“That would be interesting, but I guess that will do.” I said. Leaving the cabin, I escorted my wife to the Dining Hall, and the Captain’s table. We sat down and had a delightful dinner. Afterwards we went out on the deck.

“You know, I love the night. The stars come out, and God’s splendor is seen throughout the heavens.” My wife said, dreamily, gazing at the stars.

“Nicely put. Don’t move!” I whispered.

“Hmm?”

“Right there the moon reflects off you hair. It’s the second prettiest sight I’ve ever seen.”

“Yeah, and what’s the first?”

“Let me show you.” I said, moving my face towards hers, wrapping my arms around her, and she, me. We met and kissed. Afterwards we returned to our cabin. Once inside, we went to sleep.

The next morning we woke up. This would be our last full day on board. Getting up, I awoke my wife who went in for a shower. My wife came out dressed for her exercise program. “Are you coming to work out?’ She asked.

“Nah. I think I’ll give Noah a call, then I’ll take a walk somewhere. Don’t worry, I won’t be bored.” I said, giving her a kiss.

I called Noah. “Hello?” Noah asked.

“Any news on Tricia?” I asked.

“Yes,” he said, “She’s in Honolulu, Hawaii. She’s on some mountain.”

“Is she in any danger?”

“Matt and Noelle are blocking me from that info.”

“Well, okay.” Getting up, I left the cabin. I went down a couple doors when I heard a scream. I quickly opened the door of a cabin. Inside was Jenn, the girl I had met on deck, being attacked by another man. Quickly I dashed in and pried the guy off of Jenn, whose clothes were torn. “Are you okay?” I asked her.

“I’ve been better. Boy, it’s a lucky thing you came in when you did. Otherwise I don’t know what would have happened.”

“Do you know this man?”

“No. The only time I saw him was at dinner last night. He was making eyes at me.” I stuck my head out of the door and called for a sailor to come and help me. He did, and the man left.

“Are you here by yourself?”

“Yes.”

“Well, come over to my cabin, at least until you have settled down.” I said. I helped her up.

“Do you mind if I change first?”

“No, I’ll be right outside.” I said. I exited through the door and leaned against the railing on the deck. She came out in a cropped-necked shirt and white shorts. I took her to my cabin where we sat down at the card table. “Where are you going?” I asked.

“Honolulu. I’m on vacation.”

“What do you do?”

“I’m a paper pusher, but I’d love to have another adventure.

“Adventure, huh? You should work for me!”