" Are you guys glad to be back?" Carly asked and was happy herself that she was.

Both Max and Artie nodded, glad to be back after the long trip. Artie had to admit that meeting Tracy and hearing about their adventures was nice, but it was good to be back with everyone else.

" Lunch is ready everyone. " Deanna said with a smile and was glad that Artie was better.

Artie was silently wondering if everyone would be as understanding about her secret as Alex, Max and the others were. Hearing that lunch was called, she sighed lightly.

Taylor put the hamburger topping on the counter and smiled when he saw the others were back." How was the trip?" He asked Alex.

"Pretty good, though I'll answer any questions at the table. It will be easier that way I think," Alex replied before asking if Taylor needed any help.

" Just need help getting the drinks. Forgot about them while I was cooking. " Taylor said.

"Anything in particular or should I just grab whatever?" Alex asked.

" Just grab what looks good. " Taylor said and took the fries out of the oven.

"Gotcha," he replied as he took out a few bottles of water and a few cans of soda and put them on the counter.

" Thanks. " Taylor said and made sure everything was ready to go.

"No problem," he replied.

" Mom. Lunch is ready. " Deanna said. " And Carly and Alex are back. " She added when she went to tell her mom that lunch was ready.

Janet thanked her daughter for letting her know as she exited the office. She had been getting papers in order while everything else was being taken care of by Deanna and her friends.

"You okay Artie?" Carly asked seeing a worried look on her friend's face.

"I'm just worried what everyone will think," Artie admitted softly.

" Just relax. Everyone will accept you. " Carly said hoping to calm Artie's fears.

"I hope so..."

" Glad you are here." Janet said seeing Carly and Alex had returned safely.

"Thanks mom," Carly said with a grin on her face.

"I'm so happy you are better Artie. I understand what it's like to lose a Bishie and didn't want Carly to got through the same pain I did. " Janet said.

"I'm glad as well. I didn't want to die..." Artie admitted.

Carly was sad her mom lost a Bishie and wanted to know more about the life her mom had as a trainer.

"Could you tell me more, please mom?" Carly asked. If she didn't want to then that was okay as well, but she did want to know...

" I'll tell you all after lunch. I promise. " Janet said wanting a little time to gather her thoughts.