The camera clicked on again and Matumoto's moody voice came forward. "I can't believe Hanataro wouldn't tell us what the big deal was. I know he was hiding something."

"I bet that we can find Kurosaki's father by asking people." Orihime stated, popping onto the screen. "He may not know Toshiro-kun, however, he is funny and weird, so he might make him laugh."

"That rather breaks away from what we've been doing even more then it has ever done before." Rangiku sighed.

However, Orihime ignored her and waved at one of the nurses. "Could you please tell us where Kurosaki Ichigo's father is?"

"The substitute shinigami's father?" The nurse blinked a couple of times, then pointed towards a room a little ways down the hallway. "The substitute shinigami is with a man in that room, so you must be speaking about him. However, considering who that man is, are you sure you want to go in their Matsumoto Fukutaicho?"

"What do you mean?" Rangiku's voice concurred a high level of curiosity.

"Well... we were told that there was a reason we weren't to tell Hitsugaya Taicho that man was there." The nurse stated, seeming a tad bit sheepish.

"My interest is perked." At that, the female hurried towards the room, Orihime likely hot on her heals. However, she suddenly had to pause at the door, the camera taking in the scene. Kurosaki Ichigo sat next to the bed reading a book and glanced up.

"Oh... hello Rangiku. Since you're carrying that video around, that means that you're still working on asking people what they like about Toshiro." The substitute shinigami stated, while the man in the bed next to him stared at the door, his face pale.

"Nee... Ichigo... that man... is your father?" Rangiku asked.

"Yeah, turns out he's where I get my shinigami powers from." Ichigo smiled weakly.

"Hello Mr. Kurosaki. I hope you're doing well." Orihime blurted out. "I think it is pretty amazing that you have powers too."

"Amazing?" Rangiku's voice choked out.

"Dad, this is Matsumoto Rangiku. She is the fukutaicho of the tenth division, under Hitsugaya Toshiro." The boy stated, glancing at the man, then turned back. "I don't think he would be a good choice to put on the video for Toshiro..."

"Oh, I know that having this man on the video is a bad idea." The female stated, her tone dark.

"Long time no see, Rangiku." Isshin smiled at the camera, despite the fact it was obvious he knew he was in trouble.

Ichigo blinked a couple of times. "The two of you know each other?"

"I guess your father hasn't told you, he used to be the taicho before the current one." Matsumoto's words came, obvious venomous anger in them.

"So... Mr. Kurosaki would happen to know Toshiro-kun then?" Orihime piped up.

"Toshiro... before I lost my powers..." The corner of Isshin's mouth twitched. "He used to be my fukutaicho."

At that, Ichigo turned towards Matsumoto, a rather pan faced look on his face. "You know what, Rangiku-san. Toshiro really does not need to see this man is alive. He does not need to be reminded of the trauma he had in his younger years."

"But... wouldn't he have something to say about what he liked about Toshiro-kun?" Inoue's voice tensed up with surprise.

"The problem isn't how taicho was treated when he was taicho's fukutaicho. It has to do with the fact that taicho didn't say goodbye to taicho." Rangiku stated.

At that, Ichigo stood up. "Come on Orihime. I think that what dad needs to say is private and between Toshiro, Rangiku and him."

"But..." The other female protested.

"Please..." Ichigo stated, reaching out to drag her from the room.

"You're right. He won't be happy to find out that I am alive and that I didn't bother to say anything to him about being alive." Isshin piped up as soon as he heard the door click.

"I don't know how to edit the video, Shiba Isshin." Matsumoto snapped out loud. "He's not the only one you owe an apology to."

"I know." The man closed his eyes. "I told my wife about Toshiro, you know..."

"What does that have to do with anything?" Rangiku snapped out loud.

"She would say, she had four kids not three. Everyone assumed she was referring to me being a big kid at heart, but truth is, she was always referring to Toshiro." Isshin opened his eyes, a smile spreading on his face. "She wanted to meet him, but under circumstances she wasn't ever able too."

"She's dead, right? We could look for her in Soul Society." Rangiku frowned at the man.

"She was killed by the Grand Fisher. I honestly don't know what happens to the souls that are taken in by hollows once they are destroyed, so I don't know, as well as you do if she'll end up in Soul Society or not. My job isn't to worry about looking for her, but taking care of my kids." The man stated. "Of course, Toshiro's always been the hard one."

"That isn't nice to say. I know he doesn't like acting like a kid, or knows really how to act like one, but really."

"I was referring to the fact I haven't been able to see him for twenty years. Also, he has more intelligence then any kid I have ever known. Yeah, Kaien was considered a child genius, but he was a lot older and took twice as long to get through the academy. Toshiro... he's special." Suddenly Isshin got one of those looks. "Daddy's been waiting a long time to give him a hug."

"I am turning off the camera now so I can kill you." Rangiku stated, causing Isshin to flinch. "I wish I hadn't come into this room."