Chapter 18

Ron had planned a big beach trip for him, Jackie, and Hayden. Hayden was 3 months old. She was walking, and running.

Ron, and Jackie had to chase Hayden. Ron knew Jackie needed time away from from work. She was so stressed out. She needed a brake.

Ron had planned a big party for Jackie that night. Jackie put a dress on with no sleves. Then she went downstairs. When she did she saw all of her friends there. Jackie smiled.

Ron was waitng for Jackie down at the bottom of the steps. Jackie kissed Ron hard. Ron kissed her back.

Peter was playing the music. The first song Peter played was Smoke Screen by Laura Branigan.

confess I love you
But you don't believe meYou're on the rebound
And you don't want to get hurt again
I know you are fallin' But you don't want to let me know
You think it's safer not to let it show

You got your feelings locked away
For your protection
You think you keep them inside
Oh it's so obvious there's something
Here that can't be denied

You're building up a smoke screen
Trying to keep me in the dark
Trying to camouflage the way you feel
You're sending out a smoke screen
Acting like you're not in love
Making out it's no big deal
I know it
You know it
What are you afraid of

You're keeping a distance
For the sake of apppearances
Don't want to look likeYou are ruled by your emotions
Surrender to your heart
Lift the veil that's keeping us apart

You're building up a smoke screen
Trying to keep me in the dark
Trying to camouflage the way you feel
You're sending out a smoke screen
Acting like you're not in love
Making out it's no big deal
I know it
You know it
Say the words you need to say
I know it
You know it
Blow the smoke away
I know it
You know it
Step out from behind the cloud
I know you love me just say it out loud

You got your feelings locked away
For your protection
You think you keep them insideOh it's so obvious there's something
Here that can't be denied

Jackie was having a good time dancing to the song. All her friends joined in.

Ron stood on the side lines for a few minutes. Then he joined in. Everyone was dancing around the beach house. Jackie kissed Ron, and Ron kissed her back.

Jackie was having a blast. She needed the trip away. She may never go back to work.