River asked, "So soon?"

Serenity smiled. “Ten days passed in the blink of an eye. Your big brother's been telling us to come back for a while now. The kids want to stay and play with you longer, but if we don't go back soon, your other nephews are going to show up at your place for summer vacation."

River quickly said, "Then you should definitely take them back, Sister-in-law." He had no interest in becoming the principal of a rowdy kindergarten.

Serenity chuckled. "Afraid Cairo and the rest will invade?"

"Of course," River replied. "They're all about the same age. Even if they're not fighting, they'll still make so much noise. Once the boys are together, it's chaos." Right now, it was just Maverick and Belle-quiet and easy to manage.

Maverick could be mischievous and clever, but when it was just him and Belle, he acted like the perfect big brother-helping out, playing gently, and never causing trouble. But once his younger cousins arrived, he was the mastermind behind every prank.

"I've got to head to work," River said. "I'll grab breakfast first. Are you taking the kids out today? Want me to leave a driver?"

replied. "I can use any of

there were plenty

like." Serenity was already

he'd only been in Eaglioncile for a few years, he already

Serenity went upstairs.

she sat on the edge of the bed

that, tomorrow we'll shop for some Eaglioncile souvenirs. We're flying home the morning after."

little girl whispered sleepily, reaching

her up, and Belle snuggled into

and nap, and I'll take

murmured, suddenly alert.

up straight in Serenity's arms. "Mom." "Yes?"

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