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This story is dedicated to Dark Angel for getting me interested in writing again, and to my sister who really helped me with my writer's block when I needed her. Thanks!!

The Trouble With the Truth Part Two: Time Marches On.

By: Msmelanie

Chapter four: The Angel of the Family.

A little while later Dorothy came through the door with Dominic. He looked a lot happier.

"So, did you explain?" Hilde asked Dorothy.

"Yes. He took it better than I expected." Dorothy said as she looked down at her son who was smiling back at her.

"I don't get it. What was so bad about his mom's past, mommy?" Michael asked.

"Not now, Michael." Hilde responded.

"She must have had a bad past." Mingh Loh stated. "Not like my mom's. Hers was really funny with my father's!"

"What?!" Wufei shouted. "You told her how you knew me and you refuse to tell me?!"

Mae Linh laughed. "Calm down, 'mighty Chang', You'll remember eventually." Then it'll hit you like a ton of bricks! She smiled back at Wufei. Wufei frowned while Mingh Loh just laughed.

Dominic came over to Quatre and looked at him. "Do you still have the wound?" Dominic asked.

Quatre nodded his head yes.

Dominic looked up at him. "Mommy didn't hate you. You just got in her way at the wrong time."

"It's okay, I understand better than you think." Quatre replied.

Dominic shuffled his feet. "I'm sorry about the hot chocolate."

"It's fine, really Dominic." insisted Quatre

Dorothy laughed at the angelic smile Dominic gave to Quatre. "Sometimes I wonder if I should have named him after an angel too when he looks like that."

"An angel?" Quatre asked curiously. "Who was named after an angel?"

Dorothy looked at Quatre. "What, you didn't know? You'd be surprised, believe me."

Michael grinned widely when Dorothy looked at him.

Duo looked at Michael's grin and splurted out his hot chocolate. "What?! You mean Hilde named you after an angel?"

Hilde laughed. "I couldn't help it, Duo! I mean, I loved that movie Michael, and when I found out you were the father, I thought naming the 'God of Death's kid after an angel would be great!"

"Yeah, I really fit the part too, don't I?" Michael laughed.

Time passed on and the pilots were starting to feel more comfortable with their new environment. Everyone took some time to get dressed if they hadn't yet, and the girls let the kids play around the house while they talked with the guys. They explained in a little more detail why they stopped moving and stuck to the same neighborhood. It made sense when they explained that Catherine's old circus sort of  'found' them some time ago.

"Found you?" Quatre asked.

"Yes, a complete accident but... I guess it was fortunate." Relena answered. "They provide a safe neighborhood for us while we provide...additional funding."

"Sounds more like blackmail." Heero replied.

"It doesn't matter. At least we're safe for now." Dorothy replied.

"Don't circuses move around though?" Duo asked.

"This is probably their main base." replied Trowa. "Whenever someone couldn't travel, this is where they would stay."

"That's pretty much it in a nutshell." Hilde responded.

"How do you feel about this Catherine?" Trowa asked.

"Oh, look Relena. The streets are becoming cleaner now. You want to get our shopping done before it gets later?" Catherine said as she went up to the window. "I mean, it's almost noon."

"Yes! yes!" all the kids shouted as they came downstairs.

Relena looked back at Catherine. "Well, we are running short on supplies...and it is almost Christmas...ookay, I suppose. You guys want to come?"

"Well, gee let me think." Duo said. "Get out of this house that we've been trapped in all day or go out and finally get some fresh air?"

"Duo, don't be sarcastic." Hilde replied.

"What are we getting?" Duo asked her.

"Well for starters, you guys need some winter clothes." Hilde replied.

"Correct." said Dorothy. "Plus, the kids'll need new clothes also. They're outgrowing their old ones already."

"Let me grab my purse and I'll be right there." Catherine said as she went upstairs. Relena followed her upstairs.

"What?" Catherine asked.

"You haven't said anything to Trowa all day long." Relena replied.

Catherine looked down at her feet. "Well, what am I supposed to say? 'Oh nice day, huh Trowa? Isn't this lovely weather we're having today? Oh, by the way, your son really needs guidance from you as a loving father. Don't forget that okay, little brother'?"

Relena looked at her. "I know it's different, but we'll just have to get used to it."

"I know." Catherine replied. "He's supposed to be my little brother though...not the father of my child. He should be the Uncle, not the Dad!"

"I know your situations a little different, but if you give yourself time, you will get used to it." Relena replied sympathetically.

"It's not fair." Catherine replied. "Do you think Trowa would believe me if I said Michael's was his instead? Hilde wouldn't mind, I'm sure!"

Relena laughed. "I'm pretty sure she wouldn't, but you couldn't pull that off!"

Catherine sighed. "Yeah, I know."

"You should really talk to him while we're out, okay?" Relena replied.

"Umm...I...doubt if I'll have enough time."Catherine muttered.

Relena smiled cunningly. I'll make sure you will. We'll all have time, don't worry. "Oh, gee! We'll need both the vehicles, won't we?"

"I suppose so. You want to drive?" Catherine asked.

"No, let's make Hilde drive." Relena replied