"Halifax, Nova Scotia," Reid began. "Is located in one of Canada's Maritime Provinces and sits on the Northern Atlantic Ocean. It is primarily known as the staging area for rescue operations for the Titanic. Many of the graves of the victims of that disaster are located in a cemetery here."

"Thank you, Dr. Reid," Morgan smiled at his friend.

"It's always nice to know something about the place we are visiting," Blake contributed.

The team had just landed at the Halifax airport and were talking as they patiently stood in line waiting to clear Customs.

"Rossi, your travel agent does have hotel rooms lined up for us, doesn't she?" Tovah worried anxiously as she and Reid juggled their two children.

"She most certainly does," Rossi assured her cheerfully.

"And, also, one for Joan and Jade who will be joining us shortly," he smiled happily.

"They will be bringing Jack along with them and he will be staying with us in our suite," Hotch added. He was looking forward to spending some time alone with his son.

The yearly Skate Canada Competition was being held during mid-term break and Jack, along with Joan, and Jade, was flying to Halifax to watch Paige compete.

"Next," the customs official called out as Laurel, Paige, and Hotch stepped to one side to let Tovah and Reid, along with their two children, go ahead of them.

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While the rest of the team was busy settling into their hotel rooms, Laurel and Ian accompanied Paige over to the ice arena to check in with the officials.

"Hello Everyone," Phil Hughes cheerfully greeted them as they stood in the lobby of the arena looking around.

"Phil - How good to see you," Laurel replied.

"Where is Joyce?" Paige asked.

"She's tied up at the moment with some of the other skaters from the U.S.," Phil replied. "So, I will be making sure you get checked in and get your credentials."

"Is there another Senior Lady from the U.S. competing?" Laurel asked.

"There is," Phil confirmed. "You'll probably remember her because she won Nationals in Seattle last winter, but I don't know if you have ever actually met her. Her name is Laura Kingsley."

"I'm skating against the U.S. National Champion?" Paige gulped.

"And, I would suspect against the Canadian National Champion as well," Ian told her gently. "But, don't worry. You can handle it. I know you can."

"Listen to Ian," Laurel told her daughter. "He knows what is talking about. Now, let's get you signed in."