A/N: Thanks to my reviewers.

The next few days were uneventful and Jade found herself enjoying her vacation in Canada. It was nothing like the always busy life in L.A., but she could value the peaceful silence once in a while. With each day passing she felt closer to Beck's grandparents and she began to really trust the old couple. Beck and her were together almost the whole time, except for when George took him fishing. Jade felt like Beck and her spending alone time together was good for their relationship, especially after their break up. After they had gotten back together Jade hadn't known if they would ever go back to being as close as they had been, but their time in Canada really made her realize once again how much she loved him and she was sure that he felt the same way about their vacation. With the days passing peacefully she could almost forget that the rest of his family basically hated her, that was until they were invited to the annual family picnic.

Sighing Jade entered George's car and took her seat besides Beck.

"I still don't know why I have to come. They hate me anyway, so why even invite me."

"I might have told my aunt that I wouldn't come if they didn't allowed me to bring you along." Beck admitted sheepishly.

"Beck." Jade looked irritated at him. "I don't want to be there and I don't want to meet them again. I thought I made that clear."

"I just thought that maybe when you start talking over the picnic you would end up liking each other."

"It's more likely that Sinjin suddenly gets hot and popular or that Trina finally has some talent." Jade said sarcastically.

"You never know."

Jade only rolled her eyes and leaned back into her seat. This was going to be a long day and she wasn't looking forward to it at all.

Beck sighed annoyed when he realized that Jade was right. During the whole picnic no one except for his grandparents talked to Jade and all she got from the rest of his relatives were disapproving looks and whispers. Beck really couldn't understand why everyone was so again his girlfriend without knowing her. His grandparents, who had made an effort to really get to know her, could see how amazing Jade was, so why couldn't the rest of his family try to see that as well? The whole picnic he had to watch how uncomfortable she felt and there was nothing he could do about it except take her hand in his and smile reassuringly at her from time to time. Suddenly he saw that Jade's eyes darted over to the near by playground where his aunt's children and some children from the neighborhood were playing. At first he couldn't see what made Jade so tense about the situation, but when he looked closer he saw that all the other kids had ganged up against a small girl with blond braids. Beck strained his ears to hear what they were saying.

"So why are your parents not living together?"

"They're getting a divorce." The girl answered shyly.

"Your dad probably left because you're so annoying." His aunt's daughter said.

"Or because you're so ugly." Her brother added.

Beck could only shake his head, his aunt clearly didn't raise her children to be polite. He was about to listen to the conversation some more, but that was the moment Jade stood up and walked over to the playground.

"Don't listen to those idiots. Who in their right mind would make such stupid comments." Jade spat angrily, standing in front of the small blond girl.

Her demeanor screamed defensive and scary and Beck's cousins seemed so step back at her harsh voice. A glare from her later and the two ran off to their mother, who looked offended at Jade. By now Jade was used to that look from Beck's aunt and she couldn't care less. Softening her expression she knelt down so she was on eye level with the girl in front of her and spoke up in a gentle voice.

"Listen baby girl, people who say such things know nothing. I'm sure both of your parents love you very much and remember that their divorce is never your fault." The girl nodded slowly, still a little upset. "Do you want something to dry your eyes?"

When the girl nodded again Jade offered her her hand and to the surprise of most of Beck's family the girl took it and they walked over to the blanket Jade had sat on previously. Beck only smiled when he saw that. The gentle voice Jade used with this girl was the same one she used when Cat was upset about something or when her brother was worried. Most people wouldn't suspect it, but Jade had a soft side when she wanted to. The small girl took the tissue Jade offered her and after a few minutes seemed to feel better. With a smile and a shy thank you the little girl said goodbye when she saw her mom coming to take her home. Jade only returned the smile and faced Beck when she felt his eyes on her.

"What you just did was really amazing." He answered her silent question.

"It only gives your aunt one more reason to hate me, seeing that I just insulted her children."

"And you just gave me one more reason to love you." Beck smiled and pulled her closer so he could kiss her softly.

What were a few hateful looks from Beck's family when her boyfriend so clearly loved her for being just the way she was. Now Jade only hoped that the small girl would take her words to heart and some day find an understanding guy like Beck to be her boyfriend.

Beck's grandparents had watched the whole situation in silence and Mary looked thoughtful. From Beck she knew that Jade's parents were also divorced and she wondered if what her daughter's kids had said brought back bad memories for Jade.

Later that evening when everyone had said their good nights and had gone to bed Mary woke up in the middle of the night to get a glass of water. What she found instead was her grandson's girlfriend sitting in front of the fireplace in the living room, lost in thoughts. Carefully not to disturb her, Mary sat down next to her and waited until Jade realized she had company now.

"Can't sleep as well?" Jade finally asked.

"No, I just wanted to get some water." When Jade only nodded Mary couldn't help but ask what worried Jade. "I don't know if I'm overstepping my position here, but are you still thinking about the little girl and her parents' divorce?"

Jade flinched at her words and Mary saw her hesitate before she spoke up, her voice so soft and emotional like Mary never heard it before.

"I'm sure Beck told you that my parents are divorced. It was a hard time for my brother and me. Hearing those idiots insult this little girl because of it was just wrong and I couldn't stand it. Her situation is surely already bad enough and having people point at you for something that clearly isn't your fault is even worse."

In that moment Mary felt like Jade was older than her real age. Her words spoke of deep pain but also realization and acceptance. Mary could only imagine what Jade went through. From Beck she knew that Jade an her father didn't have the best relationship and maybe his behavior after the divorce had something to do with it. However she wouldn't ask any further because she knew that what Jade just told her was more than she probably told others. During the time she had already known Jade, she knew that her grandson's girlfriend was very wary about trusting people and that she had opened up to her just now meant a lot, so it was only right that she let her know that.

"Thank you for telling me all that. I know that it must be hard to talk about something like this and it means a lot to me that you trust me with it." The two shared a smile at that.

Unknown to them, Beck stood behind the door that lead to the stairs and had heard a good part of their conversation. When Jade had stood up in the middle of the night he had sleepy asked her where she was going and she had told him to just go back to sleep. He never slept good without her by his side and he got worried after she didn't return to bed, so he had stood up as well and had gone downstairs. He hadn't intended to listen, but he couldn't help it. Jade had told him all about her parents' divorce after they had already been dating for a year, so he knew how much it pained her. That she was so open to his grandma about it brought a small smile to his lips despite the sad theme. It made him happy to see that Jade trusted Mary so much and felt so close to one of his family members, especially after what happened today during the picnic. When he saw Jade stand up and halfheartedly threaten Mary to never speak about this again he quickly went back upstairs.

Mary smiled slightly at Jade's retreating back before she got the glass of water she originally came downstairs for and then went back to her bedroom. She was surprised when she found her husband awake.

"You took very long for only getting a glass of water." George greeted her.

"I just had a heart to heart talk with Jade. Beck really chose wisely. If only our children would give them a fair chance."

"They can only see what they want to see and they won't try to really get to know Jade." George mused.

"Sadly. Why don't you take her with you to that ice hokey game tomorrow. Beck isn't really a fan of it anyway and I'm sure she could use a distraction."

George thought it over for a few seconds before agreeing. Content with his decision and her conversation with Jade, Mary smile and lay down in her husband's arms.

The next morning during breakfast Jade was surprised when George asked her to come to an ice hokey game with him, but then again she had heard a lot of players slipped on the ice occasionally. In the end she decided to give it a chance, so that was the reason she found herself in an ice hokey stadium. During the drive here George and her hadn't spoken too much and just shared a comfortable silence. Now that the game was about to start George decided to tell her about the rules. Jade listened and couldn't help but think about her brother.

"So do you play some sport yourself?" He asked after he had finished his explanation.

"Nah, I'm more into art, but my brother plays football. I guess we Wests just have something for harsh things, me with my words and him with his tackles."

"Seems like it isn't a good idea to pick a fight with your family."

"Believe me, it isn't." Jade smirked.

During the game George got a feeling that Jade liked it, probably because the players hit the ice more than once in a painful way, but she seemed a little bit interested in the sport itself as well. After the game on their way home George asked her if his suspicion that she liked their trip was correct.

"Well I like football better because it's even harsher, but then again my brother annoyed me with that sport until I got addicted to watching it."

"Are you going to your brother's games?" George asked interested.

"When I have the time I always try to. He would never admit it but my constructive criticism is better for him than any praise from his coach."

"I can see you being a good coach."

"Finally someone sees my potential. I have been telling my brother for years that his team just needs more scissors including threats to make the guys work harder." She smirked and they shared a laugh at that.

George couldn't help but agree with his wife, his grandson had chosen wisely. Jade was definitely the right one for Beck, she had a great personality and if you knew her long enough she showed her carefree side. Today he had seen it and when Beck was with her the couple seemed almost always happy. Sure during their time in Canada George had seen a few fights between the young couple, but that was part of a relationship and a few minutes later they had always made up with a soft kiss. Maybe his children couldn't see it yet, but George was sure that Jade and Beck were meant to be.