Author's note- thanks so much for the review. Sorry for not writing but I've been in Florida for spring break but now I will write lots to catch up. Hope you enjoy this chapter and where I'm going to take the story. So keep the reviews coming

Disclaimer- I don't own Crossing Jordan but it's on my Christmas list. I do own Rory and a few other characters.

Woody and Rory's relationship was doing well. That night in Jordan's office Rory fell asleep in Woody's arm. Since then Woody was going to her indoor soccer games and was teaching her how to fence. She only seemed upset that this had taken so long to happen but she wasn't angry with either of her parents. She understood that Woody wasn't here because he didn't know and now that he did he was making up for lost time. She had talked to her mom and now understood why she had not told Woody. She was afraid of losing him or losing her.

Woody's relationship with Jordan was another story. They got along and were making a great pair in parental and professional issues. Everyone at work couldn't believe how fast the two could close a case. They also spent tons of time together with Rory. It was undeniable that they had chemistry but every time Woody tried to bring up the subject of them Jordan would quickly change it. As frustrated as Woody was he was determined to take it slow and gain Jordan's trust.

Jordan approached Woody's desk with files in her hands. " Here's your report." She said with a small smile. " Thanks." Ha said as he grabbed the report. " What time are you getting off work tonight because I have to work late and Rory has soccer practice." "I can take care of it " he replied happily, flashing a farm boy smile. These kind conversations happened a lot and Jordan was happy to have someone else to share the load with. As he began to flip through the report he realized that Jordan wasn't saying anything and she was shifting nervously from one foot to the other.

"Something wrong?" he asked looking up at her

" My father wants to met you." She blurted out.

"Oh." Woody responded a bit taken aback "I guess I can understand why. When?"

"'Tomorrow night?"

"Ok. Is there a reason you're so nervous?"

"Well, my dad was on the force. He has a way of intimidating people."

"Jordan, I may seem naive to you but I can handle It." he said flashing another farm boy smile.

"Your dad owns this place?" Woody asked as he, Jordan, and Rory enter the Irish pub. Even though he told Jordan he could handle it Woody still couldn't help but be nervous.

"Yeah." Jordan replied

"Grandpa!" Rory yells as she sees Max come from the storeroom.

" Hey, sweetheart. How are you?" Max asked as he picked up his granddaughter for a hug. As he let down the little girl he looked toward Jordan and Woody.

"Dad, this is Woody Hoyt. Woody, this is my dad Max Cavanaugh." Jordan said introducing the two men.

" Hello Sir." Woody said politely. The men shook hand. Despite the circumstances he was sure this man did not like him for not being there even though he didn't know.

" Hello." Max replied simply. This man seemed nice and he could tell where Rory got her eyes and dimples.

Max and Woody hadn't said much through dinner. Jordan had been caring the conversation and trying to break the tension. "Hey Dad, why don't you and Woody play some pool while Rory and I clean up." Jordan suggested. Both men knew what she was trying to do and slowly got up and moved toward the pool table.

"So you were a detective?" Woody said trying to make conversation as max racked the balls.

"Yeah." Max answered simply.

" I got this case now…

The two men spent the next hour talking about cases. It wasn't that Max didn't like Woody but he felt he had to be a little mean to see what he was really like. He had to make sure he was going to take care of Jordan and Rory. He didn't blame the boy for not being there. He knew how Jordan could be and that Woody had no control in it, until now. He watched how Rory acted around him, she trusted him. If she did then so did he.

I know it was short but the next chapter will be longer and will follow some of the events of season one

Please R&R