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After Criss found out who told the press Criss wanted him dead or at least in pain but Criss learned from his father that violence doesn't solve anything so Criss decided to work out the stress instead. In the gym Criss was lifting weight when Costa and JD came down. "I see someone wants to kill someone" JD stated. Criss saw his brothers. "I just hate this side of fame people who are close to you use the information they've found out to get money and make celebrities look like idiots"Criss remarked trying not to go postal. "Believe me Criss we're both ready to excute that guy but I don't think Mom would like to see any of us on trial for murder". "Beside orange isn't my color" Costa added which made both of the guys laugh. "I just don't know what to do with this guy he's a good friend of Chef ED"Criss replied.

"Criss you have proof". "A picture he can say he was having lunch with her not telling her that Dimi is my daughter not my niece"Criss replied getting up. "We'll let you finish your work out". "Thanks" and they left. After they left Criss looked at a mirror and saw the guy. Criss lost it and punched the mirror. Mother Criss thought as he looked at his bloody knuckles. Criss went into the bathroom to wash off his hand. When Criss got to his house he saw police cars. Criss went up the driveway as a cop stopped him. "This is my house what's going on?"Criss asked getting out of the car. "You're the owner good come with me". When Criss got there he saw Carlos in a police car. "Caption William this is the owner of the house". "Good we were just about to call you do you know the man in the police car?" he asked. "Yes what's going on?"Criss asked. "It seems someone caught this guy taking a few things from your home" and showed him the van of the valuable. Criss's jaw fell to the floor. "Who caught him I'd like to thank the person?". "He sayes that he's your uncle"the officer stated.

Criss walked over and saw Nicholas talking to the officer. "Nicholas what are you doing here?"Criss asked surprised. "Don't be upset Christopher but I came to talk to you before me and your mother left and I caught him robbing you. I called the police and when I saw he was going to leave I fell out of my chair in his path. By the time he helped me back in the cops showed up" he stated. "So he is your uncle?". "Yes"Criss stated and the cops left as Criss sat next to him. "Thanks for catching this guy"Criss stated. "I think when the news hears about this guy trying to rob you I think what he told the tabloid won't messure up to pund of dog carp"he suggested as Criss chuckled

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Nicholas was right about that. The tabloid issued a retraction and apology to Criss for what they wrote. Dimi felt better too and decided to go to college any way. At The Luxor Criss was finishing up some stuff when a knock came to his window. He looked up and saw Melina. Criss got up and went to the door. "I just wanted to see you before I left today" she remarked. "Where's Nick?" Criss inquired. "He's playing some blackjack I just wanted to say that I'm happy that we finally got to meet. Dimitra and John have raised you well"she remarked trying not to cry. "What time is your flight?" Criss inquired. "Why?". "I want you to meet your granddaughter she's going to be here in a few minutes"Criss stated. "You want me to meet your daughter my granddaughter". "I think she'd get a kick out of meeting her real grandmother"Criss remarked smiling. When Dimi showed up Criss walked over to her. "You ready Uncle Criss everyone's waiting for us at the resteraunt" she asked. "Dimi I want you to meet someone" he said.

"Who Uncle Criss?" a little curious at what he had up his sleeve. "Well you know how your father found his mother and Uncle Costa found out some stuff about his mom well I found my biological mother your biological grandmother" Criss replied. Dimi looked shock. "She's here right now Uncle Criss". He nodded. "She'd like to meet you if you want to". "Allright"she stated. "Come on she's waiting in the production office" and they left.

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In the production office Melina was so nervous that her hands were shaking. Nick who joined her tried to calm her. "Relax Melina she's probably as nervous as you are" he stated. "I can't help it I'm about to meet my granddaughter"she replied. Outside the office Dimi starred at them. "If you're not ready-". "No it's just weird knowing this woman is my biological grandmother". They took a few minutes and walked in. When they came in Melina got up and smiled. "Melina this is Dimitra my niece/daughter"Criss said as they shook hands. "Dimitra what a beautiful name?". "I was named after my adoptive grandmother but I like my middle name better"she replied. "What's that?". "Melina". Now I understand why mom wanted her middle name to be that Criss thought. "So Dimi Criss tells me you're going to college?" "Yea but I'm staying close I'm going to LVSU" she remarked. "Full ride Dimi was a straight A student and valedictorian in high school"Criss stated.

"She got that from my side of the family I was a straight A student too" Melina remarked . "Grandmom said that if the magic bug didn't bit Uncle Criss he could of been a straight A student too," as Criss blushed. "Melina why did you let my grandmom adopt Uncle Criss from you?" Dimi asked. "You don't have to answer that"Criss interuptted. "It's all right Christopher I gave him to Dmitra and John because I was in a bad enviroment that I didn't want to bring him into and looking at him I made the right decision". After they talked some more they said their good-byes and left for the airport. At the resteraunt everyone was talking and having fun. Criss was at the bar getting a drink when JD and Costa walked over. "Dimi told us you introduced her to your real mom". "Yea I thought it would be the cherry on top to her trip"Criss replied. "I think finding out that the son she gave up for adoption became a world famous illusionist slash magician with enough awards to fill a room made her happy that she made the right deicision"Costa stated. Criss starred at Dimi as she talked to her friends.

"I should get going I got to get up early". Criss put his drink down and left. Outside Criss waited for his car when Dimi came over. "Uncle Criss"She called out. Criss turned around to her. "Yea Dimi". "I want to ask you something do you think you made the right decision on giving me up?"she inquired. "Dimitra it's probably the hardest decision any person has to make about giving up their own flesh and blood and if I had to do it over I wouldn't change it. I didn't regret giving you up I wasn't ready to be a father and I knew your mother wasn't ready to be a mother". "Thanks Uncle Criss" and gave him a hug. As Criss went over to get in he watched as Dimi walked off. I made the right decision and Criss left.

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