A/N: Okay this chapter took a little longer than I was expecting. But I finally had my first date in like a year so YEA! Me. Dating is so much work though so blame my slow pace on the LOL. But I think Sunday's will probably be my best day for updating to here you go...

Chapter 2: Date Night

The warm crisp summer air filled Lilly's lungs as she made her way down the street. July would be ending soon getting them closer to the end of summer, her favorite season. She loved everything about this time of year, most especially all the activities you could enjoy.

She had for the most part given up skateboarding at least competitively. Now it was something she enjoyed with her son. She had bought him his first board for his second birthday, although it was a while before he could really ride it. She loved watching his eyes light up as she preformed different tricks, knowing he couldn't wait to be able to do them too.

She still enjoyed surfing on a regular basis usually accompanied by Jackson or Oliver when he was in town. RJ loved riding on his mom or dad's board with them when the water was calm. They hadn't let him ride on his own yet, feeling he was far too young.

Reaching her destination Lilly walked through the large double glass doors, underneath a sign claiming the building as Jr. L's Sports Palooza. It was a small sporting goods store that sold most anything a sporting goods store would sell, but with its primary focus on local favorites. Its biggest money maker being its surfing equipment.

Upon Jackson's graduation from a local business college, the two had worked together to open up this little shop. Robbie Ray and Miley of course being the primary investors. Although they had now made enough profit to more than pay them back for their loan, they hadn't, deciding instead to share it as a family business. However, they were more like silent partners, leaving Lilly and Jackson solely responsible.

Lilly felt pride every time she saw that name knowing what it signified. It had taken awhile until they had come up with a name they liked. They finally settled on Jr. L's Sports Palooza, after putting all their initials together. It stood for Jackson, RJ, and Lilly Stewart. They threw in the Palooza at the end just for fun.

"Hey Honey how's it going?" Lilly greeted Jackson, leaning over the register he was working to give him a quick kiss.

"Doing pretty good. I just sold two surfboards, a skateboard, and a set of mountain bikes all within the last hour. Oh plus we had a couple of rentals too." They had decided to rent out surfboards as well when a couple of customers came in asking if they did.

"So it has been a busy day then. Where's the little man?"

"He's over in his tent playing his Nintendo DS. Jerry's keeping an eye on him." Jerry was their part time help after school and on weekends. He was a good kid and RJ loved being around him and Jerry didn't seem to mind having him around.

Lilly walked over to the tent section and kneeled down in front of the door. "Knock knock."

"Come in Mom."

Unzipping the door, "How'd you know it was me?" she asked with a laugh.

"You're the only one I know that says knock, knock to a tent."

Laughing some more she crawled in beside him. They were originally going to make a space for him to play in the backroom but as soon as they set this tent up as a display he had claimed it as his own space. The customers didn't seem to mind him there either. If they were interested in it they would just work around him.

"Whacha playin'?"

"Mario."

"Ah one of my favorite games." When the game got too hard, RJ handed it over to his mom who helped him through the level before handing it back and getting out of the tent to find her husband once again.

He was just finishing up with a customer when she reached the checkout counter. As soon as they were out of sight he turned to her. "It looks like it's winding down here. Why don't you take RJ home and I'll be there as soon as I lock up."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah and while you're there take a nice bath or something and get ready, we have a date tonight." He said winking to her.

"Oh we do, do we? And where prey tell are we going?" I flirted back.

"That my dear is a surprise."

Lilly headed down the stairs after finishing her shower and was surprised to find RJ sitting on the couch watching TV with Miley. "RJ you know you're not supposed to open the door unless one of us is with you," Lilly scolded her son. She always kept the doors locked when she took a bath or shower and left RJ by himself.

"I didn't Mama, she let herself in."

"Yeah I did. Jackson gave me a key, remember?" Miley questioned her friend.

"Oh that's right. I guess you're on baby-sitting detail tonight?" Lilly asked but it wasn't really a question. "So any idea where he's taking me?"

"Nope he wouldn't tell me either. He knew I'd have a hard enough time keeping the fact he was planning something from you."

"He's been planning this? For how long?"

"Oh about three weeks or so, since the day you moved into this house."

"And you didn't tell me? What kind of sister are you?" Miley just smiled knowing there wasn't any real anger behind Lilly's words.

"The best kind cause I'm going to help you find something to wear."

"You always know what I need before I ask it. RJ behave yourself for a few alright?"

"Alright Mom." Lilly thought she heard him mutter "girls" as they made their way upstairs. Sounded just like Jackson when the two of them got together. She had to laugh at the similarity.

He was such a good kid though. She never had to worry about leaving him for a few minutes here or there. He'd always stay just where she left him, and if he wanted to do something he'd always come find her first. She hoped he'd stay the same through his teenage years, but knew that wasn't likely to happen.

Clothes were already strewn across the room like Lilly had already attempted to get dressed but hadn't made a decision yet on what to wear. "You know it's kinda weird. For the first time ever I'm the only girl in the house. It's different not having another woman in the house."

"Yea tell me about it. I did that for how many years before you moved in?"

"True."

They went through the all of Lilly's wardrobe twice before finding something they thought was suitable for whatever Jackson had up his sleeve.

Making their way downstairs they found RJ once again sitting next to someone, this time being his father. He had changed clothes since the last time Lilly saw him and now looked a lot more dressed up than before. He stood up when he noticed his wife standing there and came over to give her a quick kiss.

"You ready to go?"

"Yeah, why do we need to be somewhere soon?"

"No, no hurry. Just asking."

Studying her husband for a second she figured he still wasn't going to cave and instead turned to her son. "Alright little man, you listen to Aunt Miley and be good okay?"

"Yes Mama. I love you."

Reaching down Lilly pulled him into a hug. "I love ya too buddy."

Jackson gave him a hug as well. "See ya squirt."

With that he turned to Lilly and pulled her hand into his, leading her outside and to the car. When Jackson pulled the car to a stop twenty minutes later Lilly looked up to find that they were at the same hotel Jackson had taken them to years ago right after RJ was born.

"I just figured we could enjoy this place a little more now that we're in a different place in our lives." With that said he went around and helped her out of the car. He lead her straight to the elevators and to a suite on the top floor.

When he pulled the key card out of his pocket, he noticed the confused look on her face. "I came in earlier and got us checked in."

Entering slowly Lilly was amazed at this room. It was far more extraordinary than the small room they'd had a few years ago. She noticed both of their overnight bags sitting on the dresser. "You really had this planned out didn't you?"

"Yep we have the night all to ourselves."

In front of her was a beautifully set table just waiting for them to use it.

Walking over to the phone Jackson picked it up and spoke quickly into it. Ten minutes later a tray was pushed in the room. The waiter was gone as soon as the food was on the table and they were left to enjoy the evening.

"I just wanted to have a night for us. So much has changed in the last five years. I thought it would be nice to celebrate how far we've come. The business, the new house, RJ starting kindergarten this year." He add the last part in a different tone as if trying to acknowledge that their little boy was growing up.

"Yeah I can't believe he'll be five here soon and then be starting school." They went on to discussing the plans for his birthday. The remainder of the meal just having the chance to catch up.

They went for walk around the outside like they had the time before. They came to a small bench by a man made river and sat down near the small little fall. The sound of the running water soothing and relaxing. Lilly curled into Jackson just enjoying the moment.

After about a half hour Jackson tilted her head up so he could look into her eyes. Slowly leaning down he began to kiss her. The gentle kiss soon became more passionate and intense.

"Maybe we should uh continue this upstairs." Jackson whispered when they had to pull apart finally.

"Good idea." Lilly smirked.

They quickly made their way back inside. As soon as they were in the elevator Jackson pulled her into another kiss. They made out all the way to their room. He managed to get the door open without ever having to pull away. Kicking it closed behind them.

Across town Miley was tucking RJ into bed. "Aunt Miley, when are Mommy and Daddy coming home?"

"They'll be home tomorrow."

"Why are they going to be gone so long?" He asked in a tired voice.

"They just needed some Mommy/Daddy time." She tried to explain not really knowing how to explain to an almost five year old what they were doing.

"Why can't they have Mommy/Daddy time with RJ there?" Miley smiled at his use of third person.

Suddenly she had the perfect idea of how to appease him. "Because if RJ was there they couldn't discuss what they were going to get him for his birthday."

"Oh okay then, I guess that's oookay." He finished his sentence on a yawn.

Miley tucked him in a little tighter as he slowly drifted off to sleep. Leaning down she placed a gentle kiss on his forehead. She quietly left the room flipping the light off and shutting the door part way so the hall light came through like a night light. Just the way he liked it.