Banded Reunion

Part 2

Across the country in a tiny house in northern Chicago, a fully-haired Leo Roth was desperately pounding on the bathroom door. Not only did he have to use it but he for one wanted to get out of the house on time and not make his family even more impatient with his delayed arrival in California.

"Em! Just open the door already we have to leave soon. And my parents will still love you even if your makeup is that of a clown." He called out in teasing voice as his fist stayed pressed against the wooden door.

Finally a couple minutes later he heard shuffling before the door opened up widely.

"Okay, I'm all done. Happy?" Emma Chota, soon to be Roth, rolled her eyes playfully as she stepped further into the hallway, the diamond engagement ring on her finger that Leo had gotten her was shining from the sunlight the early morning brought. The past few years have been kind to Emma. She had finally grown into her body and now had suitable curves and a fuller figure.

"Thrilled because no offense, but you take forever." He smirked as he pressed a quick kiss to her lips. "And at this rate we will be hours late getting to my parent's house."

With that they seemingly traded places as Leo made his way into their bathroom and Emma brought out the last of the suitcases to lay by the front door until they were both ready to leave.

"Did anyone reply to the email yet?" Leo called out through the door as Emma's dainty fingers gripped the cup of coffee left out for her.

One hand remained on her mug as the other moved towards her phone and opened up the email.

"Kara did. And so did Charlie, even now the former roommates are in sync." She stated with a small giggle at the memory. "No word from Dash or Jordi yet."

The bathroom door opened once more, this time the light turned off and the door stayed shut as Leo stepped out. "Ready?"

"Ready." The brunette grinned, slipping into her coat rather easily, grabbing ahold of her suitcase in one hand and Leo's unoccupied hand in the other before walking out of the house.

To the airport they go.