Kassy returned home, and Veronica was waiting for her.

"Good night at Shiro's?" she tried to place her words lightly, but they were tainted with bitterness. Kassy frowned.

"Sorry, love, I wanted to come home, but he fell asleep on my lap and I didn't wanna wake him."

"Why did you spend the night at his when you know he's in love with you? I'm really uncomfortable. I don't want you seeing him anymore."

"Veronica, that's my son's dad. And my best friend. You can't say that."

"I can, and I will. Stop seeing him."

"Or what? You know that's ridiculous, Veronica."

Veronica sighed. "Then, if you're not going to respect the boundaries I set, then maybe we're not meant to be."

Kassy crossed her arms. "I'm listening to your boundaries. I just don't think it's fair to stop me seeing him, if for Ulaz' sake than anything else."

Veronica shook her head. "Kassy! You're mine, why would I ever be okay with you being with someone who wants you for themselves?"

"But he doesn't. He respects that, Veronica, not once has ever made a move on me!"

"No, I'm not allowing you to see him again."

Kassy stared at her in disbelief. "You're not allowing me?"

"It's for your own good."

"Uh, no. I don't care if I am carrying your child, this is not how this relationship will work. You're not even trying to speak respectfully with me, why should I listen to you? I understand why you're uncomfortable. I'm willing to compromise! I won't spend time alone with him, if that's what's making you uncomfortable. But I will not cut him out of my life, because I have a son to think about."

Veronica shook her head. "Nope. I don't want you seeing him."

Kassy frowned. "Then I don't want to see you anymore."

Veronica stared at her. "You're choosing him? You love him more?"

"No. I don't. But this is where it starts. I choose you, and then I don't have a choice again."

She stared at Kassy, and walked slowly over, placing her hands on her waist. "No, Kassy, I..."

"Veronica, do you understand why I'm saying this?"

"Yes."

"So, will you continue to let me live my life how I want?"

Veronica didn't answer that question. "Are you leaving me?" she asked, quietly.

"If you can't respect me then I don't have any other choice."

"No..." Veronica whispered, resting her head in Kassy's shoulder, crying quietly.

"Enough, Veronica. Will you respect me, yes or no?"

"I-I-" Veronica sighed.

"Your lack of words seem self explanatory." Kassy mumbled. "I'm sorry, Veronica. I'm going out."

Veronica watched as Kassy left the house, grabbing her coat on the way.

***

"6 letters down, capital of Canada." Lance looked up at Keith.

Keith thought for a moment. "Ottawa."

"No, it has the letters X, H, and E in it."

"Oh, sorry, Oxhewa."

"Oh! Okay, thanks, babe." Keith smiled and shook his head, right as Veronica entered, looking panicked.

"Guys, I've fucked up." she said.

"What's new?" Lance asked.

"No, I mean it this time." she frowned. "I'm pretty sure Kassy just broke up with me."

Keith and Lance looked at her in surprise. "What?" Keith asked. "You literally got married 2 months ago."

"I know."

"Why? I will hunt her down." Lance said. "Nobody messes with my sister. Hey, if she's pregnant, she'll be slower than usual."

"No, it's my fault. I kind of tried to ban her from seeing Shiro."

Lance paused. "Oh, yeah, that's your fault. You thought she'd react well to that?"

"I'm really uncomfortable with him! But I don't wanna lose my wife, either."

"Look, Kassy isn't unreasonable. Surely you can come to a compromise. Or is cutting Shiro off completely the only way you'd ever feel comfortable in your relationship?" Keith asked.

"It is."

"Then... maybe the relationship ending is for the best." Keith said.

Lance frowned. "I have to agree. Unless you can both compromise, I don't see any healthy way for the two of you to continue."

"Do you think... maybe we rushed into things?" Veronica asked.

"Look, at the Garrison, it can be easy to feel like things are going well. Now you're not there, and you're functioning in the real world, it might just be that you aren't as compatible as you initially thought." Keith said. "And like I said. Kassy isn't unreasonable. I'm sure she'll still want you involved with the baby's life."

Veronica slowly nodded. "Oh, ouch, that one hurts."

Lance nodded. "Hey, sis, you always know where I am. Even if you are an absolutely disgusting creepy mound of flesh, I still love you."

"Thank you. I love you, even if you are a skeleton with skin."

"You sound like mom."

***

"Romelle, what have you packed?" Allura asked, going through her suitcase. "Look, you can pack what you want. But you've got over 15 teddy bears and not one pair of knickers."

"Oh, did I forget about the undies? Oopsie!"

"Would you like some help?" Allura asked. Romelle nodded, and the two got to packing together. This time, it was much neater with Allura's help, and her suitcase was much more manageable.

Romelle suddenly teared up and started crying.

"What's the matter?"

"I'm going to miss you all so much!" she threw her arms around Allura and sobbed into her shoulder. Allura smiled slightly, and rubbed her back. Coran entered the room.

"Oh, looks like someone's finally getting a case of the pre-travel emotionals."

"You're gonna have such a good time, Romelle. You'll probably forget all about us." Allura smiled.

Romelle sniffed. "Listen here, I may forget a lot of things but I will never forget you."

"Now, get to sleep. You have a long day tomorrow." Coran said, leaving the room.

"Allura?"

"Hm?"

"Sleepover?"

Allura smiled. "Sure."

***

Rora was cuddled up with Axca on the couch, her head in the Galra's chest. She was showing her one of her favourite movies, running hands over Axca's arm.

"Hey, Axca?" she asked.

"Hm?"

"You ever think about living together?"

Axca paused. "Yeah. Sometimes."

"Just the two of us, away from here, being together?"

"Sounds nice. As much as I like your sister, I think it would be nice to just be us."

Rora smiled. "I've gotten loads of requests for gigs. Paying huge amounts of money. Plus, I've been invited to Paris Fashion Week. So, I think we're set."

Axca smiled. "Well, then. The sooner the better."