Well.  That's it for my questions…"  Sydney looked uncertainly at Marylou.

"Now's the part where we bring out the parents to ask some questions.  Let's see how our bachelors fare with Jack and Irina Bristow!"

The crowd cheered as Jack and Irina walked out, Jack looking as stern as usual, and Irina smiling and waving.  Marylou shook their hands as they sat next to Sydney.  "Welcome Jack and Irina."

"Thank you Marylou."  Irina replied cheerfully.  "Thank you for having us."  She turned to a glaring Jack.  "Jack…"  Irina urged Jack to speak.

"Hi."

Sydney had to fight from laughing.  'No man would be able to handle questions from dad.  This should be fun.' She thought to herself.

Irina glanced to Sydney and they both smiled,  having thought the same thing.

"Alrighty then.  Let's get started.  Irina, you go first."

"Okay.  Hi bachelors."

"Hi."  They all replied in order.

"Okay.  My first question is an easy one.  Have you ever been in love?  Bachelor 1, you first."

"Actually, yes I have.  Twice.  And both times it was with a best friend."

"Thank you.  Bachelor 2?"

"No.  But I have really liked women, the last of whom I cared for was killed."

"Oh.  Please accept my condolences.  Bachelor 3?"

"Yes I have.  With an amazing woman.  But unfortunately, I never got the chance to tell her."

"I'm sorry to hear that."

"Okay.  Jack?  Your turn to ask a question."  Marylou said brightly.

"Have you ever been arrested?"  Jack asked bluntly.  Number 2?"

"Yeah, I have.  For my job.  The facilities were quite nice actually.  Very high security too."

Jack made a noise that could only be described as a grunt.  "3, you go now."

"No I haven't."

"Good.  1?"

"Nope."

"Good to hear."

"Okay.  Irina?  Back to you."  Marylou said.

"Okay.  Bachelors.  Do you have any hidden talents?  Bachelor 2, you can go first."

"Faking accents.  My British accent is excellent."

"That's a good one.  I could never perfect one of those.  Bachelor 1, how bout you?"

"I can juggle."

"I've always wanted to do that.  How about you number 3?"

"Actually, dancing."  The audience laughed.  "My mother made me take dance classes when I was a kid."

"That's sweet.  Gotta love a great dancer!"

"Jack?" Marylou informed Jack it was his turn.

"Who's the scariest person you've ever met?  Go 3?"

"That would have to be the parents of an old girlfriend of mine."

"2?"

"Nobody.  I'm not scared of anyone.  Now snakes, that's another story."

Jack snorted.  "1?"

"Definitely my boss.  He's not exactly what you would call friendly."

"My turn again?"  Irina asked cheerfully.  Marylou nodded.  "Okay.  Ummm, bachelor 3, what's your cooking specialty?"

"I'm great with some Kraft Dinner."

"The classic."  Irina laughed.  "Number 2?"

"Roast lamb with a nice glaze."

"Sounds delicious.  How about you number 1?"

"I cook a mean chicken."

"Mmmm.  I love chicken.  Jack, honey?  I think it's your turn."

Jack grunted.  "How old were you when you lost your virginity?"

"JACK!!"  Irina exclaimed.

"What?"  He asked innocently.

"Never mind him boys.  Jack, honey?"  She glared at him.  "Ask a different question."

"Fine."  Then he muttered under his breath "Spoilsport."

"I heard that!"  Irina turned to the laughing audience.  "You'll have to excuse my husband.  He doesn't seem to realize that some things aren't his business."

"Okay okay.  So, have you ever been married?  Bachelor 1."

"No I haven't."

"Bachelor 2?"

"Nope."

"Bachelor 3?"

"No.  Well, yeah, but it was annulled, so legally no but technically yes."

"Just a simple yes or no would have done bachelor 3.  Thank you very much."

"Sorry sir."

"Irina?  Your turn."

"Okay guys.  Here's my last question.  Have you ever hurt someone badly, physically and/or emotionally?  Number 2?"

"Many times, mostly physically."

"Hmmm.  Okay then.  Number 3?"

"Unfortunately I emotionally hurt someone I loved very much, though I did not mean to, and physically a few times."

"That's too bad.  Number 1?"

"Emotionally, but very unintentionally, and unfortunately physically as well."

"Hmmm.  Boys will be boys I guess.  Alright.  Jack dear.  It's time for your last question."

"Fine fine.  Quit your nagging.  Okay.  What are your intentions for my daughter?  1?"

"Ummm, I would just like to take care of her and grow to love her."

"Right.  2?"

"Enjoy the pleasure of her company, as I am sure she's great fun."

Jack grunted again.  "3?"

"To love her and support her in any way necessary."

"Okay!  Great answers from all 3 of our bachelors.  And some great questions from Sydney's parents.  Now.  It's almost time for Sydney to make her choice, but first, we will give each bachelor a chance to tell Sydney why she should choose him.