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March 25th, 2021

Day 2: Chasing Waterfalls on the Road to Hana

Today was supposed to be an early start for our Road to Hana day trip… But we didn’t get up as early as we intended. After we got ready, we headed over to Baked on Maui in Haiku for a quick breakfast that was supposed to be eaten on the road but ultimately eaten on the patio there. For breakfast, we enjoyed their ham and tomato eggs benedict and cinnamon knot (as they didn’t have any cinnamon rolls available). We scarfed both down and quickly started our trip, hoping to get as much of a head start on everyone else as possible before traffic and crowds picked up.

What we had read about the Road to Hana was that it was literally a road trip to the town of Hana, located in the southeastern part of the island, a trip that usually takes up an entire day. Usually, people make tons of stops along the route to Hana to see the scenery, which consists mostly of waterfalls and other tropical island sights, and to try different foods from different stands and food trucks along the road.

Our first stop of the day was at Twin Falls, located just a short drive south of where we were staying. When we got to the site, the owners of the private property on which the waterfall flowed said that access to the waterfall was closed. So instead of being able to walk right up to the waterfall, we enjoyed a view of it from a distance before moving along to the next stop, which was the Bamboo Forest Hike to the Na’ili’ili-haele Four Waterfalls.

When we arrived at the location marked as the Bamboo Forest Hike, we found a lot of cars parked along the road so assumed it was the right place to be. I found a spot to park in but was wary of it because there seemed to be a large hole in the ground between the road and the trees that looked troublesome to park next to. However, in the next moment, I saw some tourist heads pop out of the hole. Must be the entry/exit point to the hike! We stepped down into the hole in the trees and found ourselves standing beneath a canopy of bamboo trees with a muddy dirt path leading through the forest.

We followed the path and the tourists in front of us as we wove down a hill and through the trees until we reached a creek. At the creek, we spoke with one of the other tourists on his way out of the area. He informed us that there was a waterfall hidden further into the forest that was definitely worth seeing and that it was only a short hike away. With that information, Cynthia agreed to cross the creek and follow the trail a little further until we reached the waterfall. We crossed through the creek and hiked a bit further, slipping past thick brush and climbing over fallen bamboo trees until we spotted the waterfall located upstream of the creek we had just left. We again crossed the cold creek at a deeper upstream area until we had a good view of the waterfall from a distance.

Cynthia and I took a short break on a boulder to enjoy the views of the waterfall and surrounding area before we turned back and retraced our steps back to our car. Supposedly, only afterward did we find out that we only saw the first of about four waterfalls (Na’ili’ili-haele Four Waterfalls) that fed into each other in this area, not realizing that there was more to be discovered at the end of the hike before turning back. Oh well. It was already hard enough trying to hike into that first waterfall in flip flops. Don’t think it would’ve been possible to push much further with better footwear.

Our next stop was at a roadside grove of Rainbow Trees, also known by its real name Eucalyptus degulpta or by its common name, the Painted Gum Tree. These trees are well-known and well-photographed for their colorful tree trunks, which look like they have been painted in a myriad of colors, from lime green to rusty orange. A very unique sight indeed.

Because we couldn’t get much closer to the trees than to see them from a distance, we quickly returned to the car and drove off toward the next stop: Waikamoi Waterfall. Instead of hiking to the waterfall, we drove past the trailhead and arrived at a little parking area located a couple hundred feet away from the waterfall. The first thing we noticed when viewing the waterfall from the car: lots of people sitting around the edge of the plunge pool and other people standing above the pool near the ledge of the waterfall preparing to jump in! This totally reminded me of cliff jumping and canyoneering in Cebu and I started to get excited!

Cynthia and I hiked down to the plunge pool and stood there for a moment, enjoying the sight of people happily jumping from the cliffs into the water probably 20-30 feet below. For a few minutes, I wasn’t sure if I was going to join in on the fun. One, because the water was a bit cold. And two, I was a little nervous since it’d been a little while since I stood up to my fear of heights and jumped off a cliff into the water. But after standing there for a few moments and going back and forth about whether to jump or not, I finally decided, what the hell. Why not! I’m in Hawaii on vacation and what better time to jump from a cliff next to a waterfall than here and now? So I left my shirt and flip flops with Cynthia and climbed up the rock path to the ledge. I stood there for a couple of minutes as I watched a father and son duo jump ahead of me. Again, I was a little nervous, so standing there for a moment allowed me to catch hold of my tucked away courage before I jumped. I could feel my heartbeat beating a tad faster than usual as I got ready to jump. And just like that, I jumped, feet first into the oh-so-cold water below! Even though it was nerve wracking, it was also thrilling and fun, just as I remembered it being when I jumped so many times in Cebu that one day a little more than a year ago. At first, the cold water was cold but it quickly became a refreshing escape from the humidity and heat above. As I swam back to the rocky shore to meet Cynthia, I couldn’t help but be pleased with my decision to jump.

After briefly drying out in the sun, we continued our road trip and made a brief stop to check out the free admission Ke’anae Arboretum. We did a quick one mile stroll in and out that was highlighted by more Rainbow Eucalyptus trees. But other than that, there wasn’t much else to see there. So we left and drove only a short distance before we hit our next stop, which was one of our most anticipated stops of the day: Aunty Sandy’s Famous Banana Bread shop.

We had read online about how good banana bread was in Maui and found that many travelers especially enjoyed the fresh banana bread made at Aunty Sandy’s, located right off the Hana Highway. Because some time had elapsed since our last meal, we made a quick pit stop here to enjoy their fresh, warm loaf of banana bread. And it hit the spot! Though it was a hot day, the warm banana bread was delicious and we really enjoyed it, even if it was lacking a scoop or two of ice cream to complement it. Cynthia and I only made it through half of the banana bread before we drove off down the side road to check out the Ke’anae Lookout Area where we watched the crazy waves beat against the rocky coast for the first time this trip. But we didn’t stay too long, knowing that there was still a lot of distance to cover before the end of the day.

Our next few stops were all waterfalls. Upper Waikani Falls was the coolest of them all, with three good-looking lower waterfalls next to each other that you could appreciate from the road and a veil-like waterfall streaming down from above that looked pretty cool too. We also saw Pua’a Ka’a Falls, Hanawi Falls, as well as Makapipi Falls, which was also cool in a different way.

The last stop that we made before reaching Hana was the Hana Farms Roadside Stand and Restaurant. We checked out their merchandise and pondered buying a cookie (that we ended up not buying) before finally driving into Hana. We tried to visit the Hana Cultural Center to culture ourselves but unfortunately they were closed. Instead, we stopped at a little parking lot where a few food trucks were parked and bought ourselves a late lunch at Ae’s Thai Kitchen. Lunch was not Thai food (since it didn’t look great) but fish tacos and fried chicken quesadillas from the food truck, which weren’t terrible but not fantastic. To refresh ourselves after a heavy lunch, we bought a nice smoothie made of liliko’i, mango, kale, honey, and coconut water which we enjoyed in the hot, humid weather.

Rejuvenated, we drove through town to the Road Past Hana to check out one last site: The O’heo Gulch and Pools of O’heo. This site was located within the southernmost part of Haleakala National Park so we had to pay for our entry ticket (which would be good for tomorrow as well) and see what we needed to see and leave the park by 5:00pm. So we quickly hiked in to see the O’heo Gulch, which was pretty dry, and hiked back out so we wouldn’t get fined for leaving late. Funny enough, as we walked to our car and were about to drive off, I spotted two people with familiar faces hidden under their masks walking by us. It was Peter Nguyen and Karen Nie, my former residents at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center! What a small world that we would run into them randomly on the way out of a national park in the most isolated part of an island during a pandemic at closing time!

We only caught up briefly before Cynthia and I headed back on the road to slowly make our way back to Haiku. By this time, the sun was starting to set. Because we wanted to avoid as much driving in the dark as possible, I really made an effort to drive as quickly and safely as possible to get back. We only briefly stopped by Wailua and Paihi Falls on the way back to take a couple of photos before driving two hours back to the AirBnB with the occasional car-side glimpse at the other waterfalls we had visited or missed on the way in. For much of the trip, we were stuck behind slower cars but I guess it was good since it made me drive safer.

By the time we arrived back in town, it was getting late and food options were slowly dwindling. Because we really wanted poke and most places that offered it were already closed, we ultimately decided to grab some of that pre-mixed poke and rice we saw yesterday at Safeway. The food wasn’t bad and we finished it up at home before cleaning up and preparing for a very early morning at Haleakala for sunrise.

5 Things I Learned/Observed Today:

1. Liliko’i is the Hawaiian passion fruit. It is slightly different from the passion fruit we most commonly know because its outside is yellow compared to the purple passion fruit that is normally seen in various places. The lilko’i flavor is seen and used everywhere in Hawaii, especially as shaved ice flavoring and in smoothies and drinks.

2. On Maui and on the Road to Hana, they sell a product called the Hana Tonic that is a drink or elixir with the active ingredients of organic ginger, pineapple, B vitamins, lemon, and cayenne that supposedly helps with the motion sickness associated with zooming through the Road to Hana. I wonder if it works...

3. Jeep Wranglers are the rental car of choice in Maui. And they come in all colors, from red to yellow to blue to black! Must be fun to drive in but I’m sure it’s way more expensive than my little compact car...

4. There are tons of honor code fruit stands dotting the roadside along the Road to Hana and in Hana itself. At these fruit stands, you pick up fruit and you leave money. I hope that we tourists have been trustworthy!

5. Even though the Road to Hana is all the way out there and not a prime tourist area, beware of the police. Even though it’s so far away from most big towns and cities on the island, there are still police that lurk in the area finding reasons to catch you off guard and ticket you. Don’t be that guy we saw who got ticketed for parking his car right in front of a waterfall and a sign that read “No Parking.”

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rosirinoa · 7 years ago

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Compatibillity

Compatibility.

Being in a strategic and recondite place inside the walls, the Scouting Legion’s barracks, hold at least one hundred soldiers. Hence, once a week, a small contingent is sent to the nearest city to buy groceries and supplies to feed the military and supply/provide them with anything they needed, as long as it’s not expensive.

This time, the ones sent to Karanese to do the shopping, ae Captain Levi and Petra Ral. Both of them, members of the Special Operations Squad. Contrary to what could be expected, the Captain doesn’t consider this mission as a total waste of time, since it gives him the opportunity to buy cleaning supplies, according to his needs. Sometimes, the soldiers in charge of the shopping, buy less effective detergents, or low quality cleaning brushes that can only be used once. Aside of that, this visit would allow him to spend time with his subordinate; the only one he holds special care for. For some reason, he doesn’t dare to name or reckon, Levi enjoys Petra’s company.

As for Soldier Ral, she has mixed feelings for the Captain. She is aware of the rank difference and the military hierarchy, as well as how unprofessional it is to think about his superior the way she does; Petra, aside of holding great admiration and respect for him, she is conscious of the undeniable attraction for him, that sometimes seems to be mutual. Not only on the physical part, but also the chemistry between them, which makes them look like two different puzzle pieces that fit together almost perfectly. A splendid mix between sour and sweet, harsh and soft.

Exactly at seven AM, Petra and Levi, leave the barracks for Karanese. Their vehicle is a carriage pulled by two horses, that would take them in about an hour and a half, to their destiny. The Captain takes the reins of the horses, while she checks the victuals on the list.

The journey is quiet at first. Petra is completely focused, wondering if there might be something missing from the list, but after a mental review, she concludes everything is fine and she looks around, enjoying the ride.

“There’s a long way to Karanese and it’s early. You could sleep a little.” The Captain remains impassive, as if he didn’t have the minimum interest on the girl’s actions, despite of being the opposite.

“Thanks, Captain, but I’m not sleepy at all. Actually, I’m a little curious to read a book the new recruits gave me,” she shows it to him and Levi is intrigued “but do not worry, it’s not one of those forbidden or censored books…” he looks at the road, making a small growl, which tells her, that was the last of his worries “it’s about an old legend. Apparently, many years ago, people though that according to their date of birth, they were under the protection of a constellation.

“So, it’s an astronomy book?” the Captain’s voice is serene. He is a little curious about it, especially because he noticed the girl’s enthusiasm.

“Not really. It doesn’t say anything about the stars, but people’s personality according to their constellation. It’s called zodiac sign. For example,” Petra opens the book and looks for a particular page “I was born on December 6th, so my sign is… Sagittarius! Let’s see what it says."

“Shit, I wonder what it would be like to be under the protection of a sanitary….” The disbelief shows on Levi’s voice.

“Sagittarius, not sanitary…” she pretends to be annoyed, but deep inside, she knows the Captain’s sense of humor is quite peculiar and it’s only his way to joke around, despite his circumspect expression “I couldn’t identify with something like that… here it is! Sagittarius, from November 22nd to December 21st. It says my element is fire and that we are curious people, surrounded by friends and…”

“Wait,” he interrupts her abruptly “are you telling me that thing actually describes your personality?” she nods while he frowns in disagreement “tsch, that’s bullshit. If that was true, everyone who was born between those dates, would be all the same.”

“It’s more like a guide, Captain. It doesn’t mean is completely true. Like I said, it’s just an old legend. Besides, the most interesting part, according to the recruits, is tie compatibility between signs. One of the new girls said it actually described her relationship with her squad.”

“I wouldn’t rely on that.” This time, Levi seems to be uninterested and he focuses on guiding the horses.

“Sagittarius is one of the most positive signs, versatile, adventurous and with open mind. People under that sign are reliably, honest, intuitive, generous and empathic. They are strongly attracted to journeys and adventure. Nevertheless, they could be impatient, authoritarian and impulsive…” suddenly, she looks at Levi with enthusiasm on her eyes and asks “what do you think?”

“It’s something way too general,” his face remains serious and uninterested “but I agree with the empathic and generous part…” she is about to say something and Levi could almost feel her excitement, but he hurries to add “but, even without hearing those things, I already know how impatient and impulsive you are.”

“Captain, are you being serious?” she seems worried.

“Do you really have to ask?” he growls again “do you remember when you almost lost an arm? That day, you almost become some stupid titan’s food, and all because you wanted to save that reckless brat who tried to kill two titans without any help…” he looks at her with persuasive and severe eyes “yes, you were generous, but impulsive, and that could cost your life.”

“I didn’t think you’d remember it…” she silently speaks, as if she regrets what happened, while remembering the expedition with nostalgia.

“How couldn’t I? I thought you’d die.” For a second, she thinks there’s something different on the Captain’s voice, but she casts away the thought. He seems indifferent, after all.

They continue their journey and Petra keeps reading the book, this time, looking for interesting information about her sign. Suddenly, she wonders about the Captain’s sign and reads the information of some other signs, but she cannot find anything that matches Levi’s personality when she reads Leo, Scorpio and Pisces, so she decides to break the silence and casually ask.

“What about you, Captain? What’s your birthdate?”

“Me?” she looks at her through the corner of his eye while they turn on the road that leads directly to Karanese. It won’t be long before they get there “I think you know me well enough, to look for answers in that book, Petra.” He doesn’t look at her anymore, but his voice was serene, telling her he wasn’t annoyed or surprised for the question and, that he was aware of how close they were.

After all, the frequent talks between them, the paperwork afternoons on his office and even the night guards during expeditions, when the Special Operations Squad is in charge of watching the camp, have not gone unnoticed by the Captain, who knows it’s not little the time they spend together, and how much they’ve shared.

“Ca… Captain, I…” she suddenly feels nervous and blushes because of the implications of his superior’s words, but he continues, apparently without giving it much importance.

“December 25th.” His voice is emotionless, but he looks at Petra through the corner of his eye again, as if he was waiting for her to check the book.

“Let’s see,” she looks for the pace and starts to read out loud “Capricorn, from December 22nd to January 20th. The element of this sign is earth. It’s one of the most secure and tranquil signs. Responsible and with determination, but they could be cold and melancholic. Capricorn doesn’t give up until he reaches his goal, and that could take him to demand a lot from those under his charge. They could be distrustful and have problems to express their feelings and deep emotions…”

Petra doesn’t dare to say anything else. What she just read, describes the Captain almost perfectly, but recognizing it could lead to an unexpected turn, because it could give away how well she knows him, just like the Captain said a few moments before. Besides, she was afraid of his superior’s questionings. Actually, why does she knows him so well? Is there a reason behind it all, or it’s just a coincidence?

Definitely, she cannot take the risk of him discovering the truth, although deep inside of her, she is pretty sure the Captain suspects something about her affections for him, but neither of them would say something about it.

“Interesting,” Levi breaks the silence. Truth to be told, he was surprised for what he just heard and, for a second, he considers the possibility of those legends’ accuracy, but then he remembers something “what are the dates of that sign… Capricorn?”

“Yes, Capricorn… it’s…” she hurries to check the book “from December 22nd to January 20th.”

“Like I said, that’s bullshit,” he grunts and uses that familiar tone his voice adopts when he talks about his opinions, which are usually cutting and cold “according to that shit, Oluo should have that same personality. He was born on January 6th and, he is way too far from behaving like that. Petra, how could you believe such nonsense?” he scolded her, but he isn’t really serious. Of course, he knew the birth dates of his squad members, along with their personality and behavior, so Oluo, despite of acting like him, did it as an imitation. Actually, the soldier is very different from the Captain. He only behaves like that because he admires him and, perhaps, because he wants to impress Petra.

“You might be right, but…” she girl speaks with sweet voice, while a big sign tells them they are about to reach their destiny “I believe legends are true, at least in a few things.” She laughs, making the Captain wonder what was the meaning behind her words, but before he can question her about it, she takes the shopping list and begins to read it out loud, in order to divide it. Something rather timely to change the subject.

Once they are in Karanese, each one took a different path to do their respective part of the list. Levi takes care of the cleaning and medic supplies, while Petra is in charge of the food and the soldier’s personal articles. They would reunite in three hours in the stables where they leave the carriage with the horses.

The Captain knows very well where to buy what’s on his list, especially the cleaning products; he’d done that same errand countless times, although, after finding out he’d go with Petra, he thought it would be more enjoyable than usual.

Levi doesn’t take longer than two hours to finish with the shopping and after putting it all on the carriage, he decides to rest a little, while he waits for the girl, but something picks up his attention: right behind the seat where Petra was sitting, is the zodiac signs book.

At first, he looks at it with disdain, but his curiosity is big and manages to convince him to read a couple pages, immediately remembering what Petra said about compatibility between signs. Before he starts reading, he looks around, making sure she is not close, and then he begins to check the book.

“Capricorn and Sagittarius are very different, but they can learn to value what makes them so unique. While Sagittarius is optimistic, Capricorn can be the opposite, and even loose their head because of the adventurous attitudes of their partner. Nevertheless, they can be a counterweight for each other, forming a great team that works to achieve their goals.

Capricorn should put an effort to express and communicate what’s on their mind. Also, they can also learn to appreciate the small joys in life because of Sagittarius. There is a great unconscious attraction between both signs, since they have qualities they find fascinating in each another. One, has things under control most of the time, while the other is bold and looks forward the risks in life. Although, it’s not always obvious, they are both unconsciously drawn to each other, but they don’t always accept it.”

For some reason, Levi was not surprised for what he reads. As much as he hates to accept it, there’s some truth on what the book says, but he didn’t need to read it to realize it. He is often surprised for seeing the girl’s warm personality and her bravery, which he undoubtedly enjoys. Petra questions his orders and he is willing to tolerate it, but always making clear he is the Captain. Also, her company is relaxing, and he feels refreshed when he sees her. She appeases him when the ghosts of his past chase him.

Suddenly, Levi hears some steps approaching. He recognizes them immediately and hurries to leave the book where it was. His gaze softens when Petra greets him with a tender smile. The image of the girl carrying those heavy boxes without much difficulty, is one of the things he likes about her.

“Do you need help?” he asks as a reflex.

“It’s alright, Captain.” She puts the boxes on the carriage without struggling too much.

A moment later, she tells him she’s ready to go back to the barracks. Nevertheless, there’s something different on the Captain’s attitude; something that manages to catch her attention, but she cannot tell what it is.

“Tell me, Petra, does Capricorn and a Sagittarius get along well?” in less than a second, she managed to feel plenty of emotions, after hearing the Captain’s question.

She suddenly feels happy, knowing he’s somehow interested in her, but at the same time, she feels anguish, thinking that it all might be in her mind and she is afraid because, maybe in the end, her longings could be impossible, but that doesn’t stop her imagination from flying.

“Let me check.” she hurries to look in the book. She needed something to get distracted and hide her blushing and the big grin that didn’t seem to disappear from her face “let’s see,” she reads as fast as she could and looks at him with joyous eyes “it looks like they do.” Truth to be told, she wanted to read about their compatibility before, but for some reason, she kept away from such idea.

“I still think that’s full of bullshit, anyways. Or, do you think that, although it’s not always obvious, they are both unconsciously drawn to each other, but they don’t always accept it?” she is shocked because he actually quoted every word of the book and her hears seems to stop for a few second “I wouldn’t do it… not, before making sure by myself it is true.”

Then, he looks at her with a tiny smile on the corner of his lips, pulling the horse’s reins to go back, while Petra blushes again, wondering is that was some kind of joke, or a challenge. Anyways, she would definitely dare to find out. Perhaps, before they were back in the barracks.

Author’s notes.

I had been wanting to write something related to zodiac signs for a while. It isn’t as short as I first visualized it, but I liked to. I don’t know, it feels like it has more structure than some of my past writing. Anyways, I hope you liked it!

Thanks for reading.

#rivetra #levixpetra #levi x petra #levi ackerman #petra ral #levi heichou #attack on titan #shingeki no kyoijn #rosirinoa #zodiac

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I'm very frustrated with this car & I won't be able to pay to get it fixed until September. Some people are telling me to still pay insurance on it, & others are telling me that it doesn't make sense to waste money, & that I should cancel the insurance. I don't know. I'm about to cry.""

Insurance for bmw 328i for a 16 year old?

Can anyone tell me an estimate of how much insurance would be for a 16 year old female for a 2011 or 2012 BMW 328i? I get all A's and B's ( i heard that you get a small discount on insurance for good grades). thank you!

What is Private Mortgage Insurance?

What's an easy definition for Private Mortgage Insurance?

""Looking for cheap car insurance,small car,mature driver? any recommendations?""

Looking for cheap car insurance,small car,mature driver? any recommendations?""

Can someone recommend affordable health insurance?

I lost my job. COBRA is too expensive. Are there any high deductible plans? I really only want coverage in the event of a serious illness. I live in NJ.

Help me lower my car insurance!?

How much should I expect to pay for flood insurance in michigan?

I am purchasing a cottage for about $60k in Michigan. It is on an inland lake and is in an AE flood zone. How much should I expect to pay in flood insurance?

Car Insurance - Young Driver 18 years old Male - NEED HELP PLEASE!!!!?

I have recently passed my driving test (3 days ago!) and will be buying a car ASAP as I have a job lined up and have just left school. I've tried tens of comparison sites and even rang some insurance companies direct to try and get a better quote... I have looked at the smallest possible engine size, that being 0.8l and 1l engines. I've looked at cars such as FORD KA, Vauxhall Corsa, Nissan Micra, Renault Clio and a few others too. The cheapest quote I have found for all of the cars is for a 2000 Ford KA 1.3l 3dr 4 seats (the smallest KA engine size possible) and that price was 3,800 paying monthly with a company called My Policy . However, I have used various other KA registration plates all the same engine size but some being 2003 models or 2005 and the insurance jumps to over 6,000! I haven't found another FORD KA cheaper than 5,500 and obviously if I can't get that one particular car out of the thousands for sale that insurance quote will be invalid anyway. Basically, I've tried everything. Adding named drivers (with lots of driving experience 30+ years), putting my car in a locked garage, on the road, tried different cars - models, registration plates, ages, engine sizes, and not to forget the countless comparison sites. The funny thing is with MyPolicy I went onto their site directly to get a quote and they were unable to give me a quote when entering exactly the same information into the Tiger.co.uk comparison site, that site brought up the 3,800 quote with MyPolicy but when I use their site directly they can't give me a quote... I know insurance is based on MANY factors, believe me I understand that. I tried entering different post codes (just out of curiosity) and it did help, but only fractionally. It just seems (other than the 1 obscure quote of 3,800 on ONE car, out of the 100+ I've tried) that I can't get a quote cheaper than 5,000 for a car with the smallest engine size and insurance group possible... It's ridiculous. Please don't advise fronting because it's illegal and I want to build up some NCD anyway. CAN ANYONE HELP ME GET A QUOTE CHEAPER THAN 3,500?! Thanks a lot, -Ash.""

Who has the best auto insurance?

from a price, service, quality perspective""

Please suggest cheap health insurance for couples.?

Which insurance company offers the most affordable health plan for couples?

Need alot of work done but no insurance any good dental insurance?

Iam self employed and need my wisdom teeth removed and also need braces but i have no insurance is there a good dental insurance out there so i dont have a huge debt?

Can i sue my car insurance?

Can I sue my car insurance if they refuse to pay for my car damages

Sr22 insurance Texas?

I need an sr22 insurance for Texas, but a cheap one. Any tip?""

I am a college student and i am looking for health and dental insurance.?

I just moved to texas and I rarely go to the doctor only for like for pap smears birth control and things of that nature. I work PRN an a hospital but PRN employees do not qualify for benefits.I am looking for an affordable insurance until i finish nursing school and get a full time job with benefits? Can anyone help me!

How much should I expect to pay for car insurance at 37 years? I have a clean record.?

moving out of the city, and I am gonna need to buy a car for my Suburban life!!""

Help in family health insurance in Indiana?

I have a family of 4, My wife and I make about $20,000 a year. Right now, we have to pay $350 a month for health insurance. We already applied for HIP insurance, but it've been 2 years, and they have no positive answers for us. I feel $350 a month is too expensive for us right now, this insurance only pay for us when we have to pay over $10000 at a hospital. For example, if we have to pay $14000 for health, we pay $10000 and they pay $4000 ; anything under $10000, they won't pay. Please help us with our situation, Are there any other options out there. Thank you very much""

Can I wait to report damage to insurance company till car payed off?

My car was parked on a busy street in icy conditions and when I returned to it, it had clearly been hit but no one left a note, etc. It will probably be very expensive to fix...although it is only cosmetic damage and it isn't horrible. In fact, from a distance, you don't notice it much. Anyway....my husband passed away recently and my finances have been limited. I have full coverage on the car (It is a 2004 ford escape)....because I am still making payments on it. We have a $1000 deductible, which I cannot afford right now. Besides, my brother-in-law tells me he can spruce up the damage and make it look better..and of course won't charge me much for that. So....here was my plan. Please tell me if I'm doing anything illegal here or just tell me if my plan will work: So...I'm expecting a large enough tax refund that I can pay the car off in March if I choose to do so. Once that is all complete...and before I drop my full coverage to just liability, I was going to report the damage....and go through the process of getting estimate, etc...and then not have the car fixed and just take a check. With that check, I was going to pay off some other bills I'm very behind on (mainly hospital bills). That plan will help me get my finances in order and get out from under debt. But I'm not sure if I'm thinking clearly on this! Someone please tell me if this plan is an option. Thank you!""

Insurance Premium Increase?

I got into a car accident last month..i hit a BMW that caused it to bump into a Mercedes in the accident. (The accident was on the highway) The Mercedes just has a scratch on the back bumper, and I'm pretty sure the BMW needs to replace the back bumper i hit, and probably some scratches in the front... does anyone know about how much this will all cost for repairs? And does anyone know how high my insurance premium will go up? I'm 18 years old living in CA, with Mercury Insurance.""

Average cost of insurance?

what would be the average cost of insurance for a 16 year old male in georgia with an 09 mustang? with a honda accord? with a dodge ram? i guess really with a safe new sports car (cause the new mustangs are 5 star in all but one thing where they hav a 4 star in safety), with a new sedan, and with a new truck? thanks. and also how much might taking extra classes help lower the insurance? i mean defensive driving classes. and would being an eagle scout help any? i really don't know so im just thinking of things that might help. thanks""

What company offers the cheapest insurance?

I am looking to buy an insurance policy for my car. It is a 1999 Mercury cougar, I have a perfect driving record, and I am an honor roll student at the University i attend. I drive the car about 20 miles weekly, so i'm looking for something ultra cheap. Something to get quotes online with the otion to purchase online is preferred, as i live in a small town with not many insurance companies available. Cheapest car insurance rate wins! PS I want state minimum insurance.""

""What is the average insurance to run a home day care in San Diego, Ca? What about on rented property?""

I know that opening a daycare on someone else's property is a liability, but possible. Is there extra insurance needed? Do you talk with your landlord prior to renting the property? My father owns an apartment complex, and he said 'No way Jose' if one of his tenants would come to him with this proposition. How much is the average home day care insurance in San Diego, Ca? Thanks!""

1st time car insurance. Y are they charging me so much?

I had no idea car insurance was so expensive. Quotes so far for basic insurance: Progressive : $300 for 6 months Geicko: $455 for 6 months. Where can I find a better deal? My info: Male, 27 y/o, Got license at 18 y/o, 1990 Honda Accord (paid $900 for it), 180K miles No DUI's, accidents etc, this is my 1st car""

Does high mileage cars have lower or higger car insurance?

How much can i spend on a car with the money i make?

im 17 years old and i have a job that pays $8.30 an hour and i work about 16 hrs per week, and i also tutor afterschool, for $20 dollars an hour, for 6 hours, so i make about $240 a week, and im planning to get a car, but i dont know what car i could afford. how much money can i spend in a car if i have monthly car payments?, oh yea plus insurance. thanks""

What the best insurance company for me?

so I'm 19 and havn't have my licence very long and I drive a race car... but I want good cheap insurance like allstate or statefarm I'm looking for good coustomer service that makes me feel safe... so whats the word... any coustomer service stories?

Can i get non-owners insurance without a drivers license?

looking for a insurance company in houston texas that can help me with non-owners insurance

What's the average cost for adding a teen to auto insurance who've completed drivers ed?

I got my license this past Thursday, and I'm waiting on my dad to add my to his insurance (State Farm) So I can begin driving my car. It seems like he's procrastinating;UGH! Anyways, How much do you think it will be? & don't I get a discount if I've completed drivers ed? another question do I have to pay like this huge first time fee? or do I just pay like what i'll be paying monthly?""

Car insurance. Confused.com?

Hi, I have to do the car insurance for my dad. My dad used confused.com last year. I have all the information stored there and i want a new quote. What to do press because the page has changed and I don't know much about these things. I want to get a new quote with filling anything in again. What to I do? Thank you very much.""

What's the cheapest way to get insurance when your 17?

I just bought a car and when i found out how much i had to pay i was shocked i heard something about saying you live in a different address from your parents or something i don't remember please help.

Should I drop my comprehensive insurance to liability only on my car?

My van is from 1999 and it is paid off. The only thing is I am not confident in my driving skills. I have enough money to buy another car though. I have 130,000 miles on the van. I was going to drive it until it falls apart or starts costing me too much money in repairs.""

Is there anyone out there who knows which cars have lower insurance rates?

Help me lower my car insurance!?

How much will be car insurance be for a 2.2l Renault Laguna?

Basically, I've got my hands on a Renault Laguna 2.2l Diesel. It's a 2002 model. I've also just passed my driving test 2 months ago, and would like to know what to expect with insurance. I'm not keen on selling the car, so I'd like to know which companies are best for young drivers. Oh yeah, and I'm 17 years old.""

Would my insurance go down if i trade in an 08 liberty or an 2012 patriot?

I currently have an 08 liberty that we got screwed buying, the gentleman that works at the same dealership is going to try and reverse the loan however which is a good thing. i was wondering though if from previous experience would my insurance go up or stay the same. the liberty we have now has several features. (convertable sunroof, built in media center etc.) where as the patriot doesnt have those features.""

What are the typres of car insurance available?

explain various types of car insurance and what they cover.

How much would car insurance be per annum for a 17 year old girl (new driver) with a car worth around 500? ?

The cost of driving a car includes both fixed costs and mileages costs?

The cost of driving a car includes both fixed costs and mileages costs.? The cost of driving a car includes both fixed costs and mileages costs. Assume that it costs $161.20 per month for insurance and car payments and $0.25 per mile for gasoline, oil, and routine maintenance. (a) Find values for m and b so that y=mx+b models the monthly cost of driving the car x miles. (b) What does the value of b represent? (a) m=___(Type an integer or a decimal) b=____(Type an integar or a decimal) (b) Choose the correct answer below. A. The rate of change in cost of the car with each mile. B. The optimal cost of owning the car for one month. C. The fixed cost of owning the car for one month without driving it. D. The total cost of owning the car for one month.""

How does auto insurance work? is it cheaper if a buy new car or an old one?

What is state financed insurance in Florida?

i am looking for treatment centers for my son in Florida and i am in Virginia and when i read insurance info every one of them takes state financed insurance? what is this?

What are teenage driving insurance rates for girls?

whats the cheapest in illionois? do i have to have insurance while driving w/ a permit??

How can one state offer more affordable insurance than another?

If Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield can compete nationwide as many others do it is not as though national insurance companies lack competition. So my question is; if every major insurance provider who could provider the greatest value due to economy of scale(greatest risk pool) in this nation how could a small company out bid a large one when faced with risk pools without cherry picking? How could insurance from one state be cheaper than another unless to bypass quality regulations and sell crap insurance?

How much will insurance be for a 17year old?

I understand its going to be through the roof but i wanting to find an estimate of course it also depends on the car but if i was to have a small car like a smart car with 3 doors and 2 seat how much would it be approx or any ideas how much it may cost

How much does abilify cost with insurance usually?

i have blue cross blue shield insurance, from Texas. How much does this medication usually cost?""

How can i find good affordable insurance?

Where to Get Free Auto Insurance Quotes online?

I live in California USA. I heard from peoples that its best to have Car insurance Online Quotes free from some trusted online Car Insurance Service. Anyone please help me in getting online cheap motor insurance Quotes for my Car. Regards

Car insurance under a company policy?

I've never owned a car in the UK and may be joining a company where I will need one. This company offers a car allowance and I'll probably use the car for business. Would I be covered under the company car insurance policy or would I still need to get a policy myself? I'm trying to avoid the massive bill given that I have no UK driving history :-)

Health insurance for preexisting conditions

I've been denied health insurance under a private plan due to preexisting conditions and have to wait 3-5 months to be accepted into the CA high risk pool at a cost of $320/month which I really can't afford. Also, my employeer doesn't offer health insurance. Does anyone know how to get coverage?""

Auto insurance question - I hit a big pothole..?

Saturday night I hit a big pothole and a few miles later my tire was completely flat and actually had holes big enough to stick a few fingers through. I took it to a tire repair shop and the rim was bent as a result of the tire going flat. They've found a replacement rim, but it doesn't match the other 3 on the car.. I would like all matching rims, but a complete set with tires is about $800. Would something like this be covered by auto insurance? The cost of the mismatched replacement rim and 2 new tires is $350, my comprehensive deductible is $500, but I would pay the $500 if insurance covered 4 MATCHING rims.. So basically I'm wondering: 1) Is this something auto insurance would cover? 2) Would they just cover any replacement rim, even if it didn't match the other 3 or 3) Would they pay for a whole new set of rims? If anyone worked for an insurance company and might know the answer that would be great..""

If someone threw rocks at your car and insurance paid for it would your rates go up?

Trying to put vandalism in the insurance line of Nature > Your fault. If anybody wonders nobody threw rocks at me..

I have moved to france and need Cheap motorcycle Insurance in France?

I ride a yamaha Diversion 900s

How much would it cost for car insurance?

around how much would it cost to insure a 16 year old female with a 1987 ferrari 328 (roughly $28,000 on yahoo autos)? btw the insurance is aig""

Proof of insurance in Texas?

I know this may sound irresponsible, but I have recieved two tickets in the past month in two seperate locations within Texas. The first ticket I received was for not coming to a complete stop and having my old insurance card because I left the new one which was sitting at home. I sent this ticket to my attorney to take care of. Then two weeks late I get a speeding ticket in a small district which I took care of myself right away and now taking a defensive driving course to clear it from my record. I now get news that the first ticket I obtained couldnt be cleared by my attorney and that I have to do defensive driving for the stop sign which I cant because I am already taking it and do deffered ajudification for my insurance which I had even though it was not present at the time. The question I have is, will my insurance ticket be dismissed if I show proof that I indeed had it at the time and would I be able to do deffered ajudification for the stop sign fine instead? These are the first two tickets I have ever received and I am pretty clueless on how the process works. Any help would be great.""

What is the best place to buy whole life insurance from?

I want to buy life insurance for my 47 year old husband and my 9 year old son. There are so so so many companies out there. What are some of the better names that are not schemes ?

Does lojack reduce auto insurance rates?

The least expensive type of life insurance is _____.?

whole-life insurance term insurance endowment life insurance limited-payment life insurance

Where can I Find Reliable Cheap Life Insurance Quotes?

I recently started a home internet based business. When I was just starting out I went without insurance for a while. Now that things are going well I would like to buy a life insurance policy. There are a ton of life insurance sites, but most of them seem biased or focused on an individual provider. Where can I find a good life insurance quote site that is unbiased or gives me quotes from a wide array of services? Also, are there any good tips for saving money buying life insurance for small business owners?""

Liability Car Insurance for another state?

Hi, I would really appreciate if someone could give me an answer to resolve this situation: Facts: 1- I legally own a car in the US, currently I'm overseas. 2- My friend has a complete power of attorney 3- Car was registered in California and now is staying in Virginia for almost a year. 4- I put the car on Nonoperational status with CA DMV and canceled insurance in 08.2008. 5- I need to make my car drivable again, and my friend has to move it to MD where she lives. 6- To put car back on road with CA plates I should renew the registration with CA DMV. 7- CA DMV requires the liability insurance before registration. 8- My friend was at the insurance company (Progressive Insurance) and they say, they cannot insure the car with Californian liability unless the car is physically in CA. Wnen I'll be back to US in couple of months I have to drive car back to CA, because I study there so my residence is CA. Can anyone tell me please how this situation can be resolved? - I don't wanna sell my car - registration with MD MVA is the last expensive and unwanted option.""

Help me lower my car insurance!?

Can I cancel my auto insurance?

I go through American Family and they are killin me. I recently bought a car from a dealership, which of course I had to get full coverage. My rate is now ridiculous and I have found a WAY better rate with a different company so my question is, can I just cancel my insurance? They sent me a bill for $434. I paid half of it today, do I need to pay the other half before I cancel? (Its just hard for me to make two $200 dollar payments for one bill) I will have to renew my policy in October, and I don't want to do that. I just don't want to hurt my credit or receive cancellation fees, so whats the best way to do this?""

Should Insurance companies be forced to protect against preexisting conditions? Buy Ins after car gets stolen?

How much would that add to the insurance premium if they had to pay out for preexisting conditions? What if you totaled your new corvette and bought insurance the next day. How soon before the insurance companies went bankrupt and we had to go to the government option. (Where you would be forced to drive a Yugo in order to qualify).

How can I drive a car without having to pay the insurance companies so much money?

Insurance companies rake in so much money ad find ways to charge fees and make adjustments to rip us off. Is there a way around this? Is there a non-profit insurance company? Can there be one owned by it's clients?

Car insurance company hasn't taken any money?

As title says- Got my first car insurance on Febuarary this year, they took the deposit, sent out all paperworks, I faxed my photocard license and counterpart license and as far as I'm aware I am fully insured to drive with comprehensive cover. However, its now 2 months and 4 days since my cover started and they are yet to take any monthly installments? I've tried contacting them, but spent 20 minutes on hold on a 0845 number, when they told me to leave a message and they'll call you back, but no, 3 days later and still no call.. so whats going on, am i covered and who's in the wrong? I've given them permission to take a direct debit.""

What's Toronto cheap auto insurance/Broker?

This city is pure Bull sh*t! I can't find a affordable insurance. If anyone have a good car insurance, please leave their name of contact #? Thanks""

Whats a good cheap health insurance for a college student?

On average how much does home insurance cost?

Or if you could help me out further, how much would home insurance normally run on a $200,000 house?""

""Car Insurance, Borrowing a friends car?""

So a friend of mine is letting me borrow his car for three months. now the problem is insurance. We dont know what to do. He has full coverage insurance with statefarm but said that he cant simply add my name to the insurance because if i get into an accident and get sued, his parents (who the car is registered too) will have to pay for the liability. what i'm confused about is if he has full coverage, and my name is under their insurance, wouldnt the insurance company pay for it and not his parents? His suggestion says that the only way i can borrow the car and cover all liability and contingencies is if he transfers (or 'sells') the car to my mom, so the car can be registered under MY parents name rather than his, so in the case of being sued, my parents would have to pay for the damages. what to do!?!? HELP!""

Homeowners and health insurance?

We have Nationwide homeowners insurance, which is just added to our mortgage. If we get health insurance through them too, do you think they can just add it to our mortgage also?""

Weird health insurance situation?

My hubby had two claims from a sleep study clinic that were marked as Out of network by my insurance. As such, the insurance company cut me a check for the portion of the bill that they are required to pay (instead of paying the clinic directly). I had to cash them immediately or else the checks would be void. Normally, we get a bill from the clinic with our total bill (including what the insurance needed to pay) and we then pay what the insurance wrote us a check for in addition to our portion. Now, the clinic has decided to write off what was marked as out of network. So, I have the money and nowhere to pay it. Is it ethical/legal for me to just keep it? It feels really wrong...""

How much is your monthly car insurance bill?

indicate your age and if you have full coverage. I want to know if what I'm paying is average. I'm under 25 and I was involved in an accident.

Can i sorn my car and keep paying insurance?

can I sorn my car for a couple of weeks as its run out of mot and tax. I want to sorn it for a couple of weeks while i sort out a couple of problems then put it through its mot and tax it again. In the meantime while its sorn can i continue to pay my insurance as I dont want to lose my no claims for the year or will my insurance company know its been sorned?

What is the cheapest type of car insurance?

Car insurance in differnt states ?

My grandmother lives in new Hampshire and there you do not need any insurance on your car , but in Connecticut by law you have to have it, so I was wondering if she comes to see us would she have to put insurance on her car to leave her state??""

How much would it cost to add me on my dads insurance to drive his car? UK?

The car is a 2001 peugeot 206, 1.4 engine Personal information: I'm 17. Work stacking shelves in a super-market. No previous criminal offenses/anything bad related to vehicles. I need the car to commute to college every day, work and the gym. (Need anything else? .. If so, Ill add details)""

How much would car insurance be in boca raton fl?

i am a 21 female, toyota corolla s 2006, 31,000 miles ... how much would insurance be? i have a clean driving record... also my car is currently registered in PA .. how do i transfer my car and license to florida ?? ...""

Which car is cheaper on insurance?

for my first car I am 16 years old secondary driver plus I took a driving course to minimize 30 percent which of these three is cheaper a BMW M3 E46 BMW E39 M5 or a BMW 330i ZHP I am only interested on insurance and is it possible the m3 can be cheaper because it has less horsepower and a smaller engine.

Why are insurance companies under the Obama health care plan allowed to not cover existing medical problems?

How is this making health care affordable? My physician wrote a letter stating I have no complications, but the letter BC/BS sent me was that under the Obama health care plan they do not have to cover my thyroid or anything related to it. I am a widow, unemployed for 1 1/2 years and pay for my own health insurance. Will you do anything to change or eliminate this health care plan?""

Car insurance?

i am currently insured and my policy expires on July 1st. I don't want my policy to renew so I called to tell them not to renew it. They said ok...and they wouldn't take out the June 1st payment. (I pay monthly). I just bought my new policy with a different company and I want that policy to start on June 31st. I made the down payment today but my next payment with that company isn't until July 31st. Basically I'm really confused....but there is probably some logical explanation. I'm not going to have any gap in coverage but I feel like I'm getting a free month of car insurance just because I switched companies.

How much would insurance be on a red 98 Honda Prelude (2door)?

Im 17 year old male with my g2, ive had it for 2 years now and want to find out how much insurance will be before i purchase it. Ive tooken the car driving school and have had one small ticket. also dont want to have to pay to get a ins quote so anything will help! plz help :)""

How can I get insurance if I am not working?

they say its going to a law you have to have insurance well what if your not working did they come up for something for that

Who's the best company for young car insurance?

I know the kind of car to get for cheap insurance but i'm still looking at around 3000 for insurance, i was just wondering if there is any companies out there people my age can actually afford.""

What is the cheapest car to insure for a 17 year old?

i turned 17 in november and i am really close to passing my driving test, what is the cheapest car to insure? as insurance for girls has gone up to the same as boys :(""

How much does type of car vary the insurance rate?

I am 18 and am going to be licensed in about a month or so. I am thinking about buying a first car but I'm just wondering out of curiousity, how much would insuring a 2002 BMW cost more than let's say...a 2002-2004 Honda Civic? I'm looking at the civic but if they are in the same price range, I would rather buy the BMW. Yes, I know about the Honda gets 50 mpg and BMW will cost more to maintain, etc, etc but I'm just wondering, would BMW insurance cost a lot more for a old model?""

""What agency will investigate fraud, abuse or illegal activity in government medical insurance programs?

And how will the Judicial system be made affordable for persons who are living in poverty?

Help me lower my car insurance!?

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-cheapest-addadhd-medication-uninsured-edward-taylor"

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Final Chapter of Hatching is out!!!

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/25873612/chapters/63274930#workskin

Chapter Title: May 12, 2007

Chapter Summary: It's Louie's turn to hatch!

Alternative to ao3:

Donald was stressed, to say the least. Llewelyn's hatch date was any day now and while everything else was ready he didn't know if he was. Don't get him wrong, he was very happy this day was finally here, it was what he had been waiting forever for since he heard his mother was pregnant. And then she realized she didn't want to be a mother after laying the egg and left, leaving all the responsibility to Donald. Della, of course, had been furious and threatened to beat her up or worse, but he had been able to dissuade her and find a silver lining in the situation. "We can help each other out, it'll be like they're actually brothers." He had told her and she had positively lit up. It made him think he could do it, be a Dad.

And then she left as well.

But this wasn't the time to dwell on that, he could be a Dad, he wanted to be a Dad, it would be a lot harder with just him, but he didn't have just him, did he? He had Scrooge and his cousins and his friends, he wasn't alone. He would never be alone, and neither would Llewelyn, he'd make sure of it.

The twins for their part would definitely be his surrogate brothers, they were just a few weeks along and they were enamored by his egg. Whenever he came over they flocked to it like they knew their cousin was inside of there; it was cute and made him awe every time. These three would be close, he could feel it. Speaking of the twins, they were progressing at normal baby speed, which mostly meant sleeping and he could tell it was wearing on his Uncle. But he also looked as happy as he had ever looked, the three of them would settle into a rhythm soon enough- and with Mrs. Beakley there to help he would always have a support system. When she wasn't busy with her own kid that was.

He didn't see much of Webbigail, her only being a few days old. Mrs. B was keeping her in own room for the most part, which was fair and totally her decision but was starting to wear on her also. And now he was next, he couldn't wait.

He was over at the mansion again, he wanted Llewelyn to be around family when he hatched, or as much family as he could be around anyway, Gladstone and Fethry were still not there. Weird considering Gladstone's luck, or maybe he was trying to skip out on the first few weeks, which were said to be the hardest. Bastard. And Fethry was still stuck on the deep-sea laboratory and would be for a few more weeks, until they could find someone else to look after it. He couldn't wait for them to meet their nephews and he knew they couldn't wait either- even if Gladstone was purposely staying away.

"Dewey, don't do that." He said as he gently pulled him away from the table. The den had pretty much been converted into a space for the twins but there were still dangerous parts in it, and somehow they always ended up near them. He brought him back to the center of the room where his brother was and placed him next to him. Hubert reached for him and Dewey let him latch onto him, Donald smiled at the two of them fondly. They were so adorable with each other, they reminded him of... no, don't go down that road. But it seemed like going down that road was all he was capable of lately. He just missed her so much, and being around so many things that reminded him of her was hard.

But he had other things to focus on now, he couldn't think about her- he'd never stop.

He looked down at the twins, "Now, where is our Uncle?" Probably trying to get in a few minutes of sleep, which he couldn't blame him for. But he really should be here, just in case Llewelyn's egg started to hatch.

And just as he thought that he heard a crack.

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"Scrooge! Get in here, it's happening!" He shouted from outside the den, trying to mind the twins' ears as much as he could. But he couldn't help it, it was time! His kid was finally hatching! Oh, he needed to get back in there. He ran back in the room just in time to hear heavy footsteps come up behind him. He glanced back at his Uncle, taking in his appearance and letting out a laugh. "That's what you're wearing?" That being a loosely tied robe.

His Uncle glared at him, "Mind yer elders, lad."

Donald ignored him and turned back to his egg which was now completely still. Huh, he had heard a crack, hadn't he? Yeah, there was definitely a crack in it, so why did it stop moving? Oh no, no no no, something was wrong. Something was wrong with his kid and he didn't know what. This was the worst thing that could happen. "Scrooge..." He said worriedly.

Scrooge looked at him just as worried and time seemed to freeze for the next few moments. And then the egg moved. "Ae think the lad's just takin' his time, Donald."

Yeah, that had to be it.

The next forty-eight minutes were the most intense moments of his life. Llewelyn seemed determined to take his time, something that was distressing him endlessly. Thank god his Uncle was there or he'd be a nervous wreck, he still was one a little bit but that was just how he was. He did everything he could think of to get Llewelyn to speed up the process but he was stubborn. Something they already had in common. This was undoubtedly his kid, although he hoped he wouldn't worry him like this too much. Oh, who was he kidding? He would for sure. But it would be worth it, as long as he hatched soon...

The final bit of egg broke revealing a perfectly fine, tired little chick. He felt like crying. And who knew, maybe he was? It's been a long day but none of that mattered now, his son was here. He gently picked up and smiled at him like he was the most precious thing ever, and to Donald he was. Llewelyn smiled back and he felt his heart melt. "Hi, Llewelyn, I'm your Dad. I love you so much." He placed a light kiss on his head and felt a presence come up next to him. He didn't take his eyes off his kid, he didn't think that was possible, besides, the presence was clearly Scrooge.

After a few seconds he chanced a look at his Uncle and saw that he was holding the twins, who were looking at Llewelyn with wonder. "Hubert, Dewey, this is your cousin- Llewelyn." Llewelyn's weak eyes landed on them and he smiled his second smile before cuddling up in his Dad's embrace and falling asleep. Yeah, Donald could also go for a nap right about now and he really should be sleeping when his kid was but... He didn't think he could sleep now, he just couldn't look away from him. It would probably be that way for a while.

Out of the corner of his eye he saw a tiny hand reached toward the sleeping duckling and smiled to himself, they were so curious about their cousin. "Careful, Hubert, dinnae wanna disturb the lad." He heard his Uncle say softly.

"Yes, please don't." Donald replied, he knew that if Llewelyn woke up right now it would be a very bad thing. "We should move to the couch." So that was what they did, and as soon as they did the twins start to make a move. Donald and Scrooge shared an amused chuckle and Scrooge sat them so they could watch him, they seemed content with that.

Donald looked back at his sleeping kid, his smile instantly growing wider as he did so. He didn't think it was possible to love someone as much as he loved him, but here he was, doing it. "He looks like yew." Scrooge tenderly noticed and he looked at his Uncle unsurely, he's just been born, how could he look like anyone? "He does." He insisted. So Donald went back to watching him. Now that he looked closer he could start to see it, he certainly didn't look anything like his mother -thank goodness-, but he could see the similarities between the two of them. It made him even happier but also made sense, he was his son, of course he looked like him.

"Yeah, he really does."

#ducktales 2017 #a bigger different family dynamic

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