Vanessa did her thing and at the same time she listened to what everyone was saying about the situations and such. ''Drake~'' she said, her voice was sweet but when the male would look at her eyes, he saw a clear warning. ''No violence.. It's not needed'' Vanessa said and pointed to a chair. ''Please sit down or help Tammy with setting the table'' she then said with a wink and turned back to the pancake batter she was making. As always, she had three bowls with batter. One for natural, One where she added cinnamon in and the last one she put in vanilla.

She grabbed the bacon and her favorite pan before Xaven could grab that one and gave him a kiss on his cheek. She went on with her pancakes and while Tammy finished the table, Lesley baking the sausages and Xaven baking the eggs, she heard the doorbell rang. She put the fire on low and automatically Lesley took over on the pancakes. Vanessa walked towards the door, followed by a bored yet protective Drake and Ralph. She opened the door and saw the sheriff standing in front of her. ''I heard you called and wanted to come over.. I decided that talking here is easier'' he said with a smile. Vanessa was a bit surprised but smiled. ''Yes, that is true, come in'' she said and let the sheriff walk in. Together with the two guys, behind her she walked to the living room.

''Preparing lunch?'' the sheriff asked while he took of his hat and Vanessa laughed some. ''Yes, we do.. We got a big family so we need to start early with lunch if we want to eat on a proper time'' she said. ''True, well.. I think I know why I am here, but please Vanessa, tell me'' the sheriff said. ''Well Sir-'' she started but the sheriff held up his hand. ''Jack.. Your father and I were best friends, I was the first he called when you were born'' he said. Jack sat down on the couch and Vanessa sat down too. ''True, I eh.. tend to forget that'' she said and smiled a little. ''It's okay'' he said. ''Jack.. The new deputy is sniffing around.. I mean, he came here with some questions about wolves and I get that since we live in the woods, he has to let us know and ask us about it.. But he was pretty nosy and asked why we lived here with the six of us, well... eight but two are right now away'' she said. ''He is curious indeed.. I must say, that I would like to know it too, but that is because I'm curious by heart'' Jack said. 

''Well.. As you know, the fate of my parents wasn't a great one... The house burned down and a lot happened. What I never knew was how wealthy they actually were, until I turned twenty-one and got a hold of everything they used to own.. This house was rebuild as a order of my aunt.. So I could live here again'' Vanessa said. She sighed and looked around. ''Xaven and I grew up together and his friends Drake and Ralph were a lot at his house so they also pretty much are like brothers too me..'' She said. ''Xaven and I are in a relationship... And well, Lesley I got to know in my college years.. She was with me here when I went here the first time'' she said. ''Xaven, Drake and Ralph dropped by right at that moment.. You can imagine it was a surprise'' Vanessa said. ''And now, Lesley, Drake, Ralph and Tamara live here too?'' Jack asked. ''Yes.. I don't like being alone and they offered me to stay for a while... Well, that while turned into permanent living here, we are happy this way. And, since there is enough ground around this house I told them that if they ever want a house for themselves, they can build one here'' Vanessa said. Jack nodded. ''You are so much like your mother.. She always cared for others and loved to help them out.. I shall look into it that my deputy will stop with this investigation of his'' he said. ''Thank you so much'' Vanessa said with a smile. Jack got up, grabbed the hat and put it back on his head. ''I'll leave you to lunch and get back to work.. Amazing job you did on the photo's of June and Jojo'' he said, talking about his own daughter and her dog. ''I might send you a mail for a project with the police dogs'' he said. Vanessa smiled and nodded. ''It would be a pleasure'' she said and walked with him to the door.