Page 187 of Hidden Depths

"What exactly are you going to do?"

Ward smiled.

"Nothing."

"Exactly."

Storm looked around the bridge.

"I think it's time we acted like tourists again."

Hazel immediately understood.

"Oh..."

"I like this plan."

Willow laughed.

"I know exactly where this is going."

She disappeared down the companionway.

Five minutes later...

Music drifted across the deck.

Soft.

Warm.

Frank Sinatra filled the Pacific night.

"The Way You Look Tonight."

Frank smiled.

"Now that's proper music."

Rose reached for his hand.

"I was hoping you'd ask."

He bowed dramatically.

"My pleasure."

They began dancing beneath the stars.

Willow returned carrying a tray of desserts.

Chocolate cake.

Fresh berries.

Coffee.

Hazel opened a bottle of sparkling Champagne.