“It's not like that," he said, looking at her receding figure. Blair giggled without turning around.

“ALL right. Go to sleep. We shouldn't disturb the others," she said.

Wesley leaned on the door and watched her leave. When she reached

Niles’ room, she lifted her hand like she was going to knock. But then something dawned on her. She put her hand down and continued to her own room.

Actually, she wanted to say something to make Niles feel better. But considering what happened tonight, she decided against it.

When everyone had retired to their own rooms, there was nothing for

Cecelia to watch anymore, so she closed the door to her and Baldwin's room and made her way to their bed.

“Since Blair got here, things have gotten a lot more interesting," she told her husband.

Usually, it was just her, Baldwin, and Niles in the house, and they didn't talk much. Sometimes she felt so bored being here.

When Wesley came back, it only got worse, because he didn't speak unless he had to.

This time, it was different. Wesley wasn't alone-he had Blair. And with her around, Wesley was more talkative than ever.

Niles liked talking to Blair too, probably because they were roughly the same age.

“Have to agree with you there. That boy's loosened up around her. And

Niles Likes her too," Baldwin remarked.

Cecelia suddenly clapped her hands.

“Oops! I forgot something important."

“What is it?" Baldwin wondered what made her react so dramatically.

"I packed a red envelope for Blair. I was going to give it to her when she got here, but I forgot," Cecelia said ruefully. She hugged a pillow and contemplated what to do about it.

Baldwin glanced at her, not surprised at all.

"I thought you gave it to her already. But it's not too late. Just give it to her when she leaves."

“I guess that's the only thing I can do," Cecelia replied. The New

Year's red envelope was actually a gift from the entire family, but

Cecelia had been so thrilled to see Blair she had forgotten all about it.

“It's late. Time for bed. The kids are already there," Baldwin suggested.

“Okay, I'll get the lights," Cecelia agreed.