Vaughnloveralwaysandforev- Well here is some more for you to read. I hope you enjoy this.

Meadow567- Yeah it was my dad. I tried to be private about it so it wouldn't seem like I was broadcasting private info, you know? And leave it to you to make Rizzo's thoughts about Chev naughty, LOL.

XX- Where you been? Here is some of your favorite man. Hope you like it.

Emador- I don't know why you think of Mike as so innocent, but it's a hoot. And your theories about what is gonna happen, LOL. You'll just have to wait and see. But I can't wait to hear you after this chappie.

May 2, 1980
Detroit, MI

"Daddy, I am fine. I promise, I'll fly in and see you in a few weeks right before we go see Mike." I said into the phone.

"I just worry about you being home alone so much." Dad said on the other end.

"Maybe I'll get a dog." I laughed.

"You sure you don't want to come to New York and live?" dad asked.

"I'm sure, my job is here. Listen, I know you're missing me. I miss you too. When the season is over and after we go see Mike, I'll come spend time with you in New York this summer." I said.

"It's not easy for me to leave my little girl alone so much." Dad said.

"It's not easy for me to leave my daddy alone. What if you start dating?" I giggled.

"I haven't been on a date since I proposed to your mom." Dad laughed.

"What about that blonde lady you went out with a few times when I was in first grade?" I asked. "She came to my Christmas play with you."

"She had to go. She didn't like you. She had big ideas of her and I getting married and me sending you to live with your grandparents." Dad said.

"What? You never told me that." I said.

"I never wanted you to feel like it was your fault. I never regretted keeping you with me for one minute. Yes, it was at times hard being a single dad in the NHL but getting to raise you was the greatest thing I could ever hope for." Dad said.

"But weren't you lonely?" I asked.

"At times, but who had time to be lonely when their 12 year old is trying to fix the car…and then she gets older in high school and I had to beat the boys off of her. And we won't even mention college when she signed me up to serve Thanksgiving dinner to the homeless as part of some sociology project." Dad laughed.

"I get the point." I chuckled and heard the doorbell. "Dad I got to go someone is at the door."

"It's late, Chev don't…."

"Dad, I'll look before I open it." I said. "I'll call you tomorrow."

"Okay, love you."

"Love you too." I said and hung up the phone.

I heard the doorbell again. I hurried through the house and looked out the window by the door. I couldn't believe who was standing on my door step. I jumped and pulled the door open.

"Jack O'Callahan, what are you doing here?" I laughed and hugged him.

"I'm on my way home and I thought I'd stop and stay the night with one of my best friend's before heading on." OC smiled.

"It's so good to see you. Come on in." I said and pulled him into the house.

"I hope you don't mind me just dropping in." OC said.

"Not at all. I have missed you so much." I hugged him again. "How are you?"

"Good, really good. I love the team I am playing with and can't wait to get in the NHL." OC said.

I smiled. "I am really happy for you."

"So how are you? Rizzo hasn't stopped talking about you since you visited him a few weeks ago. And he is so excited for you and Coach Craig to visit." OC said.

"I'm good. I love scouting." I said. "Hardest is being away from dad. And I miss Mike too."

"You gonna move out there with him?" OC asked.

"I'm still thinking about it." I said. "Would you like something to eat?"

"A home cooked meal would be great." OC smiled.

"Come on in the kitchen, I'll fix you something." I said.

Jack followed me into the kitchen where I started pulling out a few pans and digging through the cupboards.

"So what do you think is gonna happen on the Dallas season finale?" OC asked sitting at the counter.

"I don't know. Everyone is saying it's going to be huge. And JR is certainly pissing off everyone. I mean Pam and Bobby are ready to leave Southfork which will devastate Miss Ellie." I said.

"And now JR has turned on Kristin. And everything he has done to Cliff." OC said.

"I am glad you're at least admitting you like the show now." I giggled.

"I blame you. You got me hooked on it." OC smiled.

"Hey I was just watching it with Rizzo and you happened to be there." I giggled.

"It's okay. Gives me something to look forward to on the road." OC said.

"So how do you like playing in the minors? I mean we all know you're gonna be called up soon." I said.

"I love it. I've worked so hard to get here…I just can't wait to get called up and play professionally." OC smiled.

I smiled at him then sighed as I started washing vegetables.

"Chev, what is it?" OC asked.

"It's just that…..Mike should be doing the same thing. Mike should be out on that ice and playing for the NHL. He shouldn't be sitting behind some desk at BU." I said.

"Mike not playing bothers you that much?" OC asked.

"Jack, it's hard to explain. I grew up in the NHL. My dad played in the NHL. My mom was an NHL wife. I was an NHL child. My grandfather and uncle played in the NHL. Dad now coaches in the NHL. I scout for the NHL. See the trend." I said.

"But Rizzo didn't want to go to the NHL." OC said.

"I know…but he's not even playing anymore." I said.

"And this upsets you?" OC was confused.

"I loved cheering for him, supporting him on the ice. It was so amazing to be the one he'd come to celebrate with after a win. I loved being there for him when he was struggling. Watching him play was so exhilarating." I explained. "Now that he isn't playing…..I feel like something is missing."

"But you still love him right?" OC asked.

"Yeah….I do." I said.

"Love him enough to marry him?" OC asked.

I looked at Jack. "I haven't even thought of that yet. So much has happened so fast."

"I am sure it'll work out. I mean you enjoyed visiting Rizzo right?" OC asked.

"Yes being with him was wonderful. I had missed him so much. And even with all the things about his family….just being with Mike again." I smiled.

OC chuckled. "I heard about breaking in his new apartment."

"Yeah…he's all moved in now. The other day when he called he was 'I'm in the living room'." I chuckled.

"Rizzo is crazy about you, you know that right?" OC asked.

"I know. I know." I said.

"So what are you fixing me good for dinner?" OC asked.

"Some cooked vegetables and chicken." I said.

"Love your cooking. So what is there we can go do this late in Detroit?" OC asked.

"Plenty. After you eat we'll head out and just do whatever we find interesting." I said.

"Sounds great." OC smiled.