The soft sound of the waves against the shore relaxed them both as they laid in bed that night. Audrey held her husband in her arms, his head on her chest rising with each intake of breath she took.

She loved being held by him but when they lay like this she felt a strong protectiveness of him. He always projected the air of the strong confident businessman but underneath he was still sometimes that vulnerable little boy she had seen in old photos of him. She loved that he let her beaneath the image and see the real man.

"This is lovely darling" she said running a hand through his dark locks.

"Mmm…yes it is" he sighed

With the day spent swimming and a delightful interlude with Audrey on the beach Richard was absolutely exhausted. Normally laying like this would lead to a passionate exploration of each other's bodies especially when she ran her hand through his hair like she was now but he didn't think he could move a muscle.

"I'm sorry darling I don't think I'll be any use to you tonight. All that swimming has tired me out"

Audrey chuckled "Darling, I don't think it was just the swimming that has made us so tired."

"Thank you for wearing the speedos, you looked marvellous in them" she said her fingers tracing patterns across his back.

Richard lifted his eyes up to hers "I'd do anything for you Audrey, besides you did make it worth my while" he teased.

Audrey kissed his nose watching as his eyes started to close.

"I love laying with you like this…i just wish I had the energy to make love to you. It would be the perfect end to the day" he mumbled against her chest.

She nuzzled her chin against his head "Tomorrow darling, we'll make love tomorrow"

"Mmm" he sighed on the edge of sleep.

Audrey looked down at her husband smiling at his sleepy state, he really was adorable like this.

"Go to sleep darling"

The next morning Audrey awoke to the smell of fresh coffee wafting into the bedroom. Opening her eyes she found herself alone in bed. Putting on her robe she went in search of her husband.

Richard had just finished setting the table for breakfast when he saw Audrey come into the kitchen looking absolutely gorgeous in her sleep ruffled state.

"Good Morning Darling. Did you sleep well?" He asked greeting her with a gentle kiss then ever the gentleman held a chair out for her to sit down.

"Yes I did. What's all this?" She said inclining her head towards the table which had a full selection of pastries, croissants and fruit spread out.

"Breakfast, I wanted to make it up to you for last night" he explained sitting down in the chair next to hers.

"Darling there is nothing to forgive besides I had something rather more energetic in mind for this morning." Her finger lightly caressed the knuckles of his hand where it lay on the table.

Knowing exactly what she meant he smirked "Well I'm all for other activities" he said pushing his chair back but just as he was about to get up Audreys stomach let out a loud grumble.

"Perhaps we better eat first" he suggested with a large grin on his face.

Audrey tucked into her breakfast with gusto, enjoying everything richard had prepared. She took a second croissant from the plate and added a healthy spread of butter.

"These croissant's are delicious" she moaned closing her eyes. When she opened them again she saw richard was chuckling.

"What?" She asked confused.

"You have a little butter just…here" He said leaning towards her and kissing the side of her mouth where the butter had smeared.

"Thank you darling, now about those other activities" she purred.