Emador- I just so saw Silky as sitting there waiting for how it went, Wonder what he'd have done if Rizzo brought her home to get laid.

Justlikewedo- Go ahead and hug him. He isn't getting any other affection from women, LOL.

vaughnloveralwaysandforev- yeah nothing turns a woman off faster than a man bringing up his ex. The last guy I went on a date with, told me all about TWO of his ex's in like the first 10 minutes.

Meadow567- Did you mean she was masturbating while dreaming? Maybe I am thinking too much, LOL. I am working to finish Danny and Rora, then I have a few other stories that are yelling to be written.

"Chev are you ready yet?" Dad called into the bathroom.

"Yes, I am just finishing my hair." I smiled out at him.

Dad walked up to the door and looked in at me. "You look beautiful."

"Thank you. And you look quite handsome as well." I smiled at my dad in his tux.

The two of us were getting ready to go to a benefit sponsored by the Rangers organization. I was going with dad as his 'date' for the evening.

"We should get going. There will be lots of photo ops." Dad said.

"Okay." I turned off the light and walked out of the apartment with dad.

We walked to the elevators and waited. When the doors opened we stepped inside and rode the elevator to the ground floor. We stepped out of the elevator. John Lennon and Yoko Ono were waiting to get on the elevator.

"Evening Craig, Chevon." John said.

"John, Yoko." Dad nodded as we passed each other.

A chauffeured town car provided by the Rangers was waiting outside for us. Dad and I climbed in and headed for the Plaza Hotel where the event was being held.

"What exactly is this event?" I asked my dad.

"The Rangers is hosting this to raise money for underprivileged children in the city. A few other celebrities are gonna be here tonight. Several bigwigs making donations and such." dad said.

"Anyone I would like?" I asked.

"I don't know who all will be here. But I didn't see Patrick Duffy or Tom Wopat on the list." Dad smiled.

We arrived at the hotel and climbed out of the town car. I walked in beside my dad, there was some media hanging out in the lobby. A few pictures were flashed.

"This is worse than being on the red carpet at the Oscars. I see spots." I said.

Dad chuckled as we continued towards the ball room. We walked in. The place was decorated beautifully. We found our seats at one of the head tables.

"I need to go smooze with some people." Dad winked.

"Have fun. I'll be here." I smiled and watched him walk off to talk to people.

I ordered a drink and glanced around the room looking for celebrities that I recognized. I saw Johnny Bench from the Cincinnati Reds. I waved over at Pavelich who was there as part of the Rangers organization.

"Hey, can I join you?" someone asked. I looked up and saw OC.

"Jack? What are you doing here?" I smiled as he sat down beside me and hugged me.

"The USOC asked me to come." OC smiled.

"Why didn't you tell me you were gonna be here?" I asked.

"I wanted to surprise you. I knew you were coming here with you dad, so I thought I'd surprise you." OC smiled.

"Well it's a pleasant surprise." I kissed his cheek.

"I saw you walk in with Coach Craig. You look gorgeous by the way." OC said.

"Thank you. I am so glad you're here. I have missed you." I said and took his hand.

"Next week is my mid-summer camp. So we'll be seeing a lot of each other." OC smiled.

"I am looking forward to it." I said.

"So how have you been?" OC asked.

"I am okay. About the same." I said.

"I wish it were easier for you. I am sure it will be eventually." OC squeezed my hand.

"I just want to enjoy tonight. I am here with the two most handsome men in New York City." I winked. "Did you bring a date?"

"Nah, couldn't choose between all the women that worship me." OC smirked.

"And your so humble too." I giggled.

Dad walked up to the table. "Jack? What are you doing here?"

"The USOC asked me to be here. They are donating to this cause." OC said.

Dad sat down. "Chev didn't mention you were coming."

"I didn't tell her. I wanted to surprise her." OC said.

Dad raised an eyebrow. "Well I am glad you're here. Should be a fun evening."

(Later)

The evening has progressed and many people were dancing to the soft music being played by the orchestra. Dad was off somewhere talking to members of the Rangers organization.

"At least the orchestra is good. I have been to events where the band was bad." I said as OC and I danced.

"You've been doing this kind of thing your whole life, haven't you?" OC asked.

"Pretty much. I mean dad started bringing me to charity events and fancy NHL events when I was 13." I said.

"I can see why it'd be so hard for you to leave it all behind." OC said.

I sighed but nodded and decided to change the subject. "So, had any interesting dates lately? I know you're always on the prowl."

"Last date of any kind I had was a few weeks ago. Nothing came of it. I mean she was nice and all, but I just didn't feel the relationship would go anywhere. We didn't have much in common." OC said.

"Well I am sure someone nice will come along for you." I said.

"In the meantime I am in no hurry. Right now I am concentrating on hockey. Looking forward to the season starting back up in a few months." OC said.

"How long are you going to be in town?" I asked.

"Well I think I could stay a few extra days." OC smiled.

"I was hoping you were. I'd like for us to hang out." I said.

"May I cut in?" Dad asked.

"Sure Coach." OC handed me off to dad.

Dad smiled. "You looked like you were having fun."

"It's been a fun night. Jack is gonna stay in town a few days longer. We're gonna hang out." I said.

Dad looked at me. "Chev, he's Rizzo's best friend. Do you realize you could ruin that relationship?"

"But Jack and I are just friends." I insisted.

"You think you two will stay just friends spending all this time together?" Dad asked.

"Daddy, he is my friend. He has helped me through a lot the last month." I said. "We are just friends. We get along, we have a lot in common. We have fun together."

"I just don't want a good friendship ruined." Dad said.

"Daddy, I promise….Jack and I are just friends. Like I told you before, everything between us is platonic." I assured him.

Dad didn't look convinced. "Just promise me that before you start anything serious with Jack. Just think about how much it could affect other people."

"Jack is just my friend. We're close, that's all." I said.

Dad nodded. "Well enough of that. I am dancing with the most beautiful woman in the room and I intend to enjoy it."