Juliette

"Wait, she's going to be in first grade thhis year? My goodness, I feel like she was just born." Serena laughs. "Are you excited though?"

Juliette laughed when she heard Serena. "I feel really excited for her, but I don't think I've seen her this excited until now. She keeps asking when we can go school shopping, but I told her we'd wait a few weeks."

"Hmm, I needed this coffee trip, thank you for joining me." Maren smiles at her friend. "I don't know the last time I got to sit and relax, so this is great." @rededgerpstarterblog

"Of course, Maren. I'm just glad we're hanging out." She says as she took a sip of her coffee. "I know the feeling."

Ivy got to the kitchen with Layla and picked her up to sit her in the chair next to her at the island. " Damn, I thought we were giving in to my favorite meal because I'm the best half sister and ONLY sister you've ever had. Also, cheeseburgers and fries sounds good after a long day of shopping and finding a husband," Ivy smiled and nodded with puppy dog eyes, so did layla. They were so insync with each other in trying to convince Jules. Together they were unstoppable. " Oh and for dessert , smores would be exceptional," she nodded and Layla nodded fast agreeing with excitement. " However you can make it work,please," she smiled big.

Juliette laughed. "Next time, I'll give you your favorite meal. I promise." She said to her sister and watched Layla for a moment. Her eyes gazing back at her sister. "I can go for a cheeseburger, I'll get three. Oh? It's s'mores season after all." She giggled softly, as she went and called one her favorite restaurants for burgers and fries.

Ivy nodded her head agreeing with her sister. " It's going to be fine. Your going to fine, everything will fall into place. I know it," she said before kissing the top of her head. Then walked over to the kitchen " Now what are we having for dinner. I'm starving!" she shouted from the kitchen as Layla followed her.

Juliette nodded and got up from the couch, walking into the kitchen. "Thanks Ivy." She watched as Layla followed her sister with a huge grin on the little girls face. Jules looked at her sister and to the fridge. "I didn't have time to grocery shop since we got back home, but we can order pizza?"

"Anyone else regret how much they bought while in Japan? Like now I have to unpack everything." @rededgerpstarterblog

"As much as I regret it, I know a lot of things I bought we can't find back home." Juliette chuckled.

"Of course I want to hang out with you and Layla, you two are my favorite people after all."

"Likewise." Juliette said with a smile. "It's settled then, we'll go to the zoo. Finish your coffee and we'll head that way."

Ivy sighed“ I mean… after so many years, how do you think he’ll react?” She asked. She felt bad for her sister, niece, and Damon all at the same time. Jules being afraid to tell Damon the truth and Damon not knowing he has a daughter out there, who barely even knows him. It was sad.

"I don't know...one way for me to find out, right?" She asked her with eyebrows raised. She was afraid to admit it to Damon, because she wasn't sure how'd he would react to this at all. He had a daughter that he didn't know about and the daughter barely knew him.

"Heck yeah, I'll even get us matching jackets, we'll be the coolest uncle and aunt duo in town." He smiled and looked at Juliette. "What's your plan for today Jules?"

"Well, I originally was going to go the zoo, but lets sober you up first." Jules said with a smile. "If you want to come to the zoo that is, Layla is finally off from school so I wanted to do something fun."

“Im a journalist. Theres nothing you can get past me my love. Oh! Speaking of love, how’s Damon ,” Ivy smiled as she batted her lash’s. “ Good because I’m always down to join the fun. Me and Queenie baby will be the life of the party this summer,” Ivy said as she started dancing goofy like with Layla. “ ump ump yeah just Layla and Ivy taking on the world with her mom joining us yeah,” she sung it out to dance to.

At the mention of Damon, Juliette stiffened. Looking at her sister, she shrugged slightly. "I mean, he still doesn't...you know." She explained, head nodding towards Layla, who was still focusing on the bracelet. As Layla began dancing, she laughed happily. Small squeals left her lips. "I'm going to tell him though, he has to know. Better to hear from me than the gossip blog."

"I'm doing pretty dang great." River said and looked at Layla. "You gonna hang out with all summer, Squirt?" He asked. "I'll teach you how to ride dirt bikes and everything." He chuckled.

"I mean, hey if you want us too." Juliette said with a laugh. Layla's eyes went wide as she heard River before she clapped her hands happily. "Do I get a cool jacket like you too?" She asked, completely ignoring as her mom shook her head, a small smile etched on Jules face.

"Hey Layla." River yawned and rubbed his eyes. He looked at Juliette. "Thanks Jules." He stretched and hugged Layla. "How are you two doing?"

Jules returned with two cups of coffee and glass of water for Layla. "You're welcome." She says as she went and handed Layla the glass of water, before handing the coffee to River. "We've been good. Layla is out from school this week, so she's ready for summer vacation. How are you?"