<em><strong>Elijah, Maddi, et.al.</strong></em><br/><br/>Reluctantly, Elijah allowed Maddi to part bodies.  He was thankful, in part, since he was not sure if he was ready for any more.  "Go, bring Kira back to the party.  I'm going to give Des a little more time, but if he doesn't come before the sun starts to set, I will collect him, if he is collectible.  Perhaps the sounds of the party will bring the others as well, but maybe they are just having some private time and want to stay alone, either way, we should enjoy ourselves tonight.  Cut loose and party a little.  We may have a long wait ahead of us, so we may as well start it off with a bang."<br/><br/>Just before releasing Maddi to go to Kira, Elijah took her head carefully in his hands and held her steady as he kissed her forehead, nose and then lips.  "I love you, Maddi."  The words were steady, but the force behind them was clear.  It was a promise.  Turning her, he gave her a pat on the bum to send her on the way (and to cop a feel of her bum.)