After getting all dressed and ready, I decided to join my parents in the living room. Both were on the couch with my mother resting on dad's chest. I smiled at that scene… There were getting emotional and better together… yes they finally were close to 'all fine'.

'May I join?' I asked slowly as I approached them.

'You look amazing peanut!' Dad replied as he looked at me. 'You're growing up so fast!'

'Dad! I'm still your baby girl… I'll always remain yours.'

'Come here sweetheart!' Mum said as I sat beside my father and took off my shoes.

'What are you watching?'

'If Only.' Dad replied.

'I never took you for the chick flick movies.'

'I'm not… but your mother got me used to them.' Dad replied jokingly while mum hit him playfully in his arms, while dad laughed it out.

It was one of my favourite movies. First Ian doesn't appreciate what he has… and then… he realises after Sam is taken away from him, however faith gives him another chance to fix things… and he does… only for the movie to end with Ian dying after confessing his love to her. I wish to find someone like that in the future… My parents have and I'd love to be like them. I adore them… I love them…

It made me tear up when the guy died… I became a mess… it made me cry my eyes out… Mum wasn't any less better… we both cry whenever we watch that movie… dad held us tighter to him and stopped the movie…

'I think both of you should re-arrange your eye liner.' Dad said after he dropped a kiss on both of us.

'I love you Christian!' Mum replied as she looked deeply into his eyes.

'I haven't heard you say that in ages.' I stated in a low voice as I dried my tears. '… I thought you didn't love each other anymore… I was afraid of… you divorcing.'

'Hey! We were never going to divorce peanut.' Dad stated as he held me from my chin.

'…but you were constantly fighting…'

'Every married couple has that sweetheart… but it's what makes our relationship stronger because we talk, forgive and forget.' Mum replied as she held dad's hand. 'You'll understand that in the future.'

'Don't give her ideas! I don't want her to date for now!' Dad said seriously… 'No douchebag will hurt my daughter!'

I laughed at his reaction… Wow, he truly did care. Never thought we'll ever be like this again… Not in a million years! However, Taylor soon came in telling us that the guests arrived.

'Mr. Grey, sorry to interrupt, but Dr Flynn and his family arrived.'

'Thanks Taylor.' Dad told him as mum stood up holding her hand out for dad to take it. 'Tell them to come in here.' He ordered, as he turned his attention to me and saw me struggling with my shoes. 'Peanut, were something comfortable… Those heels will break your ankles.'

'Yes daddy…' I replied as I took them in my hands. 'I'll be right back.'

'John, Rhian…' Dad greeted along with my mother. 'Thanks for coming.'

'Our pleasure.' Rhian said with a huge smile on her face. 'I brought you something small for the invite.' She replied as she handed mum a bottle of white wine.

Rhian was a sweet woman. She was tall with a perfect body. She's a brunette with amazing clear blue eyes. She's the perfect role model for every woman to be. Especially after having two kids and still remaining in that beautiful form. If someday I have kids, I'd love to gain my body back like her.

'Mr. Gwey… Is Sewa hewe pwease?' Walter asked while he hid behind his father.

'Yes Walter… she's coming down soon… and please, call me Christian.' Dad replied as he slid down to eye level with the young boy. 'My my, you're growing up so fast! And what's that behind your ear?' Dad joked '… you have a … coin there!'

The boy looked at the coin and held it in his hands. 'Wow! Daddyyyyy! I have a coin twee in my eaw!.'

They all laughed at the little boy's reaction.

'Please, sit down.' Mum started as she brought glasses in with Gail, while I made my way downstairs quietly as I could. '…and there's my sweetheart.' Mum smiled. '… come join us dear.'

'SEWWWAAAA!' Walter screamed as he came running to me. I smiled at the little one. He was so energetic. He jumped on me, and I lifted him up. He almost took my breath out. He was getting heavier… Or maybe I was finding it hard to lift him up… either way… I tried covering it up.

'Walter! I have you nose!' I joked as I held my hand out.

'NOOOO! Daddy! Sewa took my nose!'

'Ask her to give it to you politely.' John replied to his son, while he stared at me.

'Sewa, please, can you give me my nowse back? Pweaseeeee!'

'Only if you give me a kiss.' I replied as I held my cheek out, and the little kid complied immediately. 'There you go… you have a beautiful perfect nose. Where is Derek?' I asked him, realising that his brother still hadn't said anything.

'He had a sleep over at his friend's house.' Rhian explained. 'He'd been excited for so long… We didn't want him to miss his first sleepover.'

'But I came Sewa!' Walter said again as he hugged me tighter. 'Can we pway?'

'Yes of course.' I replied almost too quickly.

'Sera, come join us before you go playing.' Dad stated as he motioned me with his hand to sit beside him.

'We'll play later kiddo.'

'Nowww! Me nowwww kid… Me gwown up…' He replied in his cute voice, as I sat him down on the floor and went beside my parents. 'Can I siwt on you?'

'Walter?' I heard John scolding his son. 'Don't bother Sera.'

'Don't worry … He's not bothering me.' I replied back as I lifted him, and sat him beside me, while dad held out a glass of soft drink for me. 'No thanks. I'll have some water please.'

I felt both adults give a look towards each other. Guess the assessment started. Gail entered with some finger food while the adults were deep into conversation. I was getting bored already. However Walter kept me amused with all his childish ways. Was I like him when I was younger? It wasn't long till Rhian brought me out of deep trance.

'Sera, how's school?'

'It's good, am soon sitting for my MCAT's.'

'What are you aiming for?' John asked.

'Med School… I hope… but I have to get a high GPA score along with MCAT's scoring.' I replied back as I took the toothpick Walter was playing with.

'Don't worry, I'm sure you'll get in there. Besides it's in your family's blood.' Rhian continued. 'Carrick and Grace are both doctors… I'm sure they can help you out.'

'Yes… they can… but I'd rather do everything on my own… Like that I know that I did it on my own account.'

'That's a good way to put it.' John continued as he stared at me. '… but there is no problem is asking for some help at times.'

I knew he passed that comment not only for academic ways. Could he know something? I felt panic starting to rise in me. I needed to get out of there immediately… At least to calm down.

'May I be excused please?' I asked my parents.

'Yes sweetheart.' Mum answered back, while dad continued. '…but don't take long… dinner's almost ready.'

I went straight to the bathroom, and washed my face with cold water. I stared in the mirror in front of me, and all I saw was fat… How could I be this fat? I hated myself… I hated how I looked. Sometimes I wished to take the razor blade and slide it across my wrist… but I couldn't do it. It was way too dangerous… plus… I didn't know if I had the guts… till then I only managed small cuts on my arm, where they were easy to hide with concealer. At least that night I was wearing a long sleeved fit and flare skater dress.

'Mommy, I'm thiwsty.' Walter said as he moved to his mother.

'You can use the guest room Rhian.' My mother told her. 'It's a good thing you still breast-feed the kid.'

'Thanks Ana.' Rhian replied as she lifted her son.

'I'll show you the guest room Rhian.' Mum replied as she took her upstairs, leaving the two gentlemen alone.

'You weren't kidding when you said that there is something wrong.' John started.

'Yeah… and she's scaring me to death… I don't know what to do… We don't know what to do.' Dad replied as he ran his hands through his hair.

'She lost a lot of weight.'

'It's that obvious?'

'Last time I've seen her, she looked healthier…' John continued.

'…and you haven't seen meal times.' Dad answered back, as he leaned back to the couch, while both my mother and Rhian came back in.

'… We don't know as yet.' My mother replied.

'What don't we know Ana?' Christian asked in curiosity, while he turned his gaze to Rhian.

'I asked her about Sera. She looks too different since last I've seen her… she's distant…' Rhian stated as if in pain, while both my parents looked at each other.

Gail entered the room, breaking the cold ice that was submerging into the living room. 'Mr Grey, dinner is ready.'

'Thanks Gail.' He stated. 'She's taking too long… I'll go check on her.' Dad replied, as he stood up, but it was good timing, as I went was coming downstairs. 'You ok peanut?'

'Yeah dad…' I smiled weakly.

'Sewa let's go eat! I'm hungwy!' Walter shouted as he came to take my hand.

'You know Walter, I wish you were my brother.'

'And I wish you awe my sistew…' He smiled as he let his head fall on my shoulders.