The Richardson family had gotten the invitation from Arianna and James was looking at it while he sat at the kitchen table. Looking out the window, he sighed. It wasn't what he wanted for his family, but military living would have to do for a little while. Being able to see the neighbors back yard from beyond their own fenced in backyard... Well, it would do until he gave them everything he wanted them to have. It was their dreams he wanted to make come true. James' dream was complete. He had Charley and a beautiful family, what more could he ask for? But in due time, that would come to pass and they would have everything their hearts desired... Or at least, a beautiful dream. His children, they would make their own dreams come true, but he would help them when he could.

And now, James was going to get to be a part of someone's wedding that he cared about. Arianna had been a close friend, she still was an amazing friend and someone he cared for. She was suppose to come over today with her little one and they were going to take Luka out and play. James had gotten some food going on the grill, some steak, baked potatoes, deer meat... And plenty of sides to go around. It was the weekend, so he made sure to make enough for not only his family but Arianna too and anyone else who might appear for supper. He always invited single soldiers to his home on the weekends to make sure they ate and had a good time. It was just something he liked to do, so he had many types of meats, plenty of sides, and a child to entertain.

As the child sat at his high chair, he smiled as he put some mashed potatoes to his mouth and laughed at his father who was smiling at him. "Those good buddy?" Luka smiled and nodded to his father. As the knock on the door echoed through the house, Luka pointed towards the front door. "Yea, I know." He stood, ruffled the little boys hair, and went to the front door. Opening it, he smiled as he saw Ari and opened his arms. "Ari! Where's my hug?" He loved all his friends and hugs were universal for showing that. He smiled at the little one and knelt his face closer to her. "Hello there."

It was good to see Arianna again and to see that beautiful baby girl was even better. The child was shy and it was beyond cute. It was one thing he swore Luke never had been. He was always a ladies man and James had to say, that he got it honestly from him. Well, James always made sure to help Luke be a Richardson and that is what he would be! Luke was James' son and there was no doubt about it. He knew the truth, but he didn't care about that. He loved his son very much and wanted what was best for all of them.

As he hugged the two of them, he smiled big. "Good to see you too, James." The man smiled and looked at the child as she shied away slightly. "Can you say hi to James?" The man smiled as she looked at him, smiled, waved her hand and let out the cutest 'Hi' he had heard. But, she was soon back in her mother's curls.

"She'll warm up." James nodded and moved aside to let her come into the house. Luke made his own sounds and laughed when his father came in and stuck out his tongue. "I brought some desserts for you guys, and some gifts for Charley and Beau." James took the desert and placed them on the counter by the refrigerator. "Does the dessert need to be cold or room temperature?" The man asked as he checked on something in the Oven and then looked over at her.

"This place is only temporary... Charley and I found a place off post, but they want a lot of money up front to rent it... Civilians like to take advantage of military more than they should." He said as he walked over to Luke, wiped his mouth and then let him get out of the high chair.