Chelsea/Billie @ home

[colorfulchelsea]

Chelsea's in the living room, some pop, bubblegum music going on softly in the background as she goes through a book of different pictures. It's a big book filled with various photos of runway models showcasing the latest fashion. It's work for Countess Wilhelmina since she's been taking on more and more work.

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[billiereed]

Billie walks in and smiles. "Well hello there gorgeous."

[colorfulchelsea]

Chelsea immediately leaps up from her chair, rushing over to hug her mom. "Mom!"

[billiereed]

she smiles and wraps her daughter in a big hug.

[colorfulchelsea]

"I missed you so much, Mom," she says, arms crushing around Billie.

[billiereed]

"I missed you too, baby. So much."

[colorfulchelsea]

"You were gone for so long," she says, and it's then that she finally stops crushing her Mom. "Why are you here? Are you just visiting? Are you staying for a while?"

[billiereed]

"I don't know right now. I'm here because I promised you, and your dad, I'd come back. I have a lot to think about. I'd like to stay because I know Casey needs both his parents...I guess... it depends on....Hunter."

[colorfulchelsea]

"Hunter?" Chelsea asks, blinking at the new name.

[billiereed]

she nods, tkaking a deep breath. "Hunter...is... I met Hunter in Florida and I've been dating him."

[colorfulchelsea]

"Oh. Him." Chelsea sighs. "Is he nice, at least?"

[billiereed]

Billie nods. "He's very sweet, Chels. And he really wanted me to come home and be with you."

[colorfulchelsea]

"He did? You're not just saying that, right?"

[billiereed]

"No, of course not. He's really all for me getting to spend time with you again." she smiles, cupping her oldest daughters chin. "How are things? Tell me everything."

[colorfulchelsea]

Chelsea vaguely thinks this guy might not be all bad, but he wasn't her dad, so she remains justifiably bitter. "Everything's fine. Dad still hasn't helped me with math-- did you see him yet? Does he know you're here?"

[billiereed]

Billie stiffens a little. "Yea, he knows. I've seen him. Uncle Lucas can probably help you with the math." She says, changing the subject.

[colorfulchelsea]

The subject change works for Chelsea, and her dad flees her mind. "Really? He's good at math, too?" she asks, impressed.