THE CONCLUSION: Twice divorced, unemployed computer technician Victor Haig is searching for a real soul mate when he rescues Nina Raymond from two louts who either mistook her for a hooker or an easy opportunity. Nina (20) admits to 37-year old Vic she's sexually inexperienced. He learns the young woman has been abused sexually by the few men in her life including her father. They leave town, taking to the road in Nina's SUV with no destination in mind. They work on a dude guest ranch and a year later help the proprietor rebuild his computer and video business. After three months they leave the coast and head east into real cattle land and look for a run-down ranch to buy and build up. The purchase of a run-down privately owned ranch of 63,800 acres becomes possible when Nina reveals she's the daughter of an heiress and inherited her mother's wealth. Their adventures continue while waiting to 'hand-over' day of the property. In this final episode Nina and Vic marry, in style.
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Returning to the suite the previous evening Vic had found Nina deeply asleep so went out and dined on two hamburgers. He joined Nina in bed, taking care not to disturb her and wondering what his other woman, Leigh, was doing or thinking right now.
Vic awoke in the morning – the room flooded in sunlight – with Nina straddled over him singing 'Happy Birthday'. He grinned, greeted her warmly and tentatively licked at the freshly showered vulva that was positioned just on the limit of tongue reach. Nina went "Oooh" and thrust it forward into perfect position, moaning in soft delight as Vic's tongue worked into lapping rhythm. After that Nina gave Vic the treatment in her favorite position – Cowgirl. She watched as she lit up birthday boy's face.
No tangible present was offered.
Vic succeeded in not allowing his disappointment to show and they went down to breakfast, hand-in-hand. Britney rushed over and said happily, "You're back, what a wonderful surprise."
Vic rolled his eyes thinking yet another instance of a deceptive woman – Britney learned last night they were back. He watched Nina step forward and hug Britney and actually kiss her.
When seated Vic said, "I was surprised at your emotional reunion with our table waitress."
"Oh yes, and why's that?"
"A table waitress?"
"Just because she doesn't have partnership status in a real estate company doesn't mean she's nobody. Leigh became your first friend on our arrival and Britney was the first person to make me feel welcome and our relationship has continued to meander."
"Meander?"
"Going nowhere at present. You may have noticed she is my own age." "Meaning?"
"We could become girlfriends but not of the kind that stirs you sex-saturated mind."
Vic let that rev-up fly over his head. "Oh. Does she have a guy?"
"Why are you interested in that?"
"I was thinking if you like her so much then invite her and the boyfriend to our wedding."
Nina flushed and placing her hand on Vic's arm and said that was a lovely thought – she'd write the invitation before they went out.
Britney returned to their table with the coffee pot.
Nina smiled and asked, "Have I seen you with a guy Britney?"
Vic admired the phrasing of that question – so um clever.
"I don't think so. His name is Justin and he's away completing an MBA. He comes home every second or third weekend to see his parents – and me of course."
"What does his father do?" Vic asked.
"His father is city planner and my father is public works director – we met through their connection. My mother is a city commissioner while his mother heads the city legal department so we as families are very much into city administration."
Vic scratched his had. "City, I thought this was a town?"
Britney laughed and asked what did it matter? "This place has been called The Town for as long as older residents can remember but its status is 'city' albeit a small one."
"A city without real identity," Vic offered.
Britney laughed and said, "Try telling that to the three city commissioners, the Historical Society and especially the all-powerful Ladies Town Club."
That final comment provoked Vic. "What, that little outfit – it has no mandate so no power, surely?"
"Excuse me," Britney said, losing her smile, "My mother is a member and takes the club very seriously. At least half the women in this county are paid up members of the club. You wait till the end of the month when that parade is held – many women will march under the Ladies Town Club banner – it will easily be the largest section in the parade and all dressed in their formal attire of black hats, white shirts – I think older women call them blouses – black skirts and black boots. They look quite a sight – their uniform links back to Suffragette days."
"How fascinating, how does one become a member?" Nina asked.
"In earlier days one had to be adjudged a lady but today if you are female, aged at least twenty-one and can afford the $10 annual subscription, membership is assured. But don't bother joining – you soon will be inducted as an honorary life member for bringing distinction to the women of this town."
"By why, the service I performed was several hundred miles away from here?"
"Nina, your place of residence on TV was given as this hotel. The owners of this establishment will honor your connection with them on your wedding night. Dignitaries will move from the Dome to this hotel for a grand dinner beginning with cocktails at 5:00; this event will combine as your official wedding breakfast."
"My wedding, what is happening to my wedding?"
"All's well, Nina; please relax. We have time the Street Parade for noon and put your wedding back to 9:00 to allow you and your small group to have a proper intimate wedding and enjoy a brunch before the wedding party leaves to prepare for the parade."
"We? Are you involved?"
"Oh yes, I'm chief executive of the Ladies Town Club."
Vic thought this was becoming ridiculous, taking on a rolling snowball effect, and obviously it was rattling Nina.
"Why wasn't I consulted about this interference to my wedding plans?"
"Oh Nina, please be fair. This was going on while you were away becoming a national heroine and coping with the aftermath."
"Well, why wasn't I informed when I arrived back here last night?"
Glancing at Vic, Britney said, "When I found you were back in town I was reliably informed by staff who turn down beds at evening that you were in bed, exhausted and asleep. When you return to your suite you will find a folder from my office detailing everything, apologizing for changing the previously approved schedule, mentioning I'd consulted Kate who approved of the changes but that she emphasized she could not speak for you. I attempted to do my best."
"Of course you have," Nina smiled thinly. "I'm sorry. Although recovered from fatigue I'm a little edgy. I guess it really doesn't matter that this whole business is out of control – at least I'll have my real wedding and will be legally married."
"I'll promise – the club will not interfere any further with your arrangements with Kate Love. Oh, included in my folder in your room is an invitation for you to fly out by helicopter at 8:00 that evening to Mansville where we have another hotel. It's a lovely hotel and you'll be out of the limelight there. The owners are arranging this at no cost to you, with our compliments."
"Who are the owners?"
"My parents, Nina. They think you are simply wonderful."
As Britney walked away Nina caught the look on Vic's face. "Why are you grinning like that?"
"Don't you see darling – our development proposals are now assured of being fast-tracked – mummy is a commissioner, daddy is city works director and his buddy, father of Britney's boyfriend, is city planner."