"Logan says he'll leave in a few minutes, he just wants to finish his game, so we should go", Dustin said, returning to the living room.
"Okay, Robin, so we'll trust you", Karen said.
"You can leave without worries, doctor Shen", Robin assured her.
While the grown-ups finished their goodbyes, Rowan entertained himself playing with his presents. What interested him the most was, of course, grandpa's gift: the Peg Toybox. Another scientist was born in the Shen family!
But as he was already tired and sleepy, Rowan started to cry. Robin took him in his arms again while Juliette escorted her parents to the door. Rowan hugged him. It was obvious that he felt comfortable with him, which meant everything was on track (in spite of the Shens).
"Are you sure you're going to be alright?", Karen asked once more.
"Yes, mom, don't worry", Juliette answered while she looked at Robin and her son.
"I'm leaving too. Sorry I stayed behind, but I needed to make sure mom would go through that door", Dustin joked.
"I wish you both all the luck in the world. I know the odds are against you, but I'm sure you'll be able to do something. Oh, and please, Rob, don't let the Shens scare you, as far as I know we are all harmless", he joked again.
"Thank you, Dust. Thanks to all of you for your advice", Robin answered without laughing a bit. (But then again, Robin didn't laugh much, did he?)
"Okay, now I'm leaving. If Logan isn't out of here in half an hour, call me and I'll come to take him out. Robin, keep in touch, bud. Jul, I'll talk to you tomorrow. Good night, guys", Dustin said, and left the house.
His mission had been accomplished.
Robin and Juliette were finally left alone, out of the chaos that the presence of the Shens had created. They were reunited, Robin had his son with him, Juliette wasn't mad at him anymore. The hardest part was over, now they had to find a solution to their situation. But was that even possible?
(To be Continued)
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