The next morning I got up when Davidâs alarm clock sounded. We showered together, taking a little longer than usual. While David put on his work clothes, I picked out a fluorescent orange bikini.
âGoing to lay out and get some sun today?â David inquired.
âIâm going fishing with Frank this morning.â I responded, smiling. âFrank does most of the fishing, I do most of the laying in the sun.â
David and I stood in the driveway, kissing each other âgood-byeâ. He took the opportunity to run his hand down the back of my bikini, giving my butt a few gentle squeezes. I fought back by pressing my body hard into his.
Taking cooler filled with bottled water and soft drinks down to the dock, I set it alongside some snack items. Frank was right on time, idling the boat up to the dock. He held it against the dock while I got everything stowed onboard.
âIâll let you drive, while I relax.â He said, sitting on the passenger side seat.
I eased the boat away from the dock, turning it slowly around. Moving the throttle lever slightly forward, I let the boat gradually pick up speed. We were soon cruising across the water at about 40mph. The engineâs roar sounded so powerful to me. It had a commanding tone, almost formidable. We cruised to the far end of the lake before pulling close to shore and tossing over the anchor.
Frankâs idea of fishing was to be alone with me on the boat. It gave the two of us a chance to talk in a peaceful and relaxing environment with no one else around. We did more fishing for answers and conversation than anything. Frank and I shared a special relationship. Not a father-daughter relationship. Ours was a close friend relationship, bordering on intimacy.
Frank baited several fishing lines and tossed them out into the calm water of the lake. I put some sunscreen on my arms, chest and legs before stretching out on the front deck of the boat. I lit a cigarette, leaning back against the front of the boatâs windshield. Frank took two bottles of chilled water from the cooler, handing me one.
âSo, what are we going to talk about this time?â Frank inquired.
âLetâs talk about you and Jackie.â I responded. âWhy arenât you two married? Whatâs the hold-up?â
âWell, when you get as old as me, marriage isnât as important as just being with the one you love.â He replied.
âSounds like an old clichĂ©, Frank.â I said. âIâm not buying it. Whatâs the real reason?â
âIâm holding out till Jackie quits this damn porn business!â Frank exclaimed. âI hate her being so damn involved!â
âDoesnât seem like she wants out.â I spoke. âSheâs been in it since she was married to Carl.â
âItâs the money.â Frank muttered. âSheâs just in it for the money.â
âThatâs why weâre all in it.â I responded, putting my hand on his arm. âIf it werenât for the money, weâd all be doing something else.â
âGuess you think Iâm being an ass about it?â Frank questioned. âHolding out till she gives in and quits.â
âNo, I donât think that!â I retorted. âDavid feels the same way, only he wonât come right out and say it.â
âWith him, itâs mostly about Chris and me making so many movies.â I added. âHeâs not handling it very well. I think heâs just trying to cover up his true feelings.â
âSpeaking of Dave, when are you two going to tie the knot?â Frank asked, grinning.
âAs soon as we get the prenuptial agreement signed!â I quickly answered. âI need to be married, officially married!â
I told Frank I needed a binding marriage document. If not, Iâd never try to make a relationship work. It was just too easy to walk away from a relationship that wasnât binding. Frank carefully thought about what I said, before agreeing.
âHow long are you going to stay in this movie business? Not forever, I hope!â He asked.
âMaybe a year, maybe two.â I replied. âTill Iâve made enough money.â
âHow much is enough?â Frank asked. âYou once told me there was never enough!â
I didnât have an answer so I just shrugged my shoulders. Coming up with an exact dollar amount was something I hadnât thought much about. I just wanted to make a good life for myself and for David.
Frank and I spent the rest of our day discussing my proposal to James Harris and Colin Douglas. The subject of money came up again.
âIt they go for your deal, how much will you make off each movie?â Frank inquired.
âAnywhere between $5000 and $7000.â I stated. âAt least, one movie a week besides the ones I create from clips. Iâm figuring around $300,000 to $400,000 the first year.â
âWOW! I had no idea.â He exclaimed. âWill that finally get you out of the business?â
âI donât know.â I responded. âIâll have to wait and see.â
Frank dropped me off at the dock shortly after 1:00pm. I had plenty of time to shower and get ready for my appointment with Audrey McCain.
âWeâll have to go fishing more often.â Frank said, as I stepped up onto the dock. âIt does us both alot of good.â
I arrived for my appointment a few minutes ahead of time but had to wait while Ms. McCain finished with another client. She finally came out to the waiting room and gestured for me to follow her into her office.
Audrey McCain was an attractive woman, somewhere in her late thirties. She was about 5â8â with an average size waist and hips but quite busty. She wore a dark blue dress with the hem a few inches above her knees. Her well-groomed shoulder length blonde hair evidenced her weekly trips to the beauty salon.
After introducing ourselves and shaking hands, Audrey motioned for me to take a seat in front of her desk. Audrey reviewed several options for prenuptial agreements. David and I had already talked about what we wanted and how we preferred to have it worded. I handed her the outline weâd drawn up so she could appraise it for herself.
âMy husband and I are big fans of your movies.â Audrey stated, as she read over the document.
âAre you still making them?â She added, continuing to read.
âThank you.â I replied. âStill making the movies but from the other side of the camera.â
Audrey asked several questions to clarify items David and I had listed for our prenup.
âHow soon do you need this drawn up for signatures?â Ms. McCain asked.
âAs soon as possible.â I responded. âWeâd like to get this out of the way so we can get married.â
âThatâs something I donât hear very often!â Audrey exclaimed. âEspecially coming from someone who has nothing to gain with this prenup.â
âThereâs one of two bank accounts noted that states your future husband is to have complete access to it immediately upon your getting married.â She said. âAre you sure thatâs the way you want it written?â
âYes, thatâs the way I want it written.â I responded. âIn case something should happen to me. I want to make sure he can access the money.â
âIn case something should happen?â Audrey asked, curiously. âYou think thereâs a possibility something might happen to you? You have ESP or something?â
âSometimes I feel like I have extra sensory perception.â I said, coolly. âItâs more of a feeling or a dream.â
âCan you tell what Iâm thinking right now?â Audrey asked, smiling.
I replied, grinning. âProbably two things!â
âReally!â Audrey exclaimed. âWhat am I thinking?â
âYouâre probably thinking, why is this woman allowing her future husband to have access to so much money as soon as theyâre married.â I replied.
Audrey glanced down at the document, lightly biting her lower lip.
âWhat else?â She asked, blushing slightly.
âI wonât say. It might embarrass you.â I responded.
âWell, let me make a few notations on your outline and Iâll have my secretary type it up.â Ms. McCain muttered, looking away from me. âYou can both stop by Thursday afternoon and sign it anytime after 2:00.â
We shook hands before exiting her office. Audrey followed me out to the lobby. I had a feeling she wanted to say something so I walked slowly, giving her ample opportunity. When I got to the front door, I turned to face her.
âBlack.â She said, blushing.
âGood guess.â I replied, smiling. âWhite, they show off my tan better.â