The rest of their honeymoon went smoothly and was pure bliss, and Joey and Alessandro were both a little disappointed when it was time to go home.

The newlyweds started art school a few days after they returned home. Joey had trouble sleeping the night before. She tossed and turned and finally broke down and cried. Alessandro woke up and held her. "It will be alright," he told her. "I will be with you. You'll do great. You're very talented and wonderful. You'll be amazing."

Joey relaxed and tried to keep his words in mind as she fell asleep.

That morning, Joey was awoken by the alarm. Looking over, she saw that Alessandro was not laying beside her. She heard the shower running. She knocked on the door. "It's open," she heard her husband say.

Joey opened the bathroom door and moved the shower curtain. Alessandro was standing under the shower head, washing himself. "Good morning, beautiful," he said, smiling.

"Good morning. This is a great start to my day."

"Care to join me?"

"I'd love to," Joey replied. She took off her clothes and got into the shower with him. They washed and touched each other and kissed. The young couple made love and were able to clean themselves, easily, afterwards.

After they got out of the bathroom, Joey and Alessandro had a quick breakfast. When they were all ready to go, they left for art school.

Joey was overwhelmed by the new situation. There were so many people, and all the classrooms looked the same. She stayed close to Alessandro and held his hand as much as possible, but she also tried to be brave and pay attention to her surroundings. She felt like a blind person being led around. By the time, the day was over, she was exhausted.

As soon as Joey and Alessandro got home, Joey went straight to their bed and cried in a pillow. Alessandro laid next to her and rubbed her back. As soon as she was done, she lifted her head and said, "I'm sorry. I'm just overwhelmed and scared."

"Don't be sorry. It was a huge day for both of us." He held her hand. "We'll get through this as long as we stay together. Now, how about we get some Chinese takeout and rent a movie?"

"That sounds wonderful."

The young couple ordered food from a restaurant then brought home a movie. They spent most of the rest of the evening in each others' arms.