Alec nodded "okay, 200,000 it is, I'll get you the money later, it's back at my house" Alec told her, glancing around at the newcomers to the party. "Excuse me" he said politely, breaking away from them to greet some of his friends. "Hello to you too Shelly" he teased when she hugged Marz first, hugging her when she had let go of him. He laughed lightly at Maize "I don't care, and she looks good, I don't know why she would be complaining" he laughed, hitting him on the shoulder playfully.<br/>Marz hugged her "thanks" he said then leaned down to whisper in her ear "happy birthday to you too, I'll let you pick your present out and me and Alec will pay for it, don't think I'm so full of myself that I forgot" he smiled and kissed her cheek. He smiled at Maize "thanks, its great to see you guys" he said and glanced at Alec with a happy smile. Marz hugged everyone who came in, thanking them for coming politely and making sure he spoke to everyone, whether he knew them or not.<br/><br/>Blake and Christopher came in with the three Italian girls and Alec held Marz for the picture, kissing his cheek before letting him go and going to Blake, bowing low with a grand gesture "as you wish you majesty" he teased and smiled at Christopher "I see where your heart is, willing to fight your mother for her but not me" he teased and hugged him gently "you have your hands full with her I bet though, don't you?" he asked, smiling. "Oh, and theres the she-devil herself" he muttered, seeing Monica. "It's so nice to see you again" he told her when she got close, his eyes betraying his friendly tone. Marz talked to Blake and Christopher for a while, telling Blake he would bring any of his girls she wanted for her magazine. He pushed Alec "sorry he's in a bit of a bad mood tonight" he told Monica, apologizing for his rudeness. He was starting to scold him when Alec turned and stopped talking.<br/><br/>He noticed quite a few people glancing at him and looking away quickly. He started getting worried but held a confident smile on his face until he turned and saw Adelinda. He froze, in shock, wondering if that was truly her or not. He told his old neighbors to watch her once she had left and grieved deeply when he believed she had died. His smile faded and he looked confused as he walked towards her, reaching out to touch her when he got close "Linda?" he asked softly, touching her cheek. He smiled broadly, pulling her into his chest "Where have you been? I thought you were dead!" he laughed, pulling her away to look at her face "who changed you?" he asked, wondering why she wasn't with them. Marz watched with confusion, they looked alike but Alec never mentioned having a sister, though he did get quiet whenever they talked about someone else's family. He just watched and knew that Alec would introduce them when he wanted to.