Mike adjusted his tie again as the car pulled up in front of her Uncle's house. "Relax, he will love you. He's not that bad." She laughed. "Granted, he is a pretty bad guy. But he's a great guy too."

"That makes me feel better." She laughed and took his hand. They walked up the walkway and knocked on the door.

Mike swallowed the lump in his throat when the large man opened the door. "Well, my Greta. Don't you look beautiful?" Dave said hugging her. He turned his attention to Mike. "And you must be Mike. Nice to meet you."

"You too sir."

"Well, dinner is waiting. So let's go to the dining room and get to know each other." He said to them. They walked into the dining room and sat down. "So sweetheart, how is work?"

"It's work." She laughed. "I feel that I have so much to do and very little time."

"It can be like that sometimes." Dave replied. "So Mike, what is it you do?"

"I work at the zoo. I love animals." He replied.

"That sounds like an interesting job. So you know a lot about animals?"

"I do." He replied. "I love animals. Any animals. They are the most interesting creatures."

"Have you considered going to veterinary school?"

"I have thought about it but I can't afford. I'm just grateful I have a job that will pay my bills and get food. That's the most important thing to me right now." He looked at Greta. "Other than spending time with Greta."

"Well that's good to know." Dave replied.

Greta smiled. "Mike is really smart."

"Well, he would have to be. Since he had the good sense to grab you up." He replied. Greta smiled again. "Now let's enjoy the rest of dinner and then eat some dessert. I had them make your favorite."

"Really?" She smiled.

"Of course. I always tell them to make your favorite when you come." He smiled and he motioned for the housekeeper to bring the next course. "You know, Mike, if you want to go to veterinary school, I would be willing to give you a loan. And you could pay me back after you finish."

"I couldn't ask you to do that sir."

"You're not asking, I'm offering. It would be an investment in my niece's future happiness. She's like a daughter to me and she deserves the best. Besides, you seem like a decent, honest young man. Hardworking no doubt. I'd be willing to bet you'll go places."

"I don't know what to say, sir."

"You can say yes. I would love to do this. You can pay me back when you finish and are working."

"Alright. Yes, thank you very much. And I promise to pay back every penny."

"I don't doubt that." He smiled. "Now, enough about that. Let's enjoy this wonderful meal."

Mike smiled and nodded. "Yes sir."

"Please, call me Dave."

"Dave." Mike replied.

"Enough of this bonding. Let's eat." Greta laughed. They sat there eating and making small talk the rest of the evening.

John and Milly arrived at the restaurant to meet Wade and Alicia for dinner. "Wade is a great guy. You'll like him." Milly said as they sat down at the table. "He's been my best friend for years."

"He's going to be my toughest critic."

"He will like you." She smiled as she looked up to Wade and Alicia walking over. "And here they are." She smiled and stood up. She hugged Wade and then Alicia. "I'm glad you guys came. Wade, Alicia, this is John."

"It's nice to meet the man who has swept Milly off her feet."

John laughed and shook Wade's hand. "Well I'm not sure I swept her off her feet." He replied. "But I definitely like her."

"Good. That's good to hear." Wade replied. "She's a great girl and deserves someone good. And you seem to be."

"He is." Milly replied taking his hand. "He's the best guy." John smiled at her.

"Well, that's good." Wade replied. "Now, let's enjoy dinner." They all sat down and ordered. "So, John, what is it you do?"

"I'm a personal trainer at a gym."

"That sounds like a great job."

"I enjoy it. I'm just glad I managed to get the job."

"You look like a bright person. I'm sure you know your way around a gym. Anyone would be foolish not to hire you."

"Thanks for saying that." He replied. "Dwayne seems to be happy with my performance."

"Dwayne says he's one of the best trainers." Milly added.

"He's working at Dwayne's gym?"

"Yes, he is." She replied.

John looked at Wade. "Is there something I should know about working there?" He asked. He had noticed the tone Wade used.

"Dwayne and I used to date. A long time ago."

John looked at her. "How long ago?" He asked.

She looked at him and sighed. "It was over a year ago. He and I parted amicably. We're still friends. But we both knew we wouldn't work out."

"I believe you." John said.

"Good." She replied. "Now, can we get off this subject?" She asked them.

"Let's talk about the future."

"Then let's talk about it." She smiled. They spent the rest of the evening talking about different things and then John and Milly headed to her place.

She looked at John as they walked in. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you about my past with Dwayne."

"As long as it's in the past."

She walked over and kissed him. "I promise it's in the past. I'm with you and you are all I want."

"Good." He said. "Because you're all I want too."

She smiled and kissed him again. "Then how about you show me?" He smiled and they headed to the bedroom.

Greta smiled at Mike when they headed back to her place. "So, my Uncle really liked you." She said to him. "He doesn't offer to pay for school for just anyone."

"You really think he likes me?"

"I know he does." She smiled. "And I'm glad."

"Really? Why is that?"

"Because you both are important to me. And I want you to get along." She smiled.

"I'm important to you?"

"Well yeah I love you."

He smiled and kissed her. "I love you too."

"Good. Then let's go to bed."

He looked at her. "Forceful. I like it." He said taking her hand and they headed to the bedroom.

The next day, John and Mike both headed to work. Both hoped Eve or Maryse didn't bother them.

"Hey, John, how it going?" Dwayne said when he saw John walk in.

"Great. Thanks."

"You have two training sessions this morning. And I received a copy of the restraining order against that Eve woman."

"Good. Maybe she'll stay away from me now."

"I hope so." Dwayne replied. "Everything else okay? I know we don't know each other that well but I like to think of us as a family here."

"Milly told me you guys used to date."

"Oh. It was one date and we never even kissed. You have nothing to worry about. We're friends. I'm actually engaged to her assistant. And she adores you."

"She does huh?"

"Oh yeah. You should have heard her selling you to me. She knew I was looking for a trainer. And she told me all about. I never heard someone talk about someone like she did about you. She really loves you."

John smiled. "Really?"

"Yes." Dwayne replied. "Now, let's get to work." John nodded and they headed to their appointments. He was glad that now everything was out in the open.