Nicky : Hey, stranger

Bette : Hey yourself I greeted her with a warm hug. Listen Nicky, we are going home tomorrow, I wanted to come by and say goodbye

Nicky : We huh ? Bette, Im going to say this to you once. That is a damn fine woman and this time you better be treating her as such, you wont get another chance, you hear me ? And damn girl I am a long way to come for a chat

Bette : I hear you. Nicky, thank you, so much. I know it has been a long time but this was where I needed to be. Im sorry I was such an *****.

Nicky : Hush Bette, its over.

I sat and had a coffee with Nicky, made sure she had my number in LA if she ever visited and organized for her to get some of those fresh flowers and baked goods on board that yacht. She seemed pleased, like I might be taking it seriously about treating Tina right. Gary arrived and I gave him the instructions, candles, champagne, fresh giant shrimp and lobster. Be there at 7pm sharp. I want to watch the sun go down one last time, with my wife. This was going to be a night to remember. I made my way back to the shack and Tee had dome most of what needed to be done. She asked if I needed to do anything else, really what she meant was, say goodbye to anything else. Nope, I was done with that. She told me shed called the girls to let them know when wed be home and they were ecstatic, planning a welcome home party. Fine with me, I couldnt wait to see them all, even if we would be a little tired. Tee and I took the afternoon off from life and sat on the beach, went for a swim and talked about going home.

Tina : Baby, are you really ready to go home ?

Bette : Yes that was the only word I said and it was true but I was apprehensive about seeing some of the girls again. As far as I was concerned it was all over, and between Tee and myself anyway. I just hoped they felt the same. I so looked forward to seeing Kit, I missed her, shed been a pillar of strength.

About 6pm I suggested to Tee we should get ready.

Tina : Ready for what ?she asked.

Bette : The first night of our new life. There was just one more thing I needed before I left for LA, I would go without it but Id rather have it.

Tee knew something special was up. She came out the bathroom in a simple stunning black dress. Being pregnant just made her all the more *****. I told her not to worry about the shoes. I put on a simple white holter neck top and white pants. This would be a night wed never forget. At exactly 7pm I walked Tee out the front of the shack and there it was. A yacht, exactly how I imagined it. I knew the instant I saw it Gary hadnt let me down.

Gary : Good evening ladies. Bette are you ready ?

Bette : Gary, it looks magnificent

Gary : I hope it is to your liking. I shall get you both on board and the leave you alone to enjoy your evening

The first night of the rest of our lives had begun. Tee was beaming : Oh Bette, its beautiful.

Bette : its just the beginning Tee. I squeezed her hand and we made our way to the yacht. It was perfect, warm, the sky clear, the sun low in the sky.