When I woke, it was very early in the morning, the sun was just peaking over the horizon, and Tina was still asleep. I looked at my sleeping angel and smiled, she was still so beautiful to me. I planted a kiss on her temple and got up to shower. Moments later Tina joined me and we fooled around in the shower. Hot, soapy sex was always fun and in the last twenty years our libido’s have not slowed. We finally got out of the shower as the warm, soothing water started becoming lukewarm, almost cold. We honestly could have used the cold shower.

After we had gotten dressed, we went to the kitchen to start breakfast and make some coffee. The Sunday paper had already been delivered and was sitting on the table. I normally didn’t read the paper, but since Alexander was here, I left it for him. Him and his family would be leaving that evening for New York. I missed seeing him everyday, and I always missed having the grandkids around. I went to New York as often as I could, and they came here every so often. The next time I’d see them was in June for Angie’s graduation.

My mind wandered to Angie and Bex, when would she propose? I also wondered if Angie had a clue. I’m sure that she thought one day she’d marry Bex, but she had no idea how soon Bex would ask her. I smiled at the memory of when I proposed to Tina. Hiking up to the Hollywood sign, her awe at the breathtaking view. I dropped to one knee and just asked, I knew I couldn’t live without her, I didn’t want to think I could. She had consumed my entire life, there was no way I was letting her get away.

"Babe, what are you smiling at," Tina asked, sliding into my lap at the breakfast table.

"The memory of my proposal to you."

"The second best day of my life."

"Oh? And the first best day?"

"The day I married you."

"Aw babe," I said and kissed her, "the best day of my life was when Angie was born. That was the day that I realized my dreams had finally come true. I was married to the love of my life and we had started a family."