Really Grandma, all babies smell this bad

Grandma D'Alien helps out with babysitting little Frederick. She knows that playtime is very important to a child's development and spends as much time playing with him as she does cuddling him.

Between his peals of laughter, Frederick tries to convince his Grandma that "No, I'm not spoiled. All babies smell this way. Now how about a change?"

Elizabeth with baby Frederick

Although Elizabeth was able to hide her little secret for a little while, D'Alien recognized the signs easily enough. She finally had to sit Elizabeth down and tell her own story about BJ and the twins. Elizabeth was relieved that her Mother understood and even supported her in her decision to be a single parent.

Especially since Elizabeth has been noticing other men now instead of just Gary. Perhaps her "First Love" will not be her last.

Elizabeth was very happy when D'Alien said that her son would inherit the family mansion. She loves her niece Fiona, but knows that Evan will have an easier time moving on with his life than she would have.

Evan has a full-time job and lots of friends. Elizabeth knows that she will need all the help she can get while she tries to get some skills and obtain a full-time job.

She wants only the best for her son.

I "will" get this thing fixed!

Now, more determined than ever, Evan takes a closer look to find the problem. He really did get the compactor fixed, but he decided to call the repairman when the big screen television went out.
He now has a healthy respect for electricity.

There's nothing I can't fix now!

Ever since he finished school as Validictorian, Evan has looked for more knowledge. He has fixed the radio several times and now tried to fix the trash compactor.
Ouch! That has a bite to it!

No regrets

Gary brought Elizabeth home after a night of dinner and dancing and the goodbye kiss turned into something so much more.
Elizabeth loved Gary so very much that she had no regrets at all. Of course, since she still lived at home with her mother, she knew that she would have to be careful that D'Alien didn't find out. She really doesn't want to upset her, plus she feels that D'Alien wouldn't understand.
(Guess she never compared the dates on her brothers' birth certificate to the date on her parent's marriage license)

Elizabeth's first kiss

Elizabeth and Gary Hiatt's first kiss was as wonderful as Elizabeth had always dreamed. She used to draw hearts around their names in Study Hall but those hearts didn't compare to the ones she saw behind her closed eyes now.

Elizabeth knew that this was the man for her and she was glad that he felt the same way.

Elizabeth grows up

Finally! The day has arrived and Elizabeth is through with school and ready to start a new chapter in her life.
She is especially eager to see if the feelings she's had for Gary Hiatt will grow. Gary was the bartender at her father BJ's birthday party and they spent time just chatting and getting to know each other.
Although she had stayed in touch with him, she always knew he thought of her as "just a child." But now she's all grown up and hopes for something more than just friendship.

Grandma D'Alien enjoys teaching piano

Fiona enjoys the one-on-one time she gets to spend with her Grandma D'Alien.
D'Alien is writing so many books now that it seems as though Piano practice is the only time they get to spend together.

The birthday girl gets the biggest piece of cake

Fiona's a big girl now and ready to start school. She's seen her Aunt Elizabeth go off to school each day and even bring friends home afterwards.

She's eager to go make new friends and find out more about her world.

Baby Fiona makes a new friend

Baby Fiona makes a new friend

Mr. Teddy has been in the family a long time. He has comforted many children over the years and he always wishes he could hug back.