The three of them enjoyed a leisurely breakfast, talking about nothing and laughing like the three of them haven't laughed in a long time. As Bianca left, she swore that she wouldn't tell anyone, save Myrtle, about the two of them until they were ready to tell the town. They knew that Bianca and Myrtle would be on their side, but they were pretty sure that was it.

Kendall shut the door and turned toward her husband… just the thought of calling him that made her stomach do flips. She leaned back against the door and just watched him – watched as he cleaned up the plates and pulled their phones out of the desk. He looked at her as he turned around and smiled in that dangerous way, in that way that made her want to forget the rest of the world and stay locked in this hotel suite forever.

"Are you checking me out, Mrs. Slater?" he said, walking toward her.

She could barely breathe when he looked at her like that. "As a matter of fact, I was. You got a problem with that Mr. Slater?"

"Not at all" he growled as he shoved her against the door and attacked her lips. She was helpless to him, to his ways, so she gave in instantly. She moaned loudly as he sucked on her earlobe and ran his tongue up and down her neck.

"Oh god…. Oh Zach… Zach… wait… Zach… please, wait… Zach!" she said, grabbing his face and pulling him back so she could look at him.

"Zach, we need to…"

He placed a light kiss on her lips and pulled back, giving her some breathing room. "Yeah, I know, but what I can I say – I find you irresistible."

"Yes, yes, yes, I know, but we really do need to get out of this room. It's time to go back to the real world" she said, as she walked into the bedroom to pack her bag.

He leaned against the door jam and sighed. "Must we?"

She turned and smiled. "Yes, I am afraid we must. We are two very important people and it would definitely be noticed with we went missing."

He shrugged and walked over to her. "Well, when you are right, you're right."

"Besides, I was promised shopping."

"Ah, yes, of course. How could I think you would possibly forget about a shopping trip!" he said as he started to pack his things. She smiled at him and finished organizing her bag. He stared at her for a moment and realized that he was looking forward to heading back to Pine Valley, back to the condo, knowing that she would be there with him. For the first time in weeks, the thought of going home didn't make him sick to his stomach.

"Zach, what are you doing?" she squealed as he pulled her into a dressing room with the stack of lingerie she, ok, really they… had picked up since entering the store.

Zach pulled the door shut and smirked at her. "Well, since it would seem that I am going to have to put a second mortgage on the casinos to buy everything you want…"

"Excuse me, would you like me to show you what I have lovingly dubbed 'The Zach Slater Collection'?"

He just smirked and continued on "… I just think you should try on a few choice pieces for me right now. It's a very long drive back to the condos…"

"Which will never happen if I decide to indulge you."

"Maybe, maybe not. I think we should take our chances," he said, pulling her into him. She sighed as he started placing feather light kisses on her neck. She thought for a second about his idea, but quickly pulled back.

"Zach, no, no way. We can't…"

"What are they going to do, throw us out? We kind of own the place."

"Yes, and we need to set an example."

"Well, then, what good is owning a casino if I can't do as I please with my wife while we are in the casino?"

She just laughed. "Good question. Maybe it's one we can discuss after we pay and are headed back to the condos."

He just groaned as she opened the door and pulled him out of the dressing room.

They both gasped and stopped short as they came face to face with an uncomfortable looking Ethan and a smirking Simone.

Simone looked back and forth between Kendall and Zach several times before laughing out loud.

Ethan looked down at her. "Something funny?"

"Hell, yeah. I mean, come on, how often is it that both Kendall and Zach are left speechless?"

Kendall quickly regained her composure. "Look, Simone…"

That's when Simone gasped loudly and grabbed Kendall's left hand. "What the hell is this?" she asked, staring at the diamond ring.

Kendall looked up at Zach. He just smiled shyly at her and placed a kiss on her temple. Kendall turned back to Simone.

"It's my wedding ring. Zach didn't get the divorce on the island. We're still married and we decided to make a go of this, to see if we can…"

Kendall didn't get to finish the sentence as Simone grabbed her and hugged her for all she was worth.

Kendall pulled back and stared at her friend. "Look, you may not think…"

Simone held up her hand. "Stop. Are you happy?"

"What?"

"Are you happy? Is this what you want? Does this make you happy?"

Kendall glanced back at Zach, her husband, and smiled. "Very, very happy."

"Then that's all I need to know. Congrats!" she said as she pulled Kendall into another hug.

Kendall smiled and returned the hug. "Thank you Simone."

Simone pulled back and looked at Ethan. "Ethan?"

He looked between Kendall and Zach and then at Simone, who was glaring at him.

"As long as you are happy, Kendall" he said as he leaned and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

"Thank you Ethan, I really am."

And then, the unexpected happened. Ethan extended his hand to Zach. "Congratulations, Zach. She's a great woman."

Zach returned the handshake. "Thanks."

Zach cleared his throat as the four of them stood there in an uncomfortable silence.

Zach turned to Kendall. "Look, I'm going to be outside. I need to call Edie and tell her that we are heading out and…"

"Yeah, go ahead."

"Just tell the cashier to charge it to my account" he said as he walked out the door.

Kendall turned back to Ethan and Simone. "Look, guys, we aren't really telling anyone yet. Besides you two, only Bianca, Edie, and Myrtle know, so if you could…"

"Your secret is safe with us" Ethan said as Simone nodded.

"Thanks. We'll I better…"

Simone just smiled. "Yeah, have a good day, night, all of it. See you tomorrow."

Kendall just groaned as she headed toward the cashier.

Zach was finishing up his phone call as she exited the store. She could see the concern on his face.

She walked up and placed a kiss on his cheek. "They promised not to tell anyone."

"Are you sure, Kendall? I mean, Ethan could…"

"Zach, he's the one that promised."

Zach let out the breath he had been holding in since leaving the store. "Good."

She smiled and looped her arm through his. "So, can we get out of here?"

"The car is waiting, my dear."

"Good, because the sooner we get back to the condos, to sooner that fashion show of yours can start" she said, smirking.

"Well, then, what are we waiting for" he said, leading her toward the waiting car that would take them back home and back to the life that was waiting for them to live together.

TBC