That night, Chris sat on a furnished guest bed in Pretty Girl's home. Aviva was happy to have her friend stay a little longer until after the surgery was completed.
Chris looked up to the stars and felt happy. This was his chance to expose his love for Pretty Girl. When Michael Sr. came into his room, he turned and smiled at him.
"Say, Chris, I will contact your parents as soon as possible, alright? After the surgery. I know your mother is probably htting herslef around because of your departure, but it wasn't your fault. Oh, Aviva's going outside to Louise's Pizza Palace, wanna go?"
Chris beamed. This WAS his chance. He went downstairs to see Aviva, but stopped short, She was dressed in a light purplish pinkish dress. The skirt was down below the knees. The blouse part was pretty. The short sleeves had a puff in them. Her darkest brown hair was braided loosely. Her complexion caused Chris to lose his mind over her.
"CK?"
Chris shook his head. A little pain hit his neck, but he ignored it. He pointed to her dress and whined.
"It's okay, CK. I'm going to Louise's Pizza Palace. Tonight's a special night. I ask Daddy if you could come along."
A girl asking a quiet guy out? You don't see that everyday!
Chris smiled. Fury stood under his shadow, knowing that Chris liked Pretty Girl and that he wanted to tell her for sure.
Michael smiled as he came downstairs, "You two behave yourselves."
Then Chris realized, this was his first date.
After a good dinner, Chris and Aviva went to Central Park. It was a quiet night, a beautiful night. Chris realized then that August 15th was actually his birthday! He took Aviva's hands and pulled her to the bridge above the river.
Aviva smiled, "What?"
Chris fingered on the bridge's railing about his birthday.
"You forgot this now? I can't believe it's been two years since I seen you." She smiled and wanted to press closer to him.
Chris wanted the same thing. He wanted to be happy. Then, his mother's last advice struck his head, "One of these days, my boy will run home saying he's going to get married." He also remembered, "A girl to love you and you to love her." He remembered his snap, "A wild man as I?!"
Chris realized that Aviva loved him for who is he, not for what he is. He smiled so brightly. The full moon above them reflected down in the river, causing their own reflection in plain view.
Chris inched closer to Aviva... wanting to express his love. Aviva knew what his main focus: he wanted a kiss.
As they inched closer. A light beamed in their faces... a bright one. Chris backed off and covered his eyes.
"CHRIS!"
Chris looked up and saw someone he missed in years!
