In reply to Karl Forster (msg # 48):

Hikuru took a shower at one point then she came back to bed after an armed escort mission .. er ... walk to the kitchen with a 'starving' kitty...

Karl was looking at his girls in costume at a con pre scarring.

Keiko was so happy to romp around as Princess from Battle of the Planets and bonding with her nervous Okaasan who was dressed as [XXXXXXX]. This is the first time the duo had spent a lot of noticeable time in costume together at a con.

Hikuru was handed the box of photos as Karl said "KiKi mentioned a few costumes she wanted to make with [her best GF] Heather including an updated Princess one for a future con or she mentioned buying one. Perhaps instead .. I was thinking .. you two can go as characters from the same anime. You should talk to her ASAP. Or perhaps you can go as a Catwoman and her as a Batgirl .. I can go as the a Dark Knight."
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"Well honestly with my new job I might not be able to do the Con this year, but if we do this maybe we can include Adam as something too...that is if he does things like this. He might not be into Cos plays and hon if he isn't don't hold it against him."

In reply to Hikuru Forster (msg # 51):

Karl smiled "Hopefully you can put in for a day off at least, m'love."

Fujioma strutted in through the doorway after Karl let him in the room. He paid some attention to Hikuru and then curled up in his pet bed.

Karl looked appreciatively at a barely clothed Hikuru "I just decided for dinner you and I are getting dressed to the nines and we'll wear slippers. How does that sound?"

Ted called and in theory he and Kev would be back tomorrow.

He was told that Fujioma was in charge of his house tonight and was roaming earlier..

Hiruku fake cleared her throat and Karl repeated "I just decided for dinner you and I getting dressed to the nines and we'll wear slippers. How does that sound, [in as best could be translated into Japanese or he spoke in French] gorgeous warrior?"

Hikuru playfully batted her eyes at Karl,"It sounds like a romantic invitation. My handsome King." ,(She said in French)
As far as me taking off,"We will see when the time comes,"It's not until the end of Summer. And it's just May."


I did a time jump yep a while year but Sally is still doing the tour, and Lil E is fixing to celebrate her first birthday once they come back from their vacay. which means no more breast feeding. cups only.

In reply to Hikuru Forster (msg # 53):

We switch to our dinner date and Karl has prepared the meal using leftovers except for the desert which Hikuru prepared and has hidden ..

Karl seats the Missus and she receives a long and tender kiss.

Hikuru is served her meal then is kissed again on the lips from behind her ..

Karl sets a romantic Chinese music playlist in motion...

He does a 360 in a Smart Western Tux, serves himself and then Fujioma who was observing the dinner from a chair at the table.

Karl wet naps his hands and sits down ..

Fujioma is toasted then Hikuru is .. he says in Japanese "I have loved you through thick and thin for twenty five years .. nearly, Hikuru Forster .. two months. Thank you for interrupting your complacent life to move on to a scary new chapter and so forth.. And you have grown sexier as time has rolled along."

Fujioma gives a [Puhlease?] look to Hikuru ...

Karl rolled his eyes and stopped looking at 'his nibs' as Hikuru fake coughed ...

Hikuru raised her glass as her beloved husband proposed a toast,"And here is to the man that's kisses still to this day curls my toes. The man that excites me even more than chocolate does, and that is saying a lot. Karl my love thank you for coming into my life, turning it upside down and topsy turvy I wouldn't have it any other way."
They clinked glasses and began eating...

In reply to Hikuru Forster (msg # 55):

Kurt smiled during a pause and in English "So, did you and the kidlings decide on a Forster family cosplay idea? By the by you look incredible at thirty three."
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"Oh that yeah well the boys have talked me into being Black Widow, they want you to be Iron Man and they want to be Thor and Hawkeye. I have no clue what Ki-Ki wants to do. So what do you think sweetheart? Do you think you could be Iron Man?"

She smiled and said,"And you were great in bed at 3:30." She winked at him and downed her wine and poured herself another glass.

In reply to Hikuru Forster (msg # 57):

Karl smiled and swallowed his bite of food "Certainly, I'll be your Iron Man, 'Natasha'. You'll look smashing, my stunning wife."

The cat let out a big burp and a big fur ball plopped out of his mouth and onto the table, which sent sending Hikuru running to the bathroom gagging until she made it their, then all you can hear is her throwing up and her cussing Mr Fujioma in Japanese.
She came out of the bathroom and slid down the wall outside the bathroom."I hate that damn cat."

In reply to Hikuru Forster (msg # 59):

Karl sighed "And his daughter loves him."

Karl booted the kitty onto Ted's craftmatic bed and locked his nibs out of Hikuru's kingdom.

Karl cleaned up "We can still eat ... we had worse while we served our countries. You look ravishing right now."

He tried a goofy smile.
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"I'm so sorry about that my darling. I think it was just the combination or too much alcohol and the weather,being worried about our daughter and that my nerves are shot from getting the new career opportunity. What if I fail? What if I friend circle at the Country Club think that I'm going back to work is because we need the money? And not because I'm just bored and need something new and challenging to do I guess to keep me preoccupied. Something to keep my brain challenged and active."

She stood and joined Karl at the table again. 'Let me get the dessert."

Hikuru walked in pushing a cart with. Baked Alaska on it. She poured rum over it and lit it up, like you are suppose to do. Once the flames go out she cut them both a piece and sat down to eat their dessert.
"I hope you like it. I saw Martha Stewart do it so I knew I could too." She smiled and took a bite and it tasted wonderful. Even better than what she thought it would taste. She was very pleased with herself. She waited for Karl's reaction...

In reply to Hikuru Forster (msg # 61):

Karl called Hikuru's new boss "Hello [ ], this is Hikuru Forster's husband Karl. I apologize for the call in the middle of this storm. Perhaps, I should not contact you this manner. I am feeling that Mrs. Forster will be needing a reminder that she is a great executive. You may want to surprise her by having her lead a meeting two seconds after she punches in on her first day."

He went off to hide to suggest some hardballs to toss her at any meeting .. and one or two surprises.

The men hung up ... Karl retuned to his wife and tasted the desert then he effected the vocal mannerisms of a Food Network host and also used a salt shaker as a microphone "Well, Hikuru .. earlier today your breakfast menu was acceptable and edible but the toast was dry as a poor vintage of sherry... lunch was better .. much tetter but sadly you had to improvise when your fuzzy houseguest tripped you up but the replacement general tsau chicken with rice was a crowd pleaser .. and now the baked Alaska ... a 9.9 rating .. oops a perfect 10."

Karl had to stop and drink some water.
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Hikuru raised up her glass and cheered"Here here!"

Hikuru's phone calls her ring tone... Every Breath You Take by the Police.
She looked surprised,"It's Keith my boss. I wonder what he wants."

She answered her phone with her usual cherry tone,"Hello, what can I do for you sir?"

She looked up at Karl and raised a brow,"He what? He said what? That you should what? Yes...yes I understand...I wouldn't either. Thank you for calling me sir. Have a good night. Bye."

She slowly laid her phone down and looked at Karl,"What Did You Do? Why Did You Do it? Who Do You Think You Are? How Dare You Call My Boss And Tell Him you are feeling that Mrs. Forster will be needing a reminder that she is a great executive. You may want to surprise her by having her lead a meeting two seconds after she punches in on her first day.
He went off to hide to suggest some hardballs to toss her at any meeting .. and one or two surprises."

She stood up and pushed her chair back,  it landing on the floor behind her.

She was stressing every word that she enunciated to him. She only did this when she was mad.

"Do You Know What You Did? You Caused Me My Job! He Said He Didn't Think That The Spouses Had Any Right To Tell Him What He Needed To Do. Especially ANew Hires Husband Who Hadn't Even Started Yet, And Her Name Isnt Even Dry On The Office Door Yet!"

She got real quiet after saying her peace, she then we t to the kitchen coming back with another bottle of wine and went to the bedroom and slammed the door as hard as she could, knocking down the picture hanging off the wall.

In reply to Hikuru Forster (msg # 63):

Karl's response to what happened was have a two day vacation  .. He sent H her fave expensive chocolate ..

He sent a telegram to Keith apologizing with three words ...

He then went to cheap, safe hotel for two days ....

Hikuru is doing housework this day.... She has polished all the silverware, bleached and waxed all the floors and steamed cleaned the furniture and carpets as well as cleaned the kids rooms, stripped their beds and they all have brand new sheets on their beds.
She left a message for Karl on his phone"Hello my darling papa bear. I love you come home to your mama bear. I miss you."
She put her phone in her pocket and put a old jazz record on and danced around the living room.

In reply to Hikuru Forster (msg # 65):

Cast :

Cleaners outside dealing with damage if any ...

Hikuru -- being the happy homemaker

Boys --- with mama H

Keiko --- outside and putting on scar cream.. last seen with little cigar in hand ..

Cat --- watching Hikuru

Karl ????


Adam .. might be around?.. asleep


ACTION

Keiko announces in a slightly elevated voice .. "Forsters to pool, please." over intercomm

Its noted that Keiko is trying to help dad to sit up .. and saying to him  "Mom seems happy  .. are you okay?"
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Keiko stood up and bowed to everyone in turn ... smiling a little.

It appears Karl had slept on a lounger

Keiko the looks like she's trying to will away a potential fight ..  she's not used to her parents irritated at each other beyond a few hours .. Hikuru has seemed okay since the incident but K is still on edge ..

Fujioma tries to butter up Hikuru then Keiko ..

Karl eyes his wife and smiles .. the others don't look too directly at Hikuru at the moment .... or in the direction she was last seen in if she isn't outside.
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Hikuru looked at Karl and smiled,"I left you a voice message. Perhaps you need to listen to it."

She looked at Keiko, then gives her a hug,"I'm so glad that you are safe and that you are home. We are having a BBQ tonight and inviting All the Newman's that includes Caroline and the kids Keiko  call Adam and invite him. I've already invited the rest of his family. Kev clean out the grill for your father, you know he is the number one grill master in this house." She walked over to Karl and kissed his cheek then went back inside, yelling out,"Ted come help me prepare the food."

In reply to Hikuru Forster (msg # 68):

Karl was thrilled to have gotten a kiss on his cheek.

He stretched as he listened to Hikuru's message.

He texted in Japanese Thank you for my voice message, my mama bear.

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Keiko entered the kitchen and mentioned to Hikuru that she was 'under father's orders to shower and he said he was achy but fine. And I will make the calls in after the shower.'

She walked off.

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The doorbell rang cuz of a delivery   ...  Karl then came into the kitchen bearing a bouquet of eight roses.

When Hikuru read the attached card it said Darling Hikuru,  I love you am sorry ... and after our dinner the other day my plan was to ask you if you would like to formally renew our marriage vows perhaps with a condensed Japanese ceremony soon.

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The boys were near their mom in case she fainted.
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Hikuru was making potato salad when Keiko walked in and announced that Karl told her to take a shower. Hikuru hugged her daughter,"Then off ya scoot and get your shower, we have family and friends coming soon." She waited for KiKi to turn around and she swatted her ass and laughed.

When Karl brought the 8 roses into the kitchen it warmed her heart so much she said in Japanese,"Oh darling thank you. They are beautiful, let me put them in a vase." Hearing the need about saying  their vows her face lit up,"Really? I would love to do the whole Japanese wedding. Oh Karl...thank you, you know how much this means so much to me. And to do it like a traditional Japanese Wedding. I'm thrilled and tickled pink. I think we should do it on our 25th wedding anniversary."
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Karl said to H "Sounds like a plan, darling."

Karl managed to get in an air kiss just after he was ordered by both sons to get washed up.

Kev busied himself with the grill and Ted was helping his mom "Uhm, has sis said anything to you about Adam and her? I get that they are taking their time with things .. was thinking that Keiko would have let something slip to you about something. And I am sorry to hear about what transpired between you and dad .. or rather what you revealed. If you need a hug again just ask."
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Hikuru shook her head,"Oh my little Teddy Bear, you have always been the sweetest boy, always taking care of Mama H and I love you for it. No I'll be just fine, your dad and I are working through it. I think he realized what he did was a mistake and hopefully he won't get so full of himself that he won't do that again if I am ever offered something like that again. And no I haven't talked to your sister about her and Adam, at least not yet.  I want to see the two together first, you know to see if their union is worth it or not. It takes a Master at Match Making to see these things and you know your Mama H can do it and even read between the lines. That's how I know that Marcia girl isn't right for you. She is cheating on you and is sadly with you for status and status only. And you know I have no reason to lie to you I never have and I never will. And thank you again for being my Sous Chef."

Hikuru opened up one of her china cabinets, she had 4 of them, one set for each child after she passed away. They use the dishes that were suppose to go to Aaron quite often at dinner parties. She stood there a minute looking at Aaron's dishes then closed the cabinet door then went to her rather large walk in pantry and pulled out a package of plates, plastic cutlery and glasses and a package of napkins. She took them outside and started getting the picnic table together. Table cloth, napkins, plates, cutlery, and glasses.

In reply to Hikuru Forster (msg # 72):

We switch to fifteen minutes before start time and Keiko and Adam had talked about various things as they helped Mama H with stuff .. the front doorbell rings and Adam is faced with Hikuru's father and mother.

[The grandparent arrival could be waited on ... if canon, Hikiru was imagining the visit but wasn't sure that said visit would happen today ... and the H&K mother /daughter team could be wearing matching and /or flattering [?] ensembles]

Keiko greets the GPs and is politely asked to speak in English ..

Keiko blushes as her beauty is commented on by grandad ...

Adam is introed officially to the gps and probably imagines Hikuru's eyes 'burning the back of his neck .. [ maybe ] as he is put through his paces by the  gparents and / or himself

Karl shakes hands and / or gives hugs / and /or kisses ...

Keiko is right there to offer soda to gpa and strong japanese beer to gma ...

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Adam discussed his line of work to Keiko's grandfather. He tried to stump Adam about the different kinds of airplanes, giving him the wrong years and different wars the planes were used in on purpose just to see what he knew and of course Adam passed with flying colors.

Of course grandmother wanted to know how they met so Keiko had to explain everything.