If you watch the moive enough times will they let you own a piece of it? Because if that is the case....

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Author's note: This chapter serves as a sort of segway into the plot bunny I was talking about.

Chapter 28: Boston

"Will you stop!"

"Huh?"

"Stop playing with your hair. You have been doing it ever since we woke up this morning."

"Have I? I'm sorry. I am just nervous. Are you sure your parents are going to like me?"

"Not if you are bald."

As Jack says that he grabs my hand out of my hair, brings it to his lap, and smiles.

"They are going to love you."

"I hope you are right."

"We will find out soon enough….we are here."

As I look through the cab window my stomach begins to do back flips.

"Maybe this was a bad idea. I can always meet your parents some other time…."

"When? At the wedding?"

"Well….maybe."

I give Jack my best "sick puppy dog" look….but he is not biting.

"Come on….it is going to be fine."

Jack pays the cabby, somehow manages to grab our luggage in one hand and then takes my shaking hand. I look up at him and try to smile.

"I love you and so will they."

Knock, knock, knock

I am just about to take a deep breath when the door flies open. The next few seconds are kind of a blur. Before I could say anything I was engulfed in a hug with a women I have never met before. I knew she was talking but I couldn't make out what she was saying….she was squeezing me too tight. She broke the hug briefly enough to clasp my face….there were tears in her eyes….and then promptly hug me again.

"Mom….Mom….MA!"

Thankfully the hug was finally broken….I cold barely breath.

"Don't yell at your mother."

From behind Mrs. O'Callahan I could see a man….presumably Mr. O'Callahan.

"Dad, it is 20 below out here and she is squeezing my wife to death."

"YOUR WIFE!"

"Calm down mom….we didn't get married yet….we have just gotten used to referring to each other as husband and wife."

"Oh Jackie you almost gave me a heart attack. Now come in before you catch your death."

I look over to jack a mouth "Jackie". He just rolls his eyes and motions for me to step through the door.

"Now let me look at you two….oh John don't they make a lovely couple?"

"Yes, dear."

"Oh there is so much to talk about. How you two met, how my Jackie proposed, the wedding…."

"Mary…."

"Oh yes and the Olympics as well…."

"Yes Mary we do want to hear all about those things but why don't we let them settle in first. I am sure they would like to unpack and relax before the 20 questions start."

"Oh you are right….where are my manners. Jackie why don't you take Tara upstairs to your room. You two relax all you need. But dinner is in 2 hours."

"Yes, mom."

Jack leans down, kisses his mom on the cheek and we head up the stairs.

As soon as we are inside Jack's room I collapse onto his bed. I hear Jack drop the luggage and before I know it he too is lying on the bed next to me. We lie there in silence for a few seconds until I roll over and curl up onto Jack's chest.

"Well that was certainly interesting."

"That was only the beginning. Wait until she gets you alone."

"Your mother is definitely….up beat."

"Hyper is more like it."

"She loves you very much….Jackie."

As I start to laugh Jack rolls us over so he is now on top of me.

"Don't ever call me that….please."

"OK….Jackie."

"Tara…."

"Ok….at least now I know why you have all of your friends call you OC."

Jack just buries his head in my shoulder. After a few seconds I can feel him yawn.

"You tired?"

Mumbling in my shoulder Jack replies yes.

"Me too. How about we try to sleep for a little bit."

Jack lifts his head, gives me a peck on the lips and we adjust ourselves into our usually sleeping position.

I was later awoken by a gentle tapping on the bedroom door and of course Jack slept right through it.

"Hold on a second."

I wiggle out of Jack's arms and open the door.

"Hi, Mr. O'Callahan…."

"Please call me John."

"John."

"Mary wanted me to tell you guys that dinner will be ready in about ten minutes."

"Ok….I just have to wake up Jack."

"Get used to it….that boy could sleep through anything….has been like that since the day he was born."

We both laugh and then Mr….John….heads back downstairs.

I wake Jack up and then head into the bathroom to freshen up.

"You look fine."

"Well that may be the case….but I feel icky."

"Icky? Is that a real word?"

"Regardless….that is how I feel. So just give me a minute."

I brush my teeth and comb my hair. I then look in the mirror….not great….but it is going to have to do….and head back to the room.

"Are you less icky now?"

"Don't I look it?"

"I already told you that you looked fine."

"That is only because you love me."

Jack just smiled and kissed me. At first it was a lite kiss….but then is started to deepen and all of a sudden we were back on the bed. There have been times over the last seven months that I have gotten completely lost in Jack's kisses….this was definitely one of those times. I don't know how long we were kissing but eventually I could feel Jacks's hands lifting up my shirt.

"Jack….Jack….we can't….your parents….Jack! Stop!"

Jack lifted his head and looked at me.

"I really don't want your mom's first impression of me to be this."

I move my hands around our bodies and then Jack starts to laugh.

"What is so funny?"

"Nothing….its just….I got a flash of what my mom's face would be if she walked in on us…."

"That is not funny!"

"If you knew my mom better you would know just how funny that is."

"That is why we have to stop….I want to get to know your mom better….and this is not the way I want to start."

Jack gets up and places his hand in front of me.

"Come on lets go."

I take his hand and we head out the door.

"There you two are….did you sleep well? You looked so peaceful when I came up to give you some fresh towels."

I look at Jack….my eyes are bulging out of my head….she saw us lying in bed….sleeping together….OH MY GOD! Jack just laughs.

"Yes mom, we both slept well."

I am still speechless and Mrs. O'Callahan must notice.

"Oh dear….it is nothing to be ashamed of….you were just sleeping….I didn't see anything."

Now not only are my eyes bulging….my face must be crimson red. Jack places his arm around me and kisses me on the head.

"So what's for dinner ma?"

"Chicken and mash potatoes."

"With your gravy?"

"Of course."

Jack turns to me ….he is grinning like a four year old.

"My mom makes the best gravy!"

"I know how much you love it….so that is why I made it."

"Thanks ma."

"Well….we better sit down before it gets cold."

"Do you need any help Mrs. O'Callahan?"

"No dear….just please call me Mary."

I nod my head and then Jack leads us into the dining room.

During dinner Jack and I try to answer as many of his parent's questions as we can. We tell them all about the team and the Olympics. However, Mary seems more interested in how Jack and I got together….we tell them that story as well.

After dinner Jack and his dad head into the den. John has been itching to see his son's gold medal and I know Jack has been dying to show him. I help Mary clean the table and clear the dishes.

"Everything was wonderful Mary."

"Thank you sweetheart. Remind me to give you the recipe for the gravy."

"I would like that." We continue to clean up in relative silence until Mary speaks up.

"Thank you for taking care of my Jackie, especially when he was hurt."

"There is no need to thank me. I wanted to."

"Regardless, you got him through that. I don't think he would have on his own….it was at that point hat I knew you were the one. I could hear it in his voice. He has never spoken about any one that way before. He loves you very much."

I really don't know how I am supposed to respond….what do you say to the mother of the man you love….especially after a confession like that….only one thing seemed right.

"I love him too."

"I can see that dear. What you two have is very special."

"My mom said the same thing."

"Well, she seems like a very smart lady. I can't wait to meet her. When are your parents arriving?"

"They will be here two days before the party….is that alright?"

"Why wouldn't it be?"

"My mom feels bad. She wanted to help you more with the engagement party. But my dad has a lot of stuff to do and my siblings have already missed a lot of school. So my mom has to be home."

"That is perfectly understandable. Tell her not to worry. All she needs to do is show up….the rest has been taken care of."

"I will."

"So have you and Jack found a place in Wisconsin yet?"

"The company sent us some material to look at. Honestly, we have been so busy we just haven't gotten around to it yet. Jack doesn't start for another two months so we have some time."

"That is good. I have to say I was very surprised to hear that he was taking that job."

Oh god….here it comes….she hates me because I am making her son move away from her….I knew it….what do I say….

"Really, why?"

"Well, I just figured that when we got the letter form the Black Hawks….Jackie has always wanted to play in the NHL….I just thought he would jump at the chance."

"The Chicago Black Hawks?"

"Yes, they had drafted him as a freshman, but had shown very little interest until now. That is why I was so excited to tell him."

"I can imagine."

I can't believe this Jack got an offer from the NHL….why didn't he tell me?....How could he keep this from me? I honestly don't know if I am happy….Jack got an offer from the NHL….or if I am mad….Jack didn't tell me he got an offer from the NHL. At this point I am leaning towards mad.

"Tara….are you ok?"

"Oh….sorry Mary….I am just really tired."

"Why don't you go and rest then. I can finish up here."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes dear. I will let Jack know you are upstairs."

Please do….and soon….we need to talk. I obviously, don't say this out loud. I just nod my head and go upstairs. At this point I am fully pissed.