Something Old, Something New

Part 9

The next morning along with the breakfast they receive, an envelope letting them know that they will be spending their day on the water, so pack and dress accordingly.

They both decide to put their bikinis on and then shorts and shirts over top. Following the instructions they are given, they end up at a dock boarding a private boat that has been reserved for them. Once they are on board along with a couple of camera and crew members they start off towards their destination.

Kelley is handed another envelope and reads the contents before passing the card over to Avery. "We are going swimming with sharks? Is that even safe?"

"Doc, relax, I sure it is perfectly safe or else we wouldn't be doing it and you missed the part about playing with swimming pigs, that sounds awesome!"

Avery leans her head on Kelley's shoulder and the defender takes the moment to wrap her arm around her, pull her in closer and then kiss her on the head.

"We'll be able to see all sorts of fish and turtles while snorkelling. Do you think we'll see Nemo or any of his friends?" Avery laughs, "Only you would be thinking about an animated fish right now."

"Nemo is awesome, but Dory is the star, for real!" Avery keeps laughing at her wife and smiling.

"There's the smile, I knew it was there somewhere."

"Thanks, Kel."

"You're welcome."

Once the boat stops, they are given some safety instructions before they climb off the boat and into the water. They swim around and look at all of the colourful fish, seeing some rays and even a couple of turtles. Kelley feels something touch her arm and looks over to find Avery pointing at a clownfish below them. They both surface and remove their snorkels, "We found Nemo!" The cameras record them as they high five, before going back down to try and find Dory as well. Unfortunately, it doesn't happen as soon it is time for them to head to their second location on the day.

"Here piggy, piggy." Kelley tries to get their attention as Avery takes some pictures of her being surrounded by them. They play around with pigs for a while, on the island and even get to feed them some snacks that the Captain gives them.

Afterwards, they stop for lunch and then head for Compass Cay for their shark encounter. Once Avery gets beyond her initial hesitation she freely swims and engages with the sharks, Kelley and her take turns snapping pictures of each other and then have some taken together.

After enjoying a refreshing swim in the clear water, it's time for them to return to the land and their hotel. Kelley helps Avery off the boat and after thanking everyone, they walk hand in hand back to the hotel.

Back in the room, they both hit the bed and laugh as they are exhausted and slightly sunburned. Laying there for a bit, they turn over to face each other.

"Thank you for today Kel."

"I didn't do anything except encouraging you to have some fun."

"Yeah, but that's exactly what I need in my life, someone who isn't afraid to have fun and understands that it takes a bit of work to get me to come out of my shell."

"I'm willing to put in the work if it means I get to see that smile of yours."

KNOCK, KNOCK

"How much do you want to bet that's your package?"

"I don't bet Kelley." Kelley laughs and shakes her head before opening the door and being handed a small box with Avery's name on it.

"I don't want to open it."

"How about we get changed, go enjoy some island food and drink and then come back and you can open it, sound good?"