He shook his head. "Baby, don't let her get you down. Not this weekend. It's going to be a good weekend. A beautiful one full of core memories and we don't want to let her bring us down at all. Plus, you are going to get girl time with her. It will all be okay. I know it's tough though." He hadn't seen as much of his friends and family lately as he much as he wished he did. He nodded his head. "We are going to have a stag do. The boys and I, including Janny are going to go out to eat. The grandmothers are going to take care of the kids."

He swallowed hard trying to keep from crying. "I loved her too. All I knew was I wanted her to like me and then she was one of my friends. A constant source of support and advice and love." He nodded his head. "Yes, wally is here."

He zipped his lips and then pretended to lock them before pretending to toss the key. "Your secret is safe with me. I know she might take something like that to heart." He winked at her. Both knowing that she'd know it was a joke because they'd tease each other like that. He let out a soft chuckle. "That does sound like a little white lie she'd tell to keep from getting busted. So you haven't talked to her in awhile?" He knew that just like he didn't like going without talking to his brother she didn't like going without talking to her sister.

He smiled and nodded. His wife was going to be so surprised when she saw the actual gown. He knew he had told a little white lie about the origin of the gown but it would be so worth it. He hoped that wearing mava's gown would help her feel like her mava was there with her. Wrapped around her in the silk. Shopping for his wife and buying her new things was one of his favorite things to do. "Burn, no but really it is hard for her to keep a secret, especially from you. You're welcome, my love."

He nodded his head with a smile. "Yes, baby. I bought you a ballgown. But not the really fluffy kind but actually just a really sleek gown." He loved his wife more than anything in the world and it was going to be such a blessing getting to celebrate their marriage by renewing their vows in her hometown. Little did she know he had looked at her mother's wedding pictures when selecting her gown. "They had to say they were somewhere. I couldn't have you catching wind of my plans. Of course we need our family by our sides."

He chuckled at her reaction before letting out a sigh. "My darling princess, you are going to wear a ballgown made for a Greek goddess just like you are. I have it picked out. Tomorrow will be a day of pampering. The family is all here. Mel, Lena, Lu and all the baby girls will be taking you to get your nails, hair and make up done. Then I will see you at the chapel on the hill and then we will party all night."

He loved his wife more than life itself. After spending a few weeks on the island he had received the last letter from his mother-in-law. It was cryptic but he knew exactly what he needed to do. He wanted to renew their vows on the island. He had already planned on doing it but the letter really helped give him the bump he needed to actually follow through with it. He knew his wife was going to hate doing this without her mother present but it was going to be so so worth it. He had always wanted to marry her in the little church that her parents got married in but they didn't have enough money when they got married to make that happen in the way that they wanted.

He had flown all the family to Greece and made sure they all had somewhere to stay that they wouldn't stumble upon them. He just had to ask his wife the question. So he took her to their favorite beach at sunset and got down on one knee. "My darling, I loved you the first time I asked you this question and I love you more now. Will you marry me again?"

He chuckled and placed their order. Just doubling it and having it put in the same bowl so they could share. He asked for the extra honey and some whipped cream. He loved how she became like a kid in a candy store whenever they were going to get a sweet treat. This was a glimmer of what his wife used to act like and what he was hoping to bring back to her everyday.

He scanned the flavors and saw melon and in that moment his decision was made. "I'm feeling fruity. I think I am going to get to melon and banana." He smiled at her. "What are you in the mood for?"

He smiled at her as he caressed her knuckles with his thumb. "Sharing depends on what flavor you want. What are you in the mood for?" There were times when he would willingly share with his wife, and then there were times when he would rather not. It all depended on the flavor as there were just some flavors he didn't love.

After they finished eating he looked at his wife with a playful expression. "Are you ready to go to your surprise?" He knew his mother-in-law knew what she was doing, he just hoped his wife wouldn't get too sad going to that place.

He nodded his head remembering the first time his mother-in-law had served him pea soup. He hadn't been to sure about it when he heard about it but then he smelled it and it actually smelled really good and he gave it a try and it was so worth it. It was so much better than he could have even thought. "It was such a pleasant surprise. I thought it was going to be gross, but it wasn't. I was shocked." He smirked at her. "Yes, it would ruin it very quickly."

He could tell from the look on her face that she was fighting tears. "I don't know why I love the pea soup so much but it is really yummy to me." He raised an eyebrow. "Big peas? Oh really?" He shook his head. "I'm afraid if I give you a hint you'll know right away. There wouldn't be too much of a surprise."

Watching his wife scrub the clean sink he already knew what mood she was in without even having to ask her. One of the perks or downsides of knowing his wife so well. It all depended on how he looked at it. "Baby, that stain isn't even that noticeable. I think you have already gotten it really clean." He sniffed the air. "How did I know it was pea soup? It smells so good. I am hungry. But after lunch I have a surprise for you. And no it isn't a naked surprise."

Being in his wife's hometown was a pleasant change of pace and scenery. It had been awhile since they'd been to the Greek islands and he knew his wife had missed it. He could see her sparkle coming back a little bit.

"Baby girl, what are you doing?" He asked as he walked into the kitchen with a daughter in each arm. "Or I guess I should ask what are you cooking?" He loved watching his wife cook. She did it more here than when they were at home. He couldn't help but wonder if it was because she felt connected to her mother when she was in the kitchen.

He nodded his head. "Of course they are all special and meaningful. I love when you try to set me off the trail when I am getting closer to finding out what the secret or surprise is. I think my favorite surprises have been about our babies." Those she'd been able to hide well and every time she'd told him they were expecting she surprised him in a different way.

He raised an eyebrow as he pulled her closer. "Maybe that tango is the goal." He winked at her. He was always down to do any dance with her that she wanted. He nodded his head. "I think that sounds perfect to be honest. Let's do it!" Was he nervous about the prospect of adopting? Of course! Was he going to act like he wasn't nervous? Definitely!