New Year's Eve
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Gunny and Simone put the last members of the family on the plane home the day before. They were both exhausted. All Simone wanted to do was crawl into bed and sleep for about 12 hours.
Gunny looked at her and said, "Why don't you go take a nap before we go out tonight."
Simone raised her eyebrow and asked him, "And where are we going?"
Gunny's face broke out into his adorable smile and he told her, "It's a surprise. We're going somewhere formal."
She smiled and asked him, "What time are we going?"
He said, "We're leaving at 10:30."
Simone looked at the clock, smiled mischievously and said, "That gives us several hours. Why don't you come take a nap with me?"
Gunny needed no more invitation than that. He picked her up in his arms and carried her to the bed. They made love for hours before falling asleep in each other's arms. When Gunny awoke it was 8:30 and he gently kissed Simone to wake her up.
"Hey beautiful. It's time to get ready for our night out."
Simone stretched lazily and sat up on one arm looking at Gunny. "Are you sure we have to go out?" she purred.
Gunny was tempted but said, "I have something really special planned for us."
Simone sighed and hopped out of bed. "What should I wear?"
Gunny replied, "Something formal."
Simone ambled off to the shower trying to think of something she had in her closet. She thought back to the day she went shopping with Claudia. She smiled. Yes, the dress they bought that day would be perfect. After the shower, Simone took extra care getting ready. She put her hair up because it complimented the dress. She walked into the closet and pulled it out of the bag. The dress was a black organza ball skirt with a sleeveless, drape back, satin shirt. She pulled out her black, sling-backed, strappy sandals to complete the outfit. She wore, her engagement ring, the gold band on her right hand and her favorite tennis bracelet. She walked out into the living room to find Gunny dressed in a black, double-breasted tuxedo with a mandarin collar and black buttons. He looked amazing. He turned around and gave Simone a devastating smile and held out her coat for her. She slipped into her black cashmere swing coat and they stepped out into the cold.
Simone asked, "Are we going somewhere warm?"
Gunny replied, "We'll be outside but it will be warm. I made sure of it."
Simone looked gave him a puzzled look but slid her hand in his as they walked out to the car. He wouldn't give her any details but as they drove, Simone realized that he was taking her where they went the night of their first date; the National Garden. Gunny parked and came around to open Simone's door. He took her hand and led her to the gazebo. It was lit with tiny white lights and concealed were several small heaters.
Simone looked at Gunny and asked, "When? How?"
He smiled back at her and said, "I had a little help."
Just then a figure appeared out of the shadows. It was Webb. He smiled at them and snapped his fingers. Just then music started playing in the background. He looked at his watch and said, "Don't forget to look up at midnight."
Simone hugged him to say thank you and asked, "Webb. I'm sorry, Clay, what are you doing tonight? You look so handsome in your tuxedo."
Clay smiled and said, "There's a special lady that I don't want to keep waiting any longer. So I'll wish you two a happy New Year and bid you good night."
"Happy New Year Clay" Gunny and Simone chorused.
They turned and faced each other. Gunny took Simone's right hand, brought it to his lips and kissed it gently. "May I have this dance?"
She stepped into his arms and several dances later; Gunny stopped and wrapped his arms around her tightly. It was almost midnight. They stood wrapped up in each other and suddenly the sky exploded with multi-colored lights. They watched the incredible fireworks display from the Capitol Mall.
Gunny looked down tenderly at Simone and she pulled his mouth down to hers. She kissed him deeply and then looked up at him saying, "Happy New Year Victor. This is going to be the best year of our lives."
