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Chapter 28: The Time of Their Lives

MAY 21, 1981

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

"So, is everything set for prom on Saturday? Is it going to be as great as everyone thinks it's going to be?" Kelly asked Kirsten on their way to the parking lot after school.

"Yeah, I think so. Thank God the Social Chair is in charge of prom and I just have to oversee things…make sure everything is okay. But yeah…it looks like it's going to be great," Kirsten answered with a smile.

"I think this year prom might actually happen without any drama this year. Amazing. I mean, you and Jimmy are doing so well, and Matt and I…well…are concentrating on just having fun until we leave for school," Kelly stated.

"So, are you okay? About you and Matt?" Kirsten asked.

"Yeah, I think so. I mean, I'm going to miss him when I go off to school…he was my high school sweetheart I guess…but yeah, I'm good," Kelly said sincerely.

"That's going to be so weird…you two not together…I mean, you two have been dating longer than Jimmy and I," Kirsten commented.

"Yeah, I know…I think it will be for me too…but that's okay," Kelly told her.

"Okay, just making sure," Kirsten said.

"Thanks. So, are you excited…for, you know?" Kelly asked.

"For what? Prom? Yeah," Kirsten answered and gave her a funny look.

"Well, yeah, prom…but that wasn't what I was talking about. Hello, Kirsten? Prom queen?" Kelly stated.

"Prom queen?" Kirsten laughed. "Kell, you can't be serious. I don't think that's happening."

"Um, yeah it is. Everyone I talked to voted for you. And, hello…you are like the most popular girl in school…President of student government…cheerleader and gorgeous," Kelly told her. "And the only reason you weren't on homecoming court is because everyone was saving you for prom…you know, because of the rule. No one on homecoming court can be on prom court. Come on…you aren't the least bit excited at the possibility?"

"Well, okay, maybe a little…okay, I guess that would be kind of exciting," Kirsten laughed. "But it's not like my goal in life is to be prom queen."

"I never said it was," Kelly said with a laugh. "Anyway, I gotta head home. But tomorrow, manicures and pedicures after school, right?"

"Yeah, definitely. See you tomorrow," Kirsten said.

"Bye!" Kelly called.

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MAY 23, 1981

NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Kirsten's arms were wrapped around Jimmy as they danced to the slow song that was being played. Slowly the song ended and a voice came onto the microphone.

"And now it's the time you've all been waiting for. It's time to present Harbor School's Prom King and Queen. And the queen tonight is Kirsten Nichol!" Cheers erupted around the dance floor at the sound of the name and the announcer paused for a moment before continuing. "And the king is Jimmy Cooper!" More cheers erupted and Jimmy placed a kiss on Kirsten's lips before leading her up to the stage to be crowned.

After they were both crowned, the announcer continued and said, "Now, the king and queen will lead us in the spotlight dance." Jimmy led Kirsten back to the dance floor as "Endless Love," began to play in the background. Slowly other couples began joining in and the room became a sea of couples moving slowly to the music.

Jimmy looked down at Kirsten as he danced with her and thought about how beautiful she looked in her long teal dress with the sparkling crown atop her head of long blond hair. He slowly pulled her closer and whispered in her ear, "I love you."

Kirsten looked up at him with a smile and kissed him. When she pulled away, she said, "I love you, too."

With that, Jimmy pulled her into a longer more passionate kiss and their dancing became slower as they became more absorbed in the kiss.

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After prom, one of the guys on the football team was having a party at his house, so Kirsten and Jimmy decided that they would head over there to hang out with all their friends. However, about an hour into the party, it was clear that there was nothing particularly special about this party. That was until, he thought he might convince Kirsten to go in the pool with him.

"So what do you think? Time for a little pool action?" Jimmy asked Kirsten as he looked over to the backyard pool.

"Yeah, sure…I'm just going to go grab my suit, okay?" Kirsten said.

Just as she turned to walk away from Jimmy, she heard one of the guys yell out, "Cops!" Consequently, everyone at the party started to scream hysterically.

"Shit!" Kirsten yelled, turning back toward Jimmy.

"Come, on. Let's go out the back," Jimmy told her as he grabbed her arm to pull her into a run behind him.

The pair made their way through the back gate and started running down the street. Kirsten was in bare feet, carrying her heels and purse in one hand and holding onto Jimmy's hand with the other.

"Hey! You two! Get back here!" they heard one of the cops yell after them.

"Come on, Kirst! Keep going!" Jimmy encouraged. Fortunately they made their way to an intersection right then and kept running as they made a turn onto another street. Once they made a turn onto Jimmy's street, they both slowed down to catch their breath.

"Oh…my…God!" Jimmy managed to get out as he recovered from his sprint down the street.

"Man, that was close!" Kirsten exclaimed as she breathed quickly.

"Looks, like we made it, though," Jimmy laughed as he put his arm around Kirsten and pulled her into him as they continued walking towards Jimmy's house.

"Yeah! Look at us!" Kirsten laughed. "So, now what's the plan?"

Jimmy thought for a moment and then said, "Actually, I have an idea. Come on!" and he pulled her more quickly towards his house.

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"So are you going to tell me where you're taking me?" Kirsten giggled as Jimmy drove along PCH.

"It's a surprise. But you'll probably figure it out eventually," Jimmy laughed.

"Jimmy, you know I hate surprises. Come on!" Kirsten begged, giving him her best sad face.

"You'll find out in a few minutes," Jimmy told her.

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"Can I open my eyes yet?" Kirsten asked as Jimmy took her arm and walked with her toward their final destination. Kirsten could hear wood creak under her heels, and she could smell the salt of the ocean. She figured they were near the beach or harbor or something.

"Hold on. Just one sec. Okay, open them," Jimmy told her as he let go of her hand.

Kirsten opened her eyes and her view confirmed her suspicion that they were in the harbor. Directly in front of her was a very large boat. "That's your dad's yacht, right?" she said with a smile.

Jimmy placed his arm around Kirsten and pulled her close as he said, "Yes, it is."

Kirsten looked up at him and playfully asked, "So are we going to board this thing?"

"Oh, we're going to do more than that," Jimmy responded and led her onto the boat.

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"Are you sure you know how to drive this thing?" Kirsten asked as they moved out of the Harbor and into the open ocean.

"Yeah, I'm sure. Don't worry. My dad showed me how," Jimmy said as he fiddled with the wheel.

"And how many times did he actually show you?" Kirsten asked skeptically.

"Well, just once," Jimmy admitted. "But I'm doing okay, right?"

"What if I started doing this?" Kirsten asked as she started kissing his neck.

"Um…" Jimmy trailed off as he was finding difficult to concentrate under the circumstances.

Kirsten continued kissing his neck and then nibbled on his ear, whispering, "Or this…"

"Kirst…" Jimmy sighed. "I- I need to-" he tried to get out, but couldn't.

"Or, what about this," she said in a seductive voice as she moved her hand further up his thigh.

"Ah! Okay, you win!" Jimmy exclaimed. "Just let me go drop the anchor," Jimmy told her and ran off. He was back a second later and scooped Kirsten up in his arms and kissed her passionately on the lips.

She giggled as he started carrying her toward the bedroom of the yacht. "Jimmy!" she exclaimed. The she pulled his face closer to hers and they kissed as Jimmy continued walking. As he laid her on the bed, Kirsten immediately pulled him on top of her and wrapped her arms around him as their lips met again. She prayed that moments like these would never end.

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Kirsten stood on the deck of the boat, holding a sheet up that was wrapped around her body. She gazed back toward the shore as she watched the sun rise in the sky to begin a new day. The reds, oranges, and yellows of the sun mixed together with the reflecting blue ocean, created a spectacular view of colors. She was so absorbed in the scene before her that she didn't hear footsteps coming up behind her.

"Hey you!" she heard Jimmy say as he wrapped his arms around Kirsten from behind her and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

Kirsten smiled and spun around, meeting her lips to his, and then said, "Hey!"

"So I take it you are doing well this morning," Jimmy observed.

"Fabulous," Kirsten concurred. She turned back toward the sun rise and said, "Isn't it beautiful?"

"Gorgeous," Jimmy agreed, his arms still wrapped around Kirsten.

"Everything about last night was great. The dance, the party, running away from the cops, and the yacht…I had the time of my life, Jimmy," Kirsten told him.

"So did I. So did I, Kirst," he replied. "I love you, Kirsten."

"I love -" Kirsten tried to get out, but was interrupted when Jimmy pulled her face toward his and began to kiss her. Kirsten and Jimmy wrapped their arms around each other, not wanting to ever let go.

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