Alex's emotions were bubbling up inside her. This was the first person to really hug her in ages. Most people didn't know what to do with themselves, let alone her after her parents' funeral. It felt so good to be hugged that she momentarily forgot to hug back. Before she got the chance to really react, Fiona pulled away rather quickly. "Thank you, it's OK. It doesn't hurt as much as it used to..." Alex said simply, not seeing any need to elaborate.<br/><br/>"I'd like to meet them and sure, it'd be nice for you to meet my aunt as well," she said quickly. She wasn't so used to other people caring so much,  besides her aunt of course. Fiona was so nice and compassionate. It just made Alex like her all the more.  When Fiona mentioned that her mom and step dad wouldn't be home, it made her heart skip a beat. Alex wasn't sure that Fiona even was thinking about her that way, which made her feel guilty for even having those thoughts.<br/><br/>Her new friend was such an amazing person and Alex didn't want to mess this up. She hadn't had a real friend in such a long time, that she was probably making the whole situation out to be something it was not. Carmen had been there for her, but she always wondered whether or not she had a hidden agenda. Fiona grabbed her hand and led her to a big, beautiful farmhouse. She loved that it had her favorite color as the trim. Alex followed Fiona inside, an excited air surrounding her.