BellaLou- Was he wanting to cuddle after reading last chapter? (wink) Maybe he got ideas from Jimmy and Georgia! I like to portray that Herb cares about Georgy since he has worked with Doc so long. Well luckily, now Jimmy is getting WAY more than his little brother! LOL I'm your favorite Miracle writer? YAHOO! Thank you so much! Talk to you later, and be nice to Casey! LOL (Ps- I so want to know his reaction to this new chappie you're about to read!)

Emador- Do you need a cold shower? LOL I am going to make you a shirt that says 'I (HEART) Jim Craig's Baby Brother'!

Nikkd03- A riot? Wow, I didn't realize that people were so emotional about this story! LOL

Strangexbutxtrue- Wanted to be sure that no one could say that I traumatized them! LOL

Darkdestiney2000- Jim doesn't compete! The brother competes. (Not so much competes as tries to be more like Jim!)

Lia06- Ah, well glad you're awake now!

Meadow567- Wow, I didn't realize Jimmy fooling around with Georgia made OTHER girls smile! LOL

Klinoa- I agree with both your conclusions and add 3) Herb realized that dealing with an angry Georgia would not help the point he was trying to make and would more than likely get Jimmy into the fray! LOL

Killerkeanegirl- Wow, what a hat! As long as you don't read aloud, the 3 yr. old should be fine!

Butterflykisses71- Enjoy the shower? LOL They do seem popular!

February 14, 1980USA Vs. Czechoslovakia

We won! We not only won, we had dominated the 2nd best team in the world 7-3. The team was celebrating and cheering. They all looked so happy. Jimmy was playing great. I was so proud of him.

"Georgia, I'll be by to pick you up later." Jim said as he walked into the locker room.

"Okay, see you then." I said as he walked past.

"Big plans for Valentine's day?" Buzz asked.

"Yeah, Jim has some big surprise thing planned. He won't tell me anything except when he is picking me up." I said.

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When I arrived at the hotel, I went to my room alone. Jim had gone off to his own room to get ready to go out. I walked into my room and found a large white box setting on my bed. I looked at it skeptically. I didn't know if I should open it or not. I mean with all the problems the US had with foreign policy…and the Munich Games murders flitted through my mind. What if it was a bomb?

I slowly crept to the box and saw a card on it. My name was written across it in Jim's handwriting. That was a relief, I was sure that Jim wouldn't send me something dangerous.

I opened the card: Georgia, I picked this out for you to wear this evening. Love, Jim.

I smiled and lifted the lid from the box. Inside was beautiful red evening gown. I gasped as I reached in and pulled it out of the box. It was ankle length with thin straps and a design of sequences around the bust line.

I rushed over to the mirror and held the dress up in front of myself. It was beautiful. I had no idea where Jim had found it, but I loved it.

I hurried to put it on. It fit me perfectly. How did Jim ever find it and in my size? I twirled in front of the mirror looking at myself, feeling like a princess.

I pulled my hair into a French twist, which looked very classy with the dress. I carefully put on my make up.

There was a knock on the door. "Who is it?" I called.

"Your husband!" I heard Mac call.

I walked over and opened the door. Mac was standing there.

"Georgia Grace, you look beautiful." Mac said.

"Thanks, Jim picked this out for me." I said.

"Personally, I would have gone for something see-through." Mac said with a wink. "Happy Valentine's day." Mac said and handed me a small heart-shaped box of chocolates.

"Mac, I have a boyfriend this year. You didn't have to buy me candy." I said. Mac always bought me candy for Valentine's Day when I was single for the day.

"You're still my wife." Mac said and pulled me into a hug. "I'll still buy you candy when we're 85 years old and in a nursing home together, while I am beating the old geezers away from you with my cane."

I laughed. "You're so sweet. Middle of the Olympics and you remembered." I said.

"Well, if a man forgets Valentine's Day the wife gets angry and then the husband is sleeping on the couch and getting no boom-boom!" Mac said and I cracked up.

"Where are you and Jim going tonight?" Mac asked.

"I have no clue. It's something he has planned." I said. "Silky must know what the plans are because he kept winking at me today. Anything Silky likes, scares me!"

"Speaking of Jimmy." Mac said. We looked down the hall and saw Jim walking towards us. He was wearing a suit and looked terrific. "Georgia, you're drooling."

"I am not, but if I was who could blame me." I said and Mac chuckled.

Jim stopped at my door. "Hey Mac, what're you doing here?"

"Visiting my wife, before you sweep her away." Mac said. Jim rolled his eyes.

"Georgia, you look wonderful." Jim said and kissed my cheek. He handed me yellow roses.

"Jim they're beautiful. I love them." I said.

"Jimmy, I don't mean to cramp your style, but yellow symbolizes friendship. Red symbolizes love." Mac said.

"I know, but Georgy likes yellow roses because of the Dolly Parton song." Jim said. Mac raised an eyebrow.

"He's right. You know, 'Yellow Roses, the color of sunshine.'?" I told Mac.

Mac looked exasperated. "I give up, you two were made for each other. You two have a good night." Mac said.

Mac turned and walked down the hall.

"Georgia, I have never seen you look more beautiful." Jimmy said.

"Thank you, I love this dress. I don't know where you found it, but Thank you for it." I said and kissed his cheek.

"When I saw it, I could picture you wearing it tonight. It was just how I wanted you to look." Jim said.

"And you look great too. So handsome without the striped tie." I said with a giggle.

"Are you ready to go, our reservations are in a half-hour." Jim said.

"Sure, let's go." I said and allowed Jim to lead me from the hotel room.

Jim had a cab take us somewhere across town. When we stepped out we were in front of a huge restaurant. It looked fancier than anyplace I had ever been to before.

"Jim, what is this place?" I asked.

"Herb mentioned it, I guess he brought Patti here the other day." Jim said and held my hand as we walked into the restaurant.

I looked around it was beautiful, there was a band playing, a few people scattered across the dance floor.

"Reservation for two under the name of Craig." Jim told the host.

"Yes sir, Mr. Craig. You're table is this way." The gentleman said and led us across the room to a table near the dance floor.

The host pulled out my chair for me. I sat down. "Your waiter will be with you soon." The host said.

"Two more things, sir." Jim said to the host.

"Of course, anything." The host said.

"We are not to be disturbed by the media or fans if at all possible." Jim said. The host raised an eyebrow, obviously not recognizing Jim.

"We're from team USA Hockey." I explained.

The host nodded. "Of course, we will do all we can to ensure your privacy and our staff shall remain professional." He said. "And your next request?"

Jim motioned for the host to lean down to his level. I felt sorry for the host, he probably thought we were nuts. Jim whispered something in the host's ear.

"Of course sir, I will arrange that right away." The host said and walked away.

"What did you tell him to do?" I asked.

"You'll find out later." Jim said. "I want this to be a Valentine's Day you'll never forget."

"Well, we're at the Olympics, that kind of a once in a lifetime thing." I said, but Jim only smiled.

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"Jim that meal was spectacular, I can't eat another bite." I said.

"Glad you enjoyed it." Jim said.

"This could be the best Valentine's Day I've ever had." I said. "Freshman year of college, me, Mac and Buzzy spend the evening watching a 'Love Boat' marathon."

Jim laughed. "I just wanted tonight to be so special for. Something you would never forget."

"Well, I am having a great time." I said.

"I'm glad, would you dance with me?" Jim asked.

"I'd love to." I said.

Jim walked around the table and pulled my chair out for me. He took my hand and led me out onto the dance floor. Jim nodded at the band and then pulled me into his arms.

"I had the host tell the band make a request to the band for me." Jim said.

I had to hold back tears when I recognized the song. As 'When a Man Loves A Woman'.

"I love you so much." I told Jim and kissed him.

"I love you too, more than anything." Jim said. I laid my head on his shoulder.

"These past few months with you have been amazing." Jim said.

"I feel the same way. I am so glad you came into my life." I said.

"I guess that part doesn't apply to you. You're not heartless. You've got a beautiful heart." Jim said.

I smiled up at him and kissed him again. It felt so good to be in his arms. And I knew what he was trying to say through the song.

"Jim, can that be 'our song'?" I asked.

"Why do you think I chose it? It just felt right." Jim said. "Let's go sit down."

Jim took my hand and led me back to our table. When we arrived I saw champagne on ice at our table and two glasses on the table.

"Jim, did you order this?" I asked as he pulled my chair out for me.

"Yes, I thought considering the occasion, champagne was appropriate." Jim said. "Would you like me to fill your glass?"

"Yes, I would." I said.

Jim took the champagne bottle and filled both my glass and his.

"A toast?" Jim asked.

"What do you want to toast to?" I asked.

"How about a toast to the most beautiful woman I know. Who is the other half of my soul, and I love more than I ever thought I could love a person." Jim said.

Jim clinked his glass against mine.

"You know Jim, most guys don't go through this much just to get laid on Valentine's Day!" I said with a wink.

Jim chuckled. "You're onto my scam!" Jim said and winked.

"Jim this has been an incredible evening. I can't thank you enough." I said.

Jim reached across the table and took my hand. "Georgy, you know that when the Olympics are over, I'll be going to Atlanta." Jim said.

"I know." I said and couldn't look him in the eye. Why would he bring that up now?

"Depending on how the team does in the Olympics, I may have to go to Atlanta as early as the end of this month." Jim said.

I nodded, unable to speak and or look at him. I could feel tears threatening. I felt like Jim was trying to prepare me for the long separation from him in the NHL.

"Jimmy, we were having a good evening, I don't want to talk about this now." I said and swallowed back a sob.

"Georgia, we need to talk about this now." Jim said and squeezed my hand.

I nodded, even though I would have rather talked about anything else in the world. I focused on the tablecloth as best I could with tears in my eyes. I swallowed hard and spoke again.

"I know you've waited a long time to be in the NHL. I understand that you have to leave." I said.

"I have to go to Atlanta. And I want you there with me." Jim said.

I looked up at him, he was smiling at me. "You do?"

"Georgia, of course I want you there. I love you, sometimes so much that it hurts. I feel like you're part of me. That if I didn't have you…I wouldn't be me." Jim said.

I smiled at him. "I love you too."

"Every morning I wake up with you in my arms, sometimes I just watch you sleep, other times I kiss you to wake you up. But I want to be able to wake up with you in my arms for the rest of my life." Jim said and reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a small black velvet box.

I realized what was going on and started crying. Jim stood and walked to my side of the table. He then got down on one knee and took my left hand.

"All of my life, I wanted to fall in love with a beautiful, wonderful woman. I never expected to find her in Minneapolis, but I did. If you'll let me, I will spend the rest of my life making you as happy as you make me. Georgia Grace Nagobads, will you marry me?"

"Yes." I choked out before crying anew. I was smiling, laughing and crying at the same time.

I watched as Jim slipped a beautiful diamond ring on my finger. He then leaned up and kissed me. I held him in place for a moment, wanting to savor the feelings that were overtaking me.

Jim pulled back. "I love you, Georgy." He said and leaned his forehead against mine.

"I love you too." I told him.

I kissed him again. "We should head back to the hotel, I can't wait to tell everyone." I said.

"Is Mac going to let you marry me?" Jim asked.

"Are you kidding? I will probably have to let him and dad both give me away!" I said and laughed.

"You're sure you want to marry me?" Jim asked.

"Jim, I can't see doing anything else with my life. I want to be with you forever. To give you children, to be the proud NHL wife, to feel you beside me when I sleep, to grow old with you. There is nothing I want more than to be your wife." I told him.

Jim kissed my hand. "Let's go then. We have some people to shock."