AN: thanks again for the support on this little story! It's been fun to write something that isn't dramatic, but more just bonding, growing and doing life together!

Lena heard the side door that led out to the garage open and smiled as Stef and Callie made their way back into the house.

"There's my girls! Did you have fun?"

Stef put a small paper bag on the counter while Callie dropped a Walgreen's bag onto the counter as well. "You send mom to get sunblock you end up with four kinds" Callie told Lena shaking her head. "I think we're going to be fine, here on out."

"Mariana, I got your donut in here!" Stef called "You're going to want to come get it, ASAP. Brownie batter donut! It's a thing!"

Lena's jaw dropped her expression horrified "and people are eating this as a breakfast food?"

"She's on vacation" Stef shrugged "Besides knowing you, you've already fed her something healthy."

Lena pointed to the microwave "Two veggie omelets in the microwave for you and Callie."

Stef winked as she pulled them out "Here, you go Callie, girl. I am sure you're starving by now."

Lena raised an eyebrow "Did you not eat your donut?"

Callie shrugged taking the plate and heading over to the table as Mariana came in "Did I hear brownie batter is a thing?" She exclaimed excitedly.

Stef winked "And it's amazing."

"Mariana, I think we should get some vegetables and proteins" Lena shook her head as she went to the fridge "Your mother is trying to kill your stomach."

While Stef sat down next to Callie with her own veggie omelette "I am all for eating a second breakfast, only thing missing is some ba..." SHe started to stay as Lena pulled a plate of bacon she'd kept warm bacon from the oven.

"Bacon?" Lena finished her sentence causing both the girls to giggle.

"Callie and I decided we think we should do a lounge day around the house, enjoy the pool and lake" Stef smiled "Nap a bit, Callie's tired. We will do tourist things tomorrow."

Mariana nodded "I am tired too, mama had me up so darn early"

Callie sighed loudly and put a bite of egg into her mouth but remained silent.

"Mama and I were hoping to get a date night in while we are here, are you two okay if we leave you at the house one night?" Stef asked as Lena placed a cup of coffee in front of her. "Thank you, my love. You're spoiling me."

"Fun! Sister night for Cal and me!" Mariana agreed.

Lena filled her own cup and took a seat next to Callie at the table "Did you enjoy the donut place? Its a family favorite. Your mother loves taking you kids to it in when we are town."

Callie shrugged again and put another bite of her eggs in her mouth.

"Donut place not really Callie's cup of tea" Stef winked "Her and I will figure something else out for when we visit Seattle."

Lena frowned but caught the Stef gave her and let it drop.

"Mariana's not really a get up and watch the sunrise kind of gal, either" She smirked "Guess her and I will also find something else to do."

Callie dropped her fork to her plate "Thanks for the eggs, may I go lay down for a bit?" She asked looking to Stef avoiding all eye contact with Lena. "I think I am getting a headache."

Stef nodded "Of course, Cal" She gave her a smile "There is some Tylenol in your bathroom. Dana keeps well stocked. Take a water with you."

Callie nodded before grabbing her plate.

"Honey, I'll get that." Lena offered while Callie just shrugged "I've got it, you're on vacation too, remember." She mumbled before she went to the sink and rinsed her plate before putting it in the dishwasher, before leaving the room."

Lena watched her leave before turning to Stef "What's wrong with her?"

"She's missing her mom" Stef said softly "Little tradition she shared with Colleen came up this morning. She didn't want to hurt our feelings, or discredit us while on vacation."

Lena nodded "I am sure that's very hard to process." Her eyes glancing at the direction Callie went.

"She'll be okay" Stef promised "She'll be better when she gets up from her nap."

Mariana swallowed her donut and pointed to the Walgreen's bag. "Sunscreen?"

Stef nodded.

"Mama, can I go lounge by the pool?"

Lena nodded "Get mom to sun screen your back, I'll be right back"

"Lena, she's fine." Stef called after her wife knowing full well she wasn't going to stop.

Lena knocked once on Callie's door before entering quietly.

"Sweetheart?" Lena cleared her throat. "Did you find the Tylenol?"

Callie nodded "Yeah, thanks"

"Good" Lena headed over to Callie's bed where her daughter lay facing the window with her back to her. She took a seat on the bed. Her back leaning against the headboard her long legs stretched out in front of her as she ran her fingers through Callie's long locks.

"Mom told me you're missing your mom today, something triggered a memory?" She guessed "and while I believe that to be true, I also believe there is something else going on, by the tone, and body language you displayed towards just me."

Callie winced slightly and began to rub the bridge of her nose with her pointer finger, which Lena knew meant she was trying to soothe herself. The lingering effect of a once thumb sucker, she was sure. "Sorry, I didn't mean to be rude."

Lena continued to run her fingers through Callie's hair. "You and me, we had a good couple of days together, and now mom is here you start shutting me out?"

Callie rolled on her back and looked at Lena "What? Mom has nothing to do with anything."

"What's going on?"Lena asked again. "Are you upset with me?"

"No" Callie exhaled loudly "I am upset with me. For being petty and dumb."

"You're so hard on yourself" Lena shook her head "We've really got to start working on that, but for right now why don't you tell me why you feel petty.?" Her fingers tapping gently on the girl's stomach. "I see you Callie, I know you're wrestling with something."

"Stupid Jealously" Callie's voice cracked "I don't know when the last time I was jealous."

Lena raised her eyebrow "Alright, jealousy is a human feeling, it's not stupid at all. Lets get to the root of it. Maybe we can make you feel better."

"No" Callie exhaled "I am ruining your vacation."

"Callie, stop" Lena's voice firm "You're not ruining my vacation. Don't project that on to me."

"I am sorry" Callie muttered.

"Don't be sorry" Lena shook her head "Just talk to me, what has you feeling jealous?"

Callie continued to rub the bridge of her nose. "I don't know, it's stupid, but yesterday morning I Had such a great time with you watching the sunrise..." Her voice trailed off.

"And this morning, when I woke Mariana, and not you, you felt a little left out?" Lena guessed. "Oh, honey. I am so sorry. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings" She leaned down and kissed her forehead "I just thought you'd be tired, and would want at least one morning to sleep in on this vacation. I've you had you up early the last two mornings."

"You had every right to share it with Mariana too" Callie looked to Lena "But I still got jealous anyway, and feel stupid for it."

"Not stupid at all" Lena shook her head "Its actually kind of heart warming for me. I liked sharing yesterday morning with you, and I love having something with you, that I share. It's not really your sister's cup of tea, but I am glad she got to witness it once in her life, and I won't be sorry for that. But I love knowing how much you love it. It's something we can share the two of us."

"Even when I am old?" Callie asked "Raising my own family, maybe in another city, can I call you, and we watch the sunrise together?"

Lena chuckled "As a selfish mom, I hope you are always living close to me" She brushed the hair out of Callie's face. "But if that's how we have to do it, we will schedule our sunrise dates."

Callie rubbed her eyes "And I'll be able to drink my coffee guilt free" She smirked causing Lena to laugh before she leaned down and kissed her. "I love you Callie Adams Foster."

"Tomorrow morning?" Callie asked quietly "Standing date?"

"You've got it" Lena promised. "Crack of dawn, is you and me baby."

Callie smiled "Thanks mama, I am sorry... For being jealous"

"Your feelings are valid" Lena reminded her "Next time though, instead of pushing them down come talk to me. I bet we can get you feeling better a lot faster." She assured her.

"Okay" Callie agreed.

"And I am sure mom told you this, but I am going to say the same thing, it's okay to be missing your mom, especially when something great is happening. I am sure times like this where you're on vacation experiencing new things. You wish she was here with you, or that you wish you could tell her about whatever is going on. Don't ever be afraid to hurt my or mom's feelings about missing her. We understand she's a very major key role in your life. She never stopped being your mom."

Callie nodded "I was still calling her mommy, when she died... So she'll always be my mommy, and mom is mom and you're mama.. I've gotten three in my journey in life, and as hard as the journey has been.. I am still more blessed then others. Some only ever have one. I got three" She repeated.

"That you do, and I know speaking for all three of us, we are all so very proud of you."

"You think so?" Callie asked "Do you think she'd be proud of me? I've made a lot of mistakes."

"And you'll make more" Lena added "You're human, but you've got a huge heart, loving nature and the need to protect those you love. You do great in school, you're helpful and kind. You're a great kid Callie. Any mother would be proud of you." Lena tapped her nose "Now we just have to work on you being so hard on yourself."

Callie continued to rub the bridge of her nose. "I think I need a lot of help with that."

"You'll always have my help and support." The older woman promised her daughter. "I'll never stop reminding you of how great you are."