“And I’ll be coming to Scarsdale,” Fran said. “I want to see where my son grew up. I’ve never seen the States, and I’ll be looking forward to visiting my brand new family!”
The wedding breakfast was a feast for royalty. Everything from crepe suzettes to scrambled eggs and bacon, complemented with French pastries and country scones, was set out on a long table at the end of the patio. Laughter and happy chatter filled the air. When everyone had finished eating, Andre rose from his chair and picked up his portable easel and the kit that carried his brushes and paints.
Cammie and Jeremy rushed over to him. “Where are you going?” they asked.
“I must leave,” he told them. He kissed Cammie on the cheek, and shook hands with Jeremy. “Congratulations on your marriage. I know you’ll be very happy.”
“Andre, thank you for saving my life,” Jeremy said. “If you hadn’t, I would never have met Cammie. I would have missed out on all this. I’m very grateful.” He put his arm around Andre’s shoulder. “What are your plans? Do you intend to continue with your painting? Where will you stay?”
“I suppose I’ll do what I’ve been doing—going from town to town—I don’t really know.” He smiled. “I’ll have to get used to the fact that my life is no longer in danger.”
“How would you feel about staying here with me?” Jeremy asked him. “Gabe is gone. I’ll need a caretaker—someone to take charge. We’ll rebuild the part of the Chateau in Biarritz that was bombed and make it into an apartment and studio for you, so you can continue with your painting in your spare time.”
Andre brushed away the tears that suddenly came to his eyes. “Oh, Sir, after all that’s happened, are you sure you want me?”
Jeremy reached out and hugged Andre. “I can’t think of anyone I’d rather have than you.”
“Oh, Little Fran,” he exclaimed, “I would love to stay!”
There was never a more festive group!
Cammie was now happily married and was actually a Countess. Fran and Jeremy were reunited after many years of separation. Andre was back with his beloved “Little Fran,” and could continue with his painting.
Jenny and Peter were delighted that Cammie would be continuing with her singing.
And Hildy and Jay were ecstatic with Cammie’s choice of a husband.
With the best wishes of everyone for a happy life together, Cammie and Jeremy left for Courtney Castle in Scotland to spend their honeymoon.
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