Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2001 00:19:06 EST
From: RinSong@aol.com
Subject: Reunion 11

Disclaimer: This story is a work of pure fiction. It is in no way meant to
show that he members of 98 Degrees are homosexual. This is just a piece
that I have had running around my head.

Rating: PG

 I love all of the feedback that you guys are sending! Keep it coming. All
righty, here you go.

Enjoy it!  I know that it is not long but, bear with me.  If I had to
stretch it out anymore than I already have, I think I would have truthfully
butchered it.  If you peeps want another 98 Degrees story, just drop me a
line and let me know.

 Peace.
RinSong@aol.com


     The silence that followed was like nothing that Matt had ever heard
before.  He pulled away from Nick and stared into his face for a moment.
"I have missed you, mister," he whispered softly.

     Nick just stood there for a moment and then smiled back at him and
hugged him close.  "Oh, baby, you don't know how many times I have tried to
call you, or write, or whatever."

     "Ahem," Laura cleared her throat softly.  "Um, Matt, dear, can I talk
to you for a moment?"  She motioned Matt over to the couch on the far side
of the room.  Matt followed her over there as Jeff and Justin stared in
amazement at the two of them.  Barbara just smiled like she knew a secret
and guided Nick towards on of the other couches.

     When she had him seated, Laura turned and looked Matt in the eye.
"You want to explain that one to me?  I thought that you couldn't deal with
that?"

     "I know," Matt sighed.  "It's just, well, I did a lot of thinking on
the plane ride and the drive from the airport.  I miss him, pure and
simple.  Nothing more, nothing less.  If he asked me right now to marry
him, I would.  I don't know why I did this but, it just feels right.  You
know?"

     "Yeah, I do know," Laura laughed.  At that moment, they heard Jeff
call to them.

     "Matt, Laura, over here."

     They turned to see a man in hospital scrubs standing just inside of
the doorway.  He looked exhausted.  "Well, he is in recovery.  We were able
to repair all of the damage that was done from the impact.  He will have a
long hard road to recovery but he will recover."

     Barbara thanked the doctor and pulled Nick into her arms and stood
there with him crying tears of joy and relief.  Laura turned and rested her
head on Matt's shoulder and whimpered softly.  Jeff and Justin stood there
for a moment until Nick pulled them in close with him and his mother.

     After a bit, Matt watched the group let their relief fill the room and
disengaged from one another.  Nick walked over and put his arms around Matt
and Laura.  He kissed Laura on top of the head and Matt on the lips.  Matt
returned the gentle kiss and looked into the taller man's eyes.  "I am glad
that you are here, Matt," Nick said softly.

     "You better be," Matt said .  He smiled around the room at those he
considered as part of his family.  "Because let me tell you something
mister.  I don't intend to ever leave.  Period."


     Well, that's it.  I have to tell you, I myself am not that pleased
with the ending.  But, if you like it, great.  If not, sorry.  Hopefully, I
will have the first part in a new story with the boys out soon.  Thanks for
reading!!!!!