He was told that "medically" there was no way he could be the father. In the confrontation with his wife that followed she finally admitted that he wa...n't the father, but that she thought he would be a better father and husband than the guy who had knocked her up. He left her, got a divorce and moved back to live with Toni until he could find a place of his own. How much of that was true I had no way of knowing, but that is the story as it was told to me.For the next couple of months it seemed. It seemed… normal. After many heartbeats Thomas committed himself and walked inside closing the door behind him. Shelia heard the front door close and finally spoke. Calling out without turning she told Thomas to lock the door. Thomas did not hesitate, turning, he locked the door, and homing in on the sound of her voice he walked through the living room and found her standing in the bedroom. Thomas stood in the doorway staring at her. His pulse was thumping in his ears. He put his hands in his. " Why don't we spend the night in Hamford Water?" she asked, "Then explore the Stour on Saturday?" Sounds good to me. You hungry yet? I'm sure it's past lunch time." Umm ... yes, I think I am. Shall I rustle something up?" I was thinking you might take the helm while I make some sandwiches," I suggestedShe beamed. "I'd love to!"We had West Mersea abeam about 15.30, and once we were out of the Blackwater, we had a broad reach up the Wallet to the Medusa buoy, gybing then to approach Harwich. " You know what I mean or do you want me to go down on one knee?" If you wish," she replied as her tears flowed. "But the answer willbe the same."He went down on one knee and asked, "Will you marry me?" Of course I will," she answered as her hand urged him to get up. "Nowhug me and kiss me before I ruin my makeup."He got up, slipped the ring on her finger then kissed her. As shekissed back they heard some "aww"s around them. When they ate anddanced they talked about where and when they.