[Bovice]

"He didn't put gas in the car. So I ran out halfway to the school." Alicia said.

"Ok, I'm here if you want help. I should probably get back to help Serus." Seth said as he disappeared.

"Oh I will keep him here." She said clenching her fists.

"Why is daddy hiding in my room?" Jason asked as he walked down the stairs.

"He wont be hiding for long." Alicia said as she disappeared.

[Evil Tink]

He nodded as they both disappeared, "Just you and me Jay..." He ran his fingers though his hair, watching the boy with dull gray eyes.

[Bovice]

Jason walked over to Solomon, he looked at Solomon with purple eyes. "You need to sleep. Because you don't look so good." He said placing his hand on Solomon's arm. "I'm sure daddy wont mind if you took a nap in his bed." He said tugging on Solomon's arm.

"Holden!" Alicia said appearing in Jason's room. "I know your in here. Now why in the hell didn't you put gas in the car?" She asked crossing her arms.

"Fine, I thought there would be enough gas until after Amanda was dropped off." Holden said crawling out from under the bed.

"Well there wasn't. So I had to carry Amanda two fucking miles." She said glaring at Holden.

"I'm sorry, ok? I'm sorry for fucking up your whole life." He said siting on the bed.

"Holden you didn't fuck up my life, I did." She said with a sigh as she sat down next to him. "You have only made my life better, I mean aside from the fact that you got me written out of my parents will." She said with a sigh.

"Ya about that, sorry again." He said laying back on the bed. "Have you thought about my offer?" Holden asked putting his hand over his eyes.

"About you paying for me to go to school? I have, but I don't want you to pay for that. You have enough things to worry about." Alicia said.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon shrugged, "I'm not tired Jason, but thank you anyway." He let out a growl as he stood, puling his phone from his pocket and flipping it open, "What? Ah..Rita, sorry...I've been having one hell of a day. What can I do for you?" He was silent for a moment a slight frown on his face, "I see, yeah sure. You can bring them by later today, I'll be sure to let Jack know." He paused, pacing the room as he listened, "Not at all! I would love to help your students, really a pleasure. Less work for me and Jack yeah"" He laughed a bit, said good bye then flipped it shut and put it back in his pocket. He ran his hand through his hair, "This ought to be interesting."

[Bovice]

Jason stepped back when Solomon growled. "Are the horses ok?" He asked walking up to Solomon. His stomach rumbled, he quickly put his hand on his stomach.

"I should probably go and make Jason some breakfast, I'm sure he's hungry." Holden said sitting up. He stood up, "Maybe you can invite Alexander over for lunch." He said with a smile. He teleported to the kitchen, and pulled out a pan.

"You should." Alicia said standing up and straightening her skirt. "After last night he probably wont wanna." She said teleporting to her room. She grabbed her phone and dialed his number, "Here I go." Alicia said putting the phone to her ear.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon looked over, "Ah, yeah they're fine. Rita has some Veterinary students who need to do some job shadowing-doing the job supervised by a Vet-and she was wondering if I would allow her students to work with my horses. Plus, it'll give her a chance to make sure everyone's up to par with their health."

After a few rings, voicemail took over: 'Hi, sorry I missed your call. Please leave a message and I will call you back as soon as I can. Thanks, bye.' Beeep.

[Bovice]

"Ok." Jason said with a smile. "Do you wanna watch TV with me? Daddy's in the kitchen and I don't wanna get in his way." He said looking up at Solomon.

"Oh um, Hi Alexander it's me Alicia. I was wondering if you wanted to come over for lunch. Everything is fine, again I'm sorry about last night. When you can give me a call back, bye." Alicia said closing her phone. "Well I should probably shower now." She said as she placed her phone on the coffee table, and went to her bathroom.

[Evil Tink]

Not even two seconds later, Alicia's phone began to buzz. Gaahh..pick up.. Alexander fidgeted. He couldn't believe he missed her call. Damn phone..going on silent.

Solomon shook his head, "No thanks Jason..." He sat back down, leaning back in the chair, "Not much of a tv fan."

[Bovice]

Alicia's phone buzzed off the coffee table and landed on the floor, her voicemail picked up after a few more rings: 'Hello you have reached Alicia's voicemail. I'm sorry that I missed your call, unless I don't wanna talk to you *giggle*. I'm just kidding, I'm probably in the shower. So leave a message after the tone and I will get back to you.' *Beep*

"Are you sure? I like to watch the news, there is a lot of interesting things going on." Jason said as he sat on the couch. He turned the TV on and went to the news channel, he turned it down quite a bit so it wouldn't bother Solomon.

Holden walked into the living room with a TV tray and a plate. He set it up in front of Jason, "Now don't make a mess." He said with a smile as he went back to the kitchen. He came back quickly with a glass of OJ and a cup of coffee. He set the OJ on the TV tray and walked over to Solomon, "I made you some coffee, black just how you like it." Holden said with a smile, holding the cup out to Solomon.

[Evil Tink]

Solomon snatched the coffee, taking a long sniff, "Aaahhh, marvelous~" He took a sip and let out a contented sigh, "You make a good coffee."

Alexander cursed silently as her voicemail picked up, "Ah, hi Alicia, it's Alexander. Sorry I missed your call, somehow my phone ringer go to silent. A-anyway, I would be happy to join you for lunch. O-oh a-and don't worry about the other night, it's fine, really. Call me back when you can. Bye" He flipped it closed, rather disturbed to discover the entire time he couldn't help but picture her in the shower. Why'd she put that in her voicemail message anyway? He sighed, "I wonder what crazy shenanigans will happen today."

[Bovice]

"I knew you would like it." Holden said with a smile. "Freshly ground coffee, a tad bit of salt, and a dash of cinnamon. Around Christmas I also put a dash of nutmeg, all in a French Press, did you know that here its called a cafetiere?" Holden said as he went back to the kitchen to grab his tea. He came back and sat next to Jason, he crossed his legs and took a sip of his tea. Holden smiled as he closed his eyes.

Alicia walked out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around her. She sighed seeing her phone on the floor. She picked it up and saw that she missed Alexander. She hit redial and put the phone to her ear.

[Evil Tink]

Almost instantly Alexander answered, "A-Alicia! I'm sooo sorry I missed your call. What time could I expect you to pick me up?"

Solomon smiled slightly, "I generally prefer just the coffee, without all the fluff in it, but this isn't half bad." He set to cup down on the end table with a slight smile.

[Bovice]

Alicia jumped a bit when Alexander answered, "It's ok Alexander, I'm sorry I missed your call right back." She said with a giggle. "Around 11:30 ok?" She asked as she picked out her clothes.

"Thank you love, and next time I make you coffee I will just make it plain." Holden said with a smile. He took a sip of his tea, and sighed contently. "It's nice to have a quiet morning." He said opening his eyes and looking at Jason. "How are the pancakes?" Holden asked.

"They are very good daddy, I especially like that they taste chocolaty. I thought you said you weren't a good cook?" Jason asked looking to Holden.

"I'm not as good as Anne, when I lived in America my parent's chef taught me a lot of things. But then she was fired." Holden said with a sigh.

"Why was she fired?" Jason asked taking a bite of pancake.

"My parents found out that she was a illegal immigrant." Holden said taking another sip of tea.

[Evil Tink]

"I guess we're even then?" He chuckled a bit.

Solomon smiled, "Which ever way you want to make it my dear. If you like to cook, I can have Anne teach you a few things if you'd like? You're rather good at it. She'd love to have something to do as well Im sure."

Jaelynn appeared face first on the floor, her clothes torn, barely covering her where necessary as she tried to crawl to her feet, "S-Solo--" She was dragged back halfway through her portal, "..help" She blinked and as Hayden's tiny fingers wrapped around her and pulled her back.

Solomon stared a moment, as if he was about to turn to dust. "Uuh..I have..to..go?" He poked the air where her portal was, his finger disappearing through it. He yelled out and pulled his finger back. "Gah! Oh my god!" He stared as he noticed the tip of his finger was missing, "I..think Serus..needs my help.." He quickly disappeared.

[Bovice]

"Ya I guess so." Alicia said with a smile. "Damn dresser drawer." She said pulling on it. It suddenly flew open hitting her in the chest. "Ow my boob. Damn it I just dropped my towel." She sighed not attempting to pick it up. "I should probably go, it looks like my furniture is hating me today. I will see you at about 11:30, ok?" She said as she made a kissing noise. She hung up after a few seconds. Alicia sighed as she sat in her chair naked.

"Well I do have a whole bunch of time. Maybe I can ask her later." Holden said with a smile. "Have fun. Love you..." He said as Solomon disappeared. Holden grabbed the remote and turned up the TV.

[Evil Tink]

Alexander stared at his phone after she hung up. W-what? His face became beat red as he shuffled from the room and out onto the balcony. What have I gotten myself into?

***

After about a half hour, Solomon reappeared in total disarray. His hair was all over the place, a few sections actually bald, scratches here and there that were healing, and he held the tip of his decapitated finger in his hand while he reattached it, "Well..umm..we won't be seeing Hayden for quite some time..soo..yeah.."

Serus suddenly appeared, tackling Solomon to the ground, "Get me out of there! You take care of her! She's your stupid sister!" She threw Solomon back into the portal, closing it before he could protest. She smoothed out her dress, fixed her hat, then looked to Jason and Holden with a smile, "Mornin boys~"