"I have some time to talk today, but if I disappear from view or mute the volume suddenly don't worry."Kaoru said as the hosts once again gathered around the screen.

"How'd you manage that Kao, and are -are you still in bed?" Hikaru asked worriedly,Kaoru looked to his side and sat in silence for a moment before turning bad to answer.

"It's alright Hika, I'm fine, the only way I was going to have time to talk was if I wasn't feeling well, so that's what I told Mother. I'll be in my room all day probably,but she'll check on me once in a while so I still have to be careful."

"won't Sylvia worry?" Haruhi asked, Kaoru shook his head.

"She knows, she told Mother she thought I looked a little pale and I should go lie down. She said that she wanted me to have time to talk and she'll visit later."

"So she helped you?"

"Yeah, I told you she's special." Kaoru smiled,his heart filled with happiness when mentioning the girl.

"That's great Kaoru, I'm glad she's supportive like must love you a lot."Haruhi said.

"Of course she does, I've seen them together and family's important to her, so she'll understand our situation."

"Do you like her Hika?" Kaoru asked surprising his brother.

"What- why do you -"

"I just want to know what you think of her because she's important to me but so are all of you and so far you're the only one that met her."

"Honestly Kao, I think she's good for you she 's a really nice girl and she obviously makes you happy. The only thing I didn't like is-It's not her fault, I just feel like I'm losing my baby brother." Hikaru said bowing his head.

"I'm sorry Hika, you know I'll always be there when you need me, Sylvia knows that too. We've talked about it. If you want we can talk again later while she's here."

"If you want to, When does school start for you?" Hikaru asked hoping to change the subject.

"Same as you,Mother thought about teaching me herself but with the new line coming out in the fall,she won't have time. But that's fine, I know I'm going to like it there."

"Good. I hope you do,but don't forget us when you make your new friends."Tamaki added.

"Don't worry about that Boss, that's not going to happen.I-" Kaoru turned his head to the side and sighed.

"Hold on,she's coming,I'll just turn the computer around." Kaoru said and quickly did so before lying down. Seconds later,the hosts could hear the female voice.

"Kaoru,how are you feeling?" She didn't sound as concerned as Haruhi would expect from a mother.

"Okay I guess. 'M kind of tired."Kaoru said feebly and coughed. Haruhi was amazed by Kaoru's acting.

"Do you need anything?"

"Just sleep. I'll try to get better for tomorrow." Kaoru promised.

"Don't push yourself, if you need to rest tomorrow,then do that. I have to get back to work now Kaoru, if you do need something,call me."

"I will."

"Promise?' The hosts could hear another cough before the answer was given followed by a pause,then Kaoru was back in view.

"Sorry." He said reaching over and grabbing the water bottle on the night stand,he sipped slowly.

"You're good at that." Haruhi commented.

"Well he's had a lot inspiration I guess you could say.'

"inspiration for acting like that?" Tamaki questioned.

"Yeah, Kaoru was sick a lot when we were little." Hikaru replied. "I love you little brother but there were times you scared the hell out of me."

"It wasn't my fault, I didn't ask for that Hika."

"I know you didn't, I'm sorry." For a long time,no one spoke, They sat silently, their eyes cast down to the floor.

"I guess I should let you guys go,I'm sure you're busy with school starting soon and the meetings. I'll talk to you guys soon." The younger twin said sadly.

"Yeah, I guess if you want to. I-I miss you Kao."

"Miss you too Hika. Bye everyone, take care Haruhi." After Kaoru was gone, the hosts sat quietly until Kyoya spoke.

"Well, I suppose we should go over the plans and budget for the first event of the year."

"We always have the dance, maybe we should do something leading to that." Tamaki suggested.

"Tama-Chan, can we still get -" Hikaru stood up suddenly and walked to the door.

"Hikaru, what's wrong?" Haruhi followed close behind.

"I hurt him,didn't you see the look on his face?" Haruhi opened her mouth to reply when Kyami kicked her sharply causing Haruhi to gasp and rest her hands on her stomach. The hosts sprang to their feet.

"Are you okay?" Hikaru asked, the girl nodded.

"I think so."

"She got you pretty good that time didn't she?"Hikaru asked helping her back to the couch.

"She's really strong. I'm glad though, at least I know she's okay." Haruhi stretched out and took a deep breath.

"Hikaru?" She called

"Yeah?"

"She's still going, do you want to feel her?" Hikaru was surprised but curious.

"It's not going to hurt you is it?"Haruhi shook her head.

"No. Give me your hand." Hikaru did as she said and was amazed by the taps against his hand. He felt a wave of happiness come over him. He knew he loved the unborn child soon after becoming involved but hadn't thought he would be capable of caring so much.

"Do you think she can hear me?"

"Of course she can."

"Hey Kyami, I'm Hikaru,one of the people who love you and your mother, be easy with her okay,?" Kyami tapped his hand again, this time, softer.

"You guys want to come say hello to the baby?" One by one, the hosts took her up on the offer,each one telling Kyami their name and a short message

"There's one more but Kaoru can't be here right now. You're lucky, those guys that just talked to you, they've been doing so much for us,and each one loves you. When you get here, you'll see that sometimes they're a strange bunch but they have good hearts." Haruhi yawned. She closed her eyes and tried to imagine what it would be like when Kyami arrived.