The Cousins: In Paradise

By Amethyst E. Manual

IN THIS TALE, THE COUSINS HAVE TO LOOK FOR A PLACE OF HIDING AFTER GIVING ANOTHER CONCERT IN WASHINGTON FOR THE NEW PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY. MIRACULOUS THINGS OCCUR IN THIS WASHINGTON CONCERT ALSO AND THE THOMPSON BROTHERS, FOR EVERYONE'S SAFETY, TAKE EVERYONE, INCLUDING THE GUARDS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ON A SURPRISE 10 DAY VACATION TO GET AWAY FROM THE MEDIA AND THE CHURCH AUTHORITIES WHO WANT ANSWERS REGARDING THE MIRACLE THAT OCCURRED. IT IS A SUPERNATURAL TALE YOU WILL ENJOY FROM BEGINNING TO END.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jun 11, 2015
• ISBN: 9781503573017

Amethyst E. Manual

Amethyst E. Manual FOR THE PAST FIFTEEN YEARS, AMETHYST E. MANUAL, WRITER, AND CELEBRATED ARTIST AND LITHOGRAPHER, WAS HARD AT WORK WRITING A DELIGHTFUL STORY CALLED 'THE COUSINS'. MOTIVATED BY HER DEVOUT FAITH AND GIFT OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE, AMETHYST NOW TAKES US ON A MYSTICAL JOURNEY IN HER BOOKS CALLED 'THE COUSINS'. THROUGH THESE WRITINGS AMETHYST CHALLENGES US TO RECONSIDER OUR OWN SPIRITUALITY AND DEVELOPED A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR OWN GUARDIAN ANGELS, AS SHE HAS GROWN TO DO SINCE AGE 6 WHEN SHE FIRST HAD CONTACT WITH HER OWN GUARDIAN ANGEL AFTER GETTING LOST AS A CHILD., APPEARING TO HER MANY TIMES THROUGHOUT HER LIFE AND SPEAKING TO HER WHENEVER SHE WAS IN GRAVE DANGER OF LOSING HER LIFE. THEY BECAME THE BEST OF FRIENDS. HE'S HER TEACHER, HER SPIRITUAL ADVISOR, HER BROTHER, HER WARRIOR FROM HEAVEN, HER DEFENDER AND PROTECTOR, BUT MOST ESPECIALLY, HER BEST FRIEND. IT'S BECAUSE OF HER RELATIONSHIP WITH HER GUARDIAN ANGEL THAT SHE DECIDED TO WRITE THESE NOVELS. HER HOPES, THOSE WHO READ THESE STORIES WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR OWN GUARDIAN ANGEL. ALTHOUGH 'THE COUSINS; IS A WORK OF FICTION, AMETHYST KNOWS FIRST HAND THAT GUARDIAN ANGELS ARE REAL. THEY DO EXIST IN OUR LIVES. THEY WANT VERY MUCH TO BE YOUR BEST FRIEND TOO. SO MANY ARE EXPERIENCING GREAT DESPAIR, LONELINESS, LIVING IN FEAR, FEELING UNLOVED, LIVING WITHOUT A PURPOSE IN LIFE. YOU HAVE A FRIEND BESIDE YOU 24/7. TURN TO HIM FOR HELP DURING THESE TIMES OF WEAKNESS AND TRIAL. GOD GAVE THEM TO US FOR A REASON, TO HELP US. AND THEY WILL.. THE ANGELS ARE PERFECT HEAVENLY BEINGS, AND WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR AS YOU WILL LEARN WHEN YOU READ 'THE COUSINS'. THESE STORIES WILL WARN YOUR HEART AND TICKLE YOUR FUNNY BONE AND AFTERWARDS YOU AND YOUR ANGELS WILL BECOME BEST FRIENDS FOREVER.

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July 5th 2003 3:15 am. Everyone was aboard the Thompson plane headed to their secret vacation. They were all asleep, exhausted from the emotional high of the previous day events. The phones were ringing off the hook at the White House, wanting to know why there were so many commercials. 9:30 am. Vic and the brothers were up in Vic’s study on the upper level. Everyone else was still sound asleep, including the babies. I just realized something Vic. No one brought passports! Jake said as he sat to Vic’s left infront of Vic’s desk.

Why do we need passports? Vic asked as he puffed on his cigar.

Al tell him why we need passports? Jake said comically as he lit a cigar himself.

Well you see bro.. it’s because.. well, it’s … I don’t know why we need passports, you mentioned it, you tell him Al snapped at Jake.

What if the plane breaks down and we need another plane to get back home? Sean asked sensibly and calmly.

With Eve on board and Micol and Rafealean flying the plane? Vic answered seriously.

True! Sean said as he smoked his cigarette.

What if these people have doctor appointments tomorrow? Al asked.

I already asked them all. No one has any committments for the next 10 days, I told them this was a 10 day vacation, if they couldn’t get the time off they couldn’t come. Next question? Vic asked looking from brother to brother.

You know the media is going to be all over the Valley when we get back? Jake said seriously.

Eve said her Angels will keep us free from paparazzi’s, not to worry. Vic answered calmly.

So when do we tell them about part two of the surprise? Jack asked.

When we get to part two of the surprise, we’re the only ones who know about part two, or did anyone of you tell your wives? Vic asked with a raised eye brow.

No way! Sean said.

Not me, I want Rose to be surprised like everyone else.

Same with me Bro, I want Marie to be surprised also.

You all realize this is costing us 37 million dollars? Jake said looking at his brothers.

That’s all? Al answered with a comical facial expression. That’s cheap, I figured at least 100 million.

No big deal Jake, we make more then that a month on interest. Vic answered.

We’re going to have to spend an additional 1 million a month for the extra help and operation costs. Jake said.

No problem, we can afford it. We needed this guys, now with the fame the kids have, and Eve and her angels, we won’t be safe going anywhere, so they all need to know there is a secret place just for us.

And the people we hire, we’re talking 2,000 people Vic. I hope those 2,000 people aren’t teenyboppers. Sean asked with a raised eye brow.

Hey, we’re putting 2,000 people to work. Think they’re going to risk their jobs working for the Thompson’s? Vic answered.

So how often are we going to go to this place, being we’re hiring 2,000 people to run the place?

I think it would be nice to spend at least one week a month there, not with everyone, but us and the guards and their wives, the kids and their friends and girlfriends. Whatever other guests we might invite. Vic answered.

Have to bring the guards parents so they can baby sit so the guards and their wives can enjoy the get away. I’m sure they’ll want to come, They’re all retired. Al said.

Yes, good idea, so let’s enjoy life! Be happy! Vic said as he stood up. Meeting ajourned.

One more thing, the kids are going to get rather upset when they find out their girlfriends are rather far from them? Jack said knowing David would be the first to complain.

Tough! That’s the way it’s been set up, the kids say a word you send them to me! Vic said as he went back to his seat. Jack looked at Jake.

12:00 pm. Noon, everyone was up looking out their windows as they ate their lunch.

They were all having soup, sandwiches, salads, chips, olive and pickle tray, jelly donut and whatever drink they preferred. I see water, more water, Dad, I see to much water out there.. oh wait. Land!! Thank You Jesus, Angels, Cousin Eve. We landing on that island?

Michael asked as he picked up a pickle. I knew it, another Hawaiian vacation, Dad are we in Hawaii?

Nope!’ Vic said as he picked up his pastrami and swiss cheese sandwich. Vic pulled Michael away from the window. Eat your lunch and behave! Vic said sternly. Michael smiled nervously as he looked at Maria who was seated beside him. Finish up your lunch folks, we land in 45 minutes."

Probably Tahiti or something? Ike said as he looked out his window, biting into his honey baked ham and swiss cheese sandwich."

12:45 pm. The Thompson plane landed in Puerto Rico. Everyone was quite excited.

Only to be dissapointed to learn they were merely landing to board a 12 story Cruise ship.

Another cruise, hey, it’s free, let’s not complain. Just hope there are no teenyboppers in flip flops on the ship. Ike said to Sandra.

Oh, we’re going on another Cruise Mom, I see ocean swells I’m jumping off the ship. No one is tieing me down to a bed ever again. Trent said comically.

Wonder why they’re taking us and the kids on a Cruise, they know the bad experience we all had on the last one? Dana asked annoyed in tone. Honey we have the baby?

Dana, relax will you please. It’s a gift vacation? Want to go back home? I’ll tell Vic to send us back, no spending allowence Dana?

Oh forgot about that, don’t you dare say a word, I want my spending allowance too, why should everyone else get it and not us?

The buses arrived at the ship and they saw the name on the side of the ship. Hey Trev, look at the name of the Ship, ‘Angels in Paradise’ I bet we won’t hit bad seas on this ship.

Trent said as he carried his son onto the ship.

Oh my God in heaven help us, look at the beauty of this place? There are angel pictures and statues everywhere. I bet the Angels built this ship? Dana said as he looked at Trevor. The young guards and their wives all heard Dana and looked at her and then over at Eve. Eve nodded ‘Yes’. They all smiled. Thank You Angels!! We’re safe!! Dana said excitedly.

"That means we’re the only ones on this ship, no outsiders!’ Sal said as he looked around.

Well, all these people working on the ship have to be outsiders, I don’t know these people? Trent said as he looked around at the porters and hostessess.

See the big boat! We’re going on the big boat with Mommy and Daddy and Grandma and Grandpa! Uncle Chase and Aunt Silvia, and Uncle John and Aunt Trudy and Uncle Paul and Aunt Jane. And whoever that person who just passed us was, I hope Vic did background checks? Ike said comically as he looked back at the porter.

Angels built the thing, I bet they’re the ones who hired all these people. I can see Micol and Rafaelean saying You Catholic? You go to church every Sunday? Confession when necessary, receive holy communion? Do you wear a crucifix? Do you have 666 carved on your forehead." Ike teased.

He’s right, Micol did ask them that? Denver said comically

Wait until they see part two of the surprise. Hackensack said as they followed Ike and Trevor and their family to their suites.

I hope we don’t have to share a suite Ike, the baby wakes up at night. Sandra said.

Think their babies don’t? Ike answered as his porter opened his suite door.

Mr. Jones, this is your suite Sir. The porter said politely.

Just us? Ike asked surprised. The porter nodded yes. Ike and Sandra went into the suite and saw a magnificant parlor area, beautifully decorated. A small kitchenette with a refrigerator. A master bedroom with a king size bed, plush carpeting, a beautiful balcony, and a luxurious bathroom with a huge whirlpool tub and shower stall with multiple shower heads. A bed-lounge chair, a huge TV, two night tables, plus a small table with two chairs. Ivory satin bedspread with satin sheets. Ike looked at Sandra.

I hope Trevor, Trent’s and Sal’s suites are like this or I’ll never hear the end of it.

Ike said as he looked around.

This is like a honeymoon suite. Honey I love it! Sandra said as she flopped back down on the bed. Let’s spend the whole 10 days in this room?

Let’s see the other room, I’ll bet it’s a nursery! Ike said excitely as he walked hurried to the next room along side theirs and walked in. It was a fully function nursery with a changing table, baby bathtub beside it. Beautiful crib with two rocking chairs beside the crib. There was a diaper pail, and dresser for the babies clothes and a closet filled with diapers and baby wipes. There were also toys and a play pen and play matt. Honey this is perfect. Now if they only have angel babysitters. Ike said as he put the baby in the crib.

This is for you Ikey, you very own crib, and toys, and blanket, yes this is all yours, yes it is! Little Ike closed his eyes. Thank God, he’s asleep, wanna fool around? Ike said to Sandra. She smiled and ran to their bedroom. All the other guards got the same exact suite. The parents of the guards also got similar suites with the extra bedroom. The older guards got suites to accomodate all their children’s needs. The Brothers suites were on the penthouse floor. Their suites consisted in a massive master bedroom, huge parlor area with a full kitchen and large refrigerator. Each of the boys had their own bedroom, each with a king size bed like the ones they slept on at home. Dotty’s parents shared a suite with Lilly’s parents. Marie’s parents shared a suite with Laurens parents. Rose’s Dad had his own suite. Everyone decided to spend a few hours in their suites, enjoying them and their privacy.

5:00 pm. 7:00 pm was to be dinner time in the formal dining room. All the men were expected in a tux and the wives in gowns. All dinners were formal and black tie events.

There was a nursey on board with 12 cribs and 6 nurses to care for the infants when the couples wanted to spend time alone.

The young guards and their wives took their babies to the Nursey so they could hit the beautiful Mall the ship had in order to purchase clothing, jewelry and shoes for the formal dinning. Each person was giving a $10,000 ship credit card to purchase whatever they wanted aboard ship.

Wow, you got ten grand too? Phil asked his wife Ginny.

Yes, for me to buy what I want Phil, I need evening wear for these next 10 days. They expect black tie dinners. This is going to be so much fun.

What about the kids, we have to buy them stuff also? Phil asked.

I know, so we each take out a thousand from our allowance to buy them whatever they need. Ginny said as he pulled the kids close to her. We’re going shopping for nice clothing. Stay close to us.

Wow, they gave us each $10,000? I feel bad honey! James Phillip’s said as he looked at the credit card.

Don’t insult the Thompson’s James by giving it back to them, that’s rude! Heidi said as she looked at a beautiful gown in the store window. Think I’ll look good in that?

If it’s more than a thousand dollars no! James answered seriously.

Michael, they gave me $10,000 to shop. I mean this is like living in a make believe world. Can I keep what I buy? Maria asked comically.

No, we take it all back and throw it to the fishes! Maria!! Of course you can keep it, what’ya think we are indian givers? Michael said with his famous cranky face.

They gave you $10,000 too? Blake’s dad asked his wife.

Yes, and Blake got it also, and so did Vickie. Burk wasn’t allowed to come, hopefully he’ll straighten himself out when he finds out what they gave us.

Honey that’s $40,000! How can they afford to do this? How rich are these people?

Dad, Ronnie told me they haven’t touched their wealth in 20 years. They live strickly on the interest. Everything you see here, in the Valley, all the guards salaries, all the food for the Hall and concerts and dinners, all the food they feed to the hungry, all the shelters they run all over Texas, all the free clinics they have, everything is paid for with their interest.

They must be Bilionaires? Blake’s dad said stunned.

According to Ronnie, Multi-billionaires. He wouldn’t tell me how much, and dont ask Dad. Blake said as he went looking for his girlfriend.

$10,000 just for clothes? Randall, Allen’s brother said stunned.

Nooo, it’s to buy whatever you want, but you need to have a tux Randall every day for dinner, and it’s formal wear for your wife so she needs to dress up or she’ll feel bad when she sees the other wives all dolled up. Allen said as he and Randall headed to the Mall to meet their wives.

Do I declare this? Randall asked comically.

Is your name on the card? Allen asked.

No, it just says Angels Paradise Cruise Ship.

The Thompson wives ordered everything you’ll see in the Mall, so you can rest assure there will be no immodest dresswear anywhere on this ship. They put a price tag on it, but it’s their clothing. So the clothing will be real cheap, so will the jewelry. You have to declare thousand dollars gift, expensive jewelry, they’re selling everything so your receipt will show you only spend $100. You don’t have to declare a suit for a $100. But if it was $2,000 then you would have to. If a necklace is five thousand dollars, you have to declare it because it’s valuable. There are probably $2,000 necklaces down there that your wife can get for $50.00.

$50.00?!!! You ever lose this job Allen so help me I’ll beat your ass all over Texas. Randall said comically.

I don’t believe this, they gave us $10,000 credit card to buy what we want? Russell Bloon asked stunned.

I got my own honey, so don’t complain, I’m going to enjoy this trip and buy what I’ve always wanted to buy. This is going to be so much fun. This suite is gorgeous! They’re treating us like we’re millionaires too.

Try billionaires! Multi-billionaires. Trevor told me they haven’t used their wealth in 20 years. Not a dime of it. They live strickly off the interest. That means their billions keep multiplying year after year making their interest higher and higher.

Trevor ever dares to upset Vic to cause himself to be fired, that’s it. I won’t talk to him for a whole day. Jeanne replied comically.

It’s a $10,000 ship credit card, one for each of us. You know they’re spoiling us, and the kids and their wives, and you! Luke said as he looked at the cards. Sherry took hers.

"I happen to like being spoiled! Why should Ike and Sandra be the only ones spoiled?

I want to go down to that Mall and buy whatever I want, look gorgeous tonight for dinner, so not a word Luke."

So they gave this to everyone on the ship? That’s a lot of money honey?

Luke, they’re rich people who want to share their fortunes with the people they love. Don’t make them feel bad! What are you going to give Vic the cards back?

No I would never insult the man like that. I just hope Ike doesn’t get too spoiled, and Sandra.

Vic wants them to be happy, not spoiled. He loves us honey, he adopted Ike you know that right? He calls it a spiritual adoption, not a real adoption, but he has Ike in his Will.

I know, Ike told me, he better not get a big head when he inherites whatever he’s going to inherit.

You see Vic Luke? That man is going to out live everyone! He’s like a ox, healthy as a horse." Sherry said as they headed to the Mall to do some shopping.

We have to declare this? Anthony Marchino asked his son Vincent.

I don’t know, doesn’t have our names on it? It’s not money?

I think we have to declare large gifts, $10,000 for each of us honey, that’s $20.000?

Dad, who knows Vic gave you $20,000? Is there anything in writing saying he gave you that gift? There’s no name on the cards to be traced back to you. You will not have to sign for anything at the Mall. Vincent explained.

If the IRS comes after us, Vic better bail us out, that’s all I can say!

Think he would let us go to jail? How they going to know we got these cards?

They have those spy satelites, they watch everyone. Better check your buttons and pen, you ever see that movie with Will Smith and Gene Hackman? Talk low, maybe they’re listening to this conversation. Anthony said comically as he looked around for bugs in the lamps and ceiling fans.

Mom, just take the cards and go buy yourself something. Trent said as his Mom and Dad confronted him about the $10,000 ship credit cards.

Will we have to declare this? That’s $20,000 Trent. We’ll have to pay taxes on this?

Trent’s dad Jim said seriously.

Is your name on that card?

Trent, Vic gave us $20,000! Jim answered nervously as he looked around, hoping Vic wasn’t in hearing distance.

Dad he gave you a plastic card, to use to buy stuff up to $10,000 each. Everything on this ship belongs to the Thompson’s. It’s all their stuff. Consider it a expensive garage sale.

What? Julia asked stunned.

Ma, nothing you buy can be traced back to you and Dad. Think these are real credit cards, issued by a bank? It’s like monopoly money. They’re not read credit cards. Just cards to make you get things without having to purchase it with real money. So you didn’t get real money, you got $20,000 in angel money! Don’t insult the angels Dad, they’re real big. Trent said with a comical facial expression.

Tell me about it! Okay Abraham relax, I understand now, be calm. What are my angels names? Jim asked rather child-like.

Oh, I have to ask Chris. Trent replied as he looked around the Mall for Chris.

Think ours are as big as yours? Julia asked sweetly.

I dont know, maybe bigger who knows. Now if he ever shows himself to you Ma you have to tell him you’re sorry for beating up that teacher when I was a kid. Trent said seriously. Julia laughed and hugged her son. I’m serious Ma, can’t beat up people with your angels right there.

Was her angel there when she gave you that condom?

What if she was a reprobate, then she didn’t have one. Trent answered comically.

Good, then my angel was cheering me when I punched her in the face. Julia said straight faced as she walked away. Trent’s face dropped. He looked up at his Dad.

Don’t look at me! Jim Lockman said with a comical facial expression.

And you Dad, you threw granny out of the house, I think that’s a sin, you ever confess that?

I was saving you from a mental institution, she scared you to death, your sisters were ready to run away from home. Jim defended.

Respect your elders Dad, she was old and senile. Trent tried to reason.

She’s dead now why you bringing her up?

Well, you confessed that you threw her out of the house right?

I didn’t throw her physically out of the house, I told your Aunt to take her mother, that she couldn’t live with us anymore. She wasn’t thrown in the street like a dog.

She never came back to even visit us. Think Mom felt bad?

She was thrilled to death, trust me. Jim said as he put his arm around Trent’s shoulders. So let’s go pick out a tux.

So we’re $20,000 richer, and the IRS will be waiting at our house to ask us how much Vic gave us for a spending spree, we should be in jail in about three months. Thomas Water’s, a retired C.I.A agent said as he looked around.

Dad, it’s not real, is your name on it? Pete asked his Dad.

No, but it’s still worth 20,000 dollars boys, let’s not be stupid here, we have to declare this. Thomas said seriously.

Declare what? It’s not money. All the stuff on the ship belongs to the Thompson’s, it’s like going to their home and Vic saying, ‘Pick what you like, pretend you’re buying it with this make believe credit card. Justin said comically.

You have to declare expensive gifts boys, I hope you declared those Harleys! Thomas said as he looked at his twins.

Yeah we did, Vic said we had to, then he gave us the money to pay our taxes. Pete said with a wide grin. Dad he loves us!

Meaning what? I don’t because I didn’t pay your taxes? Thomas asked annoyed in tone.

Nooo, but he felt bad we had to pay more taxes so he paid them for us, the Harley’s were gifts Dad, how can they make us pay taxes on a gift? Pete snapped.

That’s America for you. Thomas said shaking his head. I’m not going to buy anythig expensive, and your mother better not either.

Uh oh, to late Dad, she went shopping with Ginny and Claudia, she’s probably broke by now. Pete teased.

Dad, it’s a gift! Peter said upset his parents were afraid to use the credit cards.

Peter, I’m a retired C.I.A agent, where’s Thomas, I hope he’s not using his card.

Dad you’re going to insult the Thompson’s. Peter said nervously as he looked around the Mall, hoping Vic and Jake weren’t in hearing distance.

He can’t do this, hand out $20,000 dollars like it was candy. We’d have to declare this Peter. This $20,000 gets added on to our income, it’ll cost us 30,000 in taxes.

It’s not real money Dad, it’s fake. That’s not a real credit card from a bank, it’s fake. The Thompson’s own everything on this ship, this is a gesture of love, here, use this fake credit card to take things I own. Vic owns this stuff, make believe you’re borrowing the stuff. There, happy? Can’t pay taxes on something you borrow Dad.

It’s a loan. Howard said comically. Where’s your Mother, I hope she’s borrowing expensive stuff?

You’re a riot Dad you really are. Peter said as he hugged his Dad waist.

Okay let’s go loan a tux. Howard said as he leaned down and kissed the top of Peters head.

Dad, Dad!! Michael called as he and Bobby ran over to their Dad in the ships Mall.

Why are the girls and their parents on the other side of the ship? This is a big ship Dad, took us half an hour to get to their suite. Michael whined. Isn’t there an empty suit on our side for Maria and Janet’s family? They can share the place?

Cousin Eve said you and the girls are to sleep on opposite sides of the ship, if you have a problems with that I’ll send you to Micol and Rafaelean and you can complain to them. Vic said to them quite seriously. Michael and Bobby looked up at their Dad and then at each other. A problem? Vic asked.

No, whatever Cousin Eve wants. Do they have golf carts on the ship? Michael asked comically.

He gets one I want one! Bobby said child-like.

No, walking is good exercise. Vic said as he went looking for Dotty.

I told you he would say no. Bobby said as he and Michael went looking for their girlfriends.

Dad, how come Katie is on the other side of the ship? David asked annoyed in tone.

Can’t keep them half a mile from us, that’s mean!

Where’ Eve? Jack asked Marie.

I don’t know, probably back in the suite.

You go up to suite 7 and ask Eve and Micol and Rafealean why the girlfriends and their families are on the other side of the ship? Jack said looking down at his son. David took a deep swallow.

Forget it! David said as he went back to Katie who was in a petite boutique.

What did he say? Antonio asked David.

He told me to tell you to go to Cousin’s Eve suite, suite 7, to ask her and Micol and Rafealean why?

I’m not going to do that and end up in Africa! Antonio answered comically. David laughed hard.

They have to stay on the other side of the ship, the Angels built this ship, want to end up strapped to the bed again in ocean swells the size of the Empire State building.

Let’s throw them over board! Antonio said serously. David went hysterical laughing.

Ronnie, I’m surprised they’re selling costume jewelry. Betty said as she looked at the rings.

They’re not costume jewelry.

Ronnie, these are $25 rings, it’s costume jewelry.

That’s how much they’re charging the people to buy them. Ronnie said with a shrug.

What? This is real gold, diamonds? ruby’s? Maaaaaa!!! Betty went looking for her mother. Ronnie rolled his eyes and threw his hands up in the air. July 5, 2003 7:10 PM. Everyone was seated in the dinning room getting ready for dinner. Vic stood up and asked everyone to lift their alcohol free wine glasses. Everyone laughed and lifted their non-alcoholic glasses us to make a toast. I hope you all are enjoyng yourself, and were pleased with your suites because they are your suites. As you know, We bought this Cruise ship. It will never be used for anyone other then us and our family and friends. The suites you have been given are yours. So feel free to decorate them and fix them up with whatever you like. Welcome home people. This is our home away from home. Vic said as they all clinked their glasses.

Honey that suite is ours!! Sandra said as she hugged Ike.

We have to declar this? Luke asked Ike. Ike rolled his eyes. Wonder how much a suite like that costs?

Dad, no one knows it’s yours! So don’t tell anyone. Ike said comically.

The young guards went to Vic and Dotty and hugged them, going from brother to brother. The older guards did the same thing. After dinner the other guests went to thank Vic and the brothers one by one. Everyone was quite happy with their new homes away from home.

Daddy that suite is ours? Forever? Timmy asked his Daddy.

Yes, but that doesn’t mean you boys can turn it into a dump, remember those angels with Eve yesterday, they built this ship and they will get very angry if you mess it up. Phil said seriously. His three sons’s looked at him with their mouths dropped. Trent and Laura had to laugh.

Trent, I feel like crying! Leo, Trent’s brother said he was so happy with his suite. I feel rich!

These people are unbelievable babe. Gene, Trent’s other brother said.

You know of course your sisters who didn’t make this vacation or concert are going to get upset? Jim said to Trent.

I figured they would. Vic said they all have a suite on the Ship, so do Ike’s sisters and Trevor’s. All the guards parents and siblings have a suit on the Ship. It’s 12 stories high Dad, there are plenty of suites. Trent answered. His family all looked at him stunned.

So this ship is only for the Thompson’s and us? What do they do with the ship the rest of the year? Jim asked as he ate his shrimp cocktail.

David said his Dad said we’re going on four day weekend trips each month here on the ship. Trent said with a wide smile.

I can’t take off four day weekends every month. Gene said seriously.

"We work for the Thompson’s so we can come. Dad’s