Erica was sat in bed waiting for Jackson her new husband… that thought made her smile… He was in a wonderful mood. She could hear him as he sang in the shower,

'How sweet it is to be loved by you...ohh-ohh-ohhoohho…'.

Erica smiled and gazed down at the wedding ring sparkling on her finger and in that moment she made a vow that this would be the last wedding ring she would ever wear.

Moments later Jackson burst from the bathroom dressed in his pyjamas, still singing his love song.

"I love you too." said Erica, applauding his antics.

"I hope you know, today you have made me so happy." he said, smiling broadly. "I'm the happiest man on earth."

"We make each other happy." said Erica.

He bent down and kissed her before climbing into bed beside her.

Erica snuggled against him.

"You don't mind that I gave away our get-away?" she asked.

Jackson shook his head.

"No, of course not. You made it clear right from start that this wedding day was all about family, and I don't think there are two people more in need of break than Bianca and Marissa."

Erica sighed and pulled Jackson's arm around her waist.

"But it was the right thing to do wasn't it? It shows Bianca how much I accept her and Marissa's relationship."

"Yeah, it does." said Jackson.

"So she'll forgive me..?"

"Given time." said Jackson, kissing the top of Erica's head. "But she takes after her mother. Along with your beauty she's inherited your stubbornness. She won't shift until she's ready."

Erica sighed and settled in Jackson's embrace.

"Time…" she sighed. "How much time?"

"As much as she needs. She's the wronged party here, so you are on her time-table."

Erica tipped her head up and smiled lovingly up at her husband.

"You are so wise." she sighed. "I love how you are so wise."

Jackson bent down and kissed her lips.

"And I love how you are so beautiful." he whispered.

Erica grinned as they gazed into each other's eyes, but the moment was interrupted by a loud thrumming sound from outside, and a bright light suddenly shone in through the window.

"What is that?" Erica asked, sitting up suddenly. "Is that a chopper?"

"I don't know." said Jackson getting up and pulling on his dressing gown. "I'll go and see."

He pushed his feet into his slippers and headed for the doorway. He could hear shouting outside now as well, what was going on?

When Jackson opened the door he stumbled back almost immediately. Three grim looking men, in ragged military uniforms, pushed into the room. They were armed with rifles and machetes.

One of the men pointed his gun between Erica and Jackson while the other two rushed to the dresser and the luggage, rummaging for valuables.

"Pirates?" gasped Erica.

Jackson backed towards the bed, putting himself between the gun and Erica.

"It's okay." he said. "They'll take what they want and then go."

"But why would pirates have a helicopter?" she whispered.

Jackson didn't know.

Two of the men started squabbling over Erica's jewellery box, distracting the man pointing the gun. Jackson thought this might be his chance. Then a new figure entered through the wide open door. It was a young man in an expensive suit, in complete contrast with the shabby gunmen holding them hostage. He walked in calmly and casually, wearing designer shades, even though it was night.

He turned and gave Erica a lizard smile.

"Ah, Miss Kane…or should that be Mrs Montgomery now..? Congratulations on your wedding by the way. My name is Mr Campbell. I was hoping you could tell me the location of your daughter…"

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