James and Mary walked from the theater holding hands. They started the evening with dinner, followed by a romantic comedy James didn’t think he would care for but knew Mary would. Mary snuggled her head on his shoulder as they walked toward the car.
“Thanks, James. I needed that. I think I had forgotten how to laugh.”
“I know. Tran basically kicked me out of the office and told me to go have some fun. He was right. We can’t do anything about the situation but trust God. I know Jed wouldn’t want us moping and fussing the way we have been. Besides, I enjoyed the movie, too. Didn’t think I would, but it was funny.”
Mary slipped her arm around her husband’s waist. “I’ve got an idea. Let’s take off—go somewhere for a week or so. Just take our minds off of things we can’t change anyway, and get ourselves back together.”
“Great idea. You know what? I’d like to go to the lodge for a few days. Going up there is getting away from your problems.” He walked with his head bowed, trying very hard not to let his feelings get away from him.
“How about if we go the other way? The Hendricksons just got back from a cruise. Madge was telling me what a great time they had.”
“I don’t know. You have to book tickets well in advance for those, don’t you?”
“Madge told me they just decided to go. The ships usually have unsold cabins pretty cheap.” She looked up at him with excitement in her eyes. “What do you think?”
“Okay. See what you can find. I’ll call Tran and tell him I’ll be out of touch for the next week or two.”