Two weeks later ( A 49ers Game)
"Three colossal dogs, two nachos, three soft pretzels, four beers, and two cokes." Jack ordered at the concession stand.
As the clerk went to get the food Jack looked around at the throng of people moving to and fro. Then he looked over at his family. Sydney and Will were locked in a passionate embrace that he quickly looked away from. AJ was looking over the railing of the upper deck into the seats below. Irina had Ryder in her arms, rocking him gently. Jack got their food and quickly walked over to where they were standing.
"What's going on?" Jack asked.
"He's ok. He just got a little frightened looking over the edge." Irina crooned kissing Ryder on his forehead.
Jack nodded and motioned for them to follow him to their seats. There seats were behind midfield. Jack was on the end with Ryder and AJ between him and Irina. Sydney and Will were sitting in the seats behind them. The game had already started and both teams were scoreless. Jack passed around the food each person taking their order. Jack cut one of the colossal dogs in half giving each of his sons half. AJ quickly began to devour his. Ryder just stared in wonder at it.
"Ryder is something wrong." Jack asked.
"What is this daddy?" Ryder asked his eyes full of wonder.
"That is a hotdog. Remember we had them the other night." Jack said calmly.
"Yeah. That's ketchup, mustard, relish, and coleslaw." AJ pointed out on his own half eaten hotdog.
"Oh. Irina's hotdogs didn't look like this?" Ryder retorted.
"These are ball park franks their bigger and better." Irina added, smiling at her stepson.
"Yeah. Irina loves bigger hot dogs." Jack remarked slyly.
Irina nearly choked on the pretzel she was eating.
"Mommy, are you ok?" AJ asked. Concern in his voice.
"I'm fine." Irina said taking a sip of her beer.
She shot Jack a look of defiance. He just smirked at her. They all turned their attention to the game. It was the second quarter and the score was still zero. There were ten seconds left on the clock and the 49ers had one more chance for a play before halftime. The quarterback executed a beautiful 20 yard pass to Smith who ran for a touchdown. The crowd erupted in cheers. AJ and Ryder high-fived each other. Jack and Irina shared a quick kiss.
The horn sounded for halftime. At that time the Kisscam came up on the screen. The camera landed on Will and Sydney who shared a quick kiss. Then it moved to AJ and Irina. Irina leaned down and kissed AJ's cheek. He blushed. The Kisscam turned off and the halftime show began. Irina leaned over and kissed Ryder on the cheek as well. Ryder turned just as red as AJ.
"I don't get a kiss." Jack pouted.
"I can't reach you." Irina observed, seeing the rejected look on Jack's face she blew him a kiss.
"Will you two stop." Sydney whined.
"Look who finally decided to acknowledge us." Irina teased.
"I don't see us saying anything about you two cuddling behind us." Jack fired back.
Will straightened in his seat, and couldn't bring himself to look at Jack. At that moment Jack's phone began to ring.
"Hello, now. . . . I'm on my way." Jack said hanging up.
"What?" Irina asked.
"I have to go in. They said it's important." Jack said rising to his feet.
"Daddy don't leave me." Ryder cried.
Jack turned to look at his sons. He smiled and ruffled Ryder's hair.
"I'll be home tonight. I promise." Jack said.
Ryder eyes began to tear up.
"He'll be home," AJ reassured "he always keeps his promises."
"Really." Ryder sniffled.
"Yep. So if he says he'll be home, he will. Our dad's cool like that."
Jack smiled broader and kissed both of them on the forehead. He kissed Irina sweetly before leaving.
"Be careful!" Irina yelled after him.
Irina noticed that Ryder looked upset. AJ noticed too.
"Ryder do you want to sit next to mommy?" AJ asked already standing.
Ryder nodded then switched seats with AJ. Irina smiled at AJ and winked. He winked back.