"I warned you about calling me Sparky," Charlie said grinning. Then he turned back to Judy. "Judy, have you got a table for us?"
"Follow me; I've held your table."
When they sat down Judy went to get their drinks. Charlie reached across the table and took Jenny's hands.
"Every time we've been here it takes me back to our first date in Phoenix," he started.
"And my dance lessons, what a magical night," she told him.
"If unwrapping you out of that dress wasn't my surprise, what is it?"
"Actually, it's more for our children," she replied.
Charlie's face lit up with excitement. "Are we pregnant, Jenny?"
"No, honey, not yet. I should have worded that differently. You'll understand when we get home."
"I have to wonder about your over-used ability to catch me off guard," he said.
"Over-used ability?"
"Maybe better stated, your ability to draw my total focus with only your smile."
"Isn't our love grand?" she said. "I'll never confess that power goes both ways."
Judy brought their drinks to the table and they ordered dinner. They discussed the trip to the furniture wholesaler the next day. Charlie kept trying to get more information on his surprise during their dinner but was unsuccessful. When they arrived home Jenny sat him down in front of the TV in the living room.
"I got this idea when we returned from Hawaii," she explained. "I grew up with wonderful memories but only have my words and a few photos to share those with you. I want our children to see their father building Watson Manor." She pulled the video camera out of the cabinet and plugged it into the TV and hit the play button.
"When did you get the camera? I never saw you taking video," he said surprised and smiling.
"I've been pretty sneaky to this point." She sat down beside him and took his hand. "My hero."
They watched as the picture and sound came to life on the screen. After a few minutes he turned to her. "I'm a little confused here, sweetheart."
"Oh my God, Charlie, what is this?"
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