Diner was so tense and awkward. We got so many dirty looks and no one spoke to us during the entire meal. They carefully picked the topics so we could not participate. Mari's parents felt bad about it but they didn't react. I took her out of the dining room when I noticed she was uncomfortable. We went for a short walk and I apologized to her for the family. She understood that Mari's passing was painful for all and that they need time to heal. We went to bed and we cuddled for some time. It was something I never imagined. I slept in Mari's cousin's house with my new girlfriend. I never saw this happening. In the morning we went to breakfast and we got some looks. Apparently we were braking all the rules. I believe the family had big problem to adjust to Mari being gay, after that, she married foreigner who she wanted to have family with, then she died and her wife started rebuilding her life little too soon with her ex lover who has a child…with a men. I wanted to understand. I really wanted, but it was too hard for me. Sometimes I believed they didn't understand that Mari was the person I loved, my spouse, someone who I wanted to be with for a long time. They believed I don't feel the loss and sorrow. I missed my wife very much, but I also loved Gail and loved our potential future. Mari's parents were somewhere in the middle. They found it hard to see me with someone else and see us at places that they relate to their daughter and their past. I wanted to please everyone, but it was so hard. While Gail was with the boys ridding and shooting guns, I was in the house. I was helping with the wedding stuff and felt good because it made Susi very happy. Susi sent me to get some more decorations from her room and on my way back I overheard their talk about me and Gail.

''Susi, how could you forgive so easily? She was married to Mari and puff, new woman that soon. She never mourned her loss.''

''Nana, we all have our ways of handling loss.''

''I lost my husband at the age of twenty one, and I never looked at another man. That is honorable thing to do.''

''Nana, she loves Gail. It is good for her to be happy and have family…. I lost Toni ten years ago and you still look at me like trash because I'm marrying Alex. Love is love and there is nothing more important than being happy in life. She and Mari were happy, but it was not meant to last… Give her a brake…''

''They share the bed and are not married. That is disrespect to the house…''

''What is that you want, to see them married or not in the same bed?''

'' Susi, you are hopeless. Their ways have corrupted you…''

''Should I then marry a girl? Should I prove to everyone that I'm corrupted?''

''Susi, do not even think of that. Enough disgrace was Maria Elena… Not you too…''

I knew that Mari's coming out was horrible thing for the family. She was second in the very big family to go to the university, she was a doctor, pride and joy . They had big plans for her. She would come back here, they would build her a clinic, she would marry , have a lot of kids and it would be perfect life for all. The surprise was enormous when she came with a girl, career in pathology and no intention to stay in the town. I waited for discussion to end and got back to the room.

''I found them. You hid them well.''

''I try….''

Man came back from the hunt and I had Gail back. We prepared a picnic basket and went out. I took Gail out of the house and we went to the vine seller. One of the workers gave us to try some vines and Gail loved it. It was great until one of Mari's aunts came and gave him the look. He went back to work and she left. I felt bad for Gail. I wanted her to have nice time and apparently it was not possible.

''Babe, I'm sorry…''

''Don't worry… It will be fine. Give them some time….''

''I don't like how they treat you babe…''

''I'm Peck… My mother treated me worse…''

''I love you Gail Peck…''

''I love you too.''

They continued walking and went to the small river at the bottom of the estate. Gail found nice rock and they just set there in silence.

''I miss him so much….''

''Me to. I can't wait for us to come home and bring him so many presents. When this little adventure ends, we have one week just for ourselves…I can't wait to be with you alone, far from the nosy family and all this….''

''Me to love…''

''I miss our time together…''

''Just few more days and we are done with this…''

''Yes!''

We kissed for some time and then went back to the house. We arrived just in time for lunch. The wedding was tomorrow, and everyone was so excited. Gail and me were happy for them. They seemed really happy and I felt bad for the fact that Mari was not here with her family. Susi and Alex were so good for one another that it was clear they would make beautiful family. I noticed that Gail is often on the phone and I got curious. It got the best of me so I followed her and listened to her conversation.

''Hi baby, how is it going?''

''I miss you too…''

''You know that you are my favorite person to sleep and cuddle with…. You are the love of my life…''

That hurt… I had no idea who was she talking to. I wished it was her son, but…. That was Gail. Anything was possible.

''Yes, love it is very nice here….and if you are good boy we might bring you here….''

''Holly? She misses you too. When we get back to the big city, I bet you she will get you more presents than me. You know how much she adores you….''

''What? You love her more than mama? Just for the presents? Oh, baby, you just broke my heart….''

Yes, it was Damian…. I suddenly felt so good. He misses me too. How cute…

''Daddy wants to talk to me? Ok?''

''Hey Nick…''

''No, we are fine… You?''

''What? How can I come and get him now? I do not have means to teleport….I know I'm dating a nerd and crazy scientist, but…. Fine, I'll give you a call in an hour. I must see with Holly how shall we do it…''

She hung up on him and murmured something about killing his miserable ass and me getting rid of him.

''Everything O.K.?''

''No, Nick called for me to return because his girlfriend and Damian are not on good terms and they want some time alone…''

''Oh, so we are going home?''

''Is that a problem?''

''No, can we go after the wedding?''

''Day after tomorrow?''

''Yes…''

''Sure, let me call Nick.''

There was some shouting and bad words, but Gail got us those two days and I was fine with it. I loved little D and his mother. I would do anything to see them happy. When we got home, we told eveybody about the change of planes and Mari's parents were sad I was leaving.

''But, you just got here… We missed you….''

''I promise to come back. Maybe, next time you could meet Damian too and we could stay longer.''

''Fine. Some of the men will give you a ride…''

''Thank you…''

The wedding was beautiful. Susi looked beautiful and she was glowing. Alex loved her so much and she loved him back. At that moment at the church I could see me marrying Gail. I could see us standing in front of the friends and family and doing this. I married Marie just with my dad being here and her friends and family. I wanted something bigger this time. In front of the church were mariachi band and all of their friends and family. People threw rise at them and cheered them to kiss. Susi threw the flowers and they fell in my arms. Everybody went silent….