"Hey hey settle down up there, c'mon you guys should be sleeping!" Buzz
shouted from the bottom step. "Don't make me..." 

     The door to the firehouse opened "Shhhhh! Buzz please go upstairs don't shout from down here!" 

     Buzz smiled as he approached his wife. "How long have you known me Petula? You don't think you're gonna  change me do you?" 

     Jenna wrapped her arms around his neck and he pulled her close as they kissed.  "No I don't suppose I will." she said between kisses. 

     "Well how did it go?" Buzz asked. 

     Jenna stepped away from him as she told him about the meeting. "I don't know Buzz I think maybe we were too hasty in agreeing to sell Firehouse Products, this antique business is pretty risky. I'm going to go up and see the boys ok, did you hold dinner?" she said as she slipped off her heels and headed upstairs. 

     Buzz watched his wife climb the stairs "I'll heat it up for us." He watched her til she was out of sight. "Is it possible she is getting more beautiful?" he whispered to himself.

     "Mom!" Rocky yelled out when he saw her.

     "Quiet will ya, geez mom does he always have ta yell like that?" Coop said disgusted. 

     Jenna smiled "Now now Coop you and I are going to have to realize that we have a couple of shouters in our house." she kissed him.  Rocky looked a little embarrased and Jenna saw Buzz in his little face. "You are your father’s son!" she beamed as she bent over to kiss him as well. 

     Buzz was at the door to the boys room "Ahem" he said "dinner is ready." As they walked downstairs together Buzz had to make his point "Now Petula why couldn't I have just yelled upstairs to you, instead of..?"

     Jenna put her arm around his waist  "I appreciated the effort." she said smiling.

     Three years had passed since Jenna returned.  The lotion company was doing ok but was far too demanding on their time.  It was Buzz’s idea to sell the company and try something new. "The business executive isn't me"  Buzz said. Jenna was a little reluctant to give it up, she loved the business world, but she loved her family more and it was taking too much time from the kids too. They discussed it for weeks before she agreed. It was also Buzz’s idea to start the antique shop. Jenna loved the idea. 

     They sat down to eat when Buzz pulled out a present. "Here something to start our new venture with." he said as she enthusiastically unwrapped it. 

     "Vivaldi!" she said "You remembered!" 

     "Of course I remembered, I mean our antique shop will be the very best you know!" 

     Jenna leaned over and kissed him. "I love you Buzz Cooper." 

     "I love you too, Petula!"

     Buzz put the CD in and Vivaldi came through the speakers." Close your eyes Petula and visualize our shop." 

     Jenna closed her eyes. "I see beautiful antiques in a beautiful room where our clients would have tea and oh Buzz it will be wonderful!"  she hugged him.

     "Sometimes I have a good idea huh?"

     "Yes my darling, sometimes you have amazing ideas. Are you getting any now?" she said suggestively as she nuzzled up to him. 

     "Uh well, uh maybe one or two you game for my ideas?"

     "Yes your wish is my... ahhhhh!! Jenna wailed as Buzz swept her up and carried her upstairs.

     The next couple of weeks were hectic finding a buyer for the company.  The company was being sold but the name "Firehouse Products" wasn't. They both wanted to keep that name for any future ventures, but Lichester Square was going to go. It was sold to an large cosmetics company for a large sum, more than either expected and Buzz and Jenna were thrilled.  They threw a party to celebrate at The Towers. 

     Vanessa and Matt were the first guests to arrive. "What did you do close the place down?" Matt asked as he joined them. 

     "Well this is going to be a big shindig so ya know we wanted to keep the riff raff out."

     "Too late I got in!" came Phillips voice.

     "Phillip well since you are with this beautiful woman I guess you pass inspection. Hi Honey." 

     "Hi Dad, Jenna" Harley went over to Jenna. "I have to talk to you later ok?"

     Jenna looked concerned. "Everything ok? Want to talk now?" 

     "No no nothing earth shattering I just need my best friends advice that's all!"

     "Oh well of course darling, have an antique you want appraised?" 

     Harley laughed.  "So you guys are really going to open an antique shop?" Harley asked.

     "Yeah it's gonna be great right Petula?" 

     "Right we are so excited. We can't wait to get started." Jenna noticed someone else arriving and was shocked to see Selena standing in the doorway.

     She walked right in "Hello everyone!" she said to a very quiet room. 

     "Uh Selena this is really..." Buzz said to her.

     "I hope you don't mind that I brought a date." Alan Spaulding walked up behind Selena."  I believe you all know Selena Davis?" 

     Phillip was furious. He walked over to his father.  "Why do you have to always ruin everything?" 

     "Oh come now Phillip," Alan said to everyone. "I am sure that Buzz and Jenna have no ill feelings toward Selena. I mean Buzz and Selena were quite close at one time. Isn't that right Buzz?"

     Jenna was very upset that Alan would do this. Buzz started to approach them. Jenna stood up "Yes of course join us, this is a celebration." 

     Buzz went over to his wife. "No Petula, this is crazy I want them both out of here."

     Jenna kissed him "It's ok, we will show them that nothing, no one can hurt us. Right?" 

     "You sure about this?" Buzz asked again.

     "Do you love me?" Jenna questioned.

     "More than life itself," was Buzz’s response.

     "Kiss me." He did as Selena looked on. 

     The anger in her face told it all. She had lost Buzz. She had told herself that he would be happy to see her. She had heard rumors that Jenna wasn't happy about selling the company. She didn't expect this. "Let's get out of here." she snapped at Alan as she stomped out. 

     "But I thought you wanted .." Alan followed her out.

     Vanessa raised her glass "To my dearest friend, my sister Jenna! You are embarking on a new adventure and I, well all of us are happy for you. And to Buzz. You have given this woman everything she has ever wanted, and together you have a wonderful partnership, and we salute you both!" 

     "Here here!! " everyone shouted. 

     Jenna, teary eyed, spoke "You are all such wonderful friends and  family.  We both are so excited about this new venture. It is something we talked about for a long time, and now it is about to be realized. I want to thank my wonderful husband for loving me and and always knowing me, trusting the strength of our love and devotion to one another. He is truly a special man." 

     "I love you" Buzz mouthed to Jenna as everyone applauded Jenna’s speech. 

     "Let's eat!" he shouted and the celebration began. 

     Selena went back to her hotel room. She was so angry. "How could he do that to me? Ignore me. He loves me I know he does. I know if he saw me without her he would have been so happy to see me.." She threw a glass against the wall. "Damn her!" 

     The party was winding down. Only the family and the few close friends were still there. Ken & Holly and Matt & Vanessa were the two couples other than Frank & Eleni and Harley & Phillip that Buzz and Jenna socialized with regularly.

     Ken and Holly married last year with Buzz as best man and Jenna as Matron of Honor.  "We are heading home." Ken said as he gave Jenna a kiss goodbye. He then went over to Buzz and whispered something in his ear that made Buzz howl.  Vanessa invited them back to their place,

      "No no!" Buzz said emphatically. 

     "Why darling?  It's early yet, the kids are with Michelle and Danny." 

     "BINGO!" Buzz shouted "We are going home! "

     "The honeymoon isn't over with you two yet?" Matt  joked.

     "It's just beginning huh Petula?" as he kissed her neck. 

     "Buzz!?" Jenna said coyly. "Honestly!" 

     "Oh c'mon Jenna you are just as anxious to get home as dad is." Harley offered. "She tells me everything!" 

     "Everything? Aw c'mon don't say that geez.." Buzz moaned. "Even about..."

     Jenna quickly put her hand over Buzz’s mouth, "Uh uh Buzz she's kidding!" Everyone laughed. 

     "What what were you gonna tell us Buzz huh c'mon!? Matt cajoled.

     "Just that she is the sex maniac not me!" 

     "Oh God Buzz! We are going" she said as she grabbed Buzz’s arm. 

     "See what I mean!!!" he smiled as they left.

     Buzz and Jenna took full advantage of having the firehouse to themselves. Buzz told Jenna that he wanted to give her a bath and then give her a very special massage.  Buzz arrived in the bathroom with a bottle of champagne. There were candles everywhere. 

     "Wow this looks...." Buzz began to say until he saw Jenna in the tub covered with bubbles. 

     "Hi" she said in a very sexy voiice. "Are you looking for me?"

     "Uh, yeah I am." Buzz managed to say, obviously in awe of his wife.  Her hair was up and with the candlelight she looked breathtakingly beautiful.  "Um I ..." he took his shirt off leaving him wearing just his pants from his tux.  "I might get my shirt wet." he explained. 

     Jenna just continued to look at him. She reached down and tugged at his suspenders that were hanging down. She unhooked them. "These may come in handy." she said as she lay them across the tub. 

     "Uh yeah maybe." Buzz muttered. 

     Jenna turned her back to Buzz. "Wash my back?" she whispered. 

     Buzz took the sponge and began washing her back. Jenna leaned back and kissed him deeply Buzz put his arms around her as she pulled him into the tub with her. 

     "Arghhh my pants, my shoes! " Buzz yelled.

     "We'll buy more" Jenna said, and she kissed him. 

     "Ok ok.." Buzz said as they disappeared under the bubbles.

     The morning came too quickly. They had just gotten to sleep when they were awaken by the phone. Buzz started mumbling but Jenna’s maternal instincts  kicked in and she was immediately awake. "Yes hello?" 

     "Hello yourself." Harley said on the other end. "Don't tell me you guys are still sleeping?" 

     "What time is it?" Jenna asked with less urgency. 

     "9:30.  Sorry I'll let you sleep." 

     "No, no.  Harley it's ok,  Michelle will be bringing the kids home anyway."

     Jenna said quietly so as not to wake Buzz. She got out of bed "You wanted to talk to me last night I'm sorry darling I totally forgot.

     Should I come over there?"

     "Could you?"

     "I'll be there by noon ok?"

     "Thanks Jenna."

     "Hey, are you sure everything is all right?" Jenna could hear something in her voice.

     "Yes, yes it's nothing really."
 
 

     Jenna got to Harley’s around 12:15.  "Sorry Buzz had a million questions for me." 

     "Did you tell him you were coming here?"

     "Yes I shouldn't have, I know. Now he is all worried about you. What is it Harley?"

     "It seems so stupid to even tell you."

     "Harley what is it?"

     "Lucy called. She and Alan-Michael are coming home, possibly to stay."

     "That's good isn't it? I know your father will be..."

     The tears welled up in Harley’s eyes. "Jenna you can't tell my father any of this ok?" Jenna didn't answer.  "Jenna! Please I just need to talk to someone and you are the only one I can talk to about this."

     Jenna took Harley’s hand. "I think I already know sweetheart.  I'm listening." 

     "Oh I don't even know how to explain." Harley began. "I love my father Jenna I do, but Lucy, I.. I don't really even know her, Frank and Mommy both loved her... why can't I  get past this?" Harley was very upset. 

     Jenna hugged her step-daughter and held her."Harley what you are feeling is absolutely understandable. A little girl," Jenna paused, "a little girl needs her daddy. No one knows that better than I do sweetheart." 

     Harley looked at Jenna, the tears also flowing down her cheeks. "Oh Jenna, I'm sorry, of course you know... oh you must think I am the most selfish... I mean... I have my father...."

     "Yes, yes you do, and he adores you with all his heart. I don't think you are selfish, your feelings are real, and well, we both know what it is like to grow up without a father."

     "I know Jenna but you never...God I am so grateful and thankful to have my  father now please understand that, and I would never compare...."

     "Harley, while I would love to have gotten to know my father at any stage in my life, it doesn't take away from your pain from childhood.  It doesn't."

     Harley hugged Jenna. "Will you help me with this?" she asked. 

     "Dad are we going to the game today?" Coop asked Buzz who was fixing their lunch. 

     "Um I think so I'll let you know ok, for now go wash your hands for lunch." Buzz was worried about Harley because Jenna was. In some ways he thought Jenna had become closer to his own daughter than he had. "I wonder if I ever will be as close to you as I should be." he thought to himself. He was grateful for Harley and Jenna's friendship, she would take care of  her, when she wouldn't let him. 

     "She got to be with him when he should have been with me. It's not that he didn't know I was out there somewhere, ya know? " Harley was really letting it all out. "Why did he stay with her? Jenna, why didn't he pack her up and bring her here and raise us all? Jenna? You know him better than anyone why did he choose her?"

     "Harley, dear Harley, he didn't choose her. She came to him at a different time in his life, when he realized he had to be responsible." 

     "Why didn't he come home then? Can you answer that? No of course you can't."  Harley stood and began pacing. "God Jenna I am still so angry at him.'

     Jenna went over to Harley. "Listen to me, there are things that your father has told me, very private personal feelings that he has that I can't share with you, only he can, you need to talk to him about this."

     Harley turned away. "I can't.  I know he hurts about it too, I know he tries so hard, I don't want to make him...."

     "Harley, he can handle it." 

     "No!" Harley was emphatic,"and you can't tell him about this conversation...." Jenna put her head down. "Jenna, promise me you won't say anything to Dad." 

     "Harley, I can't keep this...."

     "Jenna I came to you because I trust you. You were the only one I could talk to about this."

     "Harley... damn you, you don't play fair.'

     "So you won't say anything?" 

     "For now, but darling please talk to him." They hugged. "I have to get home." 

     "Thank you, Jenna I hope you know how much you mean to me?"

     "Prove it ... talk to your dad!! I mean it!" 

     Harley shut the door. "Sorry Jenna I can't."