Hank goes to kiss his sister-in-law, "Happy anniversary, Ginger! Anyone who can put up with my baby brother for 40 years deserves more than a kiss though."
"I am glad to see you feeling better, we were wondering if you would even be able to make it."
"Thank goodness it was just a flu bug. I personally think it was that chicken soup you sent over, Gina, that did the trick."
"That is most kind of you to say," blushed Gina.
Hank looked at his best friend's wife, you would think that after 42 years in America, 39 of them married to Charlie Hailey, would have taken away some of her innocent qualities, but they hadn't. "Mayor Metcalf-Havel, is that you? I barely recognize you."
"Stop that, Hank, we had dinner a few weeks ago!", Linda was so used to Hank's teasing it didn't even faze her anymore. They had had some pretty colorful fights over the union, not to mention other things over the years, but it never affected the genuine respect they both felt.
"Emma was telling us that Peter went to Italy, that is incredible, any reason in particular?" asked Jeff.
"He just wanted to visit his mother's homeland. He tried to talk Gina into going with him, but she said this is her home now. Hey Mike, how are things at the plant?"
"Things are just fine, Sir, but you shouldn't worry about that you are retired now."
"I know, that is just so hard to get used to. Retirement! I never thought I'd live to see the day when I didn't get up & go to work everyday. Don't you agree, Mutt?"
"Well, my job was a bit different than yours, Charlie, besides I still have a job."
"You & Ginger cohost a 2-hour Big Band radio show, everyday on the oldie station! Listening to music everyday with your wife hardly qualifies as a job," chuckled Charlie.
Mike started laughing, "He's right big brother."
"Says you!"
29 years ago, Charlie had an accident at Sloan Industries due to poor work conditions & when he sued the company he acquired controlling interest in the business. 60% to the Sloan's 40%. Mike Sloan died of a heart attack in 1972, after his wife was convicted of hiring someone to kill Phil Havel. Ruth Sloan died 7 years ago in a mental institution. Leaving sole heir, Emma, their interests.
Judy was over talking to Hailey, Mike & Emma's 16-year-old daughter. "Are you ready to start your new job this summer, sweetie?"
"Yes, ma'am, Thank you again for the opportunity to work at the newspaper. I think that I can get a lot of good experience, So I can be an awesome reporter just like my Aunt Linda & you were."
"That is just the enthusiasm we need down at the paper!" Judy had married the owner of the local paper where she was once the secret sports writer. After his death, 20 years ago, she inherited the paper. & Began to write her sports column openly. She had also started dating Hank Metcalf 18 years ago & 15 years ago he made her his wife.