Rose was on stage, practicing the party scene with Paris from Romeo and Juliet. The forbidden love was a little bit like her and Jack on Titanic. She also had to marry Cal, which she didn't want, and then there was Jack. He had saved her. Romeo and Juliet also had a forbidden love, because Romeo was from the Montagues and Juliet from the Capulets. For some reason Rose wasn't scared that Peter would try to make her like him again. She thought now that Peter knew she had Jack he would back off.
Peter was looking at Rose. She really was a wonderful actress. He knew just by looking at her that she loved to act. The more he saw from her the more he was starting to fall in love with her. He knew she had this Jack and that they really seemed to be in love, but that wasn't going to stop him from wanting Rose. He would do everything to make her like him.
In the meanwhile Jack saw that Peter was looking at Rose. It looked like he was slowly starting to fall in love with Rose. He wasn't going to let that happen. He knew Rose loved him, but still.. it felt weird that another man was looking at her the way Peter did. The only thing that took his mind a little from Peter was Rose. His beautiful Rose. She was wonderful on stage.
When Rose was done with the scene she wanted to walk towards Jack and Jack wanted to walk towards her but Peter was holding her up. ''Rose.'' He said ''You did a great job! You really are a great actress!''
''Thank you Peter.'' She smiled at him. ''But if you don't mind, I'd like to say hello to Jack.''
''Yes, of course.'' Peter said.
Rose walked past him and walked up to Jack, this was much to Jack's relief. Once she was at Jack's side, he took her hands in his. ''Well.. what did you think of it?'' Rose asked.
''You were wonderful. You were made to do this. You are gonna be the best from all the actors and actresses on that stage there.'' Jack smiled. He was about to lean in and kiss her when Peter came up to them.
''Yes, I think so too, Rose. You are great. I'm sorry if I interrupted you, but I just heard something of your conversation. I hope you don't mind.'' Peter said to them.
Jack looked not really happy with the presence of him, which made Peter more satisfied.
''Thank you, again Peter. That's very kind of you.''
''Tomorrow will be the balcony scene, are you ready for it?'' He smiled.
Rose saw Jack was about to answer that for her, but she thought better of it. It was best if they would just leave now. ''Yes I am, but I think Jack and I really need to go now. We haven't eaten yet.'' She made up a little lie.
Peter nodded. ''Oh yes, of course. We don't want you to be hungry.'' He placed a hand over her stomach.
Rose gasped at this. She hadn't expected him to do that. ''I..I don't think you should be doing this.'' She grabbed his hand and gently pushed it back.
''What shoudn't I be doing?''
Jack had had enough. He couldn't stand this man anymore. Who did he think he was? Who did he think he was to just place a hand over Rose's stomach? ''Come on, Peter. You know very well. You are just placing a hand over Rose's stomach. That's not something you do, unless you know that person very well. We are not blind. We know you like her, you are flirting openly with her while I'm around! But it's not gonna happen. Rose loves me and I love her with my whole heart. Don't even think you can come between us. We are about to marry and we're expecting a baby together.''
Peter seemed to be intimidated by this. ''What do you mean? I don't think you understand my intentions very well, Jack. I'm not flirting with her. Yes, I admit that I like her, but I know that she's with you. I'm not someone to intrude. I hope you can accept that.''
Jack looked at him, not believing a word he was saying, but he would let it be for now. ''Good.'' He just said.
Peter was thinking about what Jack had just said. That he should back off. He wasn't planning on doing that. He hadn't mean a thing he said, besides that he liked Rose. That was true. The only thing was that she was pregnant. It would be more difficult to show her that he was worth it. He just had show her she could trust him.
''Well.. I think we should be going. Bye, Peter.''
''Bye, Rose. I'll see you tomorrow.''
Jack and Rose walked away hand in hand. The way to their house was quiet. Jack was thinking about what he said to Peter. Was it the right thing to do? Maybe Rose is ashamed of me right now. Maybe she hadn't want me to give this speech to Peter. Rose was thinking too. I hope Peter really will back off. I am so glad that Jack had shown his feelings towards him. Maybe Peter knew now there isn't a chance to come between us.
When they were home, Rose sat on the couch. Wanting to tell Jack how glad she was that he said something to Peter. ''Jack, I-'' ''Rose, I-'' They said at the same time. They both had to laugh at this. ''You go first, Jack.''
''Okay. Well.. I was thinking about what I said to Peter. Was it too harsh? Are you upset with me for doing that?''
''What? How can you ask that? I just wanted to tell how glad I am you did that, Jack. I hope Peter knows where he stands now.''
''Yeah.. I hope so, too.''
Rose got tears in her eyes. Jack saw this and didn't know what was suddenly wrong. He walked up to her and wrapped his arms around her. ''Why are you crying, sweetie?''
''It's just.. that it showed me again how much you love me. It brought back all the memories we have gone through. First Titanic and then your memory loss. That you came back to me is so special to me, Jack. I love you so much.''
Jack smiled at this. ''If I would have to suffer from memory loss another thousand times, I would always come back to you. I didn't remember you in my mind but I remembered you somewhere in my heart. I didn't lose you there. I just love you too much, Rose.''
''Oh, Jack. I love you.. I love you.. So much.''
Jack hugged her even tighter. Finally getting the feeling that they could have some rest after all the experiences. He knew that no matter what, there love would always be there. That there love would overcome everything. Their love for each other was overwhelming. It was so, so strong.