Flowersc781- Yeah, I saw Silk as the one to really be more harsh about it. At least he was sober, LOL.

Meadow567- I am glad you did. Keep looking for those wrestlers. They should be arriving anytime now.

Xcapitalbarbie90 - We had a girl egg her ex's car when I was in high school and they were both in my Trig class. Funny part is when they started a fight about it in class the teacher watched the argument with the rest of us.

Emador- Only you would swoon over Silky getting pissed at Chevon. You crack me up.

Justlikewedo- I loved writing Silk as protective. Most people wanted to slap him but then understood his motives.

Vaughnloveralwaysandforev - I enjoyed your review. Seemed everyone had the same reaction to Silk being protective. I hope you enjoy this short but important update.

(Late July, Detroit)

The phone rang. I knew it was Mike calling. I across the house to answer it.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Chev, I tried calling New York and you weren't there." It was OC.

"Dad and me are home in Detroit for awhile. I thought I told you about that." I said.

OC chuckled. "Every time you have talked to me all you talk about is Mike."

"Yeah…I guess I am excited that we're back together. And that he and his family are coming to visit this week." I said.

"Rizzo is pretty excited too." OC said.

"I am sorry I have been so crazy lately. I feel bad after all you did for me this summer." I said.

"Don't be silly. I am glad you and Rizzo worked things out. You were both miserable." OC said.

"Well I don't know what I would have done without you." I said.

"I just heard the big news and thought I would call. Congratulations on your new job." OC heard. "It's all over the news here. Craig Patrick's daughter, Lynn Patrick's granddaughter….member of the legendary Patrick Hockey family and only 23 years old taking over as the director of professional scouting for the Bruins."

"I know, I have had every reporter you can imagine calling me. Some people think I only got the job because of who my family is." I said.

"I know better than that. Besides, you're going to do great." OC said.

"Thanks, but I really took the job to be closer to Mike. I am going to miss Detroit. But I want to be with Mike. And with Jimmy just getting traded to the Bruins…it'll be a good job." I said.

"Have you got a place yet in Boston?" OC asked.

"Mike said he'd look at some places for and see what is good. And then I am flying back with Mike and his family to look at the ones Mike says are decent." I said.

"You sound happy." OC said.

"I am happy." I said.

"Well I'll let you go. I just wanted to call and congratulate you. Give me a call when you get into town. We'll hang out." OC said.

"I will. Bye OC." I hung up the phone.

I started to walk into the other room when the phone rang again. I turned around and picked it back up.

"Hello?"

"Hello gorgeous." Rizzo was on the other end.

"Mike, oh I miss you." I said.

"I miss you too. But I'll see you at the end of the week. Mom is already packing to come out." Mike said. "You're all over the news here."

"So I heard. Daddy is pretty excited. I'll be closer to him." I said. "Oh I can't wait for you to get here." I said.

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

"Have you found me any nice apartments yet?" I asked.

"I have a place in mind you might like." Mike said.

"Really? What's it like? Is it near you?" I asked.

"I'll tell you all about it when I get there. But it's a nice place very close to me." Mike said.

"I can't wait to see it. I have already packed up a few small boxes of things." I said.

"Well I hope you like it. I hope you move into it. I like it." Mike said.

"I'm sure I will." I said. "I cleaned up our guest rooms."

"Yeah, I knew that I wouldn't be able to stay in the same room with you." Mike sighed. "That's the only part I am not looking forward to."

"Hey, we've managed up to this point. Besides, I am moving out near you." I said.

"You're right. But I miss you." Mike said.

"Oh go take a cold shower." I giggled. "I miss you too."

"Chev…I am really glad you're moving out here. I really want to be with you." Mike said.

"Well I am moving so we can be together. I want to be with you too. We belong together." I said.

"I am glad you think that." Mike said. "I need to jump off here. I promised dad I'd stop by tonight. It's one of the cousins' birthdays."

"Okay have fun. I can't wait to see you." I said.

"I'll see you Friday. I love you."

"I love you too." I said and hung up.

I smiled and headed through the house. I needed to finished cleaning the last guest room before Mike and his family arrived. Dad was sitting in the living room.

"That Mike on the phone?" dad asked.

"Yeah, how did you know?" I asked.

"Because you have that dreamy smile on your face." Dad smiled. "You've been wearing it since you two got back together."

"Oh I am not that bad." I said.

"Please, last night I could read by the light of your smile." dad shook his head. "I am glad you two worked things out. I know how miserable you were without him."

"I was and I was too stupid to admit how much." I said.

"Come sit with me a bit." Dad said.

I walked over and sat down on the couch with dad. He wrapped his arm around me and I leaned on his shoulder.

"I knew how much you missed Mike. I could tell. But I knew I had to let you figure out everything for yourself." Dad said. "And I can tell how crazy you are about him."

"I love him daddy." I said.

"Oh I know you do. I've known that since Lake Placid. And its written all over your face." Dad smiled. "Reminds me of your mom."

"I am glad you like Mike. I hear stories of dads who don't like their daughter's boyfriends." I said.

"I think Mike is a great guy and very good for you." Dad said.

"You ever think about dating again?" I asked. "I mean now that I am grown and all."

"Oh good lord, I haven't had a date in so long I would be calling Verchota asking what to do." Dad chuckled.

"But you have to be lonely sometimes." I protested.

"I am so busy I don't have time to be lonely." Dad said and kissed my forehead. "But I realized a long time ago that no one would ever compare to your mother. She was the love of my life. And now I have a daughter that is so much like her…sometimes I have to do a double take and remind myself that it's not her."

"Well they say girls want a guy that is as great as their daddy is…I think I found one." I said and kissed dad's cheek.

"You know I remember when you could sleep on my stomach. Now I have to snuggle with you sitting beside me." Dad said. "I'm really going to miss you."

"I am moving closer to you. I'll get to see you more. And you know me, I'll just hop a plane and even fly back here anytime." I said.

Dad smiled at me. "Things change baby girl."