-1Meadow567- I am glad you liked it. I finally got around to writing more Chev.

Vaughnloveralwaysandforev- You'll just have to wait and see what happens. It seems everyone is an OC fan, LOL.

Flowersc781- Sorry that you are so conflicted. Hopefully you'll like what I have planned for the story.

Emador- In the words of Roddy Piper…."Just when you think you have all the answers, I go and change the questions." LOL

I walked with OC to his gate at the airport. He was headed home to Massachusetts after spending four days with me.

"Thanks for coming out to visit me. These past few days have done me a lot of good." I smiled at him.

"Hey, I had fun. Coney Island, the Bronx Zoo. And I like spending time with you." OC said.

"So you'll call me when you get all the information together about your mid-summer training?" I asked.

"Yeah, it's in July. I'll get the details and such." OC said.

"Could you do me a favor?" I asked.

"Of course, what do you need?" OC asked.

I handed him a small box that I had been carrying. "These are some things of Mike's. His practice jersey, his hockey ring from BU and a few other things I thought he'd like to have back. I didn't know exactly how to give them back. Would you drop them off for me?"

OC nodded. "I understand, you didn't want to seem cold and callous."

"It's just…I wasn't sure how to go about it without hurting him more." I said. "I'm not even sure if this is right."

"I'll explain everything as best as I can." OC said.

"Thank you." I said and hugged OC.

"Not a problem. Look I better go, my flight is boarding." OC said.

I hugged him. "Thanks again for everything. You come back and visit anytime."

"I might just do that." OC said.

I kissed his cheek. "Have a safe trip."

"Take care. I'll call you in a few days." OC said and walked towards his gate.

Winthrop, Massachusetts

Next Day

OC knocked on the door to Rizzo's townhouse. He had the box Chev gave him under his arm. After a few minutes, Rizzo opened the door.

"Hey OC, haven't seen you in a few days." Rizzo opened the door for him to come in.

"I was out of town. I went to New York City." OC said.

"Did you see Chev while you were there?" Rizzo flopped down on his couch.

"She is actually the one I went to see." OC said.

Rizzo looked up. "You went to visit her?"

OC nodded. "She invited me to spend a few days with her….she's been having a rough time too."

"Is she okay?" Rizzo was alarmed.

"She's fine…just adjusting." OC said, then took a good look at Rizzo.

He hadn't shaved in a few days and looked tired.

"Are you okay? You look kind of haggard." OC asked.

"I'm fine." Rizzo said.

"Chevon wanted me to give you this. She wasn't sure how to do this without being cruel." OC handed Rizzo the box.

Rizzo opened the box and saw his things inside. "My jersey, my ring….the rosary I gave…….just what the hell were you doing with her?"

"What? I wasn't doing anything with her. I told you I just went to visit." OC said.

"And you come back and give me a box of stuff I gave her?" Rizzo snapped.

"She wanted you to have your things back and sent them with me." OC said.

"What were you doing out there in the first place? You just went to New York to visit her and nothing happened?" Rizzo glared.

"Come on Rizzo, you know me better than that." OC said.

"Do I? Chevon is gorgeous and single again." Rizzo shot back.

"But in my mind she is still your girl. I didn't do anything with her. I just went to cheer her up. Nothing happened between us." OC said.

Rizzo shook his head. "Sorry…I guess I am still territorial when it comes to her."

"I understand. You still love her." OC said.

"I miss her. I miss her voice, how she smelled, her laugh. Every time the phone rings I answer hoping it's her…..I know that's silly." Rizzo sighed.

"It hurts." OC said.

"I wanted to marry her, settle down and start a family. I am almost lost without her….I mean where do I go from here?" Rizzo asked.

"Just take things one step at a time." OC said.

"I just don't understand what I did wrong. What could I have done different?" Rizzo asked.

"I don't know. Sometimes people just grow apart." OC said.

"I can't stop thinking about her…..and I know I don't have the right anymore…but the thought of her with another man…..I can't stand it." Rizzo said.

"Well she is not dating anyone." OC hoped to comfort Rizzo.

"And how long will that last? She is gorgeous. She is bound to attract attention." Rizzo sighed.

"I dunno. I know you're hurting but you need to get out of this house. Sitting here thinking about her won't do any good." OC said.

"What do you have in mind?" Rizzo rubbed his forehead.

"Let's just head out and get a beer." OC said. "You need to get out."

New York City

I was sitting on the couch when daddy came in from his daily jog. I smiled up at him.

"Can I get you anything?" I asked him.

"I'm gonna grab a shower. OC make it home okay?" Dad asked.

"Yeah he called last night." I said.

"Chev, are you sure everything between you two is plutonic?" Dad asked.

"Yes, of course it is. What made you think otherwise?" I asked.

"I just don't want you to get in a bad situation. Jack is Rizzo's best friend." Dad said.

"There is nothing romantic between me and Jack." I assured him.

Dad nodded. "Okay, just be careful what you get into."

"Everything will be fine." I said.