She looked quizzically at me, then broke into a big smile. "Oh, yes, Johnny, a very special present. Yes!"

We checked into a nice motel some miles away.

"Do you have a suggestion for a really nice restaurant?" she asked the motel clerk.

"Oh, the Bristol is by far the best in town but expensive. "Oh, that's ok," Amanda responded. "We just got married and want to celebrate."

I looked sharply at her and we both broke into big smiles.

"Oh, that's nice! You two make a great couple. Congratulations! I'm glad you said something. I'm going to upgrade you to our best room, it's a mini-suite."

Amanda sucked my...