Part 4: Chapter 79: Lover's sacrament.

To begin with a new family was a done deal. Curt mentioned this to his older children. They loved the idea.

While in hospital they gave him a bill of good health. When the doctor playfully suggested he should consider another child, the wheels in his head turned. He knew the woman he wanted to have one with. Once this baby was born, he desired another. Meanwhile he could practice all he wanted.

Later, tired and relaxed, they rolled on their sides. With Curt's arm draped around her waist, they fell asleep, the closeness a unique experience which made them whole.

Curt stirred first, the sun shining directly on him. The lunch hour had come and gone. Their flight booked for 21h00, so they had no time to waste.

What would it take to get married in Malta?

He looked at the love of his life and without waking her he got his phone and called the front desk. On the balcony the radiant glow greeted him. It warmed his insides.