Meanwhile with Anthony Towson at his house.

Blake: Chess is hot~

Anthony:*stopped eating a ham sandwich*

Anthony: What...?

Blake: Think about it; A Queen is of course a girl right?

Anthony:*about to eat the ham sandwich* Right...

Blake: And pawns can turn into a queen, so all pawns must be girls too and pawn can turn any piece except the king...

Harriet who sitting at same table, gets up and quietly leaves.

Blake: That means all the pieces besides the king is a girl...

Anthony:......

Blake: So basically, Chess is a Harem War between 2 sides, and then you steal each harem member one by one, like NTR.

Anthony:......Blake. I love you like a sister. And I don't mind you living at my place in my spare bedroom downstair. But what the fuck are you talking about?

Blake's interpretation of chess as a harem war between two sides leaves Anthony utterly bewildered. He sets down his sandwich and looks at Blake with a mix of confusion and amusement.

Anthony: Blake, I've heard some unique takes on chess before, but this one takes the cake. Chess is a classic strategy game, not a harem war.

Blake:*smirking* Oh, come on, Anthony. You have to admit, my theory makes it more exciting, doesn't it?

Anthony:*laughs* Well, it's certainly an imaginative way to look at it, but I think we should stick to the traditional rules of chess. It's already complicated enough without adding harems and NTR into the mix.

Blake:*playfully* Fine, fine. But you have to admit, the thought of a harem war on a chessboard is entertaining.

Anthony:*smirking* I'll give you that. It's definitely an original perspective.

Harriet, who had quietly left the table, returns with a playful grin.

Harriet:*teasingly* Blake, I never knew you had such an active imagination.

Blake:*playfully defensive* Hey, a girl's got to have some fun, right?

Anthony:*laughs* That's true. And I'm grateful for all the fun and excitement you bring to our household, Blake.

Blake:*smiling* Thanks, Anthony. Now, let's finish eating and maybe play a game of regular chess, without the harem war element.

Anthony:*nods* Agreed. Regular chess it is. But I have to say, your harem chess concept will be a story to remember.

They all share a laugh, enjoying the lighthearted moment together. After finishing their meal, they head to the living room to play a traditional game of chess, savoring the simple pleasures of spending time with each other as a makeshift family.

Meanwhile in David Fernandes household.

David:.......

In front of him was Tammy and Cinder.

And on the table between them, mostly close to David was a .50 Action Express Desert Eagle.

David:......*to Cinder* I'm gonna shoot you now.

Tammy: David, no.

David: BUT-!!

Tammy: She's not allied with her anymore. She's like.........Mina.

David:*crosses arms* But why did you bring her to my place?

Tammy:*sighs* Look, I know you don't trust her, and I get it. Cinder's done some terrible things in the past, but she's not with Salem anymore. She's trying to atone for her actions and make amends. Bringing her here was my decision, and I believe in giving people a chance to change.

Cinder:*nervously* I understand your hesitation, sir. I know I've caused a lot of pain and suffering, but I want to change. I want to make things right.

David:*still hesitant* It's not that simple, TJ. She was responsible for so much destruction and death. She was involved with the attack on Breach Vale, and some innocent lives were lost.

Tammy: I know, and I'm not asking you to forgive her or forget what she's done. But I believe in second chances, and I think she deserves a chance to prove herself. Plus, we might need her help in dealing with some dangerous individuals who are still loyal to Salem.

David:*grudgingly* Fine. But I'm keeping a close eye on her. One wrong move, and she's out of here. And by that, I mean 6ft under. Alive.

Cinder:*nods* I understand. Thank you for giving me this chance.

Tammy:*smiles* That's all I ask, Dave. Now, let's put the gun away and try to have a civil conversation.

David hesitates for a moment before reluctantly setting the Desert Eagle aside. He still eyes Cinder warily, but he's willing to listen to what she has to say. The three of them sit down to talk, and Tammy mediates the discussion, hoping to find some common ground and maybe even a chance for redemption for Cinder. It won't be easy, and there will be many challenges ahead, but Tammy believes in the power of forgiveness and the possibility of change.

Later that afternoon, we see Harriet, Elm, Yang, Pyrrha, Nora, Sienna, Lucia, Alexandra "Alex" Petrova and Mi Lin-Cho enter the local gym.

As they entered, they could see some of the members of Baker Company like Luis Mendez,

Bob Sten, Emma Diaz and Eithan Adio.

Sienna also noticed at the boxing ring her husband David and his younger brothers Brody, Andrew, Noah, Eric Fernandes and Arslan Altan and May Zedong knocked out and defeated all over the ring.

In middle of the ring is Pavel & Bula Walker. Dustin Walker's twin son and daughter.

Sienna: Whoa.

Harriet:*laughs* Looks like the Fernandes brothers, Arslan and May have been having a rough time in there. Pavel and Bula seem to be holding their own.

Yang:*smirks* Yeah, they've got some serious Marine fighting spirit, just like their dad. I'm sure David's proud to see them training hard.

Elm: It's good to see everyone here, working on their skills. Training in the gym is essential for all of us, especially in our line of work.

Pyrrha: I agree. It's not just about physical strength, but also honing our techniques and teamwork.

Nora: And it's fun too! I love a good sparring match.

Sienna:*watching David and her brother-in-laws* I can't believe how much those guys have grown. They're becoming real warriors.

Alex:*nodding* It's impressive to see. And they have great role models to learn from.

Mi: Absolutely. It's crucial for them to learn from experienced fighters like David and the other members of Baker Company.

Lucia:*smiling* Well, I'm up for some training too. Let's get in there and show them what we're made of!

The group heads into the gym, ready to join the training session. They engage in various forms of combat training, sparring, and practicing their Semblances. The camaraderie and friendly competition fill the gym with energy and determination.

Sienna watches her family and friends with pride, knowing that they are all working towards a common goal – protecting their world and making it a safer place.

Harriet then sees Anthony boxing at punching bag and smirks.

Harriet: Hey tall, scars, dark and handsome~

Anthony: Oh hey Hare. Don't worry about the kids. Glynda, Blake and Coco took them shopping for clothes and groceries.

Harriet: Not that.*point at the boxing ring* Think you can last a round with me?

Anthony looks at her with a raised eyebrow. Then smirks.

Anthony: Your on!

Five minutes Later~

On the red corner we see Anthony in basketball shorts and black & Gold Boxing Gloves. On the blue corner we Harriet with a white sports bra and shorts that showed off her curves and White Boxing Gloves.

Anthony: You adorable.

Harriet: Was that because I'm 5'7" and your 6'5"? Or because I look cute in this outfit.

Anthony: YES.

Harriet:*blushes* Save that type of talk for tonight~

David: Fuck later! Fight now!*rings bell*

The bell rings, signaling the start of the match. Harriet and Anthony circle each other in the ring, both ready to give it their all. Harriet starts with a quick jab, testing Anthony's defenses, but he easily blocks it and counters with a swift left hook. The two fighters exchange blows, moving with precision and skill.

Harriet: Not bad, big guy!

Anthony: You're not too shabby yourself!

The two continue to spar, their movements fluid and controlled. Harriet shows off her agility and speed, while Anthony's strength and height give him an advantage in reach and power. They land a few solid hits on each other, but it's clear that they are evenly matched.

David and the others watch the match, impressed by the display of skill and determination. The gym fills with cheers and encouragement for both fighters. Harriet ducks under one of Anthony's punches and lands a solid uppercut, earning a grin from the tall Marine.

Anthony: Nice one!

Harriet: Thanks! But don't go easy on me just because I'm a woman!

Anthony: Wouldn't dream of it! Equal rights, equal fights!

The match continues, with both Harriet and Anthony pushing their limits. They trade punches and dodges, showing great sportsmanship and respect for each other's abilities. As the rounds go on, they begin to sweat, but their determination remains unwavering.

In the end, the match concludes in a draw, leaving both fighters feeling satisfied and accomplished. They embrace in a friendly hug, acknowledging each other's skills.

Harriet: You're pretty good, Anthony. Maybe we should spar more often.

Anthony: Agreed, Hare. You're tough as nails.

David:*cheering* Great match, you two! That was awesome!

Yang:*laughing* I gotta admit, you both put up a good fight.

Sienna:*smiling* You're both incredibly skilled.

The group congratulates Harriet and Anthony on their impressive display of boxing.