[Bovice]

"Ya he is really sweet, and cute." Alicia said with a smile. "Don't you go and embarrass me." She said pointing at Solomon. "Actually in about an hour he will apologize to her. Just like you he has a weakness for his sister." Alicia said.

[Evil Tink]

He nodded, "Indeed. Oh, Alicia, if it stops you from getting so bitchy all the time, I will do whatever it take sot ensure you two end up together. Trust me." He laughed slightly watching her expression.

[Bovice]

"Thanks Solomon." Alicia said as she went to get cleaned up.

***

Holden sighed as he put the food into the oven. He went to the study as he wiped his hands on his apron. He entered the study and saw that Amanda and Hayden were still doing their homework. "Hayden can you excuse me and Amanda, I would talk to her for a second." He said as he went over to Amanda. He kneeled down as he waited for Hayden to leave.

He looked up at Amanda when Hayden was out of the room. He sighed, "Amanda you know I love you right? It's just that you can't go around and hurting people when they pick on you." He said with a slight frown. "Look at me, I was the only openly gay person at my school. I got picked on almost every day, but I never hit someone." He said brushing her hair out of her face.

"Now when you are done with your homework I want you to write an apology letter to the boy you hit, ok?" He said as he placed a kiss on her forehead.

Amanda nodded, "I know and I'm sorry." She said looking down. "I will, does that mean you aren't mad at me anymore, and I'm not grounded?" Amanda asked looking down at Holden.

"First I have to see the letter you write, and then I will decide if you are still grounded." Holden said as he stood up. "Now back to your homework, supper will be done in about forty-five minutes." He said with a small smile as he went back to the kitchen.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon sighed he waited for everything to be ready, "Alicia, the regret from Amanda and Hayden is driving me nuts. Is it alright if I ride along when you go pick up your friend? I need to get away, even if for just two minutes." He stood as he rubbed his temples, really wanting to get out of the house.

[Bovice]

"Ya I guess but you are riding in the backseat." Alicia said as she headed to the basement.

Holden felt his phone vibrate again, "Come on." He said as he answered it. "Stop calling me." He said angered. "No this is not up for discussion." He said slamming the phone shut. He sighed as he leaned on the counter.

Alicia pulled out her phone as she made it to her room, she dialed a number and put the phone up to her ear. "Hi Alexander, dinner is almost ready." She said with a smile.

[Evil Tink]

Alexander jumped, nearly dropping his camera as he heard his phone buzzing on the table next to him, "Dammit! Now I missed it.." He watched with a frown as the bird flew off. "Oh well.." He quickly answered it, smiling to see it was Alicia's number, "Hello Alicia. Well, I'm at my apartment, I'm just out on the balcony. So I should expect you here in about..15 minutes?"

Solomon laughed, "As long as I get to leave for awhile...or..how about..I drive and you two can sit in the back?" He grinned..fast driving.

[Bovice]

"No your not driving, that poor boy is scared enough of cars. He would die if you drove." Alicia said. "Yes about." She said as she quickly ran a comb through her hair as she hung up the phone. She went back upstairs, "Holden is it alright if I take the BMW to pick up Alexander?" Alicia asked leaning in the kitchen.

"Do whatever you want." Holden said still leaning on the counter.

"Something is wrong Holden. Tell me." She said crossing her arms.

"Nothing is wrong, now go get your date, the food will be done shortly." He said as he grabbed another glass and poured wine in it.

"Ok." She said as she went into the living room. "Ready to go?" Alicia asked Solomon as she grabbed the keys.

"Jason?" Holden asked as he grabbed some plates and silverware.

"Yes daddy?" Jason said as he ran to the kitchen.

"Can you set the table in the dining room for me?" He asked holding out the dishes.

"Yes." Jason said as he grabbed the plates from Holden. He went into the dining room.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon hurried after Alicia, leaning over her slightly and tempted to take the keys, "Aw come on, I'll only drive fast on the way there, I'll be gentle on the way back. Come ooon~"

Alexander nodded, again, not that she could see it, "Alrighty.." Next thing he knew, the line went dead. He blinked a bit then put the phone in his pocket, rushing through his apartment to get his hair back in order. Stupid wind.

[Bovice]

"Now your like a six year old child." Alicia said as she slammed the keys into Solomon's hand. She went out the door and got into the passenger seat. "If you do anything to ruin this I will hurt you." She said as her eyes narrowed to slits.

"All done daddy." Jason said with a smile.

Holden sighed, he turned around with a smile on his face. "Thank you buddy, now you can go watch TV until supper is ready." He said with nodded to the living room.

Jason nodded and ran to the living room.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon laughed, climbing into the car with a fake gasp, "Alicia, I would never~" However, the devious grin at his face suspiciously suggested otherwise. He quickly started the car and peeled out of the driveway, gathering the location of Alexander's apartment from Alicia's memories. "I want you out of my hair; and Holden's, as much as possible throughout the day. You and the kids disrupt our private time~"

[Bovice]

"Ok, gross. I want to get out of his hair more, he is getting stressed again and I don't like it." Alicia said as she quickly buckled her seat belt as he peeled out of the drive way. "I wish he would tell me what's wrong now, I know its not Amanda." Alicia said with a sigh.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon frowned, "It happens when his phone rings...the person on the other end is the source, though who it is, I have not managed to find out..but..I don't want to go snooping in his mind either..." He slowed to a stop as they came to Alexander's apartment. "Well hurry up, don't want to be late~"

[Bovice]

"I know, I don't want to either." Alicia said with a sigh. "I'm going, now be good." She said as she got out of the car. She walked up to Alexander's door and knocked. "Oh Alexander." Alicia said in a singsong tone.

[Evil Tink]

Alexander hurried to the door, pushing his glasses up as he opening it, "Ah! You're here a lot sooner than I expected. You just had to drive so fast to come get me~" He chuckled a bit, grabbing his bag and heading out the door, making sure it was locked.

[Bovice]

"Ya plus Solomon drove because he gave me the guilt trip." Alicia said with a smile. "And Holden said dinner would be ready sooner." She said as she gently grabbed his arm, and headed to the car. She opened the door and waited for him to get in.

[Evil Tink]

Alexander tilted his head, "Why did Solomon come? Ah, doesn't matter..oh..the BMW..whhyy.." He he had no doubt that the BMW was much safer than the Mustang, he suddenly got a dreading feeling being around Solomon. Something was rather off about the man.

Solomon looked back as Alicia and Alexander got in, "Aww..such a shame~" He winked.

"A-uh..what?"

"It's a shame that you're hetero~ You're rather handsome~ Ah! Don't let me bother you, I'm just...in one of those moods, I guess, from my sister causing a ruckus at school..Either way, you two buckled in? I have a feeling I lied to you Alicia~"

Alexander quickly looked away, a slight pout on his face. He didn't say anything as he had no idea what to say. Solomon did creep him out a bit now, but that wasn't to say they still couldn't get along right?