A few weeks have passed and Mom has been keeping in contact with me again just like she used to before the Christmas party drama that we had. Mom said that Dad finally came around to it all when she flat out told him I didn't want the fancy jobs he had been wanting me to get and that I am happy where I am.

Jack has been a great support and if not for him I may have just brushed my parents off because I didn't want the drama. It feels better having them back to the way we were before though and Jewels is even happier because she was having to hear Dad complain over the drama, so it was unfair to her with it all happening.

"Grandma and Grandpa are coming over today right?" Nicolas skips out of the bedroom.

"Yes they are little man." I smile and turn the dishwasher on from breakfast.

It is my day off but Jack had to go in this morning for a couple of customers booking last minute photo sessions. My parents are coming over in a short time also.

"This is so much fun but I am nervous too." Nicolas wipes down the table for me before handing the clothe to me.

"Thanks. Don't be nervous, they will love you just like I do. Although watch out for Grandma, she may smother you with kisses or pitch your cheeks." I laugh when Nicolas holds his cheeks for a second.

"Well I am used to needles poking me so surely it can't be bad having my cheeks pitched by Grandma."

It saddens me for a moment because no child should have to get used to something like that. Then I smile softly because that is why I am in the field I choose to help the children.

"How is that puzzle coming along?" I turn my attention back to Nicolas.

"Almost done." He smiles.

"Well would you like to work on it some since it is raining outside today."

"If I could swing in the rain I would!"

I laugh at how he is with that swing set. "Well it is a cold rain and we can't have you sick." I boop his nose gently with my finger.

Nicolas lets out a sigh and trudges to the living room at the table I bought and set up just for his crafting area. Jack was not doing that subject area in the homeschooling. So I took over that area and now he works his puzzles there along with all the things we do with clay and paints.

I bring up my phone and go through a article on medicine that gets sent out to doctors, while Nicolas works the puzzle with his show on the tv.

The door bell chimes and I put my phone on the table. Getting up and walking around the corner stands my parents under the small porch roof.

I open the door and Mom embraces me in a tight hug. "My sweetheart." She whimpers some.

Finally getting Mom to let me go, I move out of the way for her and Dad to walk in. I turn and see Nicolas is peeking around the corner looking at us. I wave him over to us while Dad takes the jacket from Mom and hangs theirs up.

"Nicolas these are my parents, Ethan and Ophalia Calista." I smile at him.

Mom wastes no time and scoops up Nicolas in a heartbeat. Nicolas looks at me with wide eyes and then wraps his arms around Mom. Dad smiles watching them and his eyes actually water some, before he coughs and looks to me.

"Hi sweet girl. I am sorry for the way I have done. Can you forgive this old fool?" Dad asks, holding his arms out.

I walk into his arms and hug him tight. "Of course Dad. I just knew what I wanted and I have never been happier."

"I am glad that you fought for what you wanted and have it Holly. You and your sister are my pride and joy, it just took me to long to get out of my own head to realize that." Dad rubs my back and lets me go.

"Okay, Mom let's go into the living room and let Nicolas breath please." I pat her shoulder.

Mom lets Nicolas go but holds his hand and they walk to the living room together.

"Your Mom has not stopped talking about her grandchild." Dad whispers down to me, making me laugh.

"Well Jack should be home soon, he had a couple of photo shoots to do today." I grab some drinks and walk back to the living room handing my parents a water and Nicolas some juice.

"Grandma come see what I have just finished." Nicolas pulls Mom over to the corner.

I watch as they talk and Mom eats up everything Nicolas says to her. Jack walks in the door and I introduce him to my parents before he sits next to me.

"I think Nicolas has a new friend." Jack whispers in my ear.

"Mom is eating this up. It is good for both of them."

"Oh goodness I forgot!" Mom jumps up and makes Nicolas jump back laughing.

"Ethan! Everything is in the trunk." Mom snaps to Dad.

Dad laughs and excuses himself before coming in and his arms full of bags.

"Now, we are going over to see Jewels because she got some things too from out travels but these are for you guys." Mom starts digging through and hands us each a bag before she puts the rest by Nicolas.

"Then I got things because I couldn't very well have a grandson not get gifts from his grandparents now could I." Mom laughs.

Nicolas opens up all the little bags and is in toy heaven I think. I kiss Jack lightly and walk to the kitchen to start on dinner. Mom walks in behind me a moment later and I see Dad talking with Jack, while Nicolas plays away.

"That is a gorgeous ring sweetheart, there is so much love flowing from the both of you." Mom gets misty.

I hug her before washing my hands to prep everything to cook.

"So when it the wedding?"

"The day after Thanksgiving." I smile.

We fall into a peaceful talking while working on dinner. Dad and Jack seem to be getting along perfectly. I think Nicolas is playing partially to keep from taking a nap because he does look a little tired since it is still a battle with his energy levels not back to normal from everything. That is still the worst thing, he maybe in remission now but some of the symptoms can be lingering.