AN: So for once I actually have a general idea of what the next 8 chapters are going to cover. Fun Fact the idea for number 20 kind of jumped out of no where, but I think y'all are going to like it. I think I'm going to try and get these 8 mostly written before posting the next chapter. Though chapter 13 is looking to be decently long so hopefully worth the wait.

Like always if there's something you really want to see feel free to let me know. I know a couple of you want to see Nora and Reid play chess which has been noted *cough* it's coming soon *cough*.

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Rossi carefully balanced the plastic carrier on top of the cardboard box. He then proceeded to make the trek back to the house, swearing the entire way.

This was definitely an interesting development that he was pretty sure was related to Nora. Before picking anything up he had checked to make sure the cardboard box wasn't dangerous, and true to its label it was filled with videotapes and an envelope he hoped explained the plastic carrier.

When Rossi reentered the house he was greeted by Nora standing in the hall with Mudgie at her heels. He set the boxes on the table. "Don't touch them until I get back, okay?"

Nora nodded. Rossi gave her a smile before heading to his office to resecure his gun.

When he returned he was displeased to see Nora had ignored his instructions and was approaching the cage. Before he could get a word out to stop her she had the cage door open.

Rossi felt his heart stop as he waited for the inevitable screams as the mysterious animal posed an attack. There was a scream, but not the one Rossi expected. "Sergio!"

He immediately looked down to see Nora falling to the floor happily pulling the black cat into her lap. "You know this cat?"

Nora nodded. "Sergio."

"Do you know where he came from?" He probed further.

"Home."

Rossi wanted to ask where home was, but he held his tongue on that issue. "He's yours I assume?"

Nora nodded again maintaining her focus on petting the cat. Mudgie was walking around her suspiciously sniffing their new house guest.

Seeing everything was okay for the moment Rossi opened the box again and pulled out the envelope.

Dear Agent Rossi,

I found these the other day and thought you might like them, or Nora will in the future. They're a mix of home videos and karaoke sessions. She didn't let it show much but E was quite fond of putting on a show. Nora is too, you should sign her up for a dance class.

Oh, the cat is Sergio. E was quite fond of him. I didn't want to overwhelm you too quickly at the start. I decided now was a better time. He's a pretty good cat. Sticks to himself mostly. E always said he was the perfect man.

Rossi shook his head. Looking at Nora with Sergio made him smile. The cat did seem to make Nora happy, and Mudgie didn't seem too bothered by him. He guessed he would have to add getting cat supplies to his to-do list.

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It took some convincing, but Nora eventually agreed to leave so they could go get cat supplies. Two hours later they were trudging back into the house. Nora swiftly took Sergio to her room, Mudgie on their heels; meanwhile, leaving Rossi to set up all of the new cat stuff. Between her new room and Sergio, Rossi saw very little of Nora until diner time.

"So," Rossi started as they sat down for dinner later that night. "Penelope sent me a list of schools."

Nora frowned, as she had every other time school had been brought up. and looked down at her plate. "There's five on her list. I've scheduled visits throughout the week. Remember I want your input on which ones you like."

Nora continued to frown as she pushed the food around on her plate. "Penelope also mentioned you were interested in taking dance."

That caught Nora's attention as she looked up. "A friend of her's owns a studio and said we could stop in and you could sit in on a class. See if you like it."

Nora smiled.

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Rossi tucked Nora into bed later that night. It took way longer than normal as the excitement of her new room and Sergio was still very present. He'd finally managed to get her to bed after three stories and another listing of all the constellations on her ceiling.

With Nora in bed, Rossi went back downstairs and turned his attention to the cardboard box. He carried the box to the den and set it down next to the tv. He grabbed the first video tap he saw and turned it over to read the label 'Nora's First Birthday'.

Rossi placed the videotape in the player and moved to the couch. He made himself comfortable before hitting play.

The video opened on Clyde standing against a white wall. A plastic house plant barley in the frame. "I hate this."

Rossi assumed he was referring to the bright pink birthday hat on his head.

"It's for Nora," The voice behind the camera reminded him. "Besides everyone else is wearing them."

"I'm not everyone else. I'm the bloody-"

A brunette with shoulder-length hair stepped into frame rolling her eyes as she cut him off. "It's only for a few hours, Clyde. Chris isn't complaining."

"Chris isn't a bada-"

"No!" The voice behind the camera cut him off, again. Clyde sighed in frustration due to his inability to finish a sentence. "Em will never forgive us if Nora starts cursing at a year old."

The brunette laughed. "Emily and Nora are exactly why you are going to wear that hat." She reached for the camera. "My turn, Tsia."

The women switched places.

Rossi remembered the name from the photo album. He wondered if that made the other women Kate. Penelope had told him about Nora's fondness for and Aunt Katie and Uncle Chris.

"Where is the party girl anyway?" Tsia asked standing next to Clyde. She rested her elbow on his shoulder causing him to let out a tiny huff.

"Probably getting in trouble with Meg somewhere; though, Chris is supposed to be watching them," The brunette replied.

"And E's running around making sure everything is perfect," Clyde added matter of factly.

"Kate!" A third female voice called from somewhere else.

Rossi smiled hearing he was correct.

"And I'm being summoned," Kate said handing the camera back to Tsia.

The camera shook for a moment before it was refocused on Clyde. "So, I guess let's get this over with. What's your birthday message to Nora?" Tsia asked.

"Happy Birthday, Nora," Clyde replied dryly, not ready to give up his stubborn image.

"That's it?" Tsia asked shocked. "You can't come up with something better than that."

"Uhm, Nora you are a little firecracker that managed to wrap me around your little finger despite swearing off personal connections to people as a weakness. But, I'm happy to be your Bunny. Happy 1st Birthday, Little Darling."

"Awe, You do have a heart."

Clyde shook his head. "You better not tell anyone." He held his hand out for the camera. "Your turn."

The scene cut to Tsia standing where Clyde had been previously. "Happy Birthday, Birthday Girl. It's been a treat to watch you grow so much this last year. Here's to more Happy Birthdays in the future.

The scene cut to a new man with a wiggling toddler in his lap.

Who Rossi assumed were Chris and Meg through the process of elimination.

"Happy Birthday, Nora. You've defiantly kept us on our toes being Meg's partner in crime. Can you say Happy Birthday, Meg?"

"Happy 'Day!"

The man smiled. The scene cut to Kate. "Happy Birthday, Nora. It's been so amazing watching you and Meg grow the last year. You were the perfect addition to this wacky family."

The scene then cut to Emily.

Rossi gave a sad smile. She looked so happy.

"Happy Birthday, Nora. You are my light and I love you."

The screen faded black for a moment before opening to a small backyard with a few balloons and streamers around.

Meg was running around with Nora toddling after her as Chris chased both of them. Kate was blowing bubbles which were drawing the girl's interest. Clyde was sitting back in a chair with Emily next to him. Once the girls got close enough they both swooped down to grab them and smother them in hugs and kisses.

"Who's the best birthday girl?" Clyde asked tickling Nora.

Nora giggled and clumsily pointed to herself. Clyde smiled. "That's right."

The scene faded again before opening to them sitting around a dining room table.

Rossi guessed the camera had been set up on the table or a tripod as everyone he had seen so far was visible.

Emily had Nora in her lap with a cake sitting in front of them. They were all singing Happy Birthday. "Can you blow out the candle, Nora?"

Nora seemed more interested in the people around her then the cake. "Nora, can you blow out the candle? Like the big bad wolf," Emily tried again.

That seemed to do the trick as Nora gave her best attempt at blowing out the candle. The room erupted in clapping as the flame went out. Nora looked stunned but joined in on the clapping.

The scene faded to black.

Rossi got up and grabbed the next tape. Its title read 'Livingroom Sessions'. He put the tape in.

The scene opened on a modestly decorated living room. It was modern and simplistic yet the random toys and books lying around made it obvious someone did indeed live there. Clyde and Chris were sitting on the couch as someone walked towards Chris with a camera. The camera was handed off and turned around to show Emily, Kate, Meg, and Nora in their pajamas. It was obviously taken a couple of years after the first video.

"Are you ready for the greatest show ever?" Kate asked.

Meg and Nora were giggling as they jumped up and down. Emily walked over to the radio and hit play. 'Bust a Move' started playing.

Rossi couldn't help the smile that spread across his face as the girls broke out in song and dance.

The two men started clapping. "Your turn," Nora said pointing to the couch when they finished.

Emily grinned. "Yeah, Clyde, your turn."

Rossi heard a sigh and then rustling.

"I usually only do this three gins in, but since little darling asked I guess I can make an exception," Clyde said walking in front. "You got a hat , darling?"

"A hat?" Emily asked puzzled.

Kate's face flooded with realization. "Oh, no you are not."

"Too late," Clyde said hitting play as 'La Bamba' started to play.

Emily and Kate moved to the couch while the girls giggled and danced around Clyde.

Rossi had to say he'd heard Clyde sing on Nora's CD so he knew he had to purposely be butchering 'La Bamba' to enlist more laughing.

Clyde bowed at the end of the song and pointed the water bottle he'd used as a mic to Chris. "Your turn."

"I think I'll stick to drums."

"Yes, you should definitely stick to drums," Kate replied.

"Again, Bunny," Nora encouraged.

Rossi didn't know how long he sat and watched. There were at least two hours worth of dancing and singing on the one tape. Eventually, though, he found the video fading away as he found sleep.

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AN2: Next chapter Rossi and Nora tour schools.