Senator

Chapter 15

"There you two are!" Joseph said, "We thought you got lost." Rose replied, "No, no we were just chatting." "Dinner is ready, Mrs. Kennedy." interrupted the maid. "Thank you, Lynn." she replied.

Everyone sat down at the table and Natalie's stomach rumbled at the sight of the famous "Kennedy Clam Chowder". The Kennedy men started debating politics, while Natalie spoke with Ethel, and the other women.

"So, Natalie... I'm assuming you'll be moving to Washington right after the wedding?"Joseph said. "Oh, uh- yes I will be." Natalie replied. She completely forgot about the fact that she would have to move in with Jack. Even though she loved her current job and Boston, she was glad to have an excuse to leave her parent's home.

After dinner everyone retired to the living room for drinks, and Bobby went outside to smoke a cigar. Natalie noticed he had left and since she hadn't had the chance to talk to him yet, she decided to join him.

"Hi Bobby!" she said. "Natalie! Hello." he replied. "It's been a while since I've seen you." she said. "Yes, it really has!" he replied. "You know, Jack is one lucky man. I told him, he should've married you on your first date if you're willing to put up with him!" Bobby said jokingly. "Ohh, he's not that bad!" Natalie replied and started laughing. "I feel bad bringing this up, because he is my brother but I think you should know..." he started. "Yes?" Natalie said.

"About the women... I don't know if you know this but he's quite a womanizer. I'll kick his ass if he hurts you but just know, even if he gets married, the flirting and so on, might not stop." Bobby said and rubbed his neck.

Natalie didn't know how to reply to this but just said, "Yes I know, but I love Jack and honestly the women don't really frighten me. But thank you for looking out for me." She knew almost none of what she said was true but wanted to sound sincere.

Suddenly Jack appeared from out of nowhere and said, "Hey! What were you two talkin' about?".
"Oh you know, I might've been betting your fiancé a dollar that she'll realize what a pain in the ass you are and call this whole thing off." he said laughingly. Jack slapped his brother on the head as they always did to each other.

"You better bring that dollar to St. Mary's on September twelfth!" Natalie said, "I'll be the one wearing the white dress." Bobby laughed and said, "I'm really happy for you two!"