The next morning Stiles was running late for work, she walked in the kitchen to see a brown paper bag. "I figured you're running late so there's a breakfast sandwich in there for you along with a banana and give me a minute". Mary put a reusable coffee cup under the coffee machine and Stiles watches as it fills up. "I'm told you like hot chocolate in the mornings". She hands her the cup, Stiles take it thanks her and pick up the brown paper bag and head out the door.

Stiles opens her car and takes a swig of her hot chocolate and a bite of her sausage and egg sandwich, she looks in her rear view mirror to see Jordan Parrish couple cars back. There was no reason for him to be there Stiles was sure now he must be supernatural like his girlfriend. She drove to her office there was no point in trying to lose him he knew where she worked after all.

She just finished her third appointment for the day and was about to take lunch when she saw him in her reception area. "Let me explain I'm not like her, can we go somewhere and talk".

"We can talk in my office".

After the talk was over Stiles said goodbye to Jordan and treat herself to a large cob salad from the diner round the corner. She got home around six to see Derek watching a ball game. "You'll never guess who I saw this morning and who came to see me today at work?"

He sits up straight and looks at her, "Was it Lydia?"

"Close her boyfriend Jordan Parrish, you'll never guess what he told me".

"What", she repeats the conversation with Jordan. "And get this they're not mates either".

"Do you think he's telling the truth?"

"Without a doubt."

"So she's not even running".

"Your signing is really coming on, so what do you want to do this weekend?"

"Don't laugh but I was thinking Coney Island for the day".

"I love that idea I've never been but always wanted to go".

Mary comes in to tell them dinner is ready, "We need to let mum know about your discussion with Jordan".

"I'm meeting her and Laura for lunch tomorrow, we're going to some posh Italian restaurant".

"Have fun guess what we're having for dinner tonight?"

"Italian."

"That will be correct, ziti to be exact although Mary has made some pizza dough for us to use later if we feel like a snack".

"Derek why do you think of all the people she could steal magic from, she chose me?"

"Who knows it could have just been because you were there, you're powerful, there's any numbers of reasons only she alone knows why. Have you spoken to Alan about your magical training yet?"

"No I'll call him after dinner."

"So I haven't met any of your friends yet?"

"Apart from the people I meet up with because we are deaf I don't really have any, to be honest it was just me and Lydia all the time. Apart from my receptionist Donna at work who I sometimes went out with after work I didn't really have many friends. People forget I can lip read and also forget while I can lip read a knowledge of signing to communicate is needed. I'm not the girl to be having a conversation with you via my phone only, why should I make the effort to make it easier for people to communicate with me while they make none in regards to me. Someone told me once that she and I could be great friends if only I didn't embarrass them by signing when we go out and people will see us together".

"Damn that's cold some people have no compassion, when Cora lost her hearing a few of her friends dropped her like a hot potato. Even her boyfriend broke up with her she has really struggled with becoming deaf".

"She remembers what it's like to hear so it's harder for her, she knows exactly what she's lost.I tell my patients they need to go through the five stages of grief because they lost something important to them they can never get back.  A lot of times they lose not only their hearing but their friends and believe it or not family members as well".

"That's really sad."

"You know what I just realised as rich as you guys are your mother isn't acting like I'm some gold digger out to get you".

"You're my mate we wouldn't be paired up together if you were, you have your own home you bought and paid for in cash. You're a doctor, not to mention you have your own practice which you worked hard to start. If anything she's bragging to her friends what a catch I've landed". Stiles blushes at his words pleased with the compliments.

"Mary is an amazing cook is there any dessert to have after I have my second plate of this ziti?.

"Homemade chocolate cake with homemade vanilla ice cream".

Stiles helps herself to more ziti. After dinner she calls Alan, "I'm ready to start my training tomorrow if you're free, no I think for the first lesson I'll come to you. A certain someone will see my car gone and assume no one is home. I want to see what she tries". She finishes her phone call with Alan and hang up. "She will not expect you to be here nor will she expect to see Mary. I've ward the back door, she shouldn't get in even if she tries to come from the forest right?"

"You're connected to the forest now it should warn you of any danger in its midst".

The next day Stiles meets Talia and Laura Hale for lunch at a very expensive restaurant. "So Stiles you like my brother ha".

"Laura!"

"I don't see what the big deal is they'll end up married with kids it's destined".

"We're taking things slowly while getting to know each other, now I know what we're. There isn't that cloud of will this workout or not. Am I wasting my time with someone who in a few years time will be out of my life. Me knowing we're mates takes the pressure off some what if that makes sense".

"It does I felt the same way when I met my David, so you two kids got any plans this weekend?"

"We're going to Coney Island for the day I've never been it should be fun".

"I have to go with you guys it would be so much fun."

"It's Derek turn to pick what we do so you have to ask him if it's okay you come."

"Do you mind me going?"

"I'm not fussed like I said ask Derek, if he says yes just know that I'm spending the night with him at the penthouse. I've never spend a night in a penthouse before".

"Don't worry I won't cramp your style, so what are you guys having for lunch I'm thinking a large pizza and spaghetti".

"Laura this is a fancy restaurant not a pizza joint they don't do that here."

"I'm a Hale they will do that for me", true to her words half hour later all three woman were enjoying a meat feast pizza and plates of spaghetti. "So Lydia is still in New York after everything she did, you know I don't remember her asking me if she could stay in my territory when she first came here".

"Oh yeah is that the redhead who we cornered years back for not doing protocol".

"Yes Laura, I remembered her studying to be a doctor was one of the reasons I allowed her to stay".

"So you guys know Lydia?"

"We know of her Stiles but we're not friendly with her".

"Did she mentioned me".

"No, she never did", says Talia.

"Enough about that banshee let's enjoy our lunch", they spend the rest of the meal getting to know each other better.  "You know Laura, Jordan Parish is single".

"Stiles you're not setting me up with someone who's just got out of a relationship even if you trust him".

"Who said anything about a setup, Talia did I mention the word setup?"

Talia laughs, "No dear you didn't but Laura honey it would be nice to see you dating again".

"He's probably not even over that cow yet."

"Actually that won't be a problem, come on I need to get to know him better and don't want him to feel like a third wheel with me and Derek".

"So you admit you're dating my brother".

"I admit I like your brother and we're getting to know each other".

"Fine I'll go but only if you can convince Derek to let me come on Saturday with you guys".

"Deal".

After lunch Stiles went back to work and did some paperwork she only had two clients for the rest of the day. When the work day was over she did a spell she found in her mother's books. On the entrance of her different office doors to make sure no one with ill intent could enter. She went home to find Alan Deaton wanting for her. When her first lesson with him was over she felt really good. She learn to do some basic spells and learnt some herbs and flowers that would be good for potion making. He also taught her which plants were harmful to werewolves, if accidentally eaten or if they get close to it.

"That was a interesting and intense technically second lesson", she said to Derek. When she sees him raise an eyebrow she said, "The mountain ash was the first lesson, by the way did your sister call you about tagging along with us on Saturday?"

"Yes she did, how do you really feel about her tagging along?"

"I mean it's your day to do what you want, I know you were looking forward to it just being us. And you showing me some of the places you like, I tell you what you can pick what we do next week as well".

He kisses her, as if realising what he's doing he draws back from the kiss.

"I'm sorry".

"It's fine, you could kiss me again to show me just how sorry you're", he does. "Derek there is something I need to tell you".

"I'm listening", she tells him just why she won't just jump into bed with him. When she was finished he was angry not at her but for her because of what she told him. He holds her close, "I'm here now and no one will hurt you again, you're not alone the Hales will protect you. Does your dad know?" Stiles shakes her head no.