Somewhere in My Heart by Jennifer Scott

adjusting.  She hadn’t forgotten everything that had happened with him, but knew that he really had changed.  She could tell by his tone and by the way he looked at Joy.  She wondered if it was fate for them, the way it was for her and Ricky.  She didn’t regret being with Chris, she felt it was meant to be, what led her to meet Ricky. Everything happens for a reason,  philosophy. If she hadn’t been involved with Chris during the trial, she wouldn’t have been sent to Hawaii.  Who knows when she would have visited Hawaii, and Ricky could have already remarried.
     
    Billie returned to see how Ricky, Maria, and Jason were getting along.  Everyone was ready to leave for the airport.  They all had to fly to Miami to board the ship. 
     
    Ricky asked, “So, are they going to join us?” 
     
    Billie answered, “They haven’t decided yet.  They know what time our flight leaves though.” 
     
    Maria petitioned, “How are they doing any way?” 
     
    Billie reassured, “I think they are okay.  Don’t worry.  I don’t think there is anything wrong.  They are acting like newlyweds that aren't married yet. And that’s saying a lot for Chris.” 
     
    Ricky admitted, “If that’s the case, they must have been inseparable, like us.” 
     
    Jason then said, “That reminds me, Maria.  Did we pack the sea sickness pills?”  They laughed.
     
    Finally, they decided to go on ahead to the airport.  Billie was wondering why Joy and Chris didn’t at least call to give them an answer. 
     
    Ricky indicated, “I know you wanted them to come.  But, we’ve waited as long as we could.  They can come with us on our next trip.  We’ll still have a good time.” 
     
    Maria vowed, “That’s right.  I am your best friend and we all know what’s best for you.”  A few hours later, they were in Miami. 
     
    Jason noted, “We must be very careful.  Someone might try and stuff cocaine in our luggage.” 
     
    Maria babbled, “You’ve been watching too many Miami Vice reruns.” 
     
    Billie asked, “Does that still come on television?” 
     
    Maria answered, “Sometimes, but he has it on dvd.  I just hope he doesn’t get the girls in to it.”
     
    Jason cried, “What kind of a father do you think I am?  I’m starting them off small, like with Law and Order.” 
     
    Maria commanded, “As long as it isn’t Baywatch.” 
     
    Jason responded, “If you have a problem with Baywatch, I wonder how you’ll feel when we’re pool side on the boat, and all the girls go by in bikinis.” 
     
    Maria ruled, “Jason, you can look at the menu...” 
     
    Billie advised, “Same applies to you, Ricky.”  Jason and Ricky gave their best surrender look.
     
    Ricky and Billie had their tickets ready to get on board the boat.  Jason told them that he still had to buy his and Maria’s tickets. 
     
    Ricky insisted, “We’ll take care of it.  Besides, you have already paid for two tickets, the ones we received from you.” 
     
    Jason replied, “Those were a wedding gift.”
     
    Ricky contended, “Well, these can be a gift…Merry Christmas.” 
     
    Jason joked, “How about Happy Thanksgiving?” 
     
    Maria cried, “Please.  I’m beginning to worry about you two.  Maybe you should share a room, and Billie and I will bunk together.”  Ricky and Jason both agreed that her suggestion was a bad idea.  They promised to behave, but Billie and Maria didn’t count on it.
     
    Once they were settled in their rooms, the boat had already left the docks.  They looked around and decided on having dinner.  When they were finished eating, they went dancing. As Billie was dancing with Ricky, she noticed a couple dancing in the corner.  She asked Ricky if he recognized them.  He couldn’t really see them.  They danced over to Maria and Jason to see if they might know.  Once they pointed them out, they were gone.  Billie observed, “That’s odd. I wonder where they