The breakfast table at the Slater house was littered with the aftermath of breakfast. It was a crowded meal with Kendal and her boys, Bianca and her daughters and Marissa and AJ. Crowded, loud and messier than usual; but also a lot of fun.

"So have you got your school bags packed?" asked Bianca. Her eldest daughter looked up from her playful argument with AJ over the cereal prize; they both wanted the other to have it.

"Yes mommy!"

Marissa was sat the other side of her son, with Gabby on her lap. The youngest Montgomery surprising Binaca by being on her best behaviour this morning. Having Marissa around was 'the best thing ever', according to her little angel, Bianca would only agree.

"And don't worry AJ" said Marissa, reaching across to pat her sons leg. "We'll have plenty of time to grab your bag from home. You're sure you're well enough for school?"

"Yes mom."

He and Miranda got back into an intense discussion before agreeing to give the plastic crocodile clip from the cereal box to a delighted Spike.

Kendal tried to brush the worst of the crumbs off of Ian's t-shirt before getting up to grab Spike's things.

"Thanks for offering to take the kids." said Kendal as she pulled Spike into his jacket and fastened the zipper.

"Hey, no problem." said Marissa light-heartedly, "We were heading that way anyway."

She shifted Gabby on her lap.

"Sorry angel, but I've got to move. I really wish I could take you with me though, you've been such a good girl this morning!"

"I'm always a good girl." said Gabby firmly.

"Of course she is." said Bianca giving her girlfriend a knowing smile.

She lifted Gabby onto AJs deserted seat and got up from her chair.

"You take care of yourself." said Marissa leaning down to plant a quick kiss on her Binaca's lips. "I shall see you tonight."

Bianca grabbed her collar and stopped her stepping back before pulling her in for a slightly longer kiss.

"You shall see me at lunch!" said Bianca smiling, "And have fun being the big boss lady. You can do it!"

Marissa laughed and reluctantly moved back. Then she noticed Gabby had been watching them.

"Is this where you tell me I've been kissing her wrong again?"

"No," said Gabby shaking her head. "I know there's a difference between mommy kisses and magic kisses now."

Marissa cup her hand at the edge of her mouth, shielding it from Bianca's view and in a stage whisper said,

"Well don't tell your mom, but her mommy kisses are pretty magic too."

Bianca laughed and swatted her arm.

"Cute!"

"Oh god look at the time!" gasped Marissa catching a glimpse of the clock.

"Good luck." Bianca called after her.

"Thanks." said Marissa as she turned her attention back to the three waiting children. "Right let's make a move." she said herding the children towards the door.

"Bye mommy." cried Miranda giving Bianca a wave from the door.

AJ turned back too,

"Bye Binks!"

"Bye kids. Have a great day at school."

"So," Marissa asked the children as she closed the door, "Who's calling shotgun?"

…

As Gabby and Ian rushed off to the playroom, Kendal began stacking the breakfast plates.

"I'm so happy for you." said Kendal giving her sister a wide grin. "It's clear you and Marissa belong together. You girlfriend is amazing."

"I know." said Bianca her grin just as wide.

But then she licked her lips, a more serious expression on her face.

"I need to talk to you about something."

Kendal frowned.

"Is this about your leg?"

"What… no. And I'm seeing Frankie this afternoon you don't need to worry… I wanted to talk to you about the move. I wanted to talk to you before we announced it really but…"

"You're not worrying about me are you?"

"Well I don't like to leave you alone in this house. You haven't been alone since Zack died."

Kendal sat back down beside her sister and squeezed Bianca's hand.

"Thanks for thinking about me, but you don't need to worry… I'm a big girl, and I've got my boys for company."

Kendal grinned.

"Besides I'm so excited for you! You and Marissa moving in together, that's huge!"

"Yes it is." said Bianca, her own grin returning. "Really huge!"

Unable you hold back any longer Kendal pulled Bianca into an excited hug.

"This is so exciting!"

"You said that." said Bianca laughing at her sister's enthusiasm.

Kendal sat back and looked at her sister.

"You so deserve this!"

Bianca dipped her head modestly before meeting her sister's eyes.

"So, what about you? How is Griffin?"

"Very subtle." said Kendal with good-humour. "He's good. We're good."

"I'm glad."

Kendal got up to resume clearing the table one eye on the clock.

"I can get that." said Bianca, getting up herself, "Do you need to get to work?"

"There's a pitch for the new Midnight Shadow range, and the Country Cosmetics line isn't selling like we hoped so we are looking at a rebrand…"

"So busy?"

"Very busy… Randi and Madison are working so hard, but… I don't know… it isn't the same anymore. I miss Greenlee."

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