As this story goes along I seem to own more. For example Tara, Sam, Eric, Michelle, and Donna are all mine. Unfortunatly, anything or anyone you recognize from "Miracle" still belongs to Disney.

Author's note: Sorry this has taken so long. Between the holidays and my own writer's block the story fell through the cracks. The next one may take about a week. Sorry.

Thank you to all who still read and review. Please continue.

Chapter 32: Donna

Jack and I decided not to tell our parents about what happened at Sam's.However, I think my mom could tell I was more than a little stressed, because, this morning she informed me that I was to do nothing except relax and get ready for the engagement party. She even made appointments for me at the local beauty salon. So here I am in the middle of my "day of beauty". Mom really out did herself. I have already been massaged, had my hair cut and now I am getting a manicure/pedicure. I have to say I am more relaxed than I have been in weeks.

"So your mom said your engagement party is tonight?"

"Ah-ha. Seven o'clock."

"Are you nervous?"

"To marry Jack?....No….About the party?....A little bit."

"Your mom said everything was taken care of."

"Oh, it is. Both of our parents really did a good job….I am just worried about all of our friends getting here."

"Are a lot of them from out of town?"

"Yeah. We have friends and family all over and they are all coming in today. It is just really important to both of us that everyone we care about is there."

"I totally understand. So have you set a date yet?"

"No….Jack plays hockey and he just got signed with a new team….so everything else is sort of up in the air right now….at least until we get settled."

"Jack? You don't mean Jack O'Callahan?"

"Yep."

"Oh my god! We went to high school together. My husband used to play hockey with him."

"Really? What is his name?"

"John Flannery. We got married right after graduation and then we moved to New York. We have only been back here for a few months."

"I will tell Jack that you guys are back in town. I'm sorry….what was you name again?"

"Michelle Flannery….well Jack knew me as Michelle O'Leary."

"Michelle….I will tell him you said hi….maybe we can get together for drinks or something."

"I would like that. Just take my card before you leave….well you are all done."

"Thanks. I will speak to you soon."

"Have a great time at the party."

I smile back to Michelle as I exit the salon. Finally a friend of Jack's I like! I guess I was not watching where I was going because the next thing I know I bump into someone. My purse falls and I bend over to pick it up. I can hear the person apologizing….as am I. When I stand back up I come face to face with….Donna. We both rise slowly to our feet….never taking our eyes off of each other. My mind is racing….what do I do?....do I run away or do I stay?....If I stay am I polite or do I beat the crap out of her? A big part of me loves that last idea, but I am an adult and I know fighting will accomplish nothing. I am still deep in thought when I hear her voice….

"I really am sorry."

What is she apologizing for….bumping into me or trying to get Jack back? She must see my confusion….

"For everything."

I really don't know what to say to this woman….thankfully she continues to talk.

"OC and I always had such a strong bond….I never dreamed….I always knew we would end up together."

The cat that has had my tongue has finally left and my power of speech has returned.

"Jack and I are together now. We are going to get married. Whatever you two had is over. And from Jack has told me is has been for some time now. The sooner you accept that the better."

"I am now fully aware that you and OC are together."

"And what finally brought you to that conclusion? The fact that Jack completely refused your advances or the fact that as soon as he got me away from Sam we left that house with out him even looking your way?"

"Sam lied to me. He told me that OC was miserable and that you were only using him. He told me that Jack stilled loved me….that he asked about me. He told me that you guys would be at the party and that I would have a chance to talk to OC alone. Please believe me when I tell you that I had no idea about what Sam was planning for you. He has always been a good friend to me…."

"He is in love with you. From what I have been told he would do anything for you…anything."

"I know. It is just I wanted so badly to believe what he said about OC. I should have never let him go."

"Well you did….I really don't know what you want me to say. Are you looking for me to forgive you for trying to get Jack back? Or for what Sam tried to do? If what you are saying is true than fine….you were lied to by someone you trusted. But you ever try get between me and Jack again…."

"He loves you more than he ever loved me….I saw it in his eyes that night. When Eric told him what Sam was doing…it was written all over his face. He is yours forever. I may be stupid sometimes but I am not blind. Like right now….I see that same love in your eyes. I couldn't get between you too….no one ever will."

With that Donna dropped her head and walked away. I have to say that conversation went much better than I could have ever imagined. And to think I wanted to start it by punching her. At least this way my manicure stayed pretty.