The temptation to fire some sort of star as Elise's head was very, very strong.  But Emily held back from that urge.  Not out of any sort of love for the aunt of her daughter, but because Elise was tough enough she'd be able to take it and between a fight of her and Elise she was sure Elise would win.

And besides, Connor wasn't even worth it.  There was a reason the courts had granted near-total custody to her, rather than that miserable boy.  Anyone who believed romance could really ruin someone was a fool - maybe she had been the straw that had broken the camel's back, but nothing more.  Emily's thoughts began to travel down that dark path until the other mother started talking about her own kids.

As the more responsible mom finished speaking, all Emily could manage was a shrug.  [color=lightyellow]"If SolarFlare somehow managed to settle down into Mrs. Corona, then I'm sure the ruckus in there can prevent themselves from murdering eachother utterly."[/color]  Emily raised an eyebrow at her old companion, previously one of the more hostile people in existence.

Back to the all important subject of kids though.  [color=lightyellow]"... That's good to know, I'm sure that she'll be a strong girl when she grows up ...  If Mary had been through that many illnesses I'd probably have gone mad."[/color]  The woman sighed.  [color=lightyellow]"They grow up really fast, so enjoy them while they still appreciate you.  Heavens knows Mary is more responsible than I ever was, but I'm not cool anymore.  She always wants to be with her friends."[/color]

Emily paused, looking at the other woman.  [color=lightyellow]"Can you drive?  My car ... well ..."[/color]  It needed to be at least looked at after that previous fight.