As we finished up our cereal, I jumped down from the counter and put the bowls in the sink. Nickoli's parents came into the kitchen a few minutes later and to say that I was embarrassed was an understatement. I could feel the heat rise to my cheeks. "I take it you both had a good night's sleep." Mrs. O'Connell asked. I nodded and Nickoli chuckled.
"Morning, mom, dad." He said.
"So when am I going to have grandchildren running around here?" She asked. My eyes widened. What in God's name? I'm too young to have children!
"Don't worry. I won't push you into something you don't want to do." I heard Nickoli say to me through the mind-link. I glanced at him and smiled. Mr. O'Connell laughed at my facial expression.
"Don't mind her. She's been wanting Nickoli to have children e
