"George! You frightened me!" Gretjen giggled as her husband whirled her high in his arms, twirling her in dizzying circles, "I didn't know you were back!"

George grinned, "That's the point of a surprise, My Love."

Taking advantage of the few moments to themselves he kissed his wife, grazing her champagne-hued curls from her flushed cheeks.

"I've missed you, Darling," he confided before looking over her head, "Where are my boys?"

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