Kathy's Pov

I walk outside and join Daniel and Mr. Jackson.  When I arrive, Mr. Jackson looks deeply into my eyes.  That caught me by surprise.  No one's looked at me that intrigued in a long time.  Not even my fans.  

"So, how's everything going, sweetie?"

I don't look at Daniel once.  Mr. Jackson's features blew me away.  He's more attractive than Daniel.  I look away from him and look down at his tiger.  The animal! Not his....

"Oh, babe, it's perfect. The ti- I mean Kenny, here, is going to walk around the yard, back and forth during the ceremony. And when the show begins, he'll stand near me."

I finally look at Daniel. "I thought we agreed that the tiger-"

"He doesn't like being called that. His name is Kenny."

I look at Mr. Jackson. His voice in person his surreal. 

Daniel agrees, "Yeah. Kenny. He growled at me when I called him the other name."

"Is it safe to have him here?"

Mr. Jackson answers, "It's perfectly safe."

I stare at him and nod.  I turn my gaze back to Daniel.

"Well, I thought we agreed that Kenny wouldn't be your best man."

Michael's POV

I do my best to keep in my laughter.  Yet, some manage to escape my lips.  Daniel glances at me, annoyed.

"He isn't going to be my best man. That's absurd. He's just there to give me an edge. You'll be in your gorgeous wedding gown and all I have is a tux. I need something to give me flare like you."

Kathy sighs and says, "Ok, you can have the tiger at the wedding."

"Thank you baby."

He kisses her and runs back to the house pulling out his cellphone.  Kathy looks at me and apologizes. I shake my head.

"No need to apologize."

"He loves to do crazy things to get attention. Right now he's calling all his friends bragging about the ti- I mean Kenny."

Out of the blue, Kenny jumps on me.  Kathy screams.  I fall to the ground, unprepared.  People gathered around, wondering if they should interfere or not.  I laugh and put my hand up.  People seemed relieve but still stayed and watched.  Kenny loves to wrestle.  This was terrifying the first time.  But soon we began to pounce on each other without the other prepared.  To Kenny, this seemed like the perfect time.  I overpower him and end up on top.  Kenny licks my hand, saying he gives up.  I bounce up and quickly begin to explain.

Kathy let out a sigh and nodded. "I thought you were a goner."

I laugh. "Kenny doesn't have it in him to take me out."

Kathy smiles and nods.  She has such a beautiful smile.  In person, it's much more gorgeous.  I realize that I begin to drool.  She laughs and looks away.  My cheeks turn red and  I wipe the drool.  I feel so embarrassed.  

"It was nice meeting you, Mr. Jackson."

I shake her soft, supple hand that felt smooth on my fingertips.  

"Please, call me Michael."

Kathy's POV

I feel lost in his eyes.

"Ok, Michael... nice to meet you."

He nods.

"Same here, Mrs. Wallace."

I shake my head. "Call me Kathy, Michael. And I'm not Mrs. Wallace until February 14."

He nods again. "Same here, Kathy. Not the marriage thing, I mean earlier."

I laugh.  Then I realize that we've been shaking hands this entire time.  He seemed to remember the same time I did.  We pull away.  I awkwardly wave and turn and walk back into the house.  I close the door behind me and go to the bathroom.  I look at myself in the mirror.  You are in trouble, Kathy.  Get rid of him.  But he's the best tiger expert and trainer in California.  You agreed on not hiring outside the state.  Shit.  Let Daniel deal with him.  Good idea.

"Kathy! Are you in there? We need to rehearse again!" 

"I'll be right there!"

I leave the bathroom and head to my designated spot.  Daniel is telling Michael where to start.  Michael looks over at me and smiles.  I blush and look away.  What the hell is wrong with you, Kathy? Stop it.  You're marrying the perfect guy.  Quit messing around.  Ok ok.  I got this.  The rehearsal begins and it runs smoothly.  Expect for the fact I kept looking at Michael.  I'm so happy I'm going to Paris for two months starting next month.  And I'll be with Daniel the entire time.