Morning came and the kids were seeing Merrill slowly waking up. "I think he was out cold," Morgan said.

"Why is he dressed in a towel?" Bo asked, "he has pajamas doesn't he?"

"Maybe he took a shower and was too tired to put them on, Bo," Morgan said.

Merrill woke up and saw the kids, but he saw that he was in the towel and covered himself and cussed under his breath.

"Uncle Merrill, when I write to Santa this year I'm going to ask him to bring you some pajamas," Bo said.

Merrill blushed, "thanks Bo....and ask him for some paracetamol would you? Uncle Merrill has an over-hang again."

Graham then came down, "oops. I was hoping to beat the kids down but...looks like I was too late."

"Yeah...," Merrill blushed.

"It's okay dad, I've seen half naked men before...at the pool, and at the beach. It's no big deal," Morgan shrugged.

"Well thank goodness you kids didn't see your uncle and aunt Amber last night."

Merrill was shaking. "Your uncle was just...he was having fun last night." He kept his mouth shut.

"........."

he couldn't remember what he had done. Oh no. His stomach dropped, making him feel anxious.

"Uncle Merrill what did you do to aunt Amber?" Bo asked

"....I...taught her how to...jump safely out of a plane."

Morgan looked blankly at him, "why? And how?"

"Because you never know when you might need to jump from a plane. Your life might depend on it some day. So we were stood on the couch and I was demonstrating for her...."

"Oooh will you teach me, Uncle Merrill?" Bo asked.

"Sure, but...when I'm dressed."

"Speaking of Aunt Amber, where is she?" Morgan asked.

"She still in bed, the sleepyhead," Bo giggled

Merrill wondered if she was embarrassed to come down and see him. Even tho he had no clue what he had done.

Graham checked, he then came down, "no she isn't. I-I think she stepped out for...work."

"Work? she can't work from here? Wait...she hasn't left has she? Because of me?"

"I don't think she would, Merrill, frankly you may have startled her, but boosted her confidence," he smiled.

Merrill covered his face and groaned, "that's great that I did that but...I get the feeling I'm going to be crippled with embarrassment over it."

Graham laughed and went to the kitchen to make breakfast. Morgan then turned on the tv to play the news. He and Bo sat on the floor as they heard their aunt saving people again, fighting crime as well.

Morgan and Bo looked at each other and smiled.

While they were distracted, Merrill snuck off upstairs to shower and get dressed.

Once breakfast was ready Graham came for the kids' breakfast. He set Merrill's plat on the couch and sat on the chair and watch with the kids.

Afternoon came and Amber came home the kids ran to her and hugged her happily. "You definitely kicked butt, Auntie Amber!" Morgan smiled.

"Morgan...remember what I said.." Graham said.

Morgan nodded, "I know, but uncle Merrill isn't here. He took Isabelle for a walk."

"Auntie Amber...uncle Merrill showed me what he was teaching you last night, so now I can do it too!" Bo said.

"What!?" Amber gasped.

Graham chuckled.

Bo stood up on the edge of the couch, "knees together, elbows in, jump and roll!" She then jumped from the couch and rolled as she hit the floor.

"It's what uncle Merrill was showing you last night. That's what he said at least," Morgan said.

"Oh oh," Amber laughed, "yes, he taught you very well, Bo."

Bo smiled proudly and blushed.

Just then Merrill came in with Isabelle.

"Oh uh, h-hey, Amber...," he put his head down and quickly hurried past her to the kitchen.

"Merrill." She went to him, but was looking away from shyly.

"Y-Yeah..." he was focusing on feeding the dog.

"...about last night..."

"Oh dear god I'm so sorry." He panicked.

She froze in shock.

He stayed where he was, crouched on the floor by Isabelle's feeding bowl.

"Whatever I did, I'm so sorry...I would never want to upset you or... offend you, big bird."

"I think he means baby bird." Graham laughed in the living room.

Merrill blushed "oh sweet Jesus, what did I say? What did I do?"

Amber giggled getting it now. "That's right honey, you're a daddy."

Merrill turned pale and ran into the bathroom. Amber giggled, but dropped her smile seeing that it probably wasn't funny.

Merrill splashed cold water on his face. He was blushing so much his face was burning up. He took a deep breath and sat on the side of the tub. The thought of taking advantage of her while he was drunk was too much for him.

Amber knocked on the door, "Merrill, I'm sorry I was just joking. All we did...was kiss."

Merrill opened the door, feeling relieved, "oh thank god, I couldn't bear it if I'd taken advantage of you while I was drunk. I'm sorry I kissed you tho. Are you mad at me?"

"What? No...," She blushed and looked away.

"Yeah, but...me kissing you, breath stinking of beer, it must've grossed you out..."

"...n-no," she blushed more, "Dang it's hot in here." She ran out.

Merrill wasn't surprised. She was clearly embarrassed. He just hoped things wouldn't be awkward between them now.

Amber thought for a bit. She decided to meet him tonight as Alien Girl. Just to see who he liked. He seem to watch her on the news everytime she was on live.

Night came, and Merrill was laying on the hayloft, when he heard a knock on the window.

Merrill looked out and his jaw almost fell off.

(Image by ClownTina from Instagram)

"Alien girl!" he gasped. His mind was racing. What was she doing here?

"A little Big Bird told me you are a big fan of mine," she smiled.

"A-Amber...she met you? Oh my god...this is so....wow...unexpected. It's really nice of you to take time to meet your fans like this..."

"Well, I have to do something right, the big man upstairs himself would want me to," she winked, "And yes I have, you guys had a little problem out here. She was being attacked by thugs. Luckily she came to save you while I fought most of them."

"You were there! My nephew said he saw a violet light...woe...," he smiled wider as he stared at her, "....this is incredible. Can I get a picture with you? No one will believe me when I say you showed up here, or is it meant to be a secret? Because I can totally keep a secret."

"Well you can take a picture but keep it a secret. You can tell only your family," she smiled.

He nodded as he took out his phone. She noticed then his screensaver was the picture of him and Amber at her prom.

"I won't tell anyone but my family," he said once he took the picture.

Alien smiled and made a piece sign while he took the photo. "She looks nice. That must be Amber." She smiled.

"Oh yeah...," Merrill smiled, "she's very special to me. I can't believe she risked her life to save me that night."

"She's a very brave girl and cares for you a lot," she smiled.

"I guess she does...I care for her too. A lot."

"Well I better go, I thought I check you to see if you're safe." She then kissed him softly and then she flew away.

Merrill sat by the window, he watched her fly away. He then looked across to the house and wondered if Amber would be sleeping.

Amber got inside carefully without anyone seeing her and quickly took her suit off and hid it under bed. Suddenly she heard something. Something that the others couldn't hear. It was her super hearing. It sound like a ship. But she looked up in the night sky. There was nothing. That must've meant it wasn't in earth's atmosphere. "Oh no..."

She shivered. She sensed they would have visitors soon.