispered walking to her, he placed a gentle hand on her cheek. He was surprised to find that he could touch her, she was not cold, instead she was as warm as he remembered her to be.

"Are you truly here, I cannot help but feel this is somehow a hallucination of some sort. I can hardly believe you are in front."

"I've missed you and our Ciel so much." Rachel wrapped her arms around him.

"Rachel, my love, I am eternally sorry for-"

"Shh, you don't need to be sorry, you didn't mean for anything to happen. I never want you to feel as if you failed either of us. You didn't stop looking for our son until he was found. You've taken care of him, and you protect him. You are a wonderful father, and an amazing husband. I couldn't imagine anyone better." She pulled him into a kiss. When finally they parted, Sebastian stared deep onto her eyes.

"I love you so much"

"I love you too Vincent, or should I call you Sebastian?" She giggled lightly.

"As long as you are here Rachel, you can call me whatever you like." Sebastian held her tight, both clearly enjoying the moment. Sebastian would have to remember to thank Grell and Undertaker next time he saw them. He took her hand, holding them in his own.

"Still as gentle as ever I see."

"All thanks to you darling. I would not know such feelings had I never known you." Rachel leaned against her husband. Sebastian once again held her close to him. Several minutes passed as they enjoyed each other's company.

"As much as I love you, and want to spend forever in this moment, I am rather eager to see our son, and my time is limited." Rachel said at last."

"Of course, he is in his room for the night, but I highly doubt he has fallen asleep." He took her by the hand and led her from his room and down the long hallways.

"It looks almost identical to our home." She said looking around.

"Yes, a small comfort for both of us. Though he did have me remove the painting that we had by the staircase. The memory at the time was terribly painful."

"I understand. It was very traumatic, I just wish he hadn't been there to witness it. My poor little boy, I can't imagine what he went through."

"It changed him quite a bit. I'm sure you noticed." Rachel bowed her head.

"Yes, I have. He has been through things that no one, let alone a child should ever have to deal with. I'm glad that you were so committed in your search. If he would have-"

"I could never allowed that to happen. He is far too precious to me. Yet, I allowed you to be taken from him. It should have been me." A feeling of deep sadness came over him.

"No Vincent. I could never have saved him as you did. He needed you most."

"I was capable of rescuing him, that's true. However nothing could ever take the place of a mother's love."

"Nor a father's, you love him just as much as I do, that has always been clear." They stopped in front of Ciel's door. Sebastian quietly opened the door to find Ciel seated on the bed, his puppy in his arms.

"Ciel, I have a visitor for you."

"Another one, and at this late hour, couldn't they come back tomorrow?" The pain was audible in the boy's voice.

"Well, I suppose they could, but I believe you would enjoy this visit. Someone that has not been with us for quite some time. She misses you." Ciel looked over at him.

"She?"

"Yes love, she. Would it be alright to bring her in?"

"I suppose so."

"I should let you know that she is really here, it was difficult for me to believe at first, which is why I bring it up."

"What are y-" Sebastian led Rachel inside and lit some candles.

"My precious Ciel, how you've grown." Ciel stared for several minutes without speaking.

"Well, come and give your mother a hug dearest, let me see you properly." Rachel held out her arms to him as the boy cautiously placed the dog on his bed.

"You can't be here, It's not possible. Grell just wanted-"

"Ciel, I promise you it is me. Come and see for yourself." He looked to his father for reassurance. When Sebastian nodded, Ciel stood up and slowly walked to her. She reached out, wiping away the tears with her thumb.

"Y-you can touch me."

"Of course I can, I am here. Happy Birthday my darling." Without a second of hesitation Ciel collapsed sobbing into her arms.

"I miss you so much." He said as she stroked his hair.

"I miss you too. I am so very proud of you love. Never think differently."

"You don't hate me, for all I've done?" Rachel placed a hand under the earl's chin, forcing him to look into her eyes.

"I could never hate you. You are my world, and what a wonder world I see. What happened that night was not your fault, nor was it your father's. I love both of you so very much." She said once again holding her son close, this time Sebastian joined in, his arms wrapped around his wife with Ciel between them. The feeling of security he had felt as a young child returned.

The clock chimes rang out, signaling the arrival of midnight.

"I'm so very sorry my dear ones, I must be getting back. " she released them

"No, you can't leave me again."

"Sweetheart, It's only temporary, you can call me again whenever you like. I will alway come to you." Ciel nodded and reluctantly released her.

"I will see you both very soon, I am sure of it." She kissed Ciel's head softly before turning to Sebastian.

"I love you Rachel." He said before catching her lips in a loving kiss.

"I love you too, both of you. Look after each other until we meet again." Having said this, she vanished.

Ciel stood in front of his father, tears flowing from his eyes.

"Come Ciel, let's get you back into bed, you still have lessons later." Sebastian said guiding his son back to bed and tucking him in. As the boy laid down, the small puppy greeted him excitedly, licking the earl's face. Ciel giggled.

"Stop it Vincent." He said rubbing the dog's head. Sebastian stopped.

"Vincent?"

"Yes, that's his name. Don't you like it Sebastian?" The demon smiled.

"I think it is a wonderful name. Now, both of you should get some sleep you have a full schedule ahead of you. Goodnight my so, may you have the most pleasant of dreams." Ciel reached up and pulled him into a hug.

"Thank you Sebastian, for everything you've done, I know how difficult or much be to have to care for another dog. I love him."

"That is all that matters. If you are happy Ciel, then I am happy." The demon turned to leave.

"Sebastian?"

"Yes?"

"I love you."

"I love you too my son, so very much."