One month later

Ginger smiled as she saw a baby crib on display in the furniture store. "Oh this is so adorable!" She said to her shopping companion Charlene. "Don't you think? I love the Winnie The Pooh that is painted on it."

Charlene looked it over with approval. "I love it too. So cute. You have to get this."

"I most certainly am." Ginger said. "It's too cute to pass up." Her eyes looked over the store. "Everything is just so cute. I want it all."

"That's how they hook you." Charlene laughed. "I remember when I was pregnant with my son. I think I bought out the entire store and I am sure Tim thought I was going to bankrupt us."

Ginger giggled. "Roy made me promise to not over do it. He said to just buy what is absolutely necessary."

"Oh really? And what did you say to that?" Charlene asked with a smile.

"I told him that it was necessary that our baby have the absolute best and he wouldn't want to deprive him of that would he?" Ginger grinned. "Then I kissed him and he said okay whatever I thought was best."

Charlene couldn't help but laugh. "I would have loved to have seen that. You certainly bring out another side of him that is for sure."

"He loves me." Ginger said as she walked over to look at a high chair. "He always did things because it made me happy. You know one time on the island he went into this cave looking for something because he knew it made me happy."

"I don't doubt it." The female scientist said. "Tell me just what was he like on the island?"

The movie star paused and got a dreamy expression on her face as she thought of her adoring husband. "He was wonderful. I don't know what we would have done without him. He was always coming up with something to help make life easier. And he spent a lot of time trying to think of something that would help get us rescued. One time he found some chemicals on the island to make this substance that glowed. His thought was to use it to put on a raft to signal a passing ship or plane." She sighed happily remembering something else. "You know he requested me to help him with it. I loved being with him in his lab. He made everything so fascinating. I told him once that I actually always loved science."

"You have?" Charlene said surprised.

Ginger nodded. "It's true. I was always intrigued how one could mix together a bunch of chemicals and create something useful for all. It was interesting that one could create something that a person would use everyday. I told Roy a story once how I mixed ammonia with some kind of acid when I was in high school."

"I know that did not turn out well." Charlene said with a laugh.

"Well in a way it did. I got a date with a handsome fireman. Well sort of. My parents wouldn't let me to out with him. But it was something." Ginger replied.

"Tell me." Charlene said as they went over to check out the various changing tables. "Did you always know that Roy was the one?"

Ginger nodded. "I knew from the second I laid eyes on him. Didn't you know Tim was when you met him?"

Charlene sighed. "Not exactly. I mean he used to really press my buttons and we would get into arguments. He had his views on the world and I had mine and let's just say they clashed at times. Not so much anymore but I used to tell my friends how he drove me crazy and I wished he would go away. They would laugh at me and tell me that I was in love with him. I told them they were nuts. Then one day we really got into a shouting match about I don't even remember what and he just up and kissed me. Then he asked me if I would go out with him and the rest is history."

"Sounds romantic." Ginger said. "You know Roy and I used to get into arguments about things on the island. Mary Ann used to tell me she thought they were going to end in passionate kisses."

"And they didn't?" Charlene chuckled.

"No." Ginger said. "But don't think Roy didn't think it. I know he did."

"I see. What else did you to do that man?" Charlene asked.

"There was this one time when an attaché case washed ashore. Roy thought it was important we didn't peek at the papers inside because they were important government documents that were topic secret. Well of course we all had to know what they were. Mary Ann devised a plan that I would distract him while she reeled the case out with a fishing pole. I would attach it to the case and she would reel it out. Looking back I think she had an ulterior motive for sending me in." She said reflecting on it. "However there is no way in hell I would have let her in there. Roy was all mine."

"Just how did you distract him?" She asked intrigued to hear the answer.

"I used my irresistible charm." Ginger said with a grin. "You know he was really delighted to see me and to be honest I enjoyed cozying up to him. I am only sorry I didn't plant a kiss on him. I was hoping perhaps he would kiss me. He saw through it and escorted me out. I was so mad at him. However he did confess to me that he was sorry he did that and he would be sure not to be so stupid in the future."

"Sounds like you had some good times on that island."

"We did." Ginger nodded. "You know sometimes I miss it. I know that sounds strange but when place was your home for almost four years it becomes a part of you. We have do have a lot of good memories there. It was nice to visit it again last month."

"I understand." Charlene said. "You all became pretty close on that island. Especially you and Mary Ann. From what Roy told me you two are practically like sisters."

"We are." Ginger nodded. "I think Mary Ann was the first genuine friend I had in years. Sure people in Hollywood say they are your friend and praise you but you have to be careful. They will stab you in the back if it benefits them. Now mind you they are not all like that. I actually know a few people who are loyal to me and never say a bad word. There is this costume designer Margaret Spencer who was always sweet to me. Of course there is my agent Tony who always cared about me and Roy. And there are a few actors I know that were always friendly to me and welcomed me back to Hollywood. Like I said though there are jealous cats who like to try and tear you down. When I got stranded on the island, I honestly wasn't sure what to expect with Mary Ann but I was pleasantly surprised to find her to be nice and down to Earth. She was never jealous and didn't treat me with contempt. It was nice."

"I'd like to meet her sometime. She sounds like a sweet young lady."

"She is. And maybe you will sometime. You know there is going to be a big premiere when my movie comes out. Why don't you and Tim join us and you can meet everyone?"

"Are you serious?" Charlene said with wide eyes.

"Sure. Why not? It would be fun." Ginger said. "I'll tell Tony to put you on the invite list."

"Wow." Charlene sitting down on a rocking chair. "I never…I never went to any big Hollywood premiere before. What would I wear?"

"Oh don't you worry about that." Ginger said. "I'll call my friend Margaret the costume designer. I bet she could come up with something great."

"Oh my." Charlene said dumbfounded. "Me being dressed by a famous costume designer? You really think she could make something for me?"

"Of course she could." Ginger assured. "She's the best. She made gowns for me before. She wouldn't mind. I'll give her a call and we can set up something."

Charlene smiled. "You really don't need to go through all that trouble."

"It's no trouble." Ginger said. "I'm happy to do it."

"You are sweet." Charlene said. "Thank you. Wow. I'm going to have a dress by a famous costume designer. I can't wait to see what she comes up with."

"I bet Tim will love you in it." Ginger smiled.

"I'm sure he will." Charlene said.

Ginger found a sales girl and informed her of what furniture she wished to order. Once that was done, the two women headed to a bistro for lunch. They were escorted to their table and sat down. Charlene picked up her menu and glanced at the movie star. "Ginger I appreciate you wishing to go shopping with me. I know you probably were not thrilled to know that I was working with Roy."

Ginger set her menu down. "No I wasn't at first. It had nothing to do with you mind you. I just did not want another Evelyn in my life. It's not that I don't trust Roy. I do. I trust him completely I just cannot stand the idea of some woman putting their hands on him. It makes me crazy. Roy told me that there were nothing between you and him other than friendship and I believe him. He told me you dated his roommate."

"I did." Charlene said. "Mitch was a good guy but it didn't work out. It is true that I never had any romantic feelings for Roy. He always reminded me of my late brother Aaron."

"Late brother?"

"It's a long story. But the short version is that Aaron had the same thing happen to him that happened to Roy. A college professor of his she pulled almost the same thing that Profession Malone pulled on Roy only she was more aggressive. Aaron reported her to the school but they were reluctant to believe him Professor McCoy was a very highly regarded professor in the school. Everyone loved her. And of course she twisted it like it was all Aaron's doing and it crushed him. It crushed him so much that…he took a bottle of pills and he never woke up."

"Oh my." Ginger said. "That's horrible."

"It was. When Roy went through what he did with Professor Malone I vowed to make sure he didn't follow the same path. Of course Lynda leaving him didn't help matters. Mitch and I did everything to help him and told anyone to didn't believe him that they were foolish." Charlene paused a minute before going on. "When he told me that Evelyn tried something…it angered me. Why some women need to treat men like that is beyond me. Especially when they are happily married to gorgeous redheads."

Ginger smiled. "You are sweet. And I don't get that either. Evelyn just thinks she is all that and doesn't care about anyone but herself. I am glad Mrs. Howell was never like those women. You know she wanted me and Roy together from day one. I'm sure she had all kinds of plans to get us together."

"I am sure everyone on that island wanted you both together." Charlene said. "I can't imagine them not wanting you two to end up together."

"I wanted us ending up together too." Ginger said. "I love him. I know that I have him for life and nothing will change that. Say why don't you and Tim come over for dinner tonight? Roy's sister is in town and she and her family are going to be over. Why not two more?"

"You wouldn't mind?" Charlene said. "We don't want to impose."

"You are not imposing. I'm sure Valerie would love to see you again. I told her you were working with Roy. She said she hoped to see you when she was in town."

"I'd like to see her again too." Charlene replied. "It's been a long time. She has two daughters doesn't she? Shannon and Grace?"

"Yes. They are wonderful young ladies. I know they would fuss over your five year old son. The two love babies. Valerie's friend Janet had a baby and they couldn't stop gushing about how cute she was."

"Well okay then. I'll ask Tim and see if we can make it. I don't think he has anything scheduled tonight so I think we should be free."

"Good." said Ginger. "It will be fun. Put all this nonsense behind us."

"I agree." Charlene said. "Those crazy stories and rumors are over. Just move on to more important things. Like what to have for lunch…" She picked up her menu and looked it over. Ginger did the same and noticed a familiar face. It was Skipper and he was with someone and that someone wasn't Diana. It was Erika Tiffany Smith. What on Earth was he doing with that woman? What happened to Diana?

"What are you having?" Charlene asked. "I was thinking of the grilled chicken…" She noticed Ginger staring at something. "What's wrong?"

"It's Skipper." Ginger answered. "And Erika Tiffany Smith." She frowned. "What is he doing with that awful woman? What happened to Diana?"

Charlene glanced over. "You going to say something to him?"

Ginger shook her head. "No I'm not. I'm not going to jump to conclusions. Perhaps there is a reason he is with her. Whatever it is it better be a good one. Diana is a sweet woman and he shouldn't toss her aside for that wench. She was just crazy about him. And he is going to throw her over for that social climber? It doesn't make sense."

"I agree it doesn't." Charlene said with a frown looking back over at the pair. "Something is fishy. Why would she all of a sudden out of the blue be interested in Skipper? She has to be up to something don't you think?"

"I think you are right." Ginger sighed. "And Skipper is more than likely setting himself up for heartbreak."

Later that day

Ginger arrived back home and found her husband on the sofa reading book. He looked up at her. "Hello my love. Have a nice afternoon shopping?"

"I did." Ginger said sitting down. "I picked out some nice things for the baby."

The Professor sensed something. "Ginger is everything okay?"

"It's fine. Well I mean I'm fine it's just…well Charlene and I were at lunch and we saw Skipper."

"I see. Well what is wrong with that?"

"Nothing except he was with someone who wasn't Diana." Ginger turned her head towards him. "He was with Erika Tiffany Smith."

"What!" Professor exclaimed in disbelief. "What was he doing with her?"

"I have no idea. Something is not right. Why would he toss Diana away for that horrible woman? It doesn't make any sense. I thought he adored Diana. He seemed like he was very taken with her didn't you think so?"

"I did." The Professor nodded. "He told me he liked her a great deal. I don't understand why he is all of a sudden with Ms. Smith. How did he even get to see her again?"

Ginger thought a minute. "Maybe it was at that party. Remember the publishing company was holding a big party. He went to it with Diana. Maybe something happened at the party."

"Sounds logical." Professor said. "But why would Erika latch onto Skipper? She isn't going to do anything unless it benefits her. I don't get how being with Skipper helps her."

"Well." Ginger said as the wheels turned in her head. "Maybe she read all those ridiculous rumors about me writing love letters and then the story that I had planted about Evelyn really being the one behind them and she sees him as the flavor of the month and wants to achieve fame."

"So she wants her name in the papers as the one that managed to nab Skipper's heart. Make herself out to be the lucky woman who wins out." Professor concluded. "She is using him."

"I think that is more than likely." Ginger said. "He is too blind to see it. What are we going to do?"

Professor sighed. "I'm not sure we can do anything. If we did confront Skipper with what we believe to be true he most likely would not believe it and get defensive. I think we need to stay out of it and let him found out on his own. Sometimes that is the only solution."

"I think you may be right." Ginger said sitting back on the sofa. 'I hate to see Skipper get hurt. However there isn't anything we can do. You are right when you say he wouldn't believe us. Maybe his eyes will be opened and he will leave her. We can only hope."

"Don't worry about Skipper." The Professor said putting his arm around her and kissing the side of her head. "He will be okay. I'm sure he will soon see how foolish he is being and will go back after Diana. I know I did." He smiled at his wife.

Ginger giggled. "Darling I'm not sure the same tactic I used on you will work with Diana and Skipper."

"Maybe not but I still enjoyed it." He said taking her in his arms. "I love you."

"I love you too darling." She said kissing his lips. "I hope things to do work out for them. This could just be a bump in the road. Skipper will come to his senses. He will. But for now we just need to let him find out on his own. Besides we have other things going on. Donald set up the meeting with Evelyn in two days."

Professor kissed her again. "I have to admit I'm not sure what I am going to say to her. I don't know what to say to her."

"Me either." Ginger said resting her head against his shoulder. "I'm don't know how I'm going to react seeing that little hussy sitting there looking so smug and arrogant. I know she won't give a damn."

"Maybe not." Professor agreed. "But I think we do need to confront her. And the sooner we get it over with the better. After that we can forget her and her lies for good."

"You think she suspects anything?" Ginger asked.

"I doubt it and if she does it doesn't matter. She is never going to hurt you again that is for sure."

"Or you." Ginger stated. "She will learn you are not some plaything for her amusement. Some prize she thinks she can win and add to her collection. Not a chance. You are my husband and she is not going to get away with what she did to you. You didn't deserve it and she is going to find out there are consequences. One way or another she will find out."