The continuing story of Prince and Gigi Nelson. How friends became lovers and soulmates. Join us for this third book of the incredible journey of their lives and the unconditional love for one another. The story picks up in January/2015. Join me a...
We get up early to make sure everyone is ready for the Tavis Smiley show. Tavis and the crew are coming to the house. It's easier this way even though he wanted us to come to him at the studio. My husband told him if he wanted the interview, he had to come to our house or he would call Oprah. Tavis knew Oprah would have no problem coming out here to jump at the chance for a first look at the babies and interview us. Tavis conceded to coming to our house. The television crew is arriving early to set up and Tavis will be here at about 10 AM. Of course, he is up to oversee everything. I am going to check on the babies.
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Nanny and Martha have the babies ready and will get them ready while we are interviewed. The plan is to interview us while they are being fed. They will be sleepy after feeding and less fussy. Gosh, they are dressed up so cute. "Nanny, are you and Martha ready to be interviewed?"
"Ma'am, why on earth would we be interviewed? We are just taking care of the children. We don't have anything of interest to say."
"Nanny, you never know. Tavis might have a question or two for you. I didn't get any preliminary questions. So just about anything can happen."
My husband enters the nursery, "Mama, they are almost ready. I see you are dressed and looking absolutely stunning. The hairdresser did an exceptional job."
"Thank you, Sweetheart. What hairdresser? I did my own hair and makeup."
He looks puzzled. "Kim was sending a stylist she knows since she could not make it." Uh oh, Kim's going to be called on the carpet for that.
"It's okay, Darling. I managed just fine without her and you think it all looks good. When we go down to the Caribbean, I could use a cut and permanent wave. It's getting a little out of control." He nods.
"Tavis is on his way and will be here soon. Let's go down to meet and greet him."
We head downstairs using the elevator. My husband wants to conserve my energy. I am excited to do this with him. He's so proud of the children, and our family, and wants to show it all off to the world. We are notified from the guardhouse Tavis is on his way up to the house. From the foyer, I can see everything is set up in the living room with lighting and cameras. They are ready. When Tavis approaches the front door, he opens it up with a smile as wide as the Grand Canyon. "Welcome Tavis to our home. This is my wife, Gigi. The children will be down later."
We go to the interview area and get mic'd up for the show. A little chit-chat exchange with niceties. Now we are good to go and get seated in the living room.
Tavis and my husband have a long past, almost 20 years, but I really never crossed his path. He was establishing himself as I was exiting the profession.
Tavis reaches his hand out to me, I grasp his hand, "Nice to finally meet you, Gigi. I can see you and my friend are very happy. I followed your career until you retired. You interviewed some really interesting celebrities including our man, Prince. Your interview with him is what got my attention and kinda made me want to be a broadcast journalist. I have no idea why he granted me that interview in 1996 but he did and it was the start of our friendship. I am so grateful to land this interview to meet you and the children. It's gonna be fun today."
