Haley and Terrence both agreed and in they headed.
The lights were all dim, but were still on nonetheless, there was a blazing fire in the fireplace, and the TV was tuned to the nature channel, there was a special on about killer whales, or orcas.

Mark came stepping out of the kitchen with a big glass bowl piled with pepperoni pizza rolls dripping with cheese.
As he sat it down on the coffee table he turned and saw the three in the doorway.
"Hey Hazel, Haley!"He said excitedly as he rushed over.

Terrence reached around and closed the door, while Mark rushed up and gave them both a big three person hug, lifting them off the ground.
As he sat them down, after virtually compacting them, he smiled and spoke again,"Glad to see you both!Now all we're waiting on are James, Makaya, Courtney, and Abby."

Terrence snorted and said,"Smoothie will probably roll in with all three of them in tow."
Mark laughed lightly, however a brief flash of annoyance flashes across Haley's face, although neither guys saw it.
Mark headed for the couch and waved for everyone to come join him as he sat down.

Up at the top of the staircase stood Paulie.
He was wearing black sweatpants and a white T-Shirt.
He stood leaned against the railing looking down at everyone, twirling his hair with one finger while doing so.
He turned his gaze to Hazel, eyeing her thoroughly from his spot.