"Remind me how we got roped into babysitting again?"

"Come on, Syaoran. When your sister and brother-in-law invited us to visit their beach house, we agreed to take care of this little cutie from time to time so they could do their own thing."

Lin looked up from her pile of sand and let out a happy gurgle.

"Besides, this is fun."

Syaoran rolled his eyes as he picked up a spade and gingerly started to draw designs in the sand.

"Skinny dipping with you is fun. An intense martial arts battle is fun. Getting sand in my swimming trunks while looking after a kid is not my idea of fun."

"Come on!" giggled Sakura. "Aren't you the least bit interested in becoming a parent?"

"Sleepless nights, temper tantrums and poopie diapers? Where's the appeal?"

At that moment Lin pushed herself up. After getting her balance, she slowly made her way towards them. The couple looked at the child with wide eyes. She was taking her very first steps. Reaching Syaoran, Lin grabbed the toy spade and plopped on the ground.

They were both at a loss for words.

"Okay," Syaoran laughed as he scooped his niece and hugged her with pride. "You make a valid point."