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Two weeks later . . . It was time for the perfect day Caitlin had planned with A.J. It took longer to plan than she had thought. Apparently, there was a waitlist for some of the activities she had wanted them to do together before her time came to a close in the Florida Keys. By this time, A.J. had moved a few of his clothes and personal items to the house. He mostly spent the night there now. His yacht was at the marina. He checked on it every two days or so. During the past two weeks, they had worked on the landscaping for the front and backyard together. Caitlin never thought she would be digging around in the dirt as an adult. That’s what landscapers were for. But she had fun planting bushes, trees, and flowers with A.J. Also during the past two weeks, Caitlin had tea with Mrs. Potts a few times. Caitlin got a hoot out of the old woman. Now, Caitlin was off with her secret lover to spend one last perfect day
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A.J. arrived back to Key West the next morning. He hadn’t been entirely honest with his duchess, but that was going to change today. He had taken his Harley back to his house in Orlando and dealt with the business crises that had come up. It took way longer than he had hoped it would, but he had to handle it personally. It wasn’t until nine o’clock at night until he was free. So, he had returned to his place in Orlando. As he had lied in bed last night, he had thought about the duchess. It was time to come clean with her and it was time for her to reveal who she was. It was the step forward they had to take. It was time. So, that morning he had showered, shaved, parted his hair on the side, and slicked it down on the sides, leaving his longer strands to fold over. He put on a heathered, light blue Armani suit. Before he went back to the house, he stopped by a floral shop to buy a huge bouquet of roses and a wine shop to get a bottle of Dom Perignon.
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Three days later . . .Hector had just arrived at the Van Dyke Estate for a special Sunday lunch Caitlin’s mother had planned for them. Her mother had also invited Hector’s children, Cassandra and Julian. Alexander lived in California, and he couldn’t make it on such short notice. Apparently, he was a very busy man. They couldn’t even get Alexander on the phone to tell him about the engagement. Cassandra had offered to text him, but Hector had said no. That he didn’t want his son to learn about such a big change in the family by text.“I know it’s the thing now, Cassandra, but I find it rude to tell my own son that he’ll have a step-mother by text. We’ll try to reach him later,” Hector had said.They were having the customary Van Dyke luncheon when one of their own was planning to get married.Cassandra, who had long brown hair that swung behind her back, wore a fashionable peach-colored Gucci dress. Julian, the youngest and the heir apparent to Hector’s company, had sun blond hair. H
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One month later . . . A.J. had waited for the duchess to return to Key West for four weeks. Nothing. Not a phone call or a letter. A.J. had hired an artist to sketch her likeness. The nose wasn’t quite right but it was close enough. He had taken two pictures of her but they were on his old phone – the one that got washed out to sea. He hadn’t even considered uploading them onto a cloud at the time. And he hadn’t thought about taking any more pictures of her with his new phone. He wasn’t big on taking pictures whether it was by cell or a digital camera. He had sent a copy of the duchess’s sketch to a P.I. in New York three weeks ago. He had spoken to him three days ago. The man didn’t have any leads but A.J. figured it would take time. New York had millions of people just in the city limits. That wasn’t counting outside of the city limits. He had thought having her initials, C.E.V., would have helped to slim down the search but it hadn’t – not yet.
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A few days later . . .Caitlin looked at the home pregnancy test in her hand like it was a ticking time bomb. She had swiped it out of Chastity’s bathroom yesterday while she was out. Chastity’s OBGYN gave out home pregnancy sample tests. Chastity had several of them under her bathroom sink, so Caitlin didn’t think her little sister would miss one.After reading the directions, she learned it was best to take the test in the morning. So, she had waited the excruciating hours until this a.m.She had been around pregnant women before. She knew the symptoms. For the past four days, she was sensitive to smells, felt nauseas, and at times felt light headed. At first, she had thought it was the stress of planning pre-wedding events and the wedding itself. Then she had remembered she had sex a lot and didn’t use protection. When she had found out Hector was impotent, she had stopped taking the pill. If they couldn’t have sex, there was no reason for her to be on it.I can’t beli
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The next morning . . . Caitlin’s regular physician had a cancellation. She had to get up with the chickens to make the seven-thirty appointment. Caitlin had been waiting for her test results for close to an hour. She was pretty sure she wasn’t diabetic. It had to be stress. She just had to find a way to relax. That’s all. The door opened. It was Dr. Lou. “Finally,” Caitlin said, exasperated. “I apologize for the wait,” Dr. Lou said. She was an older woman with curly, sandy brown hair. Through the years, white strands had taken over some parts of her hair. “I just wanted to make sure your results were accurate before we spoke.” “Oh, dear,” Caitlin said. The woman looked quite serious. “Am I diabetic?” “Oh, no,” she said lightly as she took a step towards Caitlin. “You’re pregnant.” “What!” Caitlin shouted. “No!” “Yes. I thought it would be a shock since you were conv
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Caitlin entered Catherine’s office at Van Dyke & Associates. She had a fabulous lunch with Hector. Alexander had already left for lunch with a possible client according to his secretary. No matter, Caitlin would meet him soon enough.Everything had worked out for the best and she couldn’t wait to tell Catherine.Catherine had been flabbergasted with every other detail Caitlin told her, but in the end, she was relieved. “Thank, God, he’s willing to accept the baby as his own.”“Yes. It is beyond generous,” Caitlin agreed. “But, Catherine, you can never tell anyone about the baby’s real paternity.”“Oh, never,” she agreed quickly. She took a deep breath and smiled as she exhaled. “Well, all’s well that ends well, I have to say.”“I believe so. I’m sure mother will be put out that we want to cut out some activities and get married in a month or two, but . . .”“Once she hears she’s going to have another grandchild, I’m sure she’ll forgive the inconvenience.”They both smiled.
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Caitlin had gone to her first appointment at the OBGYN. She was almost seven weeks long. Catherine and Hector had gone with her. It was so amazing to hear the baby’s heartbeat over the monitor. It made it more real for her. It also made her think about her beloved A.J. She had given him a memento to remember her by but what he didn’t know was he had given her one too – that would last a lifetime. But that was how she would have remembered A.J. anyway, for a lifetime whether she was pregnant or not. She was happy and grateful Hector and Catherine had been there with her, but she couldn’t help but wish A.J. had been there, too. She believed he would have gotten a kick out of being a father. Oh, well. Life goes on. I must forge ahead. And good times are ahead of me – and the baby. Tonight was the night of her party at Richmond Country Club. She was pretty excited about it. She didn’t get to plan parties often without her mother interjecting. Caitlin ha
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Three months later . . . Hector, Cassandra, and Julian showed up at Lenox Hill Hospital. As of five a.m. that morning, there was a new addition to the Beaumont Dynasty. Hector wanted to be at the hospital soon as visiting hours started before the Van Dykes bombarded the place with their presence. There were so many of them who lived in New York or within a thirty-mile radius of it.The three walked down the hall to the maternity ward. Cassandra carried a life size teddy bear in one hand and five baby blue balloons in the other. Alexander turned a corner in the hallway, meeting them. “Hey, there’s the proud papa,” Hector said with a big smile. He was officially a grandfather and he couldn’t wait to meet the little nipper. Alexander smiled. They hugged. “How’s Caitlin?” Cassandra asked. “She’s better now than she was a few hours ago,” Alexander said with a croaked smile. “I’ve never been call
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The reception was an informal affair. Two buffet tables were set up. Several people were in line getting food, others were chatting in little huddles including the Beaumonts. Hector laughed hysterically as Alexander told him how Julian had lost the rings and how Chastity had found them. “I did not loose the rings. I just hid them in a safe place,” Julian said snottily. “Well, I can’t imagine any place safer than Davidson Dawson’s toy truck,” Hector said and laughed again. “I can see you running around like a fool now.” “Hardy har har har,” Julian mimicked as his head went to the side a few ticks. Then he walked away without saying a word. “It all worked out in the end,” Agatha said with a smile. “Thankfully,” Alexander said. “I would have rung Julian’s neck if the rings hadn’t been found. So, Dad, will you and your guests be staying on the island tonight? The guest cottage is free so -” “Oh
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It was everything Hector could do to keep from bursting out laughing. Everyone looked so mortified and frightened. He stole a glance at his daughter. Cassandra kept her serious composure, so he did, too. They walked arm in arm to the altar. It was a beautiful day for a wedding. They had left a little late for Florida. Then it took at least forty-five minutes to charter a boat. It was a Saturday so every marina was busy. Hector had feared they were going to miss the ceremony. It appeared they had arrived just in time and at the right moment. They stopped right in front of the bride, groom, the wedding party, including his great nephew which was a surprise – and a cardinal. Hector was impressed that Alexander was able to reserve a cardinal to marry them. He wondered if he was the same cardinal that Alexander had befriended while he was attending college. Caitlin and Alexander looked rather petrified and bewildered. Hector had h
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The ceremony finally begins . . .The garden was full of wild flowers and bushes including but not limited to frangipani, butterfly weed, Cherokee bean, and lancleleaf tickseed. The leaves on the coconut palm trees swayed as the light breeze ruffled through the garden. It was seventy-five degrees and the sun was in the middle of setting. A perfect day for marrying the love of Alexander’s life.Alexander stood counter cornerwise from the large square wooden archway. Square wooden boards crossed at the top provide semi-shade. The other boards crossed each other on the sides. Cardinal Stefan Marino was standing under the archway. Once Caitlin made it down the aisle, they – and her father would be standing under it with him. Alexander had met the cardinal in California while he was attending Berkley years ago. Back then, the cardinal was Father Stefan. After Alexander had graduated, his home away from home priest had quickly moved up the ranks. He hadn’t conducted the marriage ceremony b
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Meanwhile in the groomsmen’s quarters . . .Julian was fluttering about like a serial killer was lurking outside. Alexander was coolly tying his tie as he faced the mirror on the wall in the living room. Derek and Cameron were in the other rooms changing into their groomsmen wear. Marcus, a Beaumont cousin from Canada, was already dressed and ready when they had arrived. He just sat on the couch watching TV. The nanny had left little Davidson, Derek’s son, with them a few minutes ago. He was the ring barrier. Chelsea had thought Davidson was too young to do it.“He’s only ten months old and he just learned to walk,” Chelsea had said with deep concern.Derek had disagreed and was happy his son was going to be in the ceremony, too. “He’ll be fine. He’s a Dawson. We Dawsons always rise to the occasion with style and grace.”Davidson sat next to Marcus, watching TV. Alexander wasn’t sure what they were watching but they both seemed enamored with it.Derek and Cameron emerged from the bedr
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It was a quarter till five as Caitlin watched her groom and part of the wedding party arrive from the upstairs’ window. They were heading to the back of the house. They were going to get dressed in the separate guest’s quarters. “Four o’clock at the latest,” she said sarcastically. That’s what Alexander had told her when they had spoken on the phone while he was on the plane. “At least he got here before six,” Chastity said over Caitlin’s shoulder. The ceremony was starting at six. “Hmm. Thank, God, for small favors,” Caitlin said over her shoulder to her sister. “We should get you in your gown, darling,” their mother chirped happily. “Show time is almost an hour away.” “It’s a wedding not opening night on Broadway, Mother,” Chastity said as she walked to the other side of the room. “I know that,” their mother snapped. The Van Dyke sisters giggled. You had to love Chastity’s wit sometimes.
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Meanwhile . . . Hector Beaumont had left Agatha’s this afternoon and returned home again – temporarily, since he knew Alexander was probably on his way to Key West by now. He walked into the study and fixed himself a scotch. He wore a black dress shirt, a pair of black boots, and jeans. He exhaled as he plopped down on the sofa. He had been thinking about the wedding, Caitlin, Alexander, and the new baby for the past twenty-four hours. The truth is as much as he cared for his new friends from the community center and loved the peacefulness of his alternative life, he missed his home and family – including Alexander. Before everything went awry, he spoke to his eldest son over the phone at least once or twice a week. Despite what Alexander had done, Hector was still proud of the man he had become. It actually began to pain his heart that the little nipper he had held against his palm and forearm at the hospital was no longer in his life.
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Julian escorted the two ladies, who had given him much pleasure last night, to the living room. He had picked them up at the last bar they had stopped at in the East Village. For the life of him, he couldn’t remember their names but he had remembered what they had done last night – thankfully. Cameron and Derek were getting themselves sorted out when they entered the living room. “Derek,” the girls cooed in unison. Derek’s dark brows rose. He looked rather shocked. “Candy . . . Sandy . . . what are you -?” He was cut off by the girls rushing to him and kissing him on both cheeks. That’s it. Candy is the small chested one and Sandy is the big breasted one. “Uh . . .” Derek stuttered. “We haven’t seen you at The Fox Hole is ages,” Sandy said with a smile. “Where?” Cameron asked as he put his cell in his pocket. Julian knew what The Fox Hole was. It was a swingers’ club
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After a few lap dances, including one Alexander shouldn’t have had by the busty brunette, the strippers left and they did, too. Julian had rented a limo since Cassandra had the family limo. They went bar hopping. Alexander had tried to refuse but half-drunk men and peer pressure was a hell of a drug. “Two hours. That’s it,” Alexander said adamantly. So, they bar hopped around Soho. At the second bar they hit, the guys decided they wanted Alexander to play a game. It was a bachelor’s game Derek knew of. It didn’t really have a name but the rules were simple enough. Alexander had to go around the room chatting up various women, trying to get there phone number. At each one he failed at, he had to take a shot. Alexander was reluctant at first but Derek clarified something for him. “You don’t have to call them the next day. You are getting married. It’s just for fun. And girls know it’s a long shot for a man to call t
