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Authors: Lisa Grace
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Keiko and I are just beginning our life together and we don’t want any surprises.”
Ray took a sip off his drink and sighed, “You know as well as I do beginnings rarely have surprises. It’s always in the middle when you least expect it. The least you can do is read up on the notes and know who to watch out for. You sure I can’t tag along?”
Julian and Keiko just gave him a look.
“We’re staying at a couple’s only island resort. We’ll make it obvious we’re newlyweds so the last thing we want is my dad tagging along.”
Ray’s phone buzzed in his pocket, “Hold that thought, I have to get this,” Ray stood, and walked out into the kitchen. They heard him answer, “Hey beautiful,” before the door to the study closed.
“Do you think he’ll listen?”
“No way. Ten to one he’s already booked his flight, and arranged for his cohorts to meet him there. At least saying ‘no’ should keep him out of our sight. A couple’s only resort was a brilliant idea on your part. He’ll have to stay somewhere else.”
***
“Hey beautiful,” Ray said as he answered his phone.
“I just freed my schedule, but only for a week. It’s all I can manage from the hospital and my on -call duties at the White House at this point,” Della answered.
“Thanks, I appreciate it. I just worry about these fool kids. They’re in love and think they’re invincible.”
“So you’re saying we’ve been around the block a few times,” Della laughed. “Aren’t you romantic.”
“Look, I know we’ve only been dating a few weeks, and with your work schedule at the White House we haven’t had much quality time to get to know each other, so this is the perfect way to relax. Have you ever done surveillance? It’s boring. We’ll have nothing to do but talk and get to know each other better.”
Della sighed. “I must really like you because I cannot believe I’m taking a week out of my life to help you keep an eye on your grown kid. You are the pinnacle of a helicopter dad.”
“Which reminds me, I should arrange for one, just in case.”
“You’re joking, right? No, don’t answer,” Della said, “so what should I pack, my bikini?”
“No! Too distracting. You’re too sexy to do surveillance in one. Do you have an old granny number with a big floppy hat and sunglasses? On second thought, bring the bikini, in case we need a distraction.”
“So you’re going to use me as bait?”
“Think of it as feeding eye candy to the boys. It works every time, and that’s the beauty of a beautiful woman. Oh, and bring your gun, two if you got ‘em. You can never have too many weapons. I’ll brief you on the flight down. We’re flying in with the boys. One of ‘em has the perfect little Cessna for this job. Any special dietary requirements?”
“I prefer coffee, sparkling water, apples. I’ve got a figure to maintain.”
“I’ve watched it for you, and you do very nice maintenance work.”
Della laughed. “What time are you picking me up?”
“Six a.m. sharp. Get a good night’s rest.”
“You too, Ray.”
“I’ll sleep when I die.”
Della laughed and hung up.
Ray went back to join Julian and Keiko in the living room.
“Was that Della?” Julian asked.
Ray sat back down, “Yep, she’s my girl. Everything I could ask for in a woman. Beautiful, smart, and she laughs at my jokes. A perfect trifecta for a relationship. She’ll keep me busy while you two are away. I think she wanted me to help paint her living room this weekend.”
“Uh-huh,” Julian said giving Keiko a look.
“So what’s for dinner?” Ray asked looking from Keiko to Julian.
“I’m starved.”
Keiko laughed and went to the kitchen shaking her head. “I’ll see what I can scrounge up.”
***
1818 Captain Bennett Graham and the Treasure
The ship was keeling sideways, waves crash ed and rolled over it as well as breaking on the rocks. Three smaller skiffs surrounded it. Bennett held out his hand for his
Ray took a sip off his drink and sighed, “You know as well as I do beginnings rarely have surprises. It’s always in the middle when you least expect it. The least you can do is read up on the notes and know who to watch out for. You sure I can’t tag along?”
Julian and Keiko just gave him a look.
“We’re staying at a couple’s only island resort. We’ll make it obvious we’re newlyweds so the last thing we want is my dad tagging along.”
Ray’s phone buzzed in his pocket, “Hold that thought, I have to get this,” Ray stood, and walked out into the kitchen. They heard him answer, “Hey beautiful,” before the door to the study closed.
“Do you think he’ll listen?”
“No way. Ten to one he’s already booked his flight, and arranged for his cohorts to meet him there. At least saying ‘no’ should keep him out of our sight. A couple’s only resort was a brilliant idea on your part. He’ll have to stay somewhere else.”
***
“Hey beautiful,” Ray said as he answered his phone.
“I just freed my schedule, but only for a week. It’s all I can manage from the hospital and my on -call duties at the White House at this point,” Della answered.
“Thanks, I appreciate it. I just worry about these fool kids. They’re in love and think they’re invincible.”
“So you’re saying we’ve been around the block a few times,” Della laughed. “Aren’t you romantic.”
“Look, I know we’ve only been dating a few weeks, and with your work schedule at the White House we haven’t had much quality time to get to know each other, so this is the perfect way to relax. Have you ever done surveillance? It’s boring. We’ll have nothing to do but talk and get to know each other better.”
Della sighed. “I must really like you because I cannot believe I’m taking a week out of my life to help you keep an eye on your grown kid. You are the pinnacle of a helicopter dad.”
“Which reminds me, I should arrange for one, just in case.”
“You’re joking, right? No, don’t answer,” Della said, “so what should I pack, my bikini?”
“No! Too distracting. You’re too sexy to do surveillance in one. Do you have an old granny number with a big floppy hat and sunglasses? On second thought, bring the bikini, in case we need a distraction.”
“So you’re going to use me as bait?”
“Think of it as feeding eye candy to the boys. It works every time, and that’s the beauty of a beautiful woman. Oh, and bring your gun, two if you got ‘em. You can never have too many weapons. I’ll brief you on the flight down. We’re flying in with the boys. One of ‘em has the perfect little Cessna for this job. Any special dietary requirements?”
“I prefer coffee, sparkling water, apples. I’ve got a figure to maintain.”
“I’ve watched it for you, and you do very nice maintenance work.”
Della laughed. “What time are you picking me up?”
“Six a.m. sharp. Get a good night’s rest.”
“You too, Ray.”
“I’ll sleep when I die.”
Della laughed and hung up.
Ray went back to join Julian and Keiko in the living room.
“Was that Della?” Julian asked.
Ray sat back down, “Yep, she’s my girl. Everything I could ask for in a woman. Beautiful, smart, and she laughs at my jokes. A perfect trifecta for a relationship. She’ll keep me busy while you two are away. I think she wanted me to help paint her living room this weekend.”
“Uh-huh,” Julian said giving Keiko a look.
“So what’s for dinner?” Ray asked looking from Keiko to Julian.
“I’m starved.”
Keiko laughed and went to the kitchen shaking her head. “I’ll see what I can scrounge up.”
***
1818 Captain Bennett Graham and the Treasure
The ship was keeling sideways, waves crash ed and rolled over it as well as breaking on the rocks. Three smaller skiffs surrounded it. Bennett held out his hand for his
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