Rupert wanted to stay in the shower for longer than he did. The hot water made his tired muscles feel relaxed but he knew they needed to get to the firm and finish the spell. Shutting off the water, he toweled himself off and got dressed. When he found Martin and Wesley, the three of them got into Wesley's SUV and started for the firm.
The moment they got off the lift, Spike and Angel were right there. After telling the vampires they needed to have some patience, Rupert and the other two men made their way up to the lab. They were about to go to Fred's office when Regan came rushing out.
"Daddy!" she happily said before she flung herself at him. "Guess what?!" She didn't wait for her father to answer before continuing. "Mommy's mad at you! She's going to ground you from your books 'cause you didn't tell her that you told Spike and Angel about the spell and they were bugging her when we got here and she also said that you're going to get a time out because you're naughty! Grounding you from your books was my idea 'cause you grounded me from my toys once."
Snorting, Rupert shook his head and gave Wesley a cheeky smile. It amazed him how Regan could ramble on and on about things - much like her mother.
"Actually, Uncle Rupert is in trouble, too," Fred said as she came out of her office. "Both of them will be taking a very long time out in the living room tonight while I'm in bed, sleeping." She then smiled at Martin. "The Relaticq just arrived so if you want to get started on mixing everything."
"Sure," Martin said before he went into the lab.
Fred glanced at her husband and their lover. "I'll discuss things with the two of you later," she said before leaning over to kiss Regan's cheek. "Make sure they don't cause any more trouble, sweetie."
"I won't!" Regan said as she started to giggle again.