But This Love Is Ours. .

Eric Staal hanged up the phone, a smile gracing his lips. He turned to his wife;

“She said she can come by for an interview. She sounded really sweet Tanya.” Tanya signed, nodding her head.

“I’m sure she is. The way Melissa talked about her was very highly. I’m just worried about Parker and how he’ll be with her, what if she can't handle newborns Eric. What if they don't like her.” Eric signed, running a hand through his hair. He kissed his wife on the forehead.

“Don’t worry babe. We’ll see how she interacts with them. Brian said that she was mature for her age, she isn't like most 17 year old.” Eric heard the doorbell ring. He perked up, grabbing his wife’s hand, kissing it.

“Come on! That should be her now, let’s get this done before Parker wakes up and Jordan and Mary get back with Levi." Tanya nodded. They made their way to the front door. Opening it to reveal a young brown haired girl, soft green eyes, black Ray Ban eye glasses, and standing at about 5’4. She smiled brightly at them.

“Is this the Staal residence?” She smiled a soft, shy smile at the couple. Tanya smiled, stepping in front of Eric. She held her hand out in a ‘come on in’ matter.

“Yes. Are you Emma Scott?” Emma smiled more, standing up straighter then before.

“Yes ma’am.” She answered, her southern accent showing more.

“Come on in sweetheart before the rain starts, and we’ll get started.” Emma smiled at her, nodding her head as she walked in. Eric smiled brightly at her.

“Emma, want me to take your coat?” She looked up at the young man. Calming herself before she answered him. Emma Scott knew exactly who he was. She was a hockey fan herself, but she wasn’t about to admit that to the captain of North Carolina’s Carolina Hurricanes. She wanted the job, the former family she worked for, Brian Boucher‘s family, put in a good word for her to his teammate. She didn’t want to mess this up. Shaking out of her thoughts, she nodded her head,

“Thank you Mr. Staal.” He smiled at her, chuckling slightly.

“Please, call us Eric and Tanya.” She smiled nodding her head. She followed them to the living room. She sat in a chair facing them, opposite of the couch. She sat near the edge, pushing her glasses further up her nose. She folded her hands on her lap, looking up at them, smiling at her nervously. Tanya smiled back, winking at her, trying to calm her noticing how nervous Emma looked. Eric Smiled at her, nodding towards her,

“So Emma, tell us about yourself.”