Co-written by RatedrKjEricHo.

The next day Jack talked to Alexsei and he said he understood. He was actually happy for Sarah. They all gathered in front of the press and Sarah stood there for a minute before she began her speech.

"Thank you all for coming. Skating has been my life for as long as I can remember. I've done things that most people have only dreamed about. And I've missed out on a lot. I've given this a lot of thought and I've done all I can do in the skating world. So, I've decided to retire."

"Sarah, you're only 25. Are you sure about this?" One of the reporters asked her.

"Yes, I'm very sure." She smiled. "I have had a wonderful career in skating. I have accomplished everything you can. Now it's time for me to see what else is out there. To see what the world has waiting for me. To experience everything that is out there. This is where my life is now."

The reporters starting all talking at once when Alexsei stepped in. "Thank you all for coming. That is all Miss Desjarden has to say. She will be doing a final farewell skate. We will announce that when the time comes. Thank you again."

Sarah walked over to Matt and took his hand and they walked back toward the house. She smiled pleased with her decision. She could have her own life and finally live a little.

"Are you ready to head to Tampa?" He asked her.

"I am. Alexsei is going to call me and let me know when I'm skating my final skate. Once he tells me I can decide what type of routine to do."

"That's great." He smiled as her parents and coach walked over.

"I'm proud of you Sarah. " Alexsei said hugging her. "I will let you know when the final skate is. Go live the life you want."

"Thanks, Alexsei." Sarah said with a smile before turning to her parents. "I'm going with Matt to Tampa. We are leaving immediately."

"Okay. Have a great trip and be safe. Make sure you have your passport as you are a Canadian citizen not a U.S. citizen." Suzanne said to her.

"Relax mom, everything is going to be fine." Sarah said as she hugged her. "I'll call you when we land and get settled into Matt's place."

"Okay." Suzanne smiled.

"Let's get ready to go." Sarah said to Matt. She never noticed the reporter taking a picture of the two of them.

The reporter smiled. So this was why Sarah was retiring. He ran through all the things he could write about Sarah. His bosses were going to love it. Canada's ice princess addicted to drugs and shaking up with an American professional wrestler. That would be the running headline. And the press in the United States and Canada would have a field day with it. But he would get the recognition for being the one to break the story. He got his camera and headed to the magazine he worked for.

Sarah and Matt headed to the airport after stopping at her house to get their bags. Matt was happy to be going home. He liked Canada but Tampa was home. All of his friends were there and he felt comfortable being there. They caught their flight and were soon on their way.

"So, how does it feel to be retired?" Matt asked her.

"It feels great. I finally get to have junk food and not worry about training. This is great." She said taking his hand. "And I get to have a real life. With dates and everything that comes with that."

"I am your only date right?" He smiled.

"Of course." She smiled and kissed him. "I don't want anyone else to be my date for anything." She rested her head on his shoulder as the in flight movie started.

Jana stood at the airport looking at her watch for the third time in the last ten minutes and Randy kind of rolled his eyes and smiled.

"Would you relax? The plane will be here in a little while. Calm down."

"I'm sorry. But this is driving me crazy. I just need them to be here already."

"Are you excited to see Matt or Sarah?"

"Both of them. I can't wait to tell them our news." Randy smiled and hugged her close.

"Me either baby."

The flight landed and Matt and Sarah got off the plane. Sarah had been to Florida for competitions but never really got to see things. She was excited to see it. They walked through the airport and saw Jana and Randy.

"I'm so glad you guys are here." Jana said hugging them.

"We are too." Matt said. They headed out and then to a nearby restaurant for dinner.

"So how was Canada?" Jana asked as they had dinner.

"It was interesting." Matt replied.

"How so?"

"I announced my retirement and had it out with my folks over Matt. Everything's fine now and I'm looking forward to the next part of my life."

"You're retiring?" Jana asked.

"Yes. It's time to have a real normal life. Where I can go on dates, get married, have kids, eat junk food and not worry about working out or training ten hours a day."

"Well, I think it's good that you want a normal life." Randy said as they ate.

"I think so too." She smiled and looked at Matt. "I'm ready for the next stage of my life."

"That's great." Jana smiled. "Well speaking of the next stage of life, Randy and I have some news."

"Well, what?" Matt asked.

"We're having a baby."

That's fantastic." Sarah said as she hugged them both. Matt smiled.

"I'm happy for you guys. Wow, the world is going to have another little Orton. I don't know if we're ready for that."

Everyone laughed as they finished up dinner and Matt and Sarah headed to his place. He hadn't been there in weeks. They arrived and headed in.

"I love your house." Sarah said as they walked in.

"I know it's not as big as your house."

"That's not my house in Canada. That's my parents' house. I don't really have a home of own yet. That's something to look into." She said as she looked around. She noticed a picture of him and a girl. "Is this her?"

He walked over and took the picture from her. "Yeah. That was taken on the day I asked her to marry me. It was a happy day."

"I bet it was." Sarah smiled. "Well, I really want to unpack and get a shower."

"Let me show you upstairs."

They walked upstairs and he showed her around. He showed her the guest room first and then his bedroom. She walked in and sat down on the bed.

"This is nice and comfy." She said as she leaned back. He laughed.

"Thanks. So what did you want to do tonight?"

"Hang out with you alone. Especially since tomorrow we're meeting your friends and family."

"They are going to love you." He said walking over to her.

"I hope so. It will probably go better than my parents." She laughed.

"Yeah." He sat down beside her on the bed. "So, time alone with me huh?"

She smiled and leaned in to kiss him. "I always want time alone with you."

He kissed her and they were making love. He knew tomorrow she would be meeting his family and friends. He wasn't worried that they wouldn't like her. He was more worried they would think it was too fast or bring up the past. He wanted to enjoy this. He wanted a chance to rebuild his life and do that with Sarah.

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