Kevin put down his coffee, leaning against the breakfast bar and smiled at AJ as he came in.

"Good morning, Handsome."

AJ returns Kevin's smile. "Morning Sexy."

Kevin smiles broadly. What a great way to start a Saturday morning. That and the quickie they'd had in the shower. Good thing Krissy wasn't up yet. "So you ready to go to that foster home today?" he asked offering a cup of coffee to A.J.

“Yeah," AJ nods, taking the coffee. "How yah think Krissy will react?"

Kevin shakes his head.

"As long as we don't take away her toys, I don't think she'll mind too much."

AJ laughs. "I'll hafta agree with yah on that."

Kevin pulls out a skillet and looks over at AJ. "Want an omelet?"

AJ shakes his head. "Nah. Think I'm too nervous to eat."

He sits down to finish his coffee.

Kevin shrugs and starts making his breakfast. "Would you go get Krissy up?"

"Sure!" AJ grins, getting up and dumping his coffee into the sink. "Can't drink that anyway." He goes upstairs to Krissy's room and enters. He sits on the side of her bed and shakes her lightly. "Krissy, Baby. Time to wake up."

Krissy yawns and her eyes flutter open.

AJ reaches down and rubs her face lightly. "Hey Baby-Doll. Time to get up and have some breakie. We're going out soon."

Krissy sits up, rubbing her eyes. "Where we goin'?" she asks.

"Remember how we talked about getting you a brother or sister, Honey? We're gonna go get you one today," AJ tells her softly.

Krissy smiles. "Yea! We goin' to the sissy store!" she says having already decided she wants a sister.

AJ laughs. "Yes, Baby. Now, c'mon. Get up, get washed and dressed. We'll get you some McDonald's on the way, okay?"

Krissy crawls out from under her blankets and hops off her bed.

AJ smiles watching her.

"C'n I wear my Care Bears jumper?" she asks tugging open her dresser drawer that has panties and socks in it.

"Sure, Baby," AJ nods, getting up to find it for her. "But we gotta hurry."

Krissy pulls out panties and pulls them on. She waits patiently for Daddy to get her jumper and doesn't wiggle when he puts it on her.

Kevin stands at the bottom of the stairs. "C'mon, you two!" he calls.

"Hold your horses Kev!" AJ yells down. He quickly puts Krissy's hair into two pigtails, then carries her downstairs. "We owe this lil' lady some Mickey Dees."

AJ carries Krissy out to the car and buckles her into her booster seat in the back.

Kevin quickly joins them and hops into the driver's seat.

AJ cranks the stereo up as Kevin pulls out of the driveway. He sings along to children's songs with Krissy.

"Now, remember Krissy, you have to be nice when we get there," AJ reminds her, midst their singing.

Krissy giggles at Daddy. She's always mesmerized when he sings and she loves to watch BSB videos because they look funny.

Krissy nods. "Kay," she agrees.

AJ nods. "Good, good."

Kevin smiles at AJ as he turns onto the right street.

"Almost there," he says.

"Good," AJ says. "Don't think I can stand to wait too much longer."

Kevin laughs. "Daddy needs to learn patience, doesn't he?" he asks Krissy.

Krissy giggles. "Yup!"

"Hey!" AJ says. "No ganging up on me!"

Kevin drives up to the foster home, slowing down and keeping an eye out for kids.

"Finally!" AJ says.

Kevin pulls up to the curb and turns off the engine.

AJ gets out, getting Krissy.

Kevin holds AJ's hand and walks up to the front door. He knocks firmly and holds his breath.

A stout woman answers the door, looking a bit frazzled. "Hello?"

"LET ME GO YOU BASTARD!" A child yells in the background.

Kevin smiles. "Hi. I'm Kevin Richardson… " He began hearing the child and getting a little worried. "This is my husband AJ and our daughter Krissy. We're here to explore adopting one of the children in your care."

Krissy's confused. She thought they were going to a store. She leans into Daddy AJ's ear. "I thought we goin' to the sissy store," she whispers.

"Oh, yes. Come on in," The woman says, moving aside. "I'm Isabelle."

"Shh," AJ smiles. "This is sort of the sissy store, Baby."

"I SAID, LET GO!" The same child as before screams somewhere in the background. "I'LL KICK YOU IN THE F*CKING BALLS IF YOU DON'T!"

AJ covers Krissy's ears.

Kevin smiles and offers his hand. "Pleased to meet you, Isabelle," he says looking at Krissy, but grateful his husband is fast.

Krissy just looks confused.

AJ kisses Krissy's brow. "Don't frown, Baby Girl. You'll see what we mean."

Isabelle shakes Kevin's hand. "Please excuse the loud-mouth you hear. She never knows when or how to keep her mouth shut."

A loud slap was heard then, then a man cussing because he'd been kicked between the legs. "I WARNED YOU, BASTARD!" The child screamed, running out of the back room and into the front one. Her hair was frazzled looking and dark brown. She had piercing hazel eyes, and a tan complexion. She glared hard at Isabelle. "Keep that Bastard of a husband away from me!"

"Ashlynn!" Isabelle cried. "Watch your mouth, before I clean it out again! We have guests!"

Ashlynn glares hard at Kevin and AJ. "Cute kid," she says, spotting Krissy. "Bet she ain't f*cked up." She runs out of the room then, before she can get smacked.

Kevin blinks a few times in shock. "How old is... Ashlynn? Was it?"

Isabelle nods. "Ashlynn is eight, and been bounced from home to home her whole life. That child has a knack for causing trouble and for it coming to her on its own. She also has a mouth that has yet to be cleaned and needs it."

"I'll say," AJ mutters softly, shifting Krissy.

Kevin nods, but he's intrigued. Ashlynn needs loving parenting like the desert needs water. "Do you think she'd be willing to talk to us?" he asks.

Krissy, getting impatient, starts to wiggle around, trying to get out of AJ's arms.

"I can try to get her out here to talk. She might not want to though. She's been out of here a few times, but always returned to the system, seeing as no one can handle her," Isabelle says, leaving to go find Ashlynn.

AJ tickles Krissy lightly. "Hold on, Baby Doll."

Krissy frowns, but settles down again.

Kevin smiles and tickles his daughter too.

AJ kisses her head. "There's a girl."

"She really needs somebody, AJ," he says to his husband softly.

"Yes, she does," AJ agrees. "That and a good solid spanking."

Krissy starts to whimper, thinking they're talking about her. "I sorry," she says, her lip trembling.

Isabelle re-enters the room then, dragging a struggling Ashlynn along by the hand. "Now, Ashlynn, these nice gentlemen have asked to speak with you. Be nice, or you'll get more than just a slap."

"Pff. Ri-ight," Ashlynn scoffs, but looks up at AJ and Kevin.

"No. No. Not you, Honey," A.J. whispers to Krissy.

Kevin reaches over and rubs Krissy's back to reassure her before taking a step towards Ashlynn. "Hi, Ashlynn," he says in the most friendly voice he has.

"Hi," Ashlynn says sharply. "What the f*ck do you want?"

AJ rolls his eyes, covering Krissy's ears again.

Kevin takes a deep breath. "Just to say hi. AJ and I are planning on adopting someone about your age and I think Krissy here wants a sister in particular so we thought we'd let you interview us and see if maybe you'd want to hang out," he says.

"Don't f*cking care," Ashlynn snaps. "Yah either want me or yah don't - usually always don't. Take your f*cking pick. I'm willin' to go along with either."

AJ nods to Kevin, stating silently this was the one he wanted.

Ashlynn wouldn't admit to them she thought Krissy was adorable in her jumper.

Kevin smiles. "Well in that case, we'll take you," he says, but turns to Krissy first. "Krissy? Is this sissy okay?" he asks.

AJ looks at Krissy as well.

Krissy looks at Ashlynn and pretends to think, her little finger tapping the bottom of her chin. "Yes," she finally agrees.

Isabelle looks shocked beyond belief that they actually wanted the rebellious child.

Kevin just smiles and turns back to Isabelle. "Anything we need to sign?"

Isabelle quickly hands him a couple sheets of paper. "Just these, then she's all yours. Long as she wants to stay after the two month trial period - provided you keep her that long."

Ashlynn just stands there in stunned silence, but staring at Krissy.

Kevin nods, listening as he signs the papers. "Are there any discipline rules we should know about?" he asks.

"No," Isabelle says. "You can punish her anyway you like, long as it isn't serious enough to class as abuse or neglect."

Ashlynn scowls upon hearing that.

Kevin nods. "Okay," he says and hands the papers back to Isabelle. He turns to Ashlynn. "Do you have anything to bring with you?" he asks.

Ashlynn's eyes are still wide, as she nods slightly. She runs off to get her lone Teddy Bear, returning moments later.

"Good luck," Isabelle says. "You'll need it."

Kevin smiles. "I'm sure we'll do just fine," he says confidently, even though he's a little busy.

Isabelle nods. "Alright. Enjoy."

Ashlynn eyes AJ and Kevin warily, not understanding why two men are adopting her.

Kevin smiles. "Ladies, first," he says motioning for Ashlynn to go first.

Ashlynn goes out the door, hugging her Bear tightly.

AJ follows her out, carrying Krissy still.

Krissy claps happily. "Yea! We got a sissy! Wanna seep in my room?" she asks.

"No!" Ashlynn snaps. "Been sharing a f*cking room my whole f*cked up life."

Kevin leads them all to the car and opens the back door for Ashlynn. "Can you talk like a big girl, Krissy?" he asks.

AJ sighs, placing Krissy into her booster seat.

Krissy frowns and closes up physically, becoming very quiet.

AJ kisses Krissy's head. "Don't worry Baby Doll. She's never had a sister or Daddies before. You'll like her and she'll play when she's ready, okay?"

Kevin looks at Ashlynn. "Ashlynn, would you please not use the f-word?" he asks. "It isn't right for a five year old to hear and it's not right for an eight year old to say," he explains patiently.

Krissy just nods.

Ashlynn rolls her eyes. "What the f*ck ever," she says, getting into the car.

AJ kisses Krissy's head once more, then goes around to get in the passenger's seat.

Ashlynn buckles up and hugs her Bear tighter to her chest.

Kevin looks at AJ. "Maybe we should drop Krissy at your Mom's for the rest of the day?" he suggests quietly.

AJ nods. "Yeah. As excited as Krissy is, I don't know if having her around Ashlynn is good just yet."

Kevin nods and starts up the car. "Ashlynn, we'll drop Krissy off at Gramma's and then hit the mall," he explains. "Doesn't look like you have much in the way of clothes or toys."

"I want her to stay!" Ashlynn snaps, not wanting Krissy to leave.

AJ raises his eyebrows slightly.

"She's my f*cking sister, is she not?" Ashlynn adds, feeling angry they'd want to take away the only thing making her like them right then.

Kevin nods. "Yes, Ashlynn, she is your sister. But you're choosing to use foul language in front of her and towards her. That's not going to make her happy so I'm not going to have her around just to be upset. If you can stop using the f-word, we'll take Krissy with us," he says.

"Fine!" Ashlynn growls. She goes back to staring out the window, not really in the mood for shopping, but wanting things nonetheless.

"Thank-you," AJ says.

Kevin smiles. "Is there any kind of music you like?" Kevin asks.

Krissy looks up. "Yer songs," she says.

Kevin smiles back at his little one. "We're letting Ashlynn choose today."

"How the Hell should I know?" Ashlynn snaps. "Never had a f* - flippin' radio before!"

"Well, our songs it is then," AJ says, flipping the CD in.

Kevin glances at AJ. She'd caught herself. Kevin wasn't real wild about hell either, but one thing at a time.

AJ just raises his eyebrows.

Krissy sings along quietly -- getting some words wrong.

Ashlynn picks up the words quickly, and corrects Krissy every so often on the bigger words.

Krissy nods, acknowledging her big sister and then makes a special point to say it right next time.