Klinoa- At my college, a bunch of frat guys actually put enough ice in a bathtub to keep a keg cold during homecoming! Funnier thing is they hoisted to the fifth floor using a pulley!

Strangexbutxtrue- Don't worry Craig wouldn't get in that tub, it was just drunk Silky being silly.

Lia06- Drunk Silky is like a staple of all my Miracle fics. LOL

Meadow567- I just didn't want to scare people off…imaginations can be used at will, lol.

Prettypinkcheer5- Sorry this took so long. Dad is back in the hospital and it's been crazy. I hope all your tests were good.

Flowersc781- Silky and OC in the tub…I wish that scene was included in the movie, lol.

Emador- What would I do without you? I hope I never have to find out. Thanks for all the help on all my upcoming stories.

XX- Yes next few stories, one of which I hope to start posting this weekend. (Read author's note.) And yes, we'll be seeing lots of Qualla soon because Kylah is going home. I think the reason I wrote the game that way is because it was playing in the background, so I inadvertently wrote like it was being called. I can't walk good on ice either, and I knew Kylah would want to be with the boys…and I know if I were there, I'd have been on that ice throwing OC off Rammer and jumping on him myself, lol. Did you think Craig jumping and yelling was sexy? I was starting to think I was the only one. Hehe. Naughty thoughts okay, I no longer have a boyfriend to gripe about me thinking of other guys!

Author's Note- I am continuing to write Miracle fics and once this one is done, I am writing the Chev/Rizzo sequel. But I am expanding my writing and starting a CSI:NY story. The CSI:NY story I hope to start posting this weekend or early next week. I hope you will all read it and spread the word. (Shameless plug, I know!) I have not yet named the story, but keep an eye out for it. Peace and Love.

February 24, 1980, Lake Placid, NY
USA Vs. Finland

The game against Finland for the gold medal is all a blur. I remember being nervous, cheering for the boys, Herb cursing and screaming; and the next thing I knew I was on the ice hugging those boys again.

"Kylah, we did it!" OC picked me up off the ice.

"You were wonderful, I am so proud of you." I hugged him.

I made my way over to Craig. "You must be in a whole other world."

"I am, but you're with me so its okay." He hugged me. "Did you really think we could do this?"

"I've recently learned to believe in miracles." I said and kissed his cheek. "We need to get the boys off the ice and ready for the medal ceremony."

Medal Ceremony

Craig handed me a handkerchief as I cried watching the boys receive their medals. I was so proud of them. They meant so much to me. They looked so dignified standing there, receiving their medals as the crowd cheered. Looking at them smiling, proud and representing their country one would never guess some of their antics I'd witnessed. That thought made me smile.

Craig put an arm around me. Herb looked so proud. And I was happy for him too. Even Doc was glowing with pride. I knew how proud the entire nation was. The boys were all over the news, and I couldn't answer questions fast enough.

I looked up at Craig. I couldn't begin to describe how happy I was for him. He'd worked so hard to get here and now he'd coached a gold medal winning team.

Our national anthem started. The boys covered their hearts and sang along. I wiped my eyes, knowing that no other moment of my life would feel like this one. I looked at Rizzo on the podium, at the boys lined up singing, and the crowd. I wanted to memorize every moment.

As the anthem ended, Rizzo turned and faced the boys. He motioned for them to join him on the podium. The boys all ran and huddled onto the podium. I laughed and hugged Craig. I looked across the ice and saw Jake in the crowd.

"Craig, look its Jake." I said and pointed across the ice.

"What? Kylah, Jake is…..are you okay?" Craig asked.

"Look its' him, Standing by the glass wearing his leather jacket." I insisted.

Jake winked at me.

"Kylah, I don't see anyone that looks like Jake. You're just too…"

"He IS there!" I insisted, but when I looked he was gone. "Where did he go? I know that was Jake."

Craig kissed my forehead. "Didn't he tell you he'd always be there. Maybe he just wanted you to know he was here sharing this with you."

I looked across the ice again where Jake was standing. I know it was Jake, I couldn't have been wrong. I smiled; just like Jake to always be there for me.

"He was here. I know I sound crazy but I saw him." I said.

"I believe you. And I am glad it made you happy. Now as long as he doesn't show up to kill me later for what I've been doing to his baby sister." Craig smiled.

I laughed. "Oh dear. I think the shower incident this morning is still illegal in some states."

"Let's go celebrate with the boys." Craig said and we headed out to the ice.

(Hotel)

Craig and I walked into the hotel bar with the boys. It was our last night in Lake Placid and we all wanted to hang out together. The next morning we were going back to Minneapolis to pack our things and go home.

"Hey, glad you made it. Wouldn't be the same without our leading couple." Baker said.

"We wouldn't miss this." I said and hugged him.

Most of the boys were in the back of the bar relaxing and having a few drinks. Craig and I sat at a table with Johnson, Rizzo and Jimmy.

"Hey coach, ready for New York?" Jimmy asked.

"I can't wait. You ready for Atlanta?" Craig asked.

"Yeah, waited a long time to get to the NHL." Jim smiled.

"Kylah, why don't you make a toast?" Verchota yelled.

"Why?" I asked.

"One last speech from our PR agent." Phil said.

The thought made me sad, but I wanted to say a few things to the boys. I stood up as the boys gathered around.

"I can't believe we're at the end of the Olympics. It seems like yesterday I was at try-outs trying to find Herb and dropping tampons in front of Buzzy." I said and the boys chuckled. "The past seven months of my life have been the best of my life. I've never been so happy and felt so much love in my life. I am so proud of you boys…all of you. You have helped me to grow and I am a better person because I've had this time with you. And as we soon go our separate ways, please know that I love each of you very much; and I will carry the happy memories of the past months with me always. You'll never know the joy you've brought me. And I want to thank all of you, because you've all brought some special joy to my life."

I picked up my glass. "So thank you to all of you. I love you all. To Buzz and Bah who were the first to help me start opening up, I can never thank you enough. To my third Conehead Pavelich; thanks for all the hunting advice, kitty-sitting and being there for me. To Mac who is one of the sweetest guys I know, and also one of the biggest flirts. I hope you share your kind generosity with others…and someday when I have a daughter, I'll be sure to steer her clear of your sons as well as OC's boys." I said and everyone laughed. "OC, you've shown me that people can change their minds, learn new things and see a new world, thank you. And Ramsey, may the Gettysburg Address never be the same!"

All the boys laughed as Mike blushed. "But in all seriousness, Mike you are a wonderful friend and I adore you." I winked at Craig. "And know that if I weren't with Craig, there'd be nothing left for Verchota to pick on you about. I'd see to it myself."

Mike blushed as the boys howled and Craig laughed. I continued. "Speaking of Verchota. Philip, you and Janaszak have said and done more crazy things, drove me crazy, and I thank you for every moment of it. Even when you were driving me crazy, I was laughing on the inside. And despite it all, you were there for me when I needed you. One of these days you'll both settle down and get married, to two very lucky women, because you're both great men. To Jimmy who has been great to talk to because he understands a lot of what I was struggling with, thanks for everything you and your dad did for me. And to Rizzo, who tries to solve everyone's problems and in the process has helped me through a lot. You'll be happy to know that I prayed the other day for the first time in over six years. And to Silky…I'll always have a special place in my heart for the guy who actually made Craig blush. And thank you for all you antics, silliness and being there for me too."

I smiled and looked at all the boys. "I wish you all the very best of luck and I'll be watching all of you. And know that my home is always open to any of you….and if you visit me in Qualla, my mother will feed you till you pop." I smiled. "To Team USA, who has given the nation something to believe in and forever changed my life."

We all clinked glasses.

"You forgot Craig!" Janny yelled.

"I barely got through that without crying. I start talking about Craig you'll all be looking for mops." I said.

The boys laughed, several of them walking over to hug me.

(Later that Night)

Craig and I walked down the hall to our hotel rooms. I still couldn't believe the Olympics were over and we were leaving in the morning.

"A lot has happened." Craig said.

"Yeah, it's all a little surreal right now." I said. "You staying the night with me?"

"No place I would rather be." Craig smiled as we walked into my room.

"You know, I feel a little lost. Like I don't know where to go from here." I said and sat on the couch.

"Why? You're going home. And then you're going to decide between the many places already offering you jobs." Craig said.

"Yeah, but for seven months I saw these boys and you every day. You and those boys haven't been out of my sight. And now, we're going our separate ways. I'm just very sad." I said. "I'm going to miss everyone so much."

Craig sat beside me. "I know how you feel. I'm going to miss the boys too, but I'll see a lot of them in the NHL."

"Yeah, you'll see them often. And I don't want to be away from you." I said.

Craig ran a hand over my cheek. "Kylah, I don't want to be away from you either. But for now we have to be apart. When NHL season is over I can take some time and stay in North Carolina. And during NHL season, you can spend all the time you want in New York. We'll make this work. We care too much about each other not to."

"I don't want to lose you." I said.

"You won't. I can't think of not being with you. I'll be going crazy without you." Craig smiled. "Suddenly I am back to cold showers, sleeping alone and cooking for myself." He winked.

I giggled. "I'm going to miss you so much."

"Well we don't have to say goodbye until Tuesday, so let's not spend our last bit of time together worrying. Let's enjoy it." Craig kissed me.

"You know this hotel has a spa in a little room next to the indoor pool downstairs. And you can lock the door to the room." I raised my eyebrows.

"How quick can you get in a swimsuit?" Craig asked.

"Give me five minutes. We can change, I'll get the towels, and you bring the condoms!" I said and jumped for my suitcase.

Author's Note- This is not the last chapter. I just wanted to mention that so people don't stop reading thinking the story ended with the Olympics! Peace and Love.