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Chapter Thirty-Six... Back In Iceland.

Julie and Connie were staying in Gunnar's apartment, Olaf had turned down the offer of staying there too, he had wanted to go back to his own place. Connie loved Gunnar's place, she thought that it was beautiful. The four of them had dinner together and then Olaf had gone home, everyone had gone to bed early, jet lag was really kicking in for some people, Olaf especially, while his injury was healing it still made him tired from time to time.

Julie was currently enjoying a massage, Gunnar had organised this day for her and Connie. Gunnar had said he wanted her to relax and enjoy her time here. Julie had an idea that this day had been very expensive, she had been wrapped in a soft bathrobe and given a facial and now she was floating in water while her therapist was working out any knots and tension in her body. Connie had told her that she should relax and enjoy it.

Connie joined Julie for lunch in the lounge, Connie was glad to see that Julie looked relaxed and was quite content to eat the lunch that was brought to them. They were being treated like royalty and Connie was thoroughly enjoying herself. 'Catwoman, I can see why you like coming here, it's a lovely place.'

'Yes it is, I do have to question why we're here though.'

'Does it matter?'

'No, I suppose not.'

'Gunnar just wants to treat you and do something nice for you, just enjoy it.'

'Maybe you're right. What about you?'

'Me?'

'Yes you, I've seen the looks between you and Olaf.'

'I don't know what you're talking about, there's nothing, we're just friends.'

'Right, for now you're friends, what about in time, what then?'

'I don't know, my opinion of him has changed, he helped you and Gunnar during the whole Stansson thing, but there is nothing going on.'

'Okay, I believe you.'

'Good, come on Catwoman I believe we have more treatments to go for.'

'I'm coming.' Connie preferred this Olaf to the one she had met at the Goodwill Games, she wasn't sure about anything else as she didn't really know Olaf that well. Connie shook her head and went into the treatment room to be pampered some more.

Gunnar was working hard on the preparations for this evening, he was most of the way done with everything in the apartment. Gunnar wanted everything to be perfect, he was only going to get one chance to propose to Julie and it was important that everything went smoothly. Gunnar hoped that Julie wasn't too suspicious, Connie would keep her distracted for as long as possible but Julie was intelligent and could work out there was something going on if she put her mind to it.

Julie and Connie were currently having manicures, Julie had drawn the line at having long nails put on, she'd never be able to save goals with those things on. Julie had taken Connie's advice to heart and was just going to relax and see what happened, she knew Gunnar was up to something, he had been a bit jumpy since they had arrived in Iceland and now there was this day at the spa and a whole lot of pampering.

Connie was doing her best to keep Julie off the thought of Gunnar and what he could be up to, there were times when Julie wanted to know everything and this was a time when Connie could have done without Julie's curious nature. It wouldn't be long until the next part of Gunnar's plan started, Connie was glad, she didn't much want to go back to the real world but she had to. Connie slowly redressed and waited for Julie to finish.

Julie felt really relaxed, being pampered really had its way of making you chill out. Julie paid the taxi driver and then walked to the door of the apartment. Julie tried the handle and found it locked, she saw the note attached to the door and pulled it off:

My Julie,

I already know you'll be wondering what is going on,

to find me you'll need to follow the clues. This is the first one:

The place where I first told you that I loved you.

(Don't forget to dress up warm).

G. x

Julie turned to face Connie and she saw that Connie had the keys to the apartment. 'I knew Gunnar was up to something, you're in on it aren't you Connie?'

'Yes, I am, you're very clever, now come on we have some clues to solve.' Julie stood back and let Connie open the door. 'Do you know what the first clue is Catwoman?'

'Yes, the hot tub in the bathroom.' Julie went into the bathroom and found the next clue balanced on the edge of the hot tub:

Very good, that was an easy one to start with. Next:

The first place I took you when we arrived here last time.

G. x

Julie took a break to go and put on some warm clothing, she had deduced that she would be wandering around in the open air and she noticed that the temperature was already dropping. Julie zipped up her jacket and went back into the lounge. 'Come on then Connie, let's go.'

''You're ready then?'

'Yes, this one means his mum's house, I'm guessing that's where the next clue will be.'

'Good, we have a car and driver for our use, it should be outside right now.'

'Gunnar's put a lot of thought into this one, he's inventive I'll give him that.' Julie waited until Connie had locked the door behind them and they both got into the car that was waiting outside.

Connie and the driver knew every location that Julie's clues led to, Gunnar knew that Julie would figure out his clues, she should have no problem with them, all the clues were for places that Julie had been to on her first trip to Iceland. Gunnar was hoping that the time it took for Julie to find all the clues would give him some time to relax and get his nerves under control.

Julie got out of the car and went up to the door of the house, she looked around for the next clue but she couldn't find it, she was about to knock on the door when Kristjana opened the door. 'Hello Julie dear.'

'Hello, it's nice to see you again.'

'I have something for you.' Kristjana handed Julie the clue that she was looking for.

'Thank you.'

'You're welcome, you'll have to come and see us, tell that son of mine to call us.'

'I will do.' Julie looked at the clue once Kristjana had gone back inside:

These brightly coloured houses attracted your attention

on our little wander around town.

G. x

Connie looked at Julie. 'Is that next clue?'

'Yes, it's the Old Town, the houses there are all brightly coloured, they attract your attention.'

'Sounds interesting.'

'It is, I think more houses should be like that.' Connie smiled, Julie was doing really well and Connie was enjoying this little trip around Reykjavik. Connie had meant it when she had said that Iceland was beautiful, more places should be like it.

Julie and Connie walked into the Old Town area. 'See what I mean Connie, it's like this place is a world apart from everywhere else.'

'Yes I do, I think we should build some of these in America.'

'Me too.' Julie lifted her next clue off the side of a house that had a bright red roof:

The name of the next place means pearl,

It was here I promised you that I wouldn't let you fall.

G. x

Connie looked over Julie's shoulder at the note. 'Any idea what it means?'

'It's a restaurant and it's very high up, we went out to the viewing deck and as it says in the clue Gunnar told me that he wouldn't let me fall.'

'That's so romantic. Come on then Catwoman, we need to find your hero.' Connie took the latest clue off Julie and they both got back into the car.

Gunnar had received an update from Connie, Julie wasn't having any trouble with his clues so far. Their trip here had been short but it had been memorable, he was glad that Julie felt the same way. Gunnar had smiled a lot as he placed the clues, he was just hoping that no one removed them, Connie had a copy of the clues but it would be better if Julie was able to find them. Gunnar took a deep breath, it was time to make the last preparations for Julie's arrival.

Julie looked up at the restaurant, she hoped that she wouldn't have to go up there again. Julie breathed a sigh of relief when she saw the clue attached to the side of the building:

Of course I wouldn't make you go up there without me,

now for the next bit, I wonder how you'll do with this one:

Quack.

G. x

Julie chuckled, she knew exactly what this clue meant. Julie walked the short distance to the pond that was in the park across the road from the restaurant, Gunnar's clue had meant the place where they had fed the ducks together. Julie saw Connie following not far behind so she waited for her to catch up. 'Gunnar and I fed the ducks here, everyone does it all the time, young and old.'

'It sounds lovely.'

'We'll come back here tomorrow and then you can have a go too Connie.'

'I'd like that.'

'Me too.' Julie picked up the clue that was attached to the bench:

You're nearly there now my Julie,

the driver will take you to the place where the last

clue is waiting. See you soon.

G. x

Julie and Connie got in the car and Julie looked out of the window, they were getting further and further into woodland. It was getting darker as they got further in, Julie wasn't afraid, she knew that Gunnar was waiting for her at the end. Julie still wasn't any closer to knowing what Gunnar was up to, her curiosity peaked as the car stopped at the base of a hill. Julie got out and picked up the clue that was attached to a little gate:

This is the last clue my Julie:

She's behind you.

G. x

Julie turned to see Connie was stood directly behind her and holding a torch. 'Connie?'

'Yes, I'm the last clue. This torch will help you find your way to where you need to be. Enjoy yourself tonight Catwoman, you've earned it.'

'Up there?'

'Yes, go on, I will see you tomorrow.'

'Okay.' Julie hugged Connie and took the torch from her. Connie got back into the car and Julie waved until the car went around the corner. Julie switched on the torch and started off up the hill, it was time to find Gunnar and see what he was up to.