Perry and Della Mason did not have much of a chance to get out and do something as a couple. The work and family took almost all of their time, but tonight was their anniversary and they had decided to go back to the place where they had been wed just six years before.
The Queen Mary was still in dock and the hotel and restaurant was still there. They planned on going out for a three day weekend. Their children were now 15 and 5 and Jenny had promised to call them if anything happened. The ship was just an hour from their house, so off they went.
As they arrived at the ship, they saw an advertisement for a Magic Show that was being held within the square and just across from the Queen Mary. Della looked at it and showed it to Perry. "I think that it would be fun to watch a magic show. I haven't seen one since I was a child"
Perry looked at the poster and smiled. "One magic show coming up my dear." They walked over to the ticket stand and purchased front row seats for the eight o'clock show that was going to be takin glace the next evening.
The man at the ship remembered Della and Perry well. They had been back a few times to enjoy the ship and they were one of his most famous celebrities that frequented the ship. Their suite was ready and as the bell boy took their belongings upstairs Perry and Della walked out to the railing where they had admitted to themselves and each other how they felt about each other.
Della was standing against the rail and leaning over thinking of her husband and how he had put his arm around her waist and kissed her there for the first time. She was smiling when she felt Perry pull her close once more and lean over to give her another kiss. She relaxed and enjoyed her husband for the moment, unaware of the other people on the ship.
The room had not changed since they had used it and they both relaxed and sat down to go over what there was to offer this weekend on the great ship. There were so many restaurants and a large pool for them. There was going to be plenty of sunshine that weekend too. They could enjoy themselves either in their cabin or they could go up on deck and enjoy the weather. There was a large hot tub there in their room and Della was sure that they would make good use of it.
As Perry went into the dressing room to change for dinner he smiled. Della had thought of everything. He even had two pairs of shoes to wear in case he wanted to be relaxed. She had brought his favorite slippers too. He wondered what kind of gown she would be wearing tonight. He knew that she had been hiding what she had bought at the boutique with her sister Lori the other day.
Dinner on board the ship was always a full dress affair. Della knew that from the other times that she and Perry had been there. She had chosen a light blue chiffon dress with a large ribbon that went around her waist. The dress had no sleeves, as she knew that the temperature was supposed to be close to ninety the whole weekend. But, just in case she had packed a shawl. 'Sometimes it gets chilly out here on the ocean even though the ship is docked' she had thought to herself.
As Perry came out of the dressing room he was met with a delightful sight. Della looked beautiful in her dress and as he walked toward her she held out her arms and they held each other tight. Della almost gasped at her husband as he had walked out of the dressing room. He looked like something that she wanted to just take and eat.
But the two of them controlled themselves and headed downstairs to the restaurant. Maurice was there to wait on them once again. He was glad to see the Mason's . They were one of his best tippers, and both were so nice.
The dinner was followed by dancing on the top deck of the ship. It was a time that both Della and Perry needed and as they danced together their hearts melted together one more time. The moon was full and they had a great time.
Sean Lake was getting ready for the chance of a lifetime. He had worked many shows over the past few years, but had never gotten into such a famous theater as this one. He was across front the Queen Mary, and Perry Mason was going to be out in the crowd for his opening act. Everything had to be perfect.
Linda had been Sean's associate for many years before she had married him. They had been married three years and she was ready to leave him. All her husband ever did was work his act. He didn't want any children and he didn't want her doing anything but work with him. The routine was always the same and she was just sick of it. There was a man that worked the lighting Sam Cassins, who was now her interest. She was sure that Sean suspected something was going on but so far he had said nothing. 'Perhaps he is too busy making plans to be the great magician.' she laughed to herself. But to her surprise the opening night of the show was a sell out. Perhaps her husband was right.
Sean was very busy and the lighting had been wrong all night. He was getting angry at Sam. Sean didn't feel that the man who had been in charge of lighting for so long was interested in his job anymore. 'After the show is over I am going to have to find another light man.' he had thought to himself.
Mary was Sam's girl friend of several months and she was getting sick and tired of watching Sam and Linda. She knew that something was going on. After an afternoon of watching her boyfriend at work, she confronted him "I think that you and Lina are getting to close. You should quit this job and get another one. The pay here is way too low,. Most people doing your job are paid much more."
Sam was in no mood to listen to Mary's whining. So he abruptly told her "Oh why don't you shut up. I am not leaving this job for you period,." and with that he walked away.
They had not seen. but Sean and Linda had been coming around the corner and had heard what was said. Linda just threw up her arms and stomped off to her dressing room. She was in no mood to listen.
But, Sean had enough and decided that it was time to confront his wife. But, no he had to wait. He had to wait until the show was over. This was his big break.
