By the time Nyrissa got showered and dressed, everyone was downstairs in the kitchen. Natalie was excitedly chatting about school and all the classes that she was going to be taking.

Ryan and Quentin listened intently and let Natalie carry on as they got coffee and breakfast ready.

As soon as Nyrissa entered the room, Natalie turned to her with the same amount of excitement.

Quentin moved around the counter and pressed a kiss on Nyrissa's forehead.

"Hey, sugar. You ...