Alfred woke up that morning and woke Layla with a kiss, but he was already fully dressed. "I have to get back to the ship," he said. "The film crew will start arriving shortly, but don't worry, we won't be sailing until eight."

Layla stared at the bed, groggy. "What time is it now?" she asked.

"It's five thirty AM," Alfred replied.

Layla groaned. "Do you have to go yet? Isn't it too early?"

"You know I do," Alfred said with a smile. "Sea captains never get holidays."

Layla asked, "Maybe we can have a few days off when the filming is finished?" Putting her arms around his neck, she...