5 days until Season 3 and well my muse came back and I had some time to write again. Thanks to Vicky for being my awesome beta reader again!

For what seemed like the millionth time in the past 2 hours Kara found her herself standing in front of her full-length mirror as she pulled up the zipper of her dress. When it was up she smoothed with both of her hands over the soft floral printed cotton of her black sleeveless dress and just like the countless times before she felt like she hand finally found the right dress for today's big event. She liked the way that it flattered her curves and highlighted her natural pale skin and for a moment she felt like it was too good to be true so she decided to take another critical look. She turned around and checked her backside before she turned back to her right side and then her eyes landed on the tiny bump that she still had from her pregnancy. Even though it was barely it was enough for Kara to change her mind about the dress again.

Damn it! A frustrated sigh escaped her lips as she slowly realized that even though she had tried everything to get her body back into shape before Danny's return, it wasn't enough. For a couple of seconds Kara turned from one side to her other praying that her belly would magically disappear, but of course it didn't…

Maybe he won't notice, if I would hold Frankie until we get back home again…. I could just tell him Frankie has a cold or that he's scared of strangers.

Kara placed both of her hands onto her stomach and sucked it in. "There - perfect" Kara muttered to herself "I'll just hold my breath, just breathing whe Danny's not looking...aaand then pass out on his first day with his son - great idea Kara!" She rolled her eyes at the reflection in the mirror before she turned around. It was then when she noticed the mess that she had created in the previous 2 hours and she realized that was now officially out of options. The disappointment was now written all over her face as she walked over to the closet and pulled out a pair of shorts and a matching top. She tossed it on to the bed and went back to the mirror where she once again looked at herself from every angle possible before she finally gave up and reached for the zipper of her dress to pull it down but then the door of the bedroom flew open.

"Look who is ready to finally meet his Daddy?" Debbie asked cheerfully with a huge smile on her face as she carried her 3 months old grandson in to the bedroom. Kara's face instantly lit up the second that she saw her beautiful son dressed in his little white sailor suit that she had bought him 2 months ago. "Gosh, you're growing way too fast, my little man." Kara smiled as she reached out to take her son from her mother's arms. "

"Hey my little sailor." She smiled at him before she placed a soft kiss onto his forehead which caused Frankie to gurgle softly. "Are you exited to meet your Daddy today?" Her voice was soft and calm as she was still holding his forehead against her lips. And then suddenly she felt all the disappointment and frustration that she had felt a few moments ago. It still amazed her that he had this kind of effect on her. "I bet you are." She whispered before she placed another kiss onto his forehead. "Just as excited as your Daddy is to see you." She smiled against his skin as she started to imagine how Danny would feel right now.

"Have you been through all of them?" Debbie's voice ripped her out of her thoughts and Kara looked up from her son and over to the piles of various dresses sitting on the chair and the bed. "Yeah, and I was about to change into something more comfortable." Kara tried to hide her disappointment as best as possible, but of course Debbie saw the frustration on Kara's when she had entered the room earlier.

"And your real reason?" She asked knowing too well were this would go. "Don't you see it?" Kara felt her mood change again. "See what?" Debbie asked back. "Because all I'm seeing is my beautiful daughter in a beautiful dress holding her gorgeous little sailor in her arms." Debbie tried to calm the situation down, but she failed.

"Seriously, Mom? Don't you see this?" Kara tried to raise her voice as she used her free hand to point at her stomach. "Do you mean that small bit of evidence that proves you're the mother of his beautiful and handsome 3 month old son?"

"I'm still fat! The only dress I would be able to wear would be a circus tent."

"No, you are not fat. Now hand my beautiful grandson and get in front of the mirror to see for yourself." Debbie didn't wait for Kara to reply as she took Frankie out her arms before she gently pushed Kara over to the mirror. "Okay, now close your eyes and take a deep breath."

"Mom!" Kara cried out in frustration.

"Don't try to "Mom" with me, Kara. Just do what I say and close your eyes." For a moment Kara glared at her Mother as she thought about starting an argument with her, but then she suddenly felt like a teenager again. "Whatever…" Kara muttered as she rolled her eyes and then she closed them and took a deep comforting breath.

"Now I want you to open your eyes and look at yourself." Debbie broke the silence that had set in right after Kara had closed her eyes. "What do you see?"

Just like the countless times before Kara gave herself a critical look.

"Fine, I look okay." She stated as she turned to her right and looked over her shoulder where she once again spotted her tiny bump.

"That's all? Kara you look gorgeous and Danny will love it. What do you think, Frankie? Do you like your Mommy's dress?" Debbie asked as she turned her attention back to her grandson who had spent the last couple of minutes trying to reach for his grandmother's hair, which was his latest discovery.

"Don't you think that your Mommy looks absolutely beautiful in her dress?" She tickled his tummy which made him gurgle again. "See, even Frankie agrees with me. No seriously, Kara. You look absolutely beautiful and it suits your body perfectly and you know that Danny will love it because he loves you. And by the way, he hasn't seen you in how long – 5 months?" Debbie asked and Kara just nodded as she slowly started to process everything that her Mother was telling her.

"So the last time he saw you, you were what? 7 months pregnant. He won't even notice that tiny bump because he will be way to busy holding Frankie and you in his arms and besides that he knows that it's natural for new Mom's to have a tiny bump. So don't worry about it." For a moment Kara debated with herself if her Mother was right and the turned back to look into the mirror again and she realized that she was right. "I know you are right, Mom. I really do. I just wished I hadn't given in to those cupcakes…." She trailed off when she suddenly heard Peter.

"Debbie, Kara? We have to go." Peter voice echoed through the house.

"So are we good to go?" Debbie looked at her daughter. "Or do I have to head out and look for circus tent?" Kara couldn't help but laugh at her mother question. "No, I'm good and thanks Mom." Kara stepped forward and hugged her. "For everything."

"You're welcome, honey. Now take your shoes and let's go or Peter will go without you." Debbie smiled at her daughter and then they both headed out of the bedroom and over to the stairs.

"Wait!" Kara stopped on the middle of the staircase. "Have you changed his diaper and packed an…"

"An extra one. Yes, I did. Geez, Kara. How do you think I managed to go out with you 29 years ago?" Debbie laughed.

"And have you…." Kara asked.

"Kara!" Debbie turned around and went back up to her daughter. "We have everything we need. You've fed him about an hour ago. He will be fine, you will be fine. Nothing will happen, okay?" Kara nodded as she took a deep breath to calm herself down. "Now let's go." Debbie took Kara's hand and lead her down the stairs and out of the house.

Peter was already standing by the car waiting for them. "Wow, Kara. You look absolutely gorgeous." Peter exclaimed the moment he saw her. "Uhm, thank you." Kara nodded as she couldn't help but blush by the compliment. Debbie tucked Frankie into his car seat while Kara got into the seat next to him.

Meanwhile aboard the Nathan James...

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