Chapter 11
Kaitlyn's sister Emily got the first flight out of New York the next morning. Kaitlyn arranged for Megan to pick her up at the airport. In order to keep her visit a secret, she, and her husband, Greg, were going to stay with Marissa and Emmitt.
Later that day, Gary and Kaitlyn headed to the airport to pick up Chuck and his wife Jade who were flying in from Los Angeles. On the drive to the airport, Gary filled Kaitlyn in on Chuck's shortcomings.
"Chuck is just Chuck. You have to get to know him to love him." Gary said with a smile.
"What is that supposed to mean?" Kaitlyn said.
"He has a tendency to get involved in situations before he thinks the consequences through. Don't get me wrong, he has a good heart. His head misleads him sometimes. I know in time that you'll see the good side to him. With Chuck it just might take awhile." Gary said. Kaitlyn looked at Gary confused.
"Well, I visited him while he was in the hospital, you know?" Kaitlyn said.
"You did?" Gary asked.
"Yes. I wanted to thank him for what he did for Casey. He seemed all right to me. He had nothing but nice things to say about you." Gary looked over at Kaitlyn and smiled. "Besides, I don't care what kind of mistakes he might make. I'll always be grateful to him for what he did." Kaitlyn said with a smile.
"Well, Jade isn't without her flaws either." Gary said.
"Okay, you know what? I think I'm afraid to ask what that means." Kaitlyn said as she stared at Gary.
"She's an ex-jewel thief." Gary said under his breath.
"She what?" Kaitlyn asked.
"She's an ex-jewel thief." Gary said louder.
"A jewel thief." Kaitlyn repeated. "A jewel thief?" She asked in disbelief.
Gary spent the rest of the ride telling Kaitlyn about how he met Jade and her past profession. Kaitlyn couldn't believe what he was telling her. Of course, she had plenty of questions, which Gary tried his best to answer.
They made it to the gate just in time to see Chuck and Jade come off the plane. Chuck had on a brown turtleneck sweater, tan slacks, and a pair of sunglasses. Jade was also dressed to the nines in a tight black sweater and black stretch pants.
"Gar!" Chuck screamed as he spotted Gary. He walked over, dropped his bag, and hugged him.
"Hey, buddy how ya doing?" Gary asked.
"Me, I'm fine. You, you I can't believe. Gar, you're getting married." Chuck said as he hugged Gary again.
"Chuck." Gary pulled away. "Do you remember Kaitlyn?" Gary said.
"Are you kidding me? You think I'm going to forget a beauty like this?" Chuck said as he grabbed Kaitlyn and hugged her.
"It's good to see you again Chuck." Kaitlyn said as she smiled at Gary.
"Jade how are you?" Gary said.
"I'm doing good Gary. Congratulations." Jade said as she awkwardly kissed Gary on the cheek.
"Jade, honey, this is Kaitlyn." Chuck said.
"It's nice to meet you." Kaitlyn said as she extended her hand.
"You too. You're one lucky lady." Jade said as she looked at Gary who, Kaitlyn noticed was obviously uncomfortable with the compliment.
"What do you say we go and get your luggage." Gary said trying to change the subject of the conversation. The foursome headed for the luggage claim.