Discovery

Katie Earnhardt ran across the street from DEI, where she worked, to her brother's house on the other side. Her boyfriend Jimmie Johnson had called and cancelled their date tonight. She had nothing else to do, so she decided that she'd go and see what her brother's plans were for the night. 'Probably relaxing with a couple of Buds while racing on the computer. Sounds like fun to me,' she though. She walked up the drive to the house, and saw that her brother's truck was parked near the garage. She also saw a car that she didn't recognize. 'I guess one of the posse got a new car, theres got to be something going on tonight.' Katie walked up to the door and opened it. Her brother never bothered to lock the door; that way the posse could come in with out knocking and disrupting him.

Katie walked in the house and ran downstairs to the club, where Dale and the gang hung out the most. She looked around and didn't see anyone, so she headed back up the stairs to the computer room. 'Maybe they were in there and actually being quiet.' She walked in the room, but no one was there. She was about ready to leave when she heard her brothers voice. "I love you." Katie chuckled to herself. She walked back to her brother's room. She knocked on the door and then opened it. Since the front door was open, she knew nothing was going on. Katie gasped when she saw the scene in front of her, and then passed out.

When Katie woke up, she was laying in her brothers bed. 'Good, maybe I was just dreaming.' When she turned to see her brother and boyfriend next to her, Jimmie's hair messed up, Dale's shirt on backwards, she knew that it wasnt. She had walked in to her brother's room, and on the bed had been Dale and Jimmie...cuddling. It wasnt like she was against a gay person, she wasnt homophobic, but of all people it had been, her brother and boyfriend??? The two men she loved the most had betrayed her??? At that thought, Katie started crying. Dale and Jimmie sat next to her in the bed and started rubbing her back. Katie tensed up and moved away.

"Don't call me BABY!!! How long have you guys been at this???? Before us Jimmie???? Or did you just use me to get to him. And Dale!!! You're my big brother, you're supposed to watch out for me, protect me, keep me from getting hurt. And in the end, your going to be the one that hurts me the most???

"Katie, you're the last person on earth I would ever want to hurt..."Dale started.

"And I love you, you know that. I would never use you. This just kind of...happened." Jimmie continued.

"Please tell me that this was just a one-time thing. You guys are drunk. Jimmie is gonna come home with me and well make up, and Dale is gonna go find some chick..." Katie asked them, still crying, with a pleading tone in her voice.

Jimmie looked at Dale and started talking. "Sweetheart. I'm so sorry. I think I've known for a while, but I've been trying to convince myself that I love girls, not guys. But now.I can't do this anymore. You're the first one, besides Dale, that I'm gonna tell this too." He took a breath. "Babe, I'm gay." The tears came down Katies face faster as she turned to her brother. "And you..?"

"I'm not sure. I mean, I still am attracted to chicks and stuff. But I also find myself checking out guys sometimes." Dale told his baby sister as he handed her the box of tissues.

Katie took the box and pulled a few out and wiped her face. Dale and Jimmie scooted closer together and held hands. Katie pulled back and stared at the two men in front of her for a long time. "You guys really love each other dont you?" She asked. They both nodded their heads. "I can tell. Jimmie looks happier than he ever was with me. And Dale, you look happier than I've seen you in a long time...since before Dad died. And I'm happy for both of you." She wiped away another tear. "Jimmie just dont hurt my brother, or I'll have to break your knees." She laughed along with Jimmie as she quoted a line from their favorite show. She dove on to the bed, and gave both of them a hug. It was going to take a little getting used to, but maybe one day, she'd be able to accept this

Katie Earnhardt-Sadler ran through the infield at Daytona International Speedway. She was so excited. Her brother had just won the Daytona 500!!! Dale had asked her to pick up his kids from the MRO care center. She smiled at one of the aids as the twins came running up to her.

"And Daddy Jimmie was second!!!" Rachel told her as Katie shook her head and smiled. "I know you goofballs. I was watching it from Uncle Elliots box. And Daddy Dale wants you in victory lane. So get a move on it!!!"

Matt ran outside and started skipping towards victory lane when he ran in to Jimmy Spencer. Spencer looked down at him. "Damn kid. Your parents are sinners you know that. Theyre gonna go to hell..."

"And so are you Spencer...make sure you save them a seat..." Katie said as she grabbed Matt's hand. She smiled at the driver. "Have a nice week."

"Nothing sweetheart. Lets get going to Victory Lane you guys." They walked all the way up until Jimmie stopped them. "Hey, give me one. Or both." Jimmie picked both of his kids up and carried them in to the mess of victory lane. Katie was about to follow him when a hand stopped her. "Hey, can I get a kiss before you go in there and party?" a sweet Virginian voice stopped her. She turned around and smiled at her husband. "Why not? And I can't party, if you remember correctly." Katie said as she pointed to her swollen belly. "And I believe it's your fault..."

A few weeks after Katie discovered Dale and Jimmie, they went public with it. They started out with family. Then on Sunday, they told drivers and the media. There were some different reactions. Some of the veterans like Jimmy Spencer and Sterling Marlin didnt like it at all and stayed as far away from them as possible. Some people like Ricky Rudd and Dale Jarrett werent too sure of it, and tried to avoid contact with them. But most of the younger guys didnt care at all.

Dale and Jimmie were still together. Jimmie had moved in with Dale a year after they first started dating. They next year they adopted the twins. They were as happy as ever.

And Katie? After Dale and Jimmie had gone public with their relationship, Katie found herself spending time with one of her brothers friends, Elliot. They had never been too close, and Elliot had had a girlfriend, and even a fiancé, for a while. But now they were both single. And they both liked each other. They soon found themselves dating, and then engaged. They were married a year when Katie found out that she was pregnant with their first child. She still held a place in her heart for Jimmie, but knew that he belonged to Dale now. "Babe?" Elliot's voice awoke Katie from her thoughts. "Come on, arent you going to congratulate your brother?"

Katie smiled at her husband. "Lets go." She grabbed his hand and they walked into the mess of Victory Lane together.

A/n: okay there it is.my first attempt at slash. And Jr and Jimmie fans...I know theyre both straight, but I had been toying with this idea for awhile, and this was the only thing I was able to think of, so I wrote it in an attempt to break my writers block.


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