Mr. Kimura's exhibit was auspicious. A lot of people loved and were impressed by Lake's works. That night was a success.

Of course, Rush was with him that night. As well as their families, even Mrs. Porter.

He already forgave his mother. They already talked heart to heart. It would take time for them to be close to one another but they're both willing to work on it.

*****

"Geez, Rush. Stop, please. You're making me dizzy." Reena said, staring at her son pacing back and forth in the room.

"Sorry, Mom. I'm just.. just really-"

"Nervous?" James supplied.

Rush nodded. "Yeah."

"Well, don't be. Everything's going to be fine, son." Reena said.

"I know.. I just.. what if he changes his mind?" Rush's eyes widened at his own realization. "Oh my gosh, Dad, Mom, what if he realized that he doesn't want to get married to me? What if he realized that I'm not the one for him? What if-"

"He loves you." James finished.

Rush stared at his father, then to his mother. They both have reassuring looks and smiles on their faces which calmed him a bit.

"Relax, Rush," Reena said.

"You're actually married to him already. You're perfect for each other. I knew it ever since you were both kids." James said.

"Thanks, Dad, Mom. I'm just really nervous. This is different than the first time we got married. This is.. this is really it, guys. Everyone will know and we get to exchange vows and all, you know?"

Reena and James nodded with fond smiles on their faces.

*****

On the other part of the hotel..

"Lottie, what if he says 'no'? What am I suppose to do?" Lake said, wiping his sweaty hands on his dress pants.