Chapter 31 - TUCKER

Summary

On their final morning in St. Barth’s, Logan and Sabrina wake up content after a successful honeymoon and pack to leave for the airport. Their neighbors Kevin and Bruce visit to say goodbye and unexpectedly present them with career opportunities: Kevin offers Sabrina a position at his Manhattan law firm representing wrongful convictions, while Bruce proposes Logan as a partner and chief operating officer for a new brick-and-mortar fitness franchise in New York. The couple discusses the logistical implications of relocating, weighing factors like Jamie’s preschool placement, babysitting support from Logan’s mother, and their existing friend group in the city. They decide to keep Alexander the doll packed but plan to ship it away upon returning home, ultimately agreeing to postpone a final decision on moving until they are back in Boston so they can see their daughter.

Characters

• Logan / John Tucker — Wakes before his wife on their final morning and reflects on how surviving a jail cell and various mishaps finally cured their honeymoon troubles. Listens to Kevin's job offer for Sabrina and Bruce's business proposal for himself, then helps weigh the logistical pros and cons of relocating to New York with his family.
• Sabrina / Sabrina James — Reacts with shock and excitement to Kevin's unexpected job offer at his Manhattan law firm, which includes flexible hours for wrongful conviction cases. Considers the career opportunity alongside family logistics like Jamie's preschool and babysitting arrangements before agreeing to postpone a final decision until returning to Boston.
• Kevin — Conducts a thorough background check on Sabrina by contacting her professors and reviewing her Harvard transcripts before presenting her with a direct job offer at his Manhattan firm. Explains the flexible schedule available for representing wrongful convictions and provides his contact information as he and Bruce prepare to depart.
• Bruce — Presents Sabrina with a bottle of wine she enjoyed earlier in the trip before proposing a business partnership to Logan for opening a brick-and-mortar fitness franchise in Manhattan. Positions himself as seeking a chief operating officer who understands small business marketing and profitability, leaving the couple stunned by the sudden opportunities.