She took Freddie’s arm. She thought deeply about his behavior. Suddenly she realized that above all, he wanted to be seen, wanted to be reported as the playboy champ. Something was cooking and she was sure that Freddie was about to win another Michelin star for cuisine.
The Nereus rocked gently on its moorings. The moon was full and reflected with the harbor lights on the inky water. For a few moments he held her as they stood on the deck taking in the view. He was still and she felt his thoughtfulness as she picked up the slow beat of his heart.
“What are you thinking?” she asked.
“Oh - just how lucky I am to be here with you in this beautiful place. I can smell the salty air, I can know your love and dream of our lives to come. I can look up and wonder at the stars - all those things
