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"Okay. I'll bring my homework down here so I can give you a hand if you need anything," Alec promised. "I don't think I can make her mouth not hurt - I wish I could - but I can get you things and hold her if your arms get tired."

"Night," Alec called after him cheerfully. Xander sat back with a frown, looking after him. Why did he feel like Dark was lying? Yes, it had been a stressful and exhausting day, but it felt like something more. He waited until Dark was gone before standing up. "I have a lot of stuff to get...

"That seems like a good idea," Alec said slowly. "Ba, are you sure you are okay?"

Both twins stared at him, unnerved, but glad that he seemed to be doing okay. "Xander thinks College is a waste, and I think it might be good, and we wondered what your experience was on the academic side," Alec summarized meekly. "I didn't say a waste, I said not as needed," Xander protested.

Now Xander was looking at Dark, worry building. "Hey, you okay?" "Ba?" Alec questioned hesitantly.

Alec bit his lip, not liking that thought, and he wasn't sure how he felt about Xander's agreement that he could go by himself, but he felt Xander was trying to push him forward to better things than he felt he could achieve for himself. He shook off the thoughts and glanced at Dark. "What was...

"Isn't your career kind of dependent upon your college knowledge?' Alec asked uncertainly. "I mean yours in specific, not the generic you. I figure a lot of people like, um, maybe plumbers or other tradesmen don't need it? I kind of want to go, but I haven't decided for sure yet. Probably...

"Good point," Alec sighed. "Teaching is a noble profession, but it's not one I want to pursue. Ever. Too much stress! I don't think I even want to go to college. At least, not right away. I need a break from school stress. I'll try to get a job and volunteer or something to gain life...

"No drama to speak of. Just lots of tests and fretting," Alec sighed, not wanting to think of school. "One poor girl broke down crying due to her test anxiety, and one of the jocks looked like he wanted to do the same, but, you know, reputation." Xander groaned. "My brain just wants to go...

Xander felt a little lurch in his stomach at the suggestion but fought valiantly to keep it from showing. This was more important than his own squeamishness. "That's a good idea," Alec agreed. "I think she might like it, too. Hopefully." He nibbled on his pizza happily. He'd made a...

"It sounds like she had quite the day," Alec said, taking it seriously. "Poor little thing. Oh! Popsicle! Can she have some kind of popsicle to eat and chew on? Then she'll get flavor as well as soothing cool."

Alec didn't even ask for Ivy that evening, figuring that Dark and Daizi - especially Dark - would want to cuddle their sad, aching little infant. He wouldn't have minded holding her, not at all, but he wasn't going to ask. He knew it was hard enough for Dark to hand her over when she was...

"Sounds nasty, but if it works, loads of meds aren't any worse," Xander shrugged, turning away. "Come on, let's go pick out food." Alec readily followed him into the kitchen to argue over which takeout to get. It took them a bit to decide, but they finally settled on pizza. It was easy to...

"I have a hard time imagining you crying like that, but I'm sure you did," Alec said, not following the rest of Dark's thought and more focused on Daizi. "Try not to worry. It'll get better." Xander walked in. "Right. We have a few random leftovers - why do we never have leftovers in this...

Alec came to sit on the couch and hugged Daizi gently. "It's okay. Millions and millions of babies have to deal with this, and so do millions of mothers. I bet every single mother felt exactly the same way as you, but the good news is that the babies all made it out okay to have lovely white...

Xander and Alec glanced at each other, and Xander quickly moved the topic forward. "Right, well, we'll handle dinner. I'll see if there's something fast to put together, and if not, we'll order in." He beat a hasty retreat to the kitchen. "Are you sure you don't need anything?" Alec asked...

"Sounds like you had a rough day," Alec said sympathetically. "Do you need anything from the store? We can go out and get some stuff for you and Ivy." "Got dinner plans?" Xander asked. "We can get something, too."

"Um, are you guys okay?" Xander asked uncertainly once he'd rid himself of his shoes and could walk in. Alec followed him, carrying his backpack. "Yeah. You left in a big hurry, and you don't look good now."

"We'll talk details later," Xander agreed. He turned toward his brother and started walking. "Hold your pants on, I'm coming!" "Do you mean hold your horses, or keep your pants on?" Alec asked, puzzled. "Bye, Milo! See you tomorrow!" "Either. Both. Chill." Xander tentatively shook his...

"I'm going to take you on a ride," Xander stated. "I want to show you something cool, but for now... tests, sleep, and Gatorade." "We gotta go!" Alec called back, only a few steps ahead of Xander.