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about mom for a minute and think about what an opportunity this could be for me." 
    "I know you've thought about the potential rewards, but have you really thought of the risks involved with this?  I mean what if you went all the way there and it wasn't what you expected it to be?" Elizabeth asked.   
    "I can always come back.  A lot of people vacation there.  I could just think of it as an extended vacation," Audrey said. 
    "Could you really?  Because Hawaii is a long way to go to come back with your tail between your legs.  Especially if you've picked up your whole life to move there," Elizabeth reasoned.   
    "Look, you don't know that this will fail," Audrey said. 
    "True, but you don't know that this will succeed either," Elizabeth replied.  "What's your heart telling you?
    "That it's tired of hurting," Audrey said.   
    "Desperation can be a dangerous thing," Elizabeth cautioned.  
    "This isn't just a shot in the dark though.  Isabel told me she knows a single surfer dude that could be perfect for me," Audrey explained. 
    "Why don't you e-mail him with a picture of yourself then and see if he even responds?  That way you'll know where you stand," Elizabeth said. 
    "With him at least.  But even if this guy isn't right for me, there's no telling that there wouldn't be another man that could be just as good," Audrey replied. 
    "You could say the same thing about a mystery guy here though," Elizabeth said.   
    "True, but at least in Hawaii I could be at the beach waiting for fate to find me," Audrey replied. 
    "Look, in the end it's your decision.  But it sounds like you have a lot more thinking to do before you make it," Elizabeth insisted. 
    ***
    Audrey had plenty of strong opinions in casual conversation.  But when it came to putting her heart on the line, she was far more timid.  Despite her optimism, her heart had been through too much to do something as brash as just pick up her whole life and go to Hawaii without agonizing over every detail first.  And apparently there were still details to wrestle with.  Not to mention Elizabeth had dampened Audrey's enthusiasm. 
    So to hedge her bets, Audrey decided to take baby steps in her fascination with Hawaiian life.  Audrey sat down and typed out an e-mail to the single man that Isabel knew in Hawaii.  She wrote a nice little introduction, then attached a photo of herself and hoped for the best.  After hitting send though, all Audrey could do was wait. 
    ***
    A month went by with no response.  Audrey couldn't believe it.  So much for Mr. Right wearing board shorts.  Suddenly Audrey felt better that she didn't let herself get too worked up, only to be let down.  Still, not hearing even a peep back was added insult to the injury of her lack of love life.
    Audrey could feel the wind being sucked out of her sails.  Sure she could still pick up and move to Hawaii.  She could still bask in the sun on the beach looking to come across a hunky surfer that was into her.  But there was also a big question mark associated with making such a bold move too.  The fairy tale fantasy in Audrey's mind was having to go through some serious revisions. 
     
    Chapter Seven
     
    While Audrey continued to tread water with no land in sight, luck had decided to smile on her sister again.  Elizabeth entered Audrey's room looking like she was walking on air.  And she had an absolute bombshell to drop. 
    "I'm engaged," Elizabeth revealed. 
    Audrey was taken completely by surprise.  "What?"
    "I know, right?  It's hard to believe, but it's true," Elizabeth said. 
    Audrey's eyes opened wide.  "Wow.  Well, congratulations."
    "I can't believe it.  I'm actually going to be married.  It's finally going to happen," Elizabeth explained. 
    "How did he propose?" Audrey asked. 
    Elizabeth looked off with a sparkle in her eyes.  "He took me on a sunset walk on the beach.  There was this amazing view of the sunset glistening on the water.   Almost as if