The next morning, Jeff and Valerie were awakened by the screaming of their alarm. Jeff reached over, cuddled Valerie in his arms, and held her close to his chest. “Good morning, Ginger Snap.” Jeff smiled. “Don’t look at me. I still don’t have any makeup on, and my hair is a rat’s nest.” Jeff knew there would be no convincing Valerie, so he tried for a compromise. “Baby, how about if I put the coffee on and bring you your...

The next morning, Valerie was visibly sad. Jeff dressed, poured her coffee, and took it into the bedroom. He stopped and watched Valerie arrange her gown and his robe on the bed. The bed was as they left it when they got up. He heard Valerie sniffing. “What’s wrong, Ginger Snap?” Jeff said tenderly. “I don’t want to leave; I don’t want this to end. You made this so wonderful, Jeff.” Valerie was tearing up now. “It was won...

The next morning was all sunshine. The couple went to the restaurant and had the Bridal Breakfast, including mimosas. Valerie was on top of the world. Sitting across the table with real linen and the elegant setting was something she had never experienced. Then she looked at her husband. Her husband. Valerie’s heart fluttered. The server, attired in a white shirt, black bow tie, and cummerbund, poured their coffee from a...