A month had passed since they had returned home. The elven princess Enelya was revived by the dragonballs, much to Faelon's delight. He and Nadia had promised to visit often, though they were unsure at this point where their travels would take them. Faelon stated he had a desire to travel the world, to see as many sights and experience as much of human culture as he could stand, but at a more comfortable pace. A personalized note of gratitude from the elven king sat on the kitchen counter of Goten and Paige's home.

Goku's old house had undergone a complete and total remodel, just as Sabriena promised. New paint, new flooring, and brand new furniture filled every room. Paige had cleansed the entire house with a spell from Gramma's book, then she and Goten had "christened" every single surface in the place by making wild, passionate love. All the negativity was erased from that home and now nothing but happiness and love seemed to radiate within its walls. It was as if a new life had been breathed into the space.

At the moment, Goten paced back and forth in the kitchen, his mind on fire. He kept checking the food, watching it carefully, trying to time it perfectly with the arrival of his parents. The meal was not an easy one to prepare. Everything had to be timed exactly right or the whole evening would be a flop. This meant so much to him. He wanted his parents' approval. He wanted to impress his mom and dads. He ran a shaking hand through his hair, swallowing harshly as he looked over at his mate. He tried to smile at her but it came out more as a grimace of pain.

Paige laughed, a bright sound in the otherwise quiet house. "Well now, you look like you are constipated." She finished lighting the candles on the table and walked over to him, wrapping her arms around his shoulders. "Relax, sweetie. Your mom's going to be thrilled you are going into cooking for a career. And since when did money matter to them?" She turned her head and nibbled at his mating mark.

Goten shivered, a thrill of calm working its way through is system. "I know. I just don't know if my dads are going to think it's a good choice. You know how serious they are about fighting. Dad always wanted me to become a martial arts fighter like him." Goten didn't think he could bear it if Goku pouted about him not becoming a martial artist or if Tien gave him a disapproving look. Goten looked nervously at his watch. It felt like an hour had gone by, but the hand hadn't even moved.

Paige snorted. "Oh Goku's got Phoenix he can mold into a perfect fighter. And think, DEAR, if you make this into a career, he is going to have free gourmet food for the rest of his life. I mean, he has that already with your mom, but you know what I mean."

Goten laughed. "True. You know how Dad is with his food. I just don't know what Tien's going to say." He glanced at his watch again, then mentally scolded himself. Staring at the clock was not going to make time pass any faster.

She threaded her fingers through his hair, scratching at his scalp lightly, humming against his mark. "You are really too tense. Maybe I should help you relax. Hmm?"

His eyes snapped to hers, widening at her suggestion. "R-relax? What, uh, exactly did you have in mind?"

Paige grinned wickedly at him, moving around in front of him. "Well, I know you can't leave the kitchen at during such a time based cooking event..." She let her nails trail down his shoulders, over his chest and down further. She dropped to her knees, letting her hands, her nails trace over the crotch of Goten's pants before she leaned forward and nuzzled at the juncture, breathing in the deep spicy musk. She looked up at him, winking as she undid his pants, pulling down them and his underwear, just enough to free his length before she nuzzled at it again.

"Oh god," Goten said shakily as his cock hardened against her face. Maybe it would calm his nerves just a bit, drain some of this excess energy that was coursing through his veins. Her full lips brushed over him, making his length twitch and stand to attention. He glanced at his watch again. Ten minutes. They had ten minutes before his parents were supposed to arrive. "Mmmmmmm. Paige... Suck it. Make it quick."

Paige grinned wickedly up at him, nibbling at the hardening flesh beneath her lips, reaching up and wrapping her hand around him, holding him steady as she wrapped her lips around the broad head and sucked at him. She tongued at the slit at the tip, moaning obscenely around him a moment before she grasped at his hips with both hands and quickly pulled him to her, swallowing his length all at once, moaning, humming, vibrating around him. She pulled back, a string of saliva from her mouth to the end of his cock remained and she looked up at him. "Come on, baby. I want my appetizer," she said huskily before she swallowed him all the way down to the base.

Goten tangled his fingers tightly in her hair and began to thrust into her mouth. "Ohhhhh fuck, Paige," he growled. Her hot mouth consumed him, sucking him harshly. He could feel the precum dripping from the tip already. "Goddamn, you are so good at this." Her fangs were scraping lightly at the sides of his length as she bobbed her head over him. "Oh fuck... oh fuck..." He drew a deep breath, a low feral growl rumbling from his throat. "Harder. Suck it harder," he commanded.

Her eyes flashed as she looked up at him, her eyes connecting with his. Her cheeks hollowed out as she sucked at him fiercely, twirling her tongue around his hot flesh, moaning out at the taste of him, that steady stream of precum like ambrosia to her. She smirked to herself; this was her favorite way to distract him for sure. She nibbled at him some more before she sealed her lips around him, her nose buried in the black curls at the base of his cock, letting him fuck her mouth as hard as he wanted it.

Goten breathed heavily, driving his cock harder into her throat. He loved how forceful they were with each other. He was convinced there was no one else on earth who could ever handle him the way she did. And no one but himself could handle her. They were perfect for each other. He groaned loudly, feeling his cock starting to swell, her eager mouth pulling, sucking, drinking him in. "Paige... I'm... I'm gonna... I'm gonna come!" he gasped as he tensed and shook, his cock shooting thick, hot strands of his cum deep into her throat. She continued to suck, her throat quickly working over him, sucking out every single last drop. "OH FUCK," he gasped, panting harshly and grabbing for the counter behind him to steady himself.

Paige slurped down the last drops of his hot, delicious come down her throat before she sat back, licking her lips a moment before she leaned forward and licked him completely clean. She reached for a dish towel and dried him off carefully, unable to resist nuzzling at the spent flesh once more before she pulled his underwear up and then his pants, making sure he was put back together. She swiftly stood and pulled him to her in a passionate kiss, sliding her tongue inside of his mouth, letting him taste himself on her. "Your career choice suits you. You are delicious," she whispered against him.

Goten sighed contentedly as she so gently dried him and helped him back into his clothes. He held her close as she kissed him, a shiver running up his spine at the flavor on her tongue. "I'll take care of you after dinner. I promise," he said softly, cupping her cheek and staring into her gorgeous eyes. "All night long. However you want it, baby." He shivered again and planted a quick kiss on her lips before he went to check the food again. He turned and gave her a sharp slap on the ass. "Damn, you know how to suck dick," he grinned mischievously at her.

"You're damned right I do. And you have such a nice dick, too." She grinned wickedly at him, slipping her hand down her pants, fingering herself a moment before she withdrew, holding the glistening finger out to him. "You want this baby? I'm going to be your dessert later and its going to be your turn to suck it, Saiyan." She shivered as she slipped her finger into his mouth, smirking evilly at him. She started as she heard the doorbell ring. "Ah damn. The parents have arrived." She grinned, "I'm surprised your dad didn't just pop into the house."

Goten whined as Paige pulled her finger from his lips and went to the door. He drew a deep breath, trying to calm his body. He'd started to harden again at the taste of her on his tongue. That nervousness was settling into his stomach again and he turned, pulling the meat from the oven. He'd timed it just right and he breathed a slight sigh of relief. At least that part had turned out right. Now if it just tasted good. and his parents approved, maybe, just maybe, he could get their support. He turned to smile at them as they entered the house. "Hi!" he called as he went over to hug his mom.

She hugged him tightly, then cocked an eyebrow at him. "You're up to something," she accused quietly and he snickered.

Goku laughed. "Arent these two always up to something?" He smiled at Goten and pulled him into a hug, "Hey kiddo! Man! Something smells really good!" He sniffed at the air, his stomach already growling loudly and he laughed again, "I'm starving!"

Paige smiled at them, laughing when Goku pulled her into a hug, "Good to see you too, Dad. And Dad… and Mom!" She laughed, hugging Sabriena and Tien tightly. "Hope you're hungry. Goten's been slaving over that hot stove all day long!"

"Ahhhh, training him well already," Sabriena grinned at Paige and bumped her with her elbow. She wandered into the kitchen, eyeing the dinner Goten had pulled out of the oven. Her eyebrows raised at the perfect crust that covered each serving of beef. She spun around, pride and disbelief on her face. "Beef Wellington? Even I can't pull that one off!"

Goten blushed, rubbing at the back of his neck. "Yeahhhh," he answered her nervously. "I'm not sure how well it turned out."

Sabriena went to the table to sit down and Tien sat next to her. "Now I KNOW they're up to something," Sabriena teased.

Goku sat down next to his mates, smelling at the delicious meal. "Oh wow. Goten, this looks amazing! And you've surprised your mother!" He laughed, looking at Sabriena, the pride on her face, the smile there. "What's up with this big fancy meal?"

Paige helped Goten serve the meal, placing the perfect plates down in front of them before she sat down with her own meal. "Eat! And then we will talk."

Goku blinked down at the meal; his jaw just ached smelling it all come together. He cut into it, the flaky crust, the perfectly medium rare beef. He put the bite into his mouth and moaned. It melted on his tongue.

Goten sat next to Paige, anxiously watching his parents.

Tien looked at the fancy meal and took his first bite. His eyes widened as he chewed, his jaw nearly locking up. "Wow, kid, you've outdone yourself this time," he grinned. He knew Goten was a good cook, but this was beyond anything he'd ever done before. "I think someone's trying to give you a run for your money," Tien teased Sabriena.

She chewed slowly, savoring the amazing flavors and textures. Goten was watching her nervously. She would be the biggest critic of his cooking. His Dad would eat just about anything that didn't eat him first, and Tien was fairly easy to please, even if he had gotten used to Sabriena's cooking over the years.

Sabriena finally gave a nod and a smile to Goten. "Good job, buddy. This is amazing."

Goten perked up at that. "Yeah? You... you guys like it?"

Goku swallowed his mouthful before he laughed, "Like it? Kiddo, this is AMAZING. Dare I say the most amazing thing I've ever had. Sorry, dear," he grinned at Sabriena, leaning over and kissing her cheek. He looked at his son. He definitely seemed more at ease now. He cut another bite of the delicious meal. "So what's this all about?" He ate the bite.

Paige was enjoying her own meal and looked over at Goten. He was barely eating as well, looking more like he had swallowed something he didn't like. She swallowed and placed her hand over his, smiling at him before looking over at his parents.

Goten curled his fingers around Paige's, taking some comfort from her hand over his. "W-Well," he stammered and he had to reach for his glass of wine, taking a nervous swallow before he felt he could speak properly again. Sabriena had set down her fork and was watching him with interest. Tien was watching him, too, although he continued to eat. "Paige and I have been talking," Goten said, "And I know that, you know, Chichi always threw a fit about me becoming a doctor like Gohan..."

Sabriena sighed and rolled her eyes.

Goten gave a soft snicker at that, "But that's not what I really want to do. I have to do something with my life, though. I have to provide for Paige somehow. And, well, I was thinking that I'd like to go to culinary school. You know, become a chef. It's the one thing I'm really good at and I really love to do it!" He sat back nervously, clinging tightly to Paige's hand as he watched their reactions.

Goku blinked at his son, his eyes wide, "What? You… you want to become a cook instead of a fighter? I thought you loved sparring!" He held that look for about all of five seconds before his face split wide with a smiled and he laughed, waving his hand at Goten's paled face. "Nah! I'm just joking, kiddo! You really want to be a cook?" He looked down at his plate of food, back at Goten and then over to Sabriena, "Think he can do it? Is there good money in this?" He looked at his son, seeing the passion in his eyes. He knew; it was the same passion he could see in his own eyes when he talked about fighting.

"Eh, not really," Goten started but Sabriena cut across him. "Not starting out, at least."

"Oh yeah there is," she answered her husband. "If he can pull of dishes like this, he could have a five-star restaurant in no time."

Goten swallowed harshly at that. "You really think so?" he asked. His heart was hammering against his ribs.

Sabriena nodded and took another large bite, swallowing it down before she answered. "Goten, have you ever looked at the prices those places charge for a meal like this? It'd make Bulma nervous."

He blinked widely at her. "Uh, actually, yeah," he said and rubbed at the back of his neck. "One night on our trip, we took an evening to go out to eat in London. We went to Gordon Ramsay's restaurant. I know what a place like that charges, but I didn't think I could compete with someone like that."

Tien had set his fork down and grabbed his chin, studying Goten thoughtfully as he rested his elbow on the table. "You're sure this is what you really want to do?" Tien asked in a serious tone.

Goten nodded.

Tien looked to his husband. "What do you think about it?"

Goku smiled at Tien, "Free food? You know I could never turn that down." He looked at Goten, seeing the sparkle in his eyes. "Oh yeah, you got my support on this. It's what you want to do. It's what you love to do. How can we hinder that?" He leaned back in his seat. "Whatever you need , son, you just let us know." He grinned as Paige's smile brightened, her eyes sparkling as well as she looked at her mate.

"Told you so."

"Really?" Goten grinned.

Sabriena nodded her head, a proud excitement in her eyes. "I know you can do it."

Goten thought his heart could burst. He hadn't really thought that a new chef could make a lot of money, but with the way Sabriena had spoken about it, maybe in a couple years he'd be able to give Paige the kind of life he thought she deserved. He looked over at Tien, swallowing nervously. He was the only one who hadn't voiced his approval yet.

Tien sat up straighter in his chair, letting his hand fall away from his chin. "If you're heart's really in it, I believe in you, kiddo," he smiled. He looked at his wife. "Write him a check. He's gonna need to pay for his school."

Goten's eyes went wide. "No! I didn't invite you guys over to ask for tuition! I just wanted your approval! That's all, I swear!"

Sabriena waved a dismissive hand at him. "Shut up. I got this," she said as she reached for her purse. She withdrew her checkbook and paused for a moment before she looked at Goten again. "Actually, on second thought, no. I'm not going to give you money for tuition."

Goten's heart sank. "Wh-what?" he asked, feeling as though she'd slapped him. "Are you having second thoughts, Mom? I swear, I'll work hard, I'll do whatever it takes to be the best. I won't let you down!"

"Oh, I know you won't," she answered and scrawled across the check. "Goten, there's no point in wasting your time with school. I doubt there's anything they can teach you there that you haven't already taught yourself. You are amazing in the kitchen, even better than anything I could ever do." She paused looked at him. "I would rather see you spend this money to start your restaurant. You ARE good enough, Goten. I know you are."

Paige's eyes widened and she looked at all of them, "Wh...what?" She had been ready to go and find a job while Goten went to school, but Sabriena was saying that wasn't necessary, that they should just just jump in head-first. "You're really going to support him like this?" She felt her eyes tearing up. Goten and her had been talking about it, what they could do for money, how it would affect his classes if he got a job too somewhere. It was going to be tight, but it Sabriena did this for them, they could start chasing their dream immediately. It was a weight off her shoulders she didn't even know was there. "Oh my gods… Thank you!"

Goku smiled warmly at her and looked to Goten, "We've already talked about this, too. Whatever you wanted, as long as your heart was in it, we are going to support you, kiddo."

Goten looked down at the table, trying to swallow the huge knot in his throat. He looked over at Paige, tears swimming in his eyes. This was more than he'd ever dared to hope for. He suddenly threw his arms around her, hugging her tightly. He was speechless.

Sabriena beamed at her son as she scrawled out a check and ripped it from the book. She walked around the table and handed it to him.

His eyes went wide when he saw the amount, "I... Mom..." he stammered.

"Hush," she smiled. "My dad always took care of me. Now I can use that money to take care of you." She pressed a kiss to his forehead as he stared at the check in his hands.

He jumped up and hugged her tightly. "Thank you. Thank you so much for believing in me," he whispered in her ear.

She laughed, "Oh, you're gonna pay me back in free meals. I hope you know that."

He laughed warmly and went to Tien, hugging him, too. "Thanks, Dad," he said softly.

Tien gave him a squeeze, "Make your mother proud, okay?"

Goten nodded then went to Goku. "Dad... I don't know what to say. Thank you," he said and grabbed Goku up in a tight hug, squeezing him for all he was worth.

Goku hugged Goten tightly, feeling the sheer emotions pouring from his son. He really did want this and he wasn't about to squander what Sabriena had just given him, of that he was certain. He smiled over at Paige. "Not that he needs it, but you make sure he keeps at it. Even when the days get rough, you look out for him."

Paige nodded, smiling, genuinely smiling and happy for her mate. That's all she ever really wanted. They were both happy, safe, loved. It was perfect. "Thanks… All of you."

Sabriena fixed Paige with a look. "And you, I'm counting on you to help him manage the restaurant," she said firmly. "I know Vegeta isn't the only one who's been teaching you all these years. You've learned a lot from Bulma as well. You're smart, you know how to take charge, and you don't take shit off of anyone. This restaurant, that money, is just as much yours as it is his."

Paige grinned at Sabriena, giving her a tight hug. "You can count on me. At least, until baby gets here. Then I imagine I might have to take off a week or so, but I can count on you guys to babysit while I run the restaurant, right?" she asked innocently, sharing a look with Goten who looked happier that she could ever remember him being.

Goku's eyes lit up. "Baby?" he asked, his eyes wide and full of wonder. A smile grew and he reached out for Paige, steadying her shoulders. "A baby?! You're pregnant! That's amazing! Congratulations! Oh wow!" He picked her up and whirled her around. "Holy smokes! When are you due? Can we babysit!?"

Goten stood rooted to the spot, his whole world seeming to spin around him. A baby. He shook his head and rushed forward, grabbing his mate's hands. "Are you serious?" he breathed, staring into her eyes. His heart leapt as she smiled and nodded. "Oh my god," he gasped and wrapped his arms around her. "Paige!" He couldn't even form words to express how excited he was in that moment. He kissed her quickly before he pulled back and cupped her face in his hands. He was absolutely beaming with pride. "I love you," he whispered.

Sabriena had sat down shakily in a chair and leaned her forehead on the table with a groan. "I'm too young to be a grandma," she whined as Tien patted her on the back and chuckled.

"Stop being so dramatic," he said softly before he hugged Goten and Paige. "Congratulations, you guys." He grinned and hugged Goku, too. He laughed as he pulled away and ruffled Goku's hair. "You all certainly made his night." A smile pulled at his lips as he thought about it. He'd always been around Goku's grandchildren, but that's what he always thought of them as - Goku's grandchildren. But it was different this time and the thought of having a grandchild made him smile. "I guess we are getting old," he muttered playfully to Goku before he glanced over his shoulder at Sabriena and snickered.

Goten went to Sabriena and crouched next to her chair. "You know, Mom, you're like the youngest grandma EVER," he teased with a wink to his dads. He tipped his head as he looked at her. "You're not really upset, are you?"

She sat up and shook her head. "No," she answered and wrapped her arms around his neck. "I'm happy for you," she said before she smiled warmly at Paige. "Both of you. Anything you need, you just name it. Besides," she said, her grin widening at Paige. "This just means even MORE shopping." She squeezed Goten again. "Really, congratulations you guys."

Paige grinned and moved to sit back in her chair. "Hey, don't worry about it. You could be in Papaw and Bulma's shoes, about to find out that you are really a great-grandma," she teased. She couldn't wait to tell Papaw about the baby. She'd have to let her parents know too, but she was mostly excited about the Saiyan prince and she smiled widely, "I wonder if Alice will deliver my baby." She looked at Goten, "Or we should have you delivering this bundle. It won't be for like another eight months, though."

"Ha!" Goten laughed nervously. "Yeah, better leave that to your sister. Or, you know, maybe Gramma Arthusia if she can." He stood and went to his mate again, gently laying a hand over her belly. He could feel the tiny energy there and he felt tears brim in his eyes. "We're really going to have a baby," he said softly as his hand trembled. The reality of it had started to sink in and he felt an overwhelming rush of emotions. Excitement. Fear. Happiness. It all rushed through him and made his knees weak.

Goku grinned and started back in on his meal. It was so good, tasted even better now that he had heard the news of yet another grandbaby. He smiled over at Sabriena. He couldn't wait to see her holding the little one. He really did think she would be amazing with a baby, she already had turned into something beautiful with Goten. Things were finally right in the world, it seemed. Everything felt better now that they had taken care of Antonia and Orion. It felt good not having to worry about them or Fasha. He remembered Vegeta's reaction when they told him that Fasha was dead. Pure and utter relief.

Goten sat in his chair next to Paige, his mind ablaze with what the future would hold. His own restaurant, working side by side with his mate, and the new little life that was growing inside of her at that very moment. It was like an entirely new adventure and he couldn't wait to get started.

Author's Final Note: Thank you to everyone who has read, favorited, followed, and reviewed our stories! It means so much to JC 87 and I to get your feedback. I have a question, based on a comment from Nancy103. Do you all feel that we rush through the conclusions of our stories? I'd be happy to bang on about it and write longer conclusions if the majority of you feel that they are rushed. My fear is dragging it out too long (LOTR Return of the King, anyone?) Be honest with me, you all won't hurt my feelings either way. I am asking for honest criticism on this (although I'd hope that ANY review you leave is honest criticism.)

I hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas! JC and I are planning the next story as we speak. It will be titled "Ready, Aim, Fire" after the song by Imagine Dragons. If you haven't heard that song, I recommend giving it a listen. The tone and lyrics definitely match the overall theme and feel of the next story. Also, a new enemy will be introduced; something totally different from any of the "baddies" we've written before. If you want a clue as to what our new enemies will look like, youtube the song "Love Again" by Pentatonix. Muahahahaha…. Clues.