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On the second day of their cruise, they all had a leisurely morning. Much to Eddie's delight, they slept in, even Sam who was exhausted from the previous day's activities. Around 10:00 Janet was awakened by gentle kisses on her neck.
"Hmmmmmm" She said sleepily
"Morning."
"Good Morning." Eddie continued to cover her neck and face with gentle kisses until she fully woke up.
"How about we order some room service and have breakfast in bed?" He asked her.
"Sounds good. Just order anything. You know what I like. I'm going to take a bath." She waited until Eddie turned over and reached for the phone and then she quickly slipped on her robe and headed to the bathroom.
The tub was quickly filled with hot water and bubbles. Janet had just finished washing up and just settled in to relax when the bathroom door opened and Eddie walked in, smiling at her.
"You look comfy." He said as he sat on the edge of the tub.
"I am."
"Can I scrub your back?" Janet hesitated for a second then, gathered up the bubbles in front of her and sat up and handed Eddie him a sponge. He dipped the sponge in the water, and then poured some of her smelly liquid soap on it. To give Eddie access, she pulled her wet hair off of her back. He gently began to rub the sponge in gentle circles over her back.
"Are you okay today?" He asked her softly.
"Surprisingly, I think I am. Thanks for putting up with me and my blubbering."
"J, I love you. I never put up with anything."
"I just can't believe that I broke down on our vacation of all times."
"Baby, I'm just glad that you finally did break down. You have been holding your grief in way too long."
"I didn't see it coming. One minute we are looking out at the ocean as happy as can be then the next I'm sobbing over my son."
"You never did grieve properly J, You only cried once, granted it was for a few hours, but still only once. You are a strong woman, and I think that's why you broke so easily after Paul hurt you."
"Funny, that's what Dr. Sawyer said."
"Great minds think alike."
"Thanks for taking care of the picture. I still can't believe that I didn't and still don't remember them taking it."
"That day was devastating for you. It makes sense to me." The sponge had moved from her back to her chest and breasts.
"When we get home, I want to enlarge and frame it."
"I think that is a perfect idea." He said as he leaned forward and kissed her. They were interrupted by a knock at the door. "Breakfast is here."
"Smell's good." Janet said as she came out of the bathroom.
"Eggs Benedict. Your favorite."
After they were done with their breakfast, they relaxed in bed talking until it was time for Janet to go to the spa.
"So what are you and Nick going to do this afternoon?" Janet asked as she slid on her shoes.
"Were going golfing and then hit some the casino's."
"Sounds boring."
"So does spending the afternoon at a spa."
"But at least when my afternoon is over, I'll be soft and silky and you'll be sweaty and broke."
"Hey, have some faith in me woman, I may not end up broke." She chose not to comment.
"Ok cowboy, whatever you say." She said grinning
Eddie ran his hands up and down her arms. "Softer then this?" She always had lotion on and her soft skin was one of the many things about her that turned him on.
"Softer then this."
"Well, I'll be the judge of that tonight.'
"Don't make any promises that you don't intend to keep."
"Oh baby, believe me I am definitely keeping this promise."
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"Are you having fun?" Janet asked Hannah as they were both lying on a table with some green stuff on their faces and cucumbers on their eyes.
"Hell yeah."
"What about Sam?"
"Most defiantly. He was so excited to be with kids his own age today. They have so much planned. He is going to have a blast."
"How are things with him and Nick?"
"Getting better I think. They haven't really had much father son time besides in their room at night or first thing in the morning so tomorrow he is taking Sam to breakfast€'
"That will be good for them"
"So you and Eddie… having fun"
"It's been like a dream" Hannah pulled off one the cucumbers and looked at her best friend who had a huge smile across her face.
"You're happy again." It was a statement but Janet answered her anyway.
"I'm getting there. I did break down last night over Andy." Janet recounted her conversation with Eddie to Hannah.
"Girl, I am so proud of you." Hannah said as they both washed their faces.
"Thanks for being there for me."
"Hey, what are best friends for? Come on, there are two massage tables calling our names." They girls clasped hands and headed for their massages.
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"You guys kissed?" Eddie asked Nick as he swung the golf club.
"Every night that we've been here after Sam is asleep."
"Sweet."
"The first night I snuck into Hannah's room and we talked for hours and I kissed her."
"Did she kiss you back?"
"Why wouldn't she?"
"Cause it's you." Nick playfully punched Eddie on the shoulder.
"Then last night, we made out."
"Dude, you sound like you're in high school."
"Felt like it too."
"You need to get a life."
"I plan on getting one in three days."
"What happens in three days?"
"On the last night of the cruise they have an all night party for the kids that Sam signed up for. So Hannah and I will be alone."
"Nicky's gonna get some. Nicky's gonna get some." Eddie teased in a singsong voice.
"Kiss my ass dude."
"Nah, I'll let Hannah handle that."
"Janet seems happier."
"Yeah man she is. She really is."
"So things are good with you guys?"
"Things are great. She is healing more and more every day."
"She is so good for you."
"She is the best thing that ever happened to me. I'm going to propose during this trip."
"When?"
"After that fancy dinner thing that we have to go to."
"How are you going to ask her?"
"I ain't telling you."
"Come on man."
"Hell no cause you'll open your trap and tell Hannah and ruin everything."
"I wouldn't." Eddie stared straight at him. "Ok, under a certain amount of pressure maybe I would."
"That's exactly why I'm not telling you shit and by the way if you mention my proposal to Hannah, I will throw your sorry ass off the ship."
"Ok, I hear you." Nick said as he held his hands up defensively.
"You better."
"Never thought that I would live to see the day that Eddie Latekka wanted to settle down with just one woman."
"One amazing woman." Eddie said softly.