SEASON 4 EPISODE 15
In this episode, Nicky is having one of her classmates over to study. Time and time again, she has him in her bedroom to study. At the end of the episode, Nicky came out of the bedroom with Ben, her boyfriend. They hug and she gives him a kiss on the lips.
Erin is in the living room and watches her and she feels she may be losing her little girl. Her little girl who turned eighteen just a few short weeks ago.
Nicky stands over her and waits, but her mother refuses to look at her.
Nicky finally speaks up, "Are you going to ask me?"
Erin looks up from her laptop, "Ask you what?"
"If I'm having sex with Ben." She waited, but Erin never asks and Nicky replied, "We are not, but a lot of girls in my class have already and Ben and I have talked about it."
Erin looked to her, "Do you love him?'
She shrugged, "I don't know, I like him a lot." She flopped down on the sofa beside her
Erin put down her laptop and turned to her, "Okay. I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not going to yell or scream. Do I wish you would wait until you are sure you are in love, yes. But we both know that is not up to me. You are a beautiful, smart young woman with good judgment. When the time is right, you will make the right decision. And if you need to talk about anything, I am here."
"Nicky looked back at her, "Thank you."
"Now, having said that, this is still my house and in it we have boundaries. I do not want you two in that bedroom and keep the PDA down to a minimum. Deal?"
She nodded, "Deal."
"Good."
"Did you and grandma have this discussion?"
"Yes, the day before I was going to marry your father. I didn't have the heart to tell her that she was a little late. My brothers were there... Let's leave it at that."
"What, tell me!"
"Sorry, but if you want, I can have Jamie over here and he can let you in on our little family secret."
She nodded, "Okay, please call him and have him over. I wanna know what I'm in for."
Erin chuckled, "Oh, Nicky, be careful what you wish for, now get ready for bed. I have a very busy day tomorrow.
The next day, Erin called Jamie, "Remember what happened to me with your brothers when I turned eighteen?"
"Aw, yeah, what about it?"
She let out a deep breath, "Well, as you know, Nicky turned eighteen last month and we had the talk about sex and waiting. I sort of mentioned you and your brothers. I left it at that. I thought it might be good if you came over and talked to her, and you know, maybe usher her into the life of womanhood. But and I mean BUT, only if she is willing and okay with it."
He groaned, "Come on Erin, they gave you the same option and you jumped at it. I only wished I was eighteen before you. I heard from Joe, Danny and Dad what you experienced. Yes, only of she is okay with it. Oh and one other thing Erin, thank you."
She giggled, "You got it, lots of luck, she'll be expecting you there tonight, good luck. Just to let you know, I'll be at Jack's place so you will be alone the entire night".
After his tour, Jamie went home, showered, shaved and put on a dress shirt and tailored pants. He left without boxers and socks, just to make it easier if Nicky decided to go all the way.
He arrived at Erin and Nicky's place. He knocked on the door and Nicky opened it. She, just like Jamie made sure to look especially nice. She put on just a hint of makeup and she had her short hair moist and combed back, making her look more sophisticated. She was wearing a frilly white blouse that was sheer and below she was wearing a pleated skirt that ended a few inches above the knees. She was grinning from ear to ear and she greeting him with a hug. She made sure to plaster her tiny curves to his.
Jamie kept it PG for the time being. He rested his hands on her hips and stared into her dark eyes, "My Nicky, you sure look grown up. How about going into the living room where we can talk?"
She followed him and sat on the same sofa. She took the middle cushion, placing her one leg up the seat and turned towards him, "I ordered a pizza. It should be here pretty soon."
"Great, I rushed home to change, but didn't get to eat. So what do you want to know about the Reagan initiation for one of the family members turning eighteen?"
She jumped and moved even closer to him, "Tell me everything? How come I never heard about this before?"
He chuckled, "You haven't heard about it because you were not of age yet. It isn't something to parade and tell the world about. It is a closely held secret and if I tell you, you have to swear to keep it within the family. Not Sean or Jack, at least not until they turn eighteen."
She giggled, "Okay, okay I promise, now tell me. Why is it such a secret?
He took a deep breath and suddenly there was a buzzing.
Nicky hopped up and answered the call button. She buzzed him up and opening the door a couple minutes later. She paid for the pizza and returned to the living room with a pizza and a couple plates and beers for the two of them, "Mom said I could have a beer or even wine, just tonight."
He took a slice and bit into it. He sipped his beer and sat back, "Okay Nicky, we Reagans, as you know are very, very close. It began with Joe and after that, Danny, then your mother Erin and finally me. You're next in line and after that will be Jack and Sean."