Last Time-

I looked over and saw Mom in tears and Dad holding a camera. I grinned and playfully flicked them off as Ana kissed me again. I saw a flash from under my eyelids as we kissed. After I was sure Dad finished taking pictures I pulled away and finally noticed Ana's eyes.

I had never seen anything more beautiful. They were brown, with little flecks of green scattered in them. They looked almost like shining dirt, the way they sparkled. I found myself blushing as I slowly came back to reality to the chorus of Joe, Pete, Declan, Bronx, and Saint all screaming "Ewwww!"

"You know that you two look at your wives like that," Andy pointed out, glaring playfully.

"Yes ma'am," Pete and Joe both said. Everyone laughed as Pete kissed Megan playfully.

Best. Christmas. Ever.

Now-

Ana, unfortunately, had to go home the night of our fr-amily Christmas celebration, but I was honestly so excited to meet Sam that I couldn't sleep. Andy was also taking us to meet his girlfriend, Meredith. Ana and I found her Instagram, and she was such a precious bean.  Neither had posted about Sam yet, and I think it may have been for the best. After the backlash I faced for coming out as Bi-Demi, who knows what Sam would get.

A few days later, I awoke to Mom standing over me.

"Go ahead and get ready. Andy's downstairs, you're going to go pick Ana up on the way there," Mom signed, standing back up. I nodded, flipping over and looking to see how charged my hearing aid was. Fully charged, sweet. 

I slid out of bed and went into my closet to figure out what I'd wear. I stuck with skinny jeans, a loose tank top, and a cardigan. I grabbed my messenger bag, put my wallet and stuff in, and went downstairs.

I saw Andy as I was putting my aid in, "Morning."

"Morning, I was thinking we could go get breakfast on the way to Ana, and then go to get Meredith and then go meet Sam. Sound good?" Andy asked. I noticed he was wearing a nicer jacket and jeans, instead of his usual t-shirt and shorts. 

I nodded, "Well, I wouldn't know how it sounds but yeah it works." Mom translated and I started giggling. 

Andy laughed, "Come on then." We walked out of the door after a quick wave to my parents and siblings. It was cold outside, and I was about to freeze my butt off by the time we reached the car.

"So... cold..." I signed, smiling after a second. Andy smiled, starting the car and pulling out of the driveway. 

"I was thinking about going to get McDonald's or something for breakfast since they have fruit and other vegan-friendly options," Andy said, turning the heat on. I nodded, and after we got our food I texted Ana that we were on the way. Andy had gotten plenty of safe things for him and Meredith. I had gotten Ana and myself their McMuffins, which I found myself drooling over. 

Andy laughed at me, pulling into Ana's house after a few minutes. I walked up and walked her back to the car so that we were both sitting in the back seat. We were on our way to pick Meredith up now. Ana and I signed to each other in the back, which I knew would be something that Andy and Meredith would not understand.

Once we picked Meredith up, Andy began to play music. I had never heard of the artist before, and I was okay with not listening to the music. I didn't really like the sound of this song, in particular, the drums and the bass and the cursing were all too much.

I looked at Ana, "I really don't like this song."

"I can't blame you. Modern rap kind of sucks." She smiled at me, and I grinned right back at her, leaning in for a quick kiss. She brought her hand up to rub my good cheek and I grinned, deepening the kiss a little.

"Hey! No sex!" Andy said, looking at us through the rearview mirror.

I giggled, pulling away. Ana held a light tint to her cheeks, and her eyes fluttered open a second later as the car came to a stop.

"Alright, ladies, we are here," Andy got out of the car and I followed quickly, wrapping my arms around myself as the wind blew down the street. I looked up at the name of the orphanage, Therese's Home for the Lost and Forgotten.

"Ouch," Ana said, wrapping her arm around my waist. I nodded as Andy led Meredith in. We followed quickly, desperate to get out of the cold. We stepped in and were instantly met with absolute chaos. I ducked as a plate of what looked to be spaghetti flew past my head and hit the wall. Once the kids registered that someone new was in the door, all chaos stopped and they sat on the ground as an older lady came out with a man who was about Andy's age. 

"Ahh, Andrew Hurley right?" The man asked. Andy nodded, holding his hand out, "I'm Tom Hoge, nice to meet you." 

"You as well. Is Sam here?" Andy asked, glancing around at the kids. I followed his gaze to see that the kids seemed anxious to get back to their reign of terror. I saw a little girl looking at my ear weird, where I knew the aid was. I smiled and waved at her, and she looked at me in awe.

"Yes, Renay is here. I'll go get her." Tom had growled that out, and when I heard it I looked back at him, nearly getting ready to launch into a signing frenzy. But Ana held my hands, giving me a knowing look as Tom turned around.

"Renay! Get out here! Andy is here to get you!" The shout made me jump, as well as Ana. But she tightened her grip on my shoulders. I looked between my small group and they all looked uncertain. I couldn't blame them, honestly.