"Sammy, Mike," Mika called. "Katie went and got Gloria so we're going to OHMYGOD!"
Mika gaped as she pointed at a now very pregnant Samantha. "Um hey Mika," Samantha said sheepishly. "We've um had an interesting talk with Tricia."
"What did she do?!?"
"Well," Samantha sighed. "She used the Ring of Age but technically this is Mike's fault."
"Aw cmon," Mike groaned. "I said I was sorry."
"And I accept but Im pretty sure your going to have to keep apologizing. At least for the next few monthes."
As Mika gaped at her friends, the others filed in behind. Looks of astonishment now fixed on everyone's faces. Lynne quickly pushed herself to the front as she looked at her friend and her parents.
"So you used the ring to tell them," she said. "Nice Tricia now can you change them back before reality alters."
Tricia nodded as she now concentrated once more. The grouo watched as Samantha's stomach once again began to shrink, in momemts Samantha once again found herself with a flat stomach.
"Nice Tricia," Lynne smiled. "Your really starting to get..." Lynne and Tricia swooned slightly, quickly recovering. "Damn it Tricia," Lynne groaned. "You didn't fix it entirely. Reality altered."
"What do you mean," Katie asked.
Lynne frowned as she looked first at her friend and then the others. "Tricia's birthday was originally August 1st" she grumbled. "But she didn't fix what she did. Now her birthday is July 16th. The same as mine."
"Sorry Lynne," Tricia smirked. "But hey now we share a birthday. Thats pretty cool right?"
"You better not be born first Trish," she grumbled. "I don't want to be the youngest."
"Wait so that girl os yours Sammy," Claudia asked.
Samantha smiled as she placed her hand on Tricia's shoulder. "Yeah apparently so," she said. "Which begs the question, why did you travel back in time Tricia. I have a feeling me and Mike wouldn't exactly approve of this."
Tricia shrugged shyly as she now averted her eyes from her parents. "Sorry mom and dad," she sighed. "It's just...I heard ylu two argueing the other day. I...I felt bad because I kinda ruined everyrhing for you guys. You've always been the sweetest parents in the world and then I came around and ruined everything."
Samantha and Mikr gave eachother a lokk of concern before embracing the young teen in a tight hug. "Hey listen," Samantha soothed. "Your dad and I may argue but that doesnt mean you were to blame for anything."
"Your um mom is right," Mike added. "I mean Sammy here is on my case constantly but it doesnt mean we don't love eachother. If anything she keeps me in check."
"And trust me he needs it," Samantha grumbled. "Just the other day he wanted to go hunting. Hunting. Hes never even fired a gun before and he wants to go hunting."
"What," Mike said defensively. "Couple of the guys from the team said its awesome so I want to try."
"Your not shooting Bambis mom Mike," Samantha said sternly. "End of story."
As Mike sighed in acceptance Tricia couldnt help but giggle. "See," Samantha said warmly. "Just because we argue sometimes doesnt mean we dont love eachother or you...or well...future you. Not sure how this works, havent had to give a mom speech before, kinda winging it here."
"Your doing great mom," Tricia smiled. "You always know what to say."
"Wow," Mike smirked. "Guess your an awesome mom hon."
Samantha shrugged, smiling as she looked at her family. "Hey I paid attention to what Lisa said so I guess it paid off."
"Speaking of Lisa," Katie said as she stared at Lynne. "Does she know your here?"
"Well," Lynne said, rubbing her neck. "Thats ummm kind of a no. Dont tell her though she would freak out and ground me."
"Well that only depends on what you have to say," Katie said, narrowing her eyes.
"Okay," Lynne sighed. "But I should also tell Gloria too."
"First tell me," Katie said sternly. "Then we'll talk." Lynne groaned in frustration, Katie wasnt going to budge on this. Leaning forward she now whispered what she wanted to say to Katie.
Katie's eyes went wide as she first looked at Lynne and then Kellie. "Hey Kel," she said. "Remember that trip we took to meet my distant relative."
Kellie gave Katie a curious look before it finally dawned on her, Katie was talking about the other timeline. "Oh," she gasped. "Oh, oh yeah what abour it."
"Well there's a bit of an issue we need to talk with Gloria now."
"Hey what are youbtwo talking about," Claudia asked suspiciously. Lynne, Katie and Kellie turned back towards their friend, an anxious look on their faces. "Its umm a family matter," Katie stated quickly. "Nothing serious but we need to talk alone."
"Why cant we know," Mika asked, narrowing her eyes.
"Its nothing serious really," Lynne said. "Besides, dont you wanr ro ralk with Tommy. He is your nephew after all."
Mika and Claudia now gaped at Tommy, who groaned in frustration. "Wow thanks Lynne," he grumbled.
"It was going to happen eventually," Lynne said casually. "So why dont you talk with your aunts. Im sure they have lots if questions."