Lucien had his entire plan under way to make Jean's birthday the most special of days. Matthew and Alice had gotten in touch with all the special guests that would mean the most. Danny and Rose had booked the venue and were busy preparing all the decorations. Everyone was working so hard to keep it a secret for the man in charge. With everyone's help things were coming along and, so far so good, Jean didn't have a clue.
Next on Lucien's agenda was something special just from him. He had always gotten her jewelry, which she loved, but this needed to be something to show how much she was truly loved, by him. Everyone loved her that was always obvious, but Lucien was besotted and everyone knew it. He loved how she was forthright and so darn stubborn. The way she knew how to get straight to the point. She took no crap from him and he loved her dearly for it.
Lucien called Jean's family to help him find something truly special. Everyone gave him advice but, in the end, Lucien came to the conclusion he would just have to ask his wife.
He caught her in the kitchen putting their dinner together.
"Jeannie, I have a question. If you could have anything special for your birthday what would you like"?
Jean smiled, "I have you that's all I need or want".
"Come on Jean give me a clue, a trip, perfume something, please," he exclaimed. Jean walked over to her husband and laid her hands on his chest.
"Lucien I have all I have dreamed of and couldn't be any happier". She tiptoed up and kissed him softly.
"Jeannie, you are avoiding my question and that is not fair, there must be something you would like". He insisted.
"Alright dear, I know we can't afford it this year, but a trip anywhere would be nice". She turned back to the stove.
Lucien went back to his study to give it some thought.
