Trblmkr831- So glad to have a new reader/reviewer! And yet another Jimmy's little brother fan.

Lia06- Please don't move to Switzerland, I updated as fast as I could. Just when I had this chappie done, a whole big idea swept in and I changed some things!

Darkdestiney2000- Have you never seen 'American Pie'? Anywho, MILF is 'Mom I'd Like to F$#.'

TheBlackSoul- I can quote that speech by heart. It is amazing.

Klinoa- Sorry about Janny! I just could see him saying that for some reason. A guy I go to school with likes to date MILF's because he says "when you're done with mom, you can play PS2 with the kids!' This story has 4-5 chappies left, and then Chev/Rizzo sequel will be starting.

Meadow567- The part you were waiting on has been bumped to the next chappie, so that this chappie could take another turn. Patient young Jedi, they will be coming. (Sorry I couldn't resist the pun.)

BellaLou- I dunno if they used the term MILF back then or not. I do remember hearing my older brothers say it when I was little, but I didn't know what they were meaning until I was much older! This story will have about another 4-5 chappies. I cannot wait to see you top 5 Jimmy/Georgia moments. When I have completed this story. I will begin posting my sequel to 'Do You Believe in Miracles?', and I have a few other stories on the way as well. But you may feel free to email me or message me online at anytime. I talk a lot myself and the only time I use tact when talking is if I am like in church or talking to authority or something. I am glad that everything is okay with Casey! (Give him a big kiss from me! Spoil him some more! LOL) And more Jeff will be coming in future chapters, so tell Casey to get ready. Also, I will be very interested in Casey's reaction to the next chapter I post, so be sure to be looking for his reaction so you can tell me. Talk to you soon. HUGS

Emador- Sorry about Janny, but he was such a likely target. And Bah is so cute when drunk. I may kidnap him! LOL

Killerkeanegirl- Love the gush. Anywho, I am glad that the MILF thing was found amusing, because I meant it to be funny! Janny could maybe sing 'Stacy's Mom' No wait, we hate the Stacey in this story!

Note- I didn't get as many reviews as usual last chappie………I hope I haven't offended anyone or made the story boring. Anywho, I am asking my reviewers for help. I want to get a tattoo of a Shamrock like the ones Jim Craig wore on his mask. However, I have been unable to find a good clear pic of them to give the tattoo artist. I know a lot of you visit websites about the players and such, so if you would find a good, clear pic that the tattoo artist could use, please email or message me the link. (Or put the link in you review.) Thanks so much.

February 24, 1980 USA Vs. Finland (Gold Medal Game)
As we rode the bus to the Olympic Ice Arena, I looked at Jim. He was playing in the gold medal game. No matter what happened in this game, we were going to be leaving for Atlanta soon. I couldn't believe the Olympics were almost over. I smiled at Jim; I was so proud of him.

The bus stopped at the arena. We stood up to file off the bus. Jim was behind me when I stepped off the bus.

"Mama?" I said. Standing there, waiting for our bus, was my mother. Smiling and waving.

I ran to hug her. "What are you doing here?" I asked her.

"You didn't think I would miss my family winning a gold medal did you? So I decided to surprise you and be here with my family." she said and brushed the hair out of my face. "My husband and daughter taking care of the greatest hockey team in the world. And my new son, leading the way in the net."

"Oh, mom. I am so glad you're here." I said and hugged her again.

"Where is that new son of mine?" Mom asked.

"I haven't married Georgy yet!" Jim said with a smile, walking up to us. "How you doing, Velta?" Jim hugged her.

"Doesn't matter, you're family now!" Mom told him. "I am so glad I can share this with you two. Jimmy, you were so wonderful against the Soviets."

"Thanks." He said.

"Mommy #2!" Mac yelled and ran to hug mom.

"Hello, Robbie" she said.

"I am so glad to have both my mommies here!" Mac said and kissed her cheek.

"You've been doing so wonderful in these games." Mom told him.

"Ready to go in?" I asked them.

"I am going to my seat; I'm sitting with Patti and the children." Mom said. She kissed Jimmy's cheek. "Good Luck, Jimmy."

We watched her walk into the arena.

"I am so happy she is here." I said.

Jim put his arm around me as we started into the building. "Well, I've just been kissed by one beautiful Nagobads woman. How about a kiss from another beautiful Nagobads woman?" Jim asked with a smile.

"You're so cute!" I said and kissed his cheek.

When we reached the locker room, Jimmy went to get into his gear and I went to check our medical equipment to be sure everything in order.

(End of Period 2)
We trudged into the locker room, down 2-0. I had no idea what to think. All I could think was 'we've come too far to lose now'. Herb walked in and stalked around the room. I moved closer to Coach Craig, expecting for Herb to throw something at any minute.

"If you boys lose this game, it'll haunt you to your graves!" Herb said and walked out of the locker room.

I moved to get Jim some water.

"TO YOUR FUCKING GRAVES!" Herb yelled, sticking his head in the door. And then he was gone.

I looked at the boys, wondering what was going on in their minds. I kissed Jim, and then went out towards the bench to check on Herb.

(End of the game)
When the buzzer rang and the scoreboard showed 4-2, I could not stop the tears that started. I hugged my dad first, and thought of the joy he must be feeling.

"I never dreamed that I would ever get to do something like this. Growing up in war-torn Latvia, I dreamed of a better life, but never did I think I could be apart of something so spectacular as the Olympics!"

I looked out onto the ice and saw someone wrapping a flag around Jimmy. I made my way out onto the ice, thinking of him every step of the way. I loved him so much, and now he had won a gold medal. We had come so far.

"AHHHHHH, OH HELL!" I shrieked.
"Georgia, what the hell?" Jimmy called from outside the door.
"I fell in the toilet; you left the seat up!" I called back and heard Jim laughing. "It's not funny!"
"Sorry Georgy. I didn't expect to have a woman in my room tonight." Jim said but I could tell he was still laughing.

I jumped into his arms crying. He hugged me tight.

"Why aren't you in here swimming?" Jim asked.
"I can't swim. And I am afraid of the deep end." I explained as I put my legs back in the water.
Jim reached up and took my hands. "Come on in, I'll hold onto you."
"No, Jimmy. I am really afraid." I said.
"I won't let go, I promise." Jim said and tugged on my hands.

I pulled back and lightly kissed Jim. "I know they say there's no crying in heaven…..but tonight, I think they're making an exception for your mom. She is crying tears of pride and joy at her son, who has just won an Olympic Gold Medal."

"I wish she were here." Jim said and I could see unshed tears.

"She would be so proud." I said.

But I miss her, I miss her so much. And I hurt for my dad who misses her too." Jim said through tears. He cried harder and I pulled his head down onto my shoulder as I rocked him.

"Of course you do, she was a great mother. It would be disrespectful if you didn't miss her. But at the same time, I am sure she wouldn't be at peace if she knew you were suffering like this." I said and stroked his hair in an attempt to soothe him.
"But I don't know how else to feel." Jim said.
"You're mom…what was her name?" I asked.
"Margaret." Jim answered.
"Margaret would want you to remember her, but for you to be happy too. Take care of yourself, and your family. She'll rest better knowing that everyone is happy and cared for, but thinking of her in happier times." I said. "If you concentrate on doing that, it'll happen easier."

"Pop, where's pop?" Jimmy asked me.

We looked around the arena full of screaming, cheering fans and saw Donald. Jimmy and I waved to him. The pride on Donald's face was worth more than I could say. He was happier than I had ever seen him.

"So, I'll see you when we get to Cambridge?" I asked as I helped Jim pack the last of his things.
"Yeah, and Pop will be at the game. He really wants to meet you." Jim said.
"I am looking forward to it." I said. I stood on tiptoe and kissed both his cheeks. "One is for your brothers and one is for your dad. Tell all three that I say hello."

Johnson came over to us. He hugged us both.

"Where is Johnson!" Georgia yelled from the floor.
"Why do you need Johnson?" Buzz asked her while rubbing her back.
"He needs an exam. I have to check Johnson's johnson." Georgia said and collapsed giggling. Johnson, who was standing nearby turned three shades of red.

I turned to the other boys celebrating on the ice. We had shared an incredible journey together. I loved them all in a special way. Memories came flooding back to me as I celebrated with those boys on the ice.

Rizzo
We watched as Rizzo and OC jumped up on stage. I couldn't believe Rizzo was actually up there. But OC could talk him into anything, and they were both buzzing from alcohol. OC said something to the band, then he and Rizzo stood behind one microphone.
The band started playing and we all immediately recognized the opening riff. We all started laughing, most of the guys even clapped and cheered.
"They say we're young and we don't know we won't find out until we grow." OC sang.
"Well I don't know if all that's true. But you got me and baby I got you." Rizzo sang.

OC
"Hell Jimmy, you don't date for over two years and now you're with the team nurse of our arch rivals." OC said but there was no malice behind it. He was smiling.
"We're all one team now." Jim said.
"And what's wrong with Gopher girls?" I asked with a wink.
"When they look like you, not a damn thing." OC said and blew a kiss at me

Silky
"See, I told you women would like that costume, Johnson." Silk said walking up to us. Silk looked very sexy dressed as the Phantom of the Opera. The long cape and mask and Silk's natural good looks; he looked great.
"Where is Tarzan, Jane?" Johnson asked.
"Getting me a drink." I said.
"Georgia, I have to ask are you really dedicated to Jim. If you're not, and in that outfit, how about we meet…" Silk started.
"What is it with you boys? I put on a dress and suddenly you've all got more hormones than the locker room of a Jr. High football team." I said sarcastically.

Mac
"Did you ever tell the guy you and Mac weren't married?" Pavelich asked.
"That would have been a lousy argument considering Mac and I were always together, we were lab partners and he consistently referred to me as his wife. I once had a professor write my name down as 'Georgia Nagobads-McClanahan'. I asked him about it and he told me he thought Rob and I had gotten married over summer break." I said and the boys cracked up.
"Geez Mac, just go ahead and marry her. At least you'd be getting laid for your troubles." Verchota said just before Janny slapped the back of his head.
"Georgy and I are getting married if we reach 35 and neither of us is married yet." Mac said.

Buzzy
"Georgy, I made the team!" Buzz said as he hugged me, squishing the tests into my stomach.
"I know, that is so great. You are obviously thrilled because I can't breathe." I told him. He laughed and stepped back.
"Listen, a few of the guys are going out tonight and you have to come. No ifs ands or buts." Buzz said.
"I have to? Dad did you hear this? I have to go out with them." I said, dad smiled.
"You might as well go. It's better than sitting around the hotel all evening." Dad said.
"Great, now I got parental consent." I said sarcastically.

But after hugging all the boys, I ended back in the arms of the man who had drastically changes my life and stolen my heart.

I walked over and took the thermometer from his mouth. It was normal. "Everything is normal. How long you been feeling this way?" I asked him.
"Since sometime in July." Jim said.
"Why did you never talk to me or dad about it before?" I asked.
"I wanted to but didn't want to sound ridiculous. But a few weeks ago I found out I might not sound so silly." Jim said.
I raised my eyebrows at him not understanding his rambling. I hopped up on the table next to Jim. "When do you feel these things? At practice?" I asked thinking it was stress.
"Whenever I'm with you." Jim said.
"What…"
I was cut off by Jim leaning over and pressing his lips against mine. I was so shocked that at first I didn't move but then realized who was kissing me and kissed him back. Jim's lips were gentle against mine. Just our lips were touching.
Jim pulled back and looked at me. His blue eyes were bluer than I had ever seen them. "And that's the cure." Jim said.

"I am so proud of you, Jimmy. You have done so great and worked so hard." I said and kissed him. "I love you so much."

"I love you too." He said.

"Georgy, are you awake?" Jim asked, but I stayed still, just wanting to sleep.
I felt Jim stroke the hair back from my face. It was something that he often did. So many times he would brush the hair from my eyes or off my forehead.
"I guess you're asleep, baby." Jim said and kissed my cheek. "There are some things I have wanted to tell you, but I always lose my nerve."
I was anxious for what I was about to hear but forced my breathing to remain even so Jim wouldn't know I was pretending to be asleep.
"Georgia, I wake up and can't wait to see you. I fall asleep and whether you're here or not, you're the last thing on my mind. I think about you all the time. And……I think I'm falling in love with you." Jim said and kissed my forehead.

I looked around the Olympic Ice Arena, the crowd on its feet cheering, flags were waving. For the first time in a long time, Americans had something to cheer about.

Dad was watching the news while mom pestered him to go carve the turkeys for the boys. I started laying out the plates while Jim was counting out napkins.
Mom laid a hand on my arm. I looked up at her but her face was pale, her eyes were glued on the TV. I looked up at the screen and saw army tanks moving across the screen.
"In response to Afghan president ignoring Soviet warnings that they were too sympathetic to US causes, the Soviets have invaded Afghanistan taking hostage the Afghan president…"
I took Jim's hand and motioned for him to look at the TV. When he realized what was going on, he closed his eyes and sighed.
"Many fear that this is the Soviets first step in taking over land to expand their own territory all the way to the Middle East."
I sat down at the table. For the past week, I had been upset that the hostages in Iran wouldn't be released by Christmas. But now, on Christmas Eve, the Soviets had invaded another country.
Jim put a hand on my shoulder. "Are you okay?" he asked.
"Why? World events are getting worse not better." I said.
"It'll be okay, Georgy." Jim said kneeling down to hug me.
"Will it? Are those hostages going to live? Is this invasion going to lead to war? What if we have even more fuel problems from the middle east?" I asked.
"Georgia, things in the world are going to happen and we can't control them. And right now a lot of things look bad. But it's Christmas, and we're together. And no one can interfere with that." Jim said and kissed my cheek.
I smiled at him. "You're right. I'm sure everything will work itself out." I said and hugged him.
I looked over to see dad holding my mom.

I looked up at Jim. He had never looked more handsome than he did, in his hockey gear, American flag wrapped around him, smiling brighter than I had ever seen before. I made a mental note to get myself some tissues for the medal ceremony; I knew I would be crying!