Author's note: I continue to be blown away by the support for this story. I'm happy that there are those of you who like reading about this couple as much as I like writing about them.

Oh and if you're a fan of Jason/Kimberly fics then check out a new one called Through the Years.

GracefulCrane: Yeah, Jason and Kim will always support the dreams of their kids.

NatyAlbie: Jason just couldn't bear the thought of his daughter being so far way without him being there to protect her.

JasonLeeScottFan: Jayne was 17 in that last chapter, it was mentioned in the first sentence, and you probably just overlooked it.

Original-Red-And-Pink-4ever: It's nice to know that Jason sounded like a real dad.

CoolDiva: Thanks, glad I'm keeping some things realistic.

BellaDaydream: My mom doesn't want my little sister to go away to college either.

AJ: Keep reading to see what JJ decides to do!

fireangel63: Thanks, it's nice to have a new reviewer!


"JJ, is that you?" Jason asked one night as he heard the front door open.

"Yeah Dad, it's me," said JJ as he walked into the living room and found his dad sitting on the couch.

"How was your date with Lauren?" Jason asked.

"It was great as usual, you weren't waiting up on me, were you," JJ responded.

"No son, I wasn't waiting up on you, I just got caught up in this movie and I wanted to see the end," Jason told him.

"Oh cool," said JJ.

"Are you and Lauren still planning on doing the whole long distance relationship thing?" Jason asked.

"Yeah, I mean we know it won't be easy, what with me at Annapolis and Lauren all the way in London but we're willing to do whatever it takes to stay together," JJ replied.

"If you're both willing to work at it then I'm sure everything will be fine," said Jason.

"I'm just going to make sure I make the most of the time we have left," said JJ.

"So tomorrow should be pretty exciting, you're finally graduating," said Jason.

"Yeah, four years ago I couldn't wait to start high school and now it's all over," said JJ.

"Yes, that part of your life is over but soon you'll be starting a whole new chapter at the naval academy and I couldn't be prouder of you for wanting to serve your country," Jason told him.

"Thanks Dad, I'm really happy to have your support," JJ replied.

"You'll always have my support son," Jason told him.


"Well, how do I look?" JJ asked the next morning as he entered the kitchen dressed in a nice suit.

"Very handsome and so much like your father," Kim told him.

"So what's for breakfast?" JJ asked as he sat down at the kitchen table.

"Pancakes and eggs, your favorite," Kim said as she sat the plate down in front of him.

"I am really going to miss your cooking," JJ told her.

"Don't worry son, I have a feeling your mother is going to be cooking a lot over the next few weeks, she has to give you some reason to come home and visit," said Jason as he joined them at the table.

"Well when I do come home to visit, I promise it won't just be for the food," said JJ.

"No, I'm sure you'll also come home for the free laundry service," Jason teased him.

"Mom, that's not what I meant, I'll come home because I'll miss you," said JJ.

"Well I won't care why you're coming home just as long as you come home more often than your sister, she really should be here," said Kim.

"Mom, Jayne couldn't help it that she's in the middle of a performance and besides she was just home a few months ago for Susie's wedding," JJ replied.

"I know but it's not everyday that her little brother graduates from high school," said Kim.

"Speaking of graduation, you better finish your breakfast, it's almost time for you to be at the school," said Jason.

"All done," JJ said as he took a big gulp of his orange juice and got up from the table.

"Where are you going?" Kim asked as her son was rushing out of the room.

"I'm gonna grab my cap and gown and then head next door to get Lauren," he answered.

"Drive carefully," said Jason.

"I will, see you guys at the ceremony," JJ said as he left the room.

"It wouldn't have killed him to ride with us," said Kim once she and Jason were alone.

"No but I think JJ and Lauren just wanted a little time alone, they only have a few more weeks together and JJ just wants to make the most of the time they have left," Jason replied.

"I'm not the most important woman in his life anymore," she said.

"Kim, you're his mom, you'll always be important to him, just not the same way that Lauren is," Jason replied.

"I know, I guess I'm just not ready to let go of my little boy," Kim told him.

"Well ready or not, we've got to get going, your little boy is about to graduate," said Jason.


"Jason, Kim, over here," called Rocky from where he sat with Emily and four of their children.

"Hi guys, thanks for saving us seats," said Jason as he took a seat next to Rocky.

"No problem, the boys had to be here early so we decided to go ahead and come with them," said Rocky whose twin boys would also be graduating.

"Imagine that, sons actually letting their parents drive them to their graduation," remarked Kim.

"Pay no attention to her, she's still mad that JJ wanted to drive with Lauren," Jason told them.

"I can't believe this day is finally here, it seems like just yesterday I found out I was pregnant with twins and now they're graduating and going off to college," said Emily.

"Yeah but you've still got four to go," said Jason.

"Don't remind me," groaned Rocky.

"We love you too Dad," said Rocky's daughter, Daniela, who was seventeen.

"Josh, over here," said Renee another daughter who was sixteen as she waved to Joshua Oliver who was her boyfriend as he was walking in with his parents.

"Three down, and one to go," said Tommy since Lauren would be the third child that he and Kat had watched graduate.

"This just doesn't seem real, I still remember the day the three of us found out we were pregnant at the same time and now those babies are all grown up," said Kat.

"I was just thinking about that joint birthday party that we had for the four of them when they turned one," said Kim.

"This is all they're going to talk about for the rest of the day isn't it," said Rocky.

"I'm afraid so, we might as well get used to it," said Jason.

"I seem to remember you saying the same kinds of things when Jayne graduated," Kim told him.

"That was different, she was my little girl and I worried about her especially since she was going off to Paris," said Jason.

"Well JJ is our little boy, so why aren't you just as worried about him," she responded.

"JJ's not a little boy anymore, he's man now and he can take care of himself," Jason told her.

"Jason Lee Scott, are you saying that because JJ's a boy that automatically means he can take care of himself and Jayne couldn't because she was a girl?" Kim questioned.

"Dude, don't answer that," said Rocky.

"Well," said Kim.

"Uh, the ceremony is starting," said Jason.

"Saved by the band," said Rocky with a laugh.


"Need some help?" Jason asked a few weeks later as he walked into JJ's bedroom where his son was zipping the last of his suitcases.

"Yeah, you can take those downstairs for me, I'll be down soon," said JJ.

"Ok but hurry, we need to leave for the airport soon," Jason told him.

"Wow, I can't remember the last time I saw this room so clean, you didn't have to take down all your posters, this will still be your room no matter how far away you are," said Kim as she entered the room.

"I know that Mom," he told her.

"I can't believe it's already time for you to leave," Kim said as tears formed in her eyes.

"Mom, please don't start, you know I don't like seeing you cry," JJ said as he walked over to give her a hug.

"I can't help it, I'm a Mom, it's what we do," Kim replied.

"I'll write you everyday I promise, and I'll call when I can," JJ told her.

"You better," she said.

"JJ, Lauren's here, it's time to go," Jason called.

"I guess it's that time," said JJ as he picked up the last suitcase.

"Yeah, I guess so," said Kim.

"I love you, Mom," he said.

"I love you too," she said as she followed her son out the door.