My hero

A/N I would like to thank I would like to thank hippogriff-tamer, and L T Freak for reviewing chapter three. I would also like to thank hippogriff-tamer for all of her help with the chapter.

Tracy and Adam went downstairs, following the sound towards the den. Adam wagged his tail upon seeing the room. He turned back to Tracy with his tail still in motion.

"Some guard dog you are buddy."

She walked into the room and smiled when she saw Link. "What are you doing here Casanova?" Her voice was full of astonishment.

"I'm here to rescue my little snuggle bunny."

She practically ran to him and kissed him. "My hero!"

"Where are you going to take me?"

"My house of course."

"All right."

"Let me grab a few things then I'll be ready."

"Hurry."

"I will."

Tracy grabbed her diary and some clothes for the next day. She also took the dog food and Adam's two favorite toys for him. Link left a note of the dining room table as she was getting everything.

"All right ready?" he asked when Tracy finally came downstairs. She nodded. "Let's go then," he said as he grabbed the suitcase.

"Yeah."

They headed to the car. Link opened the door for Tracy and she thanked him before sitting down. Adam jumped on her lap as Link put the clothes, food and toys in the back. Her lap was his favorite place to sit in the car. Halfway to Link's house Tracy fell asleep, snoring a little. He parked in his driveway and leaned towards Tracy, whose face was turned towards him, and kissed her. A soft moan escaped her lips before she opened her eyes.

"Where are we? Tracy asked lethargically.

"My house don't you remember?"

She looked around. "That's right."

"Let's go in and go to bed."

"Yeah I'm pooped." Tracy yawned and stretched before opening her door. The cooler night air allowed her body to awaken enough to get inside. Once inside Link placed Adam's food and toys in her room as well as her clothes. Tracy felt compelled to write in her diary before closing her eyes.

Dear Diary,

Link rescued me tonight and you don't know how grateful I am that he's my knight in shining armor.

About seven thirty the next morning Edna awoke and went to start breakfast in the kitchen. When she passed by Tracy's room she noticed that Tracy wasn't there. She walked downstairs and Tracy was nowhere to be seen. Adam was missing too. She went back upstairs and saw that her suitcase was gone.

"Wilbur!" she screamed.

He ran into the room. "What's wrong hun?"

"Tracy and Adam are gone!"

"Why would they leave?"

Edna was frightened. "I don't know."

"I should call Link's mom, she'll want to know about this."

About fifteen minutes later, at the Larkins, Heather heard the phone ring. She started towards it but Link picked it up before she could. He saw her looking at him with her eyebrow raised.

"Hello," Link said.

"Link have you seen Tracy?"

"No I haven't."

Laura started scratching on the guest room door while Link was on the phone. Heather walked over to her and scratched her head.

"What is it girl?"

Heather opened the door and found Tracy and Adam asleep. Tracy woke up when she heard the door and saw Heather standing in front of her.

"Morning," Tracy said.

"Morning Tracy what are you doing here?"

"It's a long story."

"I have time."

"I'll have Link explain what happened."

"I'm curious to see what he says."

Back on the phone Edna was speaking to Link. "She's gone," she told him.

"My god what happened!?"

Tracy walked by and blew him a kiss. She went on to the kitchen and began making Belgium waffles and bacon.

"When we woke up she was just gone!" Edna said to Link. Her voice was agitated due to the situation.

They spoke for a few minutes before hanging up. Link strolled over to Tracy, who was facing away from him, and kissed her neck. She giggled as she leaned back and kissed his lips.

"Morning snuggle bunny."

"Morning Casanova."

Link turned Tracy so she was facing him. He placed a hand on her stomach and bent down to kiss it.

"Morning little one, how are you feeling?"

"It's doing great and says to tell you it loves you."

"I love you too little one."

They looked up to find Heather watching them. "Link what is your girlfriend doing here?"

"Mom you better sit down."

"Ugh a mom hates to hear those words."

She sat down at the kitchen table.

"What is she doing here?"

"You remember the Fourth of July?"

"How could I forget?"

"Well Tracy and I got carried away and didn't use protection."

"Is she pregnant?"

"Yes and her mom grounded her for three weeks and then told her she could never see or talk to me ever again."

"How could you guys let that happen?"

"We got carried away so can she stay?"

"Link Tracy is not some stray that you can just take off the street and bring home. She has a family who must be worried sick about her."

"I know she's not a stray. But If I take her home I'll never see her again."

"You can't know that Link," Heather said.

"My mom was pretty angry."

Heather looked at them and saw that there was no arguing with them. "I guess she can stay here but there are rules. She needs to promise to clean up after herself and help me around here and you two need to promise that you'll keep to your own room after lights out time."

"I promise," Tracy said.

"So do I," Link said.

Tracy started on breakfast again.

"I can't believe that you guys think your ready for a baby."

"We aren't. We are really scared about being parents."

"You should be. Parenting isn't something to be taken lightly. It's a lot of hard work."

"Thanks again for letting her stay."

"You're welcome."

Link stood next to Tracy as she cooked. Lucy came downstairs and into the kitchen.

"Morning," she said.

Heather smiled. "Morning sweetie."

Lucy noticed Tracy standing next to Link. "Mom what is Tracy doing here?"

"I told her she could live here."

"How come you're letting Tracy move in but you won't let me move in with Joel?"

"Because I am afraid that you'll get pregnant if I let you do that."

"Tracy is already pregnant."

"I know she is and she has nowhere else to go."

"Breakfast," Tracy said effectively ending the conversation. She didn't want to be the cause of a dispute between Heather and Lucy.

They all sat down and started eating the waffles Tracy made.

"Linky can I use your car to go shopping after breakfast?"

"I have a better idea I'll go with you."

She fluttered her lashes and smiled sweetly at him. "Will you let me drive?"

"Sure."

Lucy shook her head. "You never let anyone drive that car."

"It's hard to say no to my baby doll." Link shrugged his shoulders.

"She has you wrapped around her little finger doesn't she?" Lucy said.

"And what's wrong with that?" Tracy asked a little more harshly than she intended.

Link rubbed her shoulders. "Nothing darlin."

Tracy calmed and they ate the delicious breakfast. Tracy and Link fed Adam and Laura who licked each other after they finished. Heather went upstairs to get ready for work. She found Greg waiting by her post when she arrived at nine.

"Morning Heather," he said.

"Morning." Her voice must have hinted that she wasn't feeling her normal self after hearing the news that she was to be a grandmother for Greg asked, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing."

"It doesn't seem like nothing."

"I'm here if you want to talk," he said.

"Thanks Greg."

Heather headed to the back room to get her supplies. Greg followed and leaned in for a French kiss. She put a hand on his chest to stop him. "What are you doing?"

"I thought that a French kiss might make you feel better."

" I'm not ready for that step yet handsome."

He nodded. Though he wanted to kiss her he was brought up to be a gentleman. "I will be ready when you are."

"You'll be the first to know," she said before kissing him on the lips.

Link was making roast beef and cheese sandwiches at noon. They were also going to have chips. Tracy was taking turns playing with each dog in the other room while he did so. Lucy walked into the kitchen.

"Hey Link."

"Lucy why aren't you at work?"

"I came home doing lunch."

"Don't you usually go out to lunch with Joel?"

"Well Joel stopped by and we were wondering if you and Tracy would like to go on a double date to L'italiano Stelle with us tonight?"

" We'd love to."

"We'd love to do what?" Tracy asked walking into the conversation.

"Go to L'italiano Stelle on a double date with Lucy and Joel tonight."

Tracy smiled. "That sounds like fun!"

"Great I'll see you guys later."

Lucy left again as quickly as she came.

"How is lunch?" Tracy said looking at Link.

"It's ready."

"Good I'm starved. Do you mind if I used your car later to get my hair done for our double date"

"Not at all snuggle bunny."

"Thanks Casanova."

At the Turnblad's house Ann and Mary arrived for a visit.

"Where is Tracy?" Mary asked.

"She's at a friends' house."

"What about Adam?"

"He's with her."

She pouted. "I hope they get back soon."

Edna nodded. "So do I. Do you mind playing in here while I go talk to your mom about something in the kitchen?"

"Okay," Mary answered.

Edna and Ann headed into the kitchen. Ann turned with a curious expression. "What did you want to tell me?"

"Tracy and Adam are gone."

Ann's eyes widened. "Where'd they go?"

Edna shook her head. "I have no clue. I sure hope that she is all right."

"I'm sure she's all right."

"You're probably right," Edna sighed.

Tracy went to Rose's Salon around two that afternoon. She walked straight to the front desk, where Greg was sitting. He looked up at her and smiled. "Can I help you miss?"

Tracy smiled back. "I was wondering if Heather Williams had any time to do my hair."

"What's your name?"

"Tracy Turnblad."

"Sit down and I will send her over when she is free."

"All right thank you."

"You're welcome."

Tracy sat down while Heather finished with the person she was with. She saw Tracy and walked by Greg to get to her.

"Hey sweetie," she told Tracy.

She hugged her. "Hi Heather."

"What would you like done?"

"A French twist."

"All right."

Tracy followed her to her the sinks and Heather washed her hair.

On the way back to Heather's post Tracy saw Greg again. "I know it's none of my business but I think you should ask the new receptionist out."

"I've already been out with him."

"You have? How did it go?"

"It went great we've been out a few more times."

"I'm so happy for you! It seems like more than a fling if you've been out multiple times."

"Can I tell you a secret?"

Tracy nodded. Heather leaned over and whispered in her ear. "I think it may be serious."

Tracy wanted to squeal with delight. "Does he know about Lucy and Link yet?" She tried not to speak too loudly so Greg couldn't hear her.

"Not yet I am trying to think of the best way because I am falling in love with him and I think he'll leave me when he finds out that I have kids."

"I'm sure he'll be fine with it."

"You won't tell him will you?"

Tracy shook her head. "Don't worry I won't because you need to be the one to tell him. Have you at least told Link and Lucy about him?"

"Yes I did."

"What did they say?"

"Link was happy that I was moving on but Lucy wasn't."

"Lucy just needs time to get used to the idea."

"Yeah, my daughter can be resistant to change."

"And this is a big change," Tracy added.

"It is," Heather said in agreement.

When Tracy got home she wrote in her diary.

Dear Diary,

Today I met Greg. He is a receptionist at Heather's salon. He was nice and it seemed that his smile got even brighter when Heather came to greet me. Her smile was just as warm and I couldn't help but think that there might be something going on between them.

Heather arrived home a couple hours later and saw Tracy and Link making out on the couch. She coughed and they broke apart.

"Is Lucy home?"

"She's in her room."

"Link can you go get her for me?"

"Sure."

Link stood and went upstairs to retrieve his sister. They were back in the living room within a few minutes.

"Tracy, I want you and Link on opposite sides of the couch."

Tracy knew that Heather had a reason for requesting that so she just said, "Yes ma'am."

"And I want all three of you to listen."

"We will mom," Link told her. Tracy and Lucy nodded.

"You two should have known better than to let something like this happen. It's irresponsible! How can you even fathom taking care of a baby when you yourselves are still kids?"

Heather, upon hearing a snore looked to find Lucy sleeping. Tracy was on Link's lap making out with him.

"Lucy I need for you to wake up and I need you two to stop making out."

She continued, "You still have a while left in high school and you aren't married. How are you going to support yourselves and a baby on your own?

She heard a giggle and saw Tracy and Link making out again.

"What did I tell you guys about making out?"

"Sorry mom."

She stared at them for a moment before talking again. "I know that you are on Corny's show but he doesn't pay you guys enough to own a house, buy baby clothes, diapers or food, or keep yourselves healthy at the same time. You should have thought before you acted and now you have to suffer the consequences."

After Heather's speech they dispersed through the house to get ready for the double date. Link was ready first.

"Snuggle bunny we need to get going," he called upstairs looking at his watch.

"I'm coming Linky."

She walked downstairs in a blue knee length dress that looked like it was made for her. Enough skin showed to have Link mouth "wow". He always thought she looked really beautiful in everything she wore.

"Hey sexy my you look ravishing this evening."

He kissed her neck making her giggle. She kissed his cheek in return.

He offered her his arm. "Shall we go?"

"I'd be delighted."

They headed to the car and Link drove to the restaurant. Lucy and Joel were already there wrapped in each others embrace kissing.

"Hey guys," Tracy said.

"Hey," Lucy said as they pulled apart.

As they separated Tracy noticed that Joel had lipstick all over his face and neck.

"Joel that's a nice color for you," Tracy said snickering.

Link smiled. "Yeah, nice color."

Lucy handed him her compact and he used the mirror to locate the lipstick stains. He smirked as he wiped it off. "Very funny."

Their waiter walked over to take their orders. "Evening folks welcome to L'italiano Stelle what can I get you to drink?"

"I'll take a cherry coke light ice," Tracy answered.

"So will I," Link said.

"I'll have rum and coke," Lucy told him.

"As will I," Joel said.

"I'll need to see your id's," the waiter stated.

Lucy and Joel showed him their id's.

Satisfied that they were twenty-one he nodded and walked away.

"Tracy I bet that you are glad that your grounding is over."

"Yes I am."

"What did you do to get grounded for that long anyway?"

"You'll find out soon enough."

"That sounds ambiguous."

"It's nothing horrible," Tracy said.

"Then why won't you just tell me?" Joel asked.

"Because we don't want to just yet."

He turned to Lucy. "Do you know Lulu?"

Tracy had tears in her eyes. "Please just let it go for now." She took a handkerchief and wiped them away.

He nodded seeing that she was upset. "So how is school going?"

She perked back up. "It's going well thanks."

"Snuggle bunny did you hear that my mom is dating somebody?"

"Yes I did and I met him," she answered smiling.

"How?"

"He is the receptionist at the salon."

"What's he like?"

"He is very nice and handsome and he smiled whenever Heather was close to him."

"I hope that I get to meet him soon."

"I'm sure that you will."

"I hope he breaks up with her before he meets us."

"Hold your tongue Lucy I really want to meet him." She opened her mouth and proceeded to hold her tongue between her index and thumb.

"You're such a smart ass you know that?"

"I do but thank you for sharing."

"Guys please stop," Tracy murmured.

"Why?"

"Because you are acting like children and not adults."

"Sorry Trace. He does seems like a great guy."

" I bet he has a past that no one knows about."

"You think anyone who isn't that dad has a sorted past."

"I wouldn't be surprised if he is some creeper who likes to romance women and then ditch them."

"Lucy the way your mind works sometimes," Link said shaking his head.

"Greg isn't that type of guy. Really you two should just try to get to know him and not argue," Tracy told them.

"How would you know?" Lucy asked. She was being snotty.

"I can just sense it, and Heather has enough brains not to fall for that sort of guy," Tracy shot back.

Joel rubbed her thigh. "Lulu, maybe we should just give him a chance before we jump to conclusions. Your mom deserves to be happy just like we do."

"Want to split an order or Bruschetta doll?"

"That sounds great."

The waiter brought their drinks and a basket of bread.

"Are you ready to order?"

They nodded.

"What can I get for you?"

" We'll start off with an order of order or Bruschetta and I'll have the lasagna," Tracy said.

The waiter returned with their drinks and a basket of bread.

"Are you ready to order?"

They nodded.

"What can I get for you?"

"I'll have the lasagna," Tracy said.

"I'll have the ravioli," Link added.

"Give me spaghetti with meatballs."

" And I'll have the baked ziti."

The waiter nodded and walked away they each had a slice of bread. A few minutes later the waiter brought the order or Bruschetta.

"Can we try some?" Lucy asked.

"Sure."

Lucy and Joel took a piece, savoring the taste.

"Tracy how is Adam doing?"

"He's doing great thanks."

The conversation continued for the next ten minutes till the waiter brought them their dinners. They ate in companionable silence and when they were finished Link looked at the dessert menu. "Want to split a chocolate brownie sundae for dessert snuggle bunny?"

"I'd love to Casanova."

The waiter appeared. "Did any of you save room for dessert?"

The quartet nodded.

"What can I get for you?"

"We'll split a chocolate brownie sundae."

"I'll take a piece of chocolate chip pie."

"And I'll take a piece of cherry pie."

"Would you like whipped cream or ice cream on it?"

"Ice cream please."

"Can I have ice cream on my pie two?"

"Sure."

After they got home that night they watched some TV and did some homework. Before turning in Tracy wrote in her diary.

Dear Diary,

Heather just gave us the most boring lecture I have ever listened to. It was worse than Mr. Flak's usual lecture on history. She was giving us a lecture on babies and responsibility and Lucy was there and she fell asleep! I had to smile at that and with Link's distractions his mom wasn't too pleased.

The next day was a nice day and the dogs were antsy from being inside so Link grabbed their leashes and found Tracy. "Let's take the dogs for a walk sexy."

"All right Linky."

She took one of the leashes and put in on Adam. Link did the same for Laura and they headed out. After they got home from their walk the phone rang. Link picked it up.

"Hello," he said."

"Is Heather there?"

"Yes let me get my mom for you."

"Mom phone."

Heather took the phone from him. "Thanks sweetie."

"Hello."

"It's Greg, why didn't you tell me you had a son?"

"I was afraid that you'd be scared away if I told you that I have a son and daughter."

"Never; how old are your kids?"

"My daughter is twenty and my son is seventeen."

"You don't seem old enough to have kids that old."

"It's hard to believe I have kids that age."

"You're divorced right?"

"Yes."

"Can I ask you something?"

"Sure"

"How come you got divorced?"

"Because my ex husband would come home drunk and stay out all night. Then came the rumor that he cheated on me. I didn't believe it till I saw him making out with some whore in the park. When he got home I kicked him out and told him that I wanted a divorce."

" He made a big mistake by doing that if I were married to you I'd treat you like a princess."

"That's so sweet."

"Were your kids okay with you two divorcing?"

"My son was fine but my daughter was upset about it."

"What are there names?"

"My sons name is Link and my daughter name is Lucy."

"Can I meet them soon?"

"Sure."

"My daughter is engaged and my son is in a serious relationship with the two most wonderful people in the world."

"If they have anything like what we have then they are lucky."

Heather smiled. "We all are."

"Anyway the reason I called was to see if you wanted to go to Corey's steakhouse with me tonight?"

"I'd like that."

"Great meet me there at six and bring pictures of your kids so that I can see them."

"Will do."

Tracy was standing at her locker the next day at school. Penny spotted her and instantly ran to her side.

"I am glad that you are all right!"

" Of course I am all right."

"Your mom was so worried about you."

"Please don't tell my mom that you saw me. Link came by and took me to his house. We were tired of not being able to see each other."

"I wish Seaweed would do something like that."

"Who knows maybe one day he will."

Amber came up and looked Tracy over. "Tracy, you're here!"

"Why are you guys so surprised to see me?" she asked brusquely.

"Your mom was calling everyone saying that you were gone."

"Well Link came and we went to his house. If I was still under my parent's roof I wouldn't be able to see him."

"Is his mom okay with you being there?"

"She wasn't at first but she warmed up to the idea."

"Anyways how was your weekend?"

"Not as exciting as yours. Corny took me to Paul's steak house for my birthday."

"How did you enjoy it?"

"I loved it thanks."

"You're welcome."

That afternoon, at the show, Link and Tracy were in a corner kissing when Corny walked by. He smiled when he stopped to address them. "Hey guys seems like you worked your problem out."

Tracy smiled back. "Everything's smoothed out."

"Tracy, I don't normally do this but would you rather remain Seaweeds partner or go back to Link?"

Tracy just looked at him. "You mean I have a choice?"

"Yes what would you like to do?"

"Be Link's partner again."

"That's what I thought," Corny said.

That Wednesday, in Mr. Flak's History class, Tracy was napping and lightly snoring when she suddenly screamed.

"Miss Turnblad, seeing how you have interrupted my lecture with your outburst I think you should go to detention, so everyone can get back to learning. "

"Yes sir."

She stood and upon getting the slip from Mr. Flak started towards the detention room. Link got up out of his seat and watched her.

"Mr. Larkin perhaps you'd like to join your girlfriend in detention."

"Yes I would."

"You get your wish then."

Link took his slip and headed out to the hall. He spotted Tracy and wrapping his arm around her waist kissed her neck. She jumped and turned to face him. "Linky what are you doing here!?" she exclaimed.

"You don't think I would let you go to detention without me do you?"

She smiled. "No I don't."

"Were you dreaming?"

Yes, we were sitting on the floor playing with three babies. They looked to be five months old and Lucy was also there playing with them and she was pregnant."

"Mom would flip out if she really was pregnant."

"Yes she would. I am scared about having three kids."

"So am I. I doubt it will happen though."

They were at the door. "So do I; I hope it doesn't happen," Tracy said before opening it and stepping inside.

Before she went to bed that night Tracy once again wrote in her diary.

Dear Diary,

I had another dream but this time I was at home. Link was in it and there were three babies playing. I think they represent something but not sure what. Lucy is pregnant too. I wonder if she has any kind of dreams like I've had.

Sunday the eighteenth came. Link was off buying an engagement ring for Tracy while she spent the afternoon with Penny and Amber. He wanted to propose to her and be married before the baby arrived. He made dinner at the house before picking her up at Amber's. Tracy was touched that he had cooked the wonderful meal and enjoyed every bite of it. When the plates were cleaned he took her hand and led her towards the stairs. His heart started rapidly beating as he got closer. He looked back and smiled at the heavenly creature he hoped would soon become his fiancée.

"Casanova where are you taking me?"

"My bedroom of course."

She attacked him with kisses as soon as the reached the top step. He led her to his room, closing the door behind him and gently laid her down on the bed, their lips in constant contact. As they continued exploring each others mouth Link reached into his nightstand and took out a small black box he had hidden there earlier. He pulled back and ran his hand threw his hair as he searched Tracy's eyes. She gazed at him, confusion written all over her face, until she noticed the box in his hand. Her expression then turned to shock. He opened the box showing her the two carat solitaire inside and took it in his fingers.

"Tracy will you be my wife?" he simply asked.

Tracy smothered him with kisses. Link pulled away after a couple minutes and said, "Calm down my little sex kitten I'd like an answer to my question."

Tracy French kissed Link.

"What kind of an answer is that?"

"I thought my kisses were enough."

"What does that mean?"

"Yes Linky I'll marry you!"

They began making out again. Link started unbuttoning Tracy's blouse. She in turn unbuttoned his shirt. Once they were fully unclothed they got under the sheets.

"Our kids are going to have the prettiest mother in the world."

She pulled him into a fierce kiss. "Oh Linky that's so sweet."

"Not that I'm complaining but where did that kiss come from?"

She giggled. "Pregnancy hormones."

Link lingered atop Tracy and he began kissing every inch of her face and neck causing her to giggle. Next he nibbled on it also causing her to giggle. He then moved to her ear, nibbling on it. This caused her to whimper. Next he licked it causing her to growl. Then he kissed her nose making her smile. He then placed kisses down her body pausing at her breast to nibble on them causing her to whimper once again. He also licked them causing her to moan happily before pinching them to make her gasp. Next he stroked them as he did this she brushed up agents him and purred like a kitten he stroked her again.

"Good kitty."

Then he squeezed them before placing kisses all along her arm.

Tracy moaned. "Oh Linky."

Tracy then rolled on top, Link rolled back on top so Tracy rolled on top
again and spanked him. He whimpered.

" Linky it isn't fair to make your gorgeous fiancée remain on the bottom when she wants a turn on top."

She rubbed Link's inner thigh, making him whimper. She moved to Link's
neck placing kisses on it before sucking on Link's ear. He moaned at her lips on his ear. Next she ran her tongue over Link's mouth. Next she began to nibble on his lower lip causing him to whimper. Heather walked by the closed room and opened the door. Tracy hid under the sheets.

"Link the door must be open when we have company over."

"Sorry mom."

Around ten thirty that night Tracy was walking to her room when she passed Heather on her way.

She hugged her. "Night sweetie."

"Night Heather. You'll never guess what happened to me tonight?"

"What?"

" Link proposed!"

"I knew he was going to sooner or later. That boy is in love you with."

Tracy grinned. "As I am with him."

"Do you think you'll be married before the baby is ready to join the world?"

"I sure hope so because I don't want it coming into the world without his parents being married."

"I hope so too sweetie."

Heather hugged her again and let her get to her room.

Tracy then lay in bed writing in her diary it read.

Dear Diary,

Tonight was beyond words. Link asked me to marry him can you believe it? It was a total surprise as we were just making out when he grabbed the ring and asked me. I was so happy I think I just jumped on him and kissed him! Now I am not just a girlfriend but a fiancee and Link's my fiancee...

The next morning at breakfast everyone was sitting around the kitchen table.

"Link, Tracy told me what you did last night and you did the right thing."

"Thanks mom."

"What did he do?" Lucy asked.

Tracy held up her hand so her ring was visible. "He asked me to marry him."

Lucy huffed. "It's a little small don't you think."

"No, it's perfect." Tracy looked at her ring.

"I think its just right for you," Heather said.

Later that day Tracy called Penny and told her the news.

Penny was so excited. "Oh my gosh he really asked you!"

"Yes, can you believe it?"

"I knew he would but not at our age. I guess the pregnancy moved things up a bit."

"Will you be my maid of honor Pen?"

Tracy could hear Prudy Pingleton in the background. "Tracy Turnblad pregnant! I knew hat girl was a bad influence. You are not to go to that wedding young lady you hear me! Impregnated before they are even engaged! They are bound to go to Hell for that!"

"Mom, you're being overly dramatic!" Penny shouted at her mother.

"You are not to go to that wedding young lady!"

"Trace I'm sorry but I can't be your maid of honor," she told her.

"But Penny we have talking about being each others maid of honor since we were little kids," Tracy said.

"I know but my mom sounds dead set against it."

"You better not end up like Tracy or you'll really be sorry," Prudy said in the background.

Tracy wiped a few tears from her eyes. "I hope there's a way we can make it work so that you are at my wedding."

Penny sighed. "Me too Tracy."

When she hung up the phone more tears flowed down her cheeks. Link was there instantly to comfort her.

On Halloween Heather met Greg at the smoke house at seven. Tracy and Link were staying home so they could pass candy out to the trick or treaters. She bought six bags sensing that Tracy would help herself to some while they were waiting for kids to arrive. Greg was waiting at a table when she arrived.

"Hey honey bunch," he said when he saw her. He stood and held out her chair.

She kissed him before sitting. "Hey handsome."

"How are your kids doing?"

"They are really well thanks."

Their waitress came over and they both ordered cherry cokes.

"When can I meet your kids?" Greg asked after the waitress left.

"I tell you what you can meet them two weeks from today."

"That sounds great."

The waitress returned with their drinks. "Are you ready to order?" she asked.

"Yes I'll take a smoke house burger with extra cheese and sauce and an order of chilly cheese fries," Heather said.

"That sounds good make that two."

"All right," she told them and walked away.

"I hope that your kids like me."

"I know my son will. I am not sure how my daughter will like you though."

"Can you also invite the kids that your kids are dating so that I can meet them?"

"Sure you have already met Link's girlfriend though."

"I have?"

"Yes a few weeks ago. Her name is Tracy Turnblad. She came in looking to get her hair done."

Recognition sparkled in his eyes. "Ah yes I remember the short brunette. She seemed very nice."

"She is. Tracy and Link are at home handing out candy while we are here."

After the waitress brought their dinners Heather turned to Greg. "Do you want to do anything when we are finished eating?"

He nodded. "I'd like to show you a place the kids call make out peak if that's all right with you."

She gave him a small smile. "That's all right with me."

When they reached the peak Heather kissed Greg, running her tongue over his bottom lip. He was taken aback slightly but opened his mouth to allow her tongue entrance.

"I take that to mean you are ready."

Heather leaned towards Greg again. Before her lips touched his again she said, "Yes I am." They continued kissing, allowing their hands to venture up and down the others body. She giggled as he placed a kiss on her neck.

"Has anybody ever told you your skin is as smooth as satin? "

"No they haven't and you are the first to tell me that."

He ran his fingers along her cheek. "It's the truth."

They stayed until the clock struck midnight then Greg drove Heather home. She passed Joel, who was leaving. She passed Lucy's door and saw that she was still awake.

"Night sweetie."

"Night mom."

Heather hugged Lucy. Tracy and Link were both sound asleep when she checked in on them.

Greg was already at work when Heather arrived that Monday morning.

"Morning honey bunch," he said before kissing her. She opened her mouth allowing the kiss to deepen into a French kiss.

"Morning handsome." She kissed him again before going to her post. A letter sat on top of her work desk. She picked it up and read it.

Heather,

Your lips tasted so sweet upon mine that I couldn't help but let my tongue get a better sampling of their deliciousness. To my surprise I felt your warm breath hit my cool skin as you took my tongue in with yours. A throw of emotions circulated throughout my entire body as our tongues danced together. I think the most potent of those was the feeling of hyperawareness with everything about you-your soft, creamy skin, the crisp fabric of your dress and even the way your hair moved when it brushed against my rough cheek. When we parted I even noticed your beautiful flush and crimson pout. That pout was too adorable that I had to lean in and place another tender kiss upon it. Pulling back I wrapped my arms around you. It was then I realized that there was no place in the world I would rather be than in your arms

Heather turned to Greg.

"That was the sweetest letter anybody has ever written for me."

"I mean every word."

She kissed him again. "I know that you do."