Chapter Seven

I awoke feeling energized which was a surprise considering I hadn't actually gotten much sleep. I reached over to the other side of the bed and it was empty and the sheets were cool. I stood up and stared at the empty bed. I could feel the smile on my face. When was the last time I felt so happy I asked myself. Never, I've never felt this happy ever. But this is not real I remind myself. This is the world of pretend and I was here to do a job.

I scampered into the bathroom where there was a folded piece of paper jammed into the mirror frame with the word 'Babe' printed in Ranger's beautiful handwriting.

I didn't want to wake you, you looked so peaceful.
I've decided to go for a run along the beach.

I'll be back for breakfast.
love Carlos.

I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. Yep, the smile is still there.

Cut it out I tell myself as I jump into the shower. Ranger doesn't want a giddy school girl, you need to snap out of it.

Breakfast was fast becoming my favourite meal here. All the tropical fruit, waffles and bacon I could eat.

It occurred to me that I'd like to capture these moments.

"Maybe we should get a camera Carlos, it would be the touristy thing to do." I asked.

"Of course Babe, I'm sure there'd be a good one available at the gift shop in the lobby."

Ranger brought me the top of the line Canon, way to expensive but it did fit perfectly with our professional personas.

"Stephanie! Carlos! Over here."

It was Tammy waving from the other side of the lobby. Ranger wrapped his arm around my waist and we headed over to greet her.

"John and I have hired a car and are heading out for a drive. Would you two like to join us?"

"That sounds perfect. I was planning on taking some photo's of the area today." I explained holding up the camera.

It had been a long day but our mission was right on track. Back in our suite Ranger and I went over the conversations we'd shared with the Davies.

Tammy went into great detail about adoption. I'm sure she was feeling me out on the subject.

Ranger too had a similar conversation with John.

"You're doing a great job Babe." Ranger said, bringing me into a hug.

We decided to order dinner in our suite. We'd done enough work for one day.

"Time to unwind" Ranger said with a wolf grin.