We begin the story with Xena and Gabrielle returning home after one month on the road.

Gabrielle: Oh it's good to be home.

{ Xena drops the saddlebags on the floor. She stretches and we hear her back crack. }

Xena: Ugh!

Gabrielle: Oh Xena! Let me give you a massage.

{ Just then Gabrielle's stomach rumbles. Xena puts her arm around her shoulders. }

Xena: How about I feed you first and then you can do something about that massage.

Gabrielle: Sounds like a plan.

Xena: C'mon let's go say hi to our Moms and get some dinner.

{ So Xena and Gabrielle left their house and walked hand in hand to Cyrene's and Hercuba's Inn and Tavern. }

Xena: I see someone has been making some changes while we were gone.

{ The sign on the Inn now read: The 2 Moms Inn and Tavern- "Here we treat you like family." }

Gabrielle: I like it. It's got a nice ring to it. Our Moms make a good team don't you think?

Xena: Sure, who would have thought our Mothers would join together in business after your Father died in that freak farm accident.

Gabrielle: Well, my Mom kept warning him he shouldn't drink and plow the fields.

Xena: Well, he always wanted to be one with the land. I guess he got his wish.

Gabrielle: You know when I said our Moms made a good team I wasn't just talking about business.

Xena: Gabrielle! What did I tell you about that matchmaking of yours!

Gabrielle: But Xena don't you want our Moms to be happy?

Xena: Of course, but.........

Gabrielle: But nothing! Since you have many skills, use one of them to watch our Mothers together and tell me there's not something more than business starting between them.

Xena: Of course there's something starting between them. It's called friendship.

Gabrielle: Right, and how long did it take for you to finally admit that what we felt for each other was more than friendship? I mean Xena it was there right from the 1st episode but you didn't get it until the 37th when you died that 2nd time!

Xena: Alright! You made your point. I was some hard headed warrior back then wasn't I?

Gabrielle: Yep! But you're my hard headed warrior.

Xena: I thank the Gods for that.

{ Xena brought Gabrielle's hand to her lips and gave it a tender

kiss. }

Xena: I love you Gabrielle.

Gabrielle: I love you too.

{ Gabrielle and Xena entered the tavern thru the kitchen. Hercuba and Cyrene were standing close together with their backs to Xena and Gabrielle. }

Hercuba: Let me go and give Lila a hand with the dinner crowd. After it slows down a bit I'll come back and we can eat dinner together.

Cyrene: I'd like that. I'm sorry that you have to cover for my son's absence.

{ Hercuba touched Cyrene's arm and smiled.}

Hercuba: Hey, we're a team right. I don't mind.

{ Cyrene smiled and watched as Hercuba went out into the dining area. Gabrielle smirked at Xena. Xena just rolled her eyes. }

Gabrielle: Hi Mom!

{ Cyrene turned at Gabrielle's voice. }

Cyrene: Oh, I'm so glad to see you two. Come here and give your Mother a hug.

{So Xena and Gabrielle went and gave Cyrene a big hug. Gabrielle's stomach let out a growl. }

Cyrene: Have a seat you two and let me get you some dinner.

Gabrielle: That's Ok Mom we can get it ourselves.

Cyrene: Nonsense! I'm a Mother. It's what I do. Take a seat.

Xena: Yes Ma'am!

Gabrielle: I'm going to go out and say hi to Lila and my Mother. I'll be right back.

Cyrene: Alright sweetie.

{ Xena watched Gabrielle as she left. Xena smiled when she heard Hecuba's and Lila's shrieks of joy at seeing Gabrielle. Cyrene watched Xena and smiled. }

Xena: What?

Cyrene: I thank the Gods for the day Gabrielle walked into your life.

Xena: Me too Mother. Me too.

{ Cyrene began to dish up two big bowls of rabbit stew. She put the bowls on the table. She got a plate and filled it with rolls and a few slabs of butter. }

Cyrene: Here you go. What can I get you to drink?

Xena: I'll take a mug of cider.

Gabrielle: I'll have one too Mom. MMMM this smells so good! I'm starving.

{ Cyrene gave Xena a look. }

Xena: Hey, I tried to feed her but she wanted to wait until she could eat your wonderful cooking.

Cyrene: Oh Gabrielle! You're so sweet. Now be sure to save room for some fresh nut bread for dessert.

Xena: Oh Gabrielle always has room for that!

Gabrielle: I'll get you for that later.

Xena: Oh, I'm counting on it.

Cyrene: Oh you two just make this Mother so happy.

Coming up next: Iolaus visits the Tavern.