French Kiss
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Part 1
Chris: Are you ready for the best date of your life, Danny?
It’s the day after the wrap of Chris’s promotional tour for ‘The Renegade Ranger’, and you’re inside his private jet, about to take off for a mystery location…
Chris: Before we go anywhere, Danny, I have to say how relieved I am to be done with all that Megan drama. I love you so much, and I want to prove that to you on this trip.
Danny: It’s okay, Chris. I just want to put that whole incident behind us.
Chris: Me too. I want to focus on you, on us, from now on. Sound good?
Danny: Sounds great! But, uh, where are we going?
Chris: It’s a surprise!
The plane takes off from LAX, and you and Chris spend the whole flight being pampered by the staff. Finally, the pilot announces that he’s started the descent.
Danny: So, are you ever going to tell me where we’re going?
Chris: Nope! You have to guess.
You reach to lift the window cover, but Chris takes your hand in his.
Chris: No peeking, Danny. You have to guess fair and square.
Danny: You won’t give me even a little hint?
Chris: Okay, okay, you know I can’t resist that smile. Here…
Chris hands you a perfect, purple iris. You bring it to your nose, inhaling its sweet scent.
Danny: Hmmm, we must be going to France!
Chris: That’s right! Good guess, Danny.
Danny: Well, fleur-de-lis is the national flower of France.
Chris: I guess I shouldn’t be surprised you know that. I had all these other clues for you, too…
Chris shows you a glass of champagne, a lavender macaron, and an almond croissant.
Danny: Thanks, Chris. This is so sweet of you.
Chris leans over and lifts the window cover. You see the Eiffel Tower standing tall by the Seine river.
Chris: Bienvenue en France, Danny.
Danny: I can’t believe you brought me to France!
Chris: I hope you enjoy it, I was thinking we could see all the major landmarks… Versailles, the Louvre, Notre Dame… and the Eiffel Tower, of course. I also have a big surprise for you at the end of our trip.
Danny: Well, now my expectations are extra high.
Chris: And I plan to exceed every last one of them.
You and Chris lands at Charles de Gaulle Airport and are quickly whisked away in a town car.
Danny: Well, that was a first. We didn’t encounter a single paparazzo on the way to the car.
Chris: The privacy laws are much stricter in France… that’s one reason why so many celebrities like to vacation here.
Danny: It must be nice to have a break from all that craziness and just be you without worrying about the paparazzi.
Chris: Oh, it’s so nice. And you know what’s better than no paparazzi?
Danny: What’s that?
Chris: No paparazzi and Danny.
As you drive toward the hotel, you try to read all the French street signs.
Danny: ‘Avenue des… Champs… Else’? Well, I definitely pronounced ‘avenue’ correctly! How is it supposed to sound?
Chris: I don’t know if I’m any better, but I think… A-avenue des Champs… um, Elysees.
Danny: That sounded perfect to me. Er, I mean, ‘parfait’?
Rewards
Soon, you arrive at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel George V. As Chris helps you out of the car, you stare up at the towering building.
Danny: We’re staying here?!
Chris: Yup! It’s the highest rated hotel in my guidebook.
Chris holds up his heavily-bookmarked copy of ‘The Secrets of Paris’.
Chris: And the hotel is even better inside.
You walk into the lobby and are immediately stunned by its decadence… authentic Renaissance statues line the walls, fresh bouquets of irises are arranged on every table, and crystal chandeliers hang low from the ceiling.
Danny: I don’t think I’ve ever been in such an expensive hotel. I’m afraid to touch anything!
Chris: Well, that’ll make it pretty hard to stay here for the next week. Come on.
Chris leads you to the penthouse suite. The main room opens up to a large balcony with a clear view of the Eiffel Tower.
Danny: Do I even want to know how much one night in this suite costs?
Chris: Probably not but you’re worth every cent. This is just the beginning, Danny. After we get settled in, our Parisian adventure begins!
Part 2
Chris: I hope you’re ready for the royal treatment.
Later that day, you and Chris walk hand-in-hand along the streets of Paris. You look around the street, noting the many, many boulangeries lining either side.
Chris: Let’s get some picnic supplies at one of these bakeries.
Danny: Okay, but… how do we pick?
Chris pulls out his guidebook, rifling through to the section on food.
Chris: Here we go. There’s one a mile that way that’s a must try. Four stars!
Danny: Sounds like we’re going for a walk!
As you walk through Paris toward the four-star boulangerie, you reach the famous Arc de Triomphe, a massive archway over the Avenue des Champs-Elysees.
Chris: The guidebook says that the Arc de Triomphe honors those who fought and dies in the French Revolutionary are Napoleonic Wars.
You look up at it, mesmerized by intricately carved fight scenes along its base.
Danny: It’s so impressive!
A moment later, you arrive at the bakery, the smell of warm, fresh bread lyring you inside.
Danny: Mmmmm… my nose is telling me that we chose wisely. Everything smells so delicious in here!
Chris holds a basket out to you.
Chris: Fill her up, Danny.
You quickly fill your basket with various baked goods. After you’ve made your selections, Chris takes your basket to the front counter.
Chris: Uh… si vous plait… une acheter?
The woman behind the counter smiles gently at Chris, then responds in softly accented English.
Chris: Sorry! I mean, uh, desole?
Chris blushes as he turns back to you.
Chris: I’ve been trying to learn French between films, but I obviously still have to work on it.
Danny: Maybe a little… but at least you’re trying.
After Chris successfully purchases the baked goods, you take his hand.
Danny: So, where to now?
Chris: The most extravagant place in all of France… the Palace of Versailles?
Time - 6 hours
You and Chris arrive at Versailles. He leads you through the main palace, past a giant hall full of ornamental mirrors.
Danny: No wonder the royal family was always so put together… you can see every flaw in these mirrors!
Chris makes eye contact with you in one of the mirrors.
Chris: I don’t see any flaws.
Danny: Well played, Winters.
Chris: Come on, let’s head outside.
Chris leads you outside and into an immense garden.
Danny: I’ve never seen so many fountains on one place before… each one is so intricate and and ornate. Well, I guess that could be said of everything in Versailles.
Chris: Yeah, I don’t think frugality was a common practice in the French royal family.
Danny: Says the guy with a private jet…
Chris: Touche. Oh, do I get some kind of bonus for using that word while we’re in France?
Danny: I think so.
Chris: Two points for Chris.
Danny: You can exchange those later for a kiss.
Chris: I can? Best game show ever.
While exploring the rest of the garden, you notice another fountain through the hedges. This one’s surrounded by dragon statues.
Danny: Oh, let’s eat over there! We can pretend we’re in ‘Game of Thrones’.
You lead Chris over to the Dragon Fountain, where he lays out a blanket. The two of you sit down, enjoying your picnic of bread, cheese, and wine.
Chris: You know, the royal family had to quickly leave Versailles and move to the Tuileries palace during the French Revolution.
Danny: Let me guess… guidebook?
Chris: You’ve got my number. Want me to put it away?
Danny: I love the facts, but right now I just want to relax with you…
He smiles as you lean against his chest.
Chris: It’s hard to imagine that this is real, Danny. I mean… do you remember the first time we met?
Danny: At Blitz? How could I forget? That night began the crazy adventure of dating you, Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor.
You reach up and push a strand of hair off Chris’s forehead. Chris smiles. He grabs your hand and kisses the back of it softly.
Chris: You’re the most amazing person I’ve ever met, Danny… from the first time I saw you trying to get a drink at the bar, I was so attracted to you.
Danny: It took me a while to warm up to you… But once I got to know you and how sweet you are, how down-to-earth you are despite your fame, well… You’re impossible to resist.
Chris: That’s even better than love at first sight. It’s like you actually fell in love with me and not my fame… Thinking back on that first night… who would’ve thought that we’d be here now? Together in France?
Danny: I must be the luckiest guy in the world.
Chris: I’m the lucky one.
Chris holds you close as you spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing in the gardens of Versailles.
Rewards
Later that evening, you return to the hotel to find the staff has already built up a roaring fire and left a complimentary plate of sweets. You try a chocolate.
Danny: Oh… my… god… this is the best thing I’ve ever had in my mouth. Try it.
Chris: Oh, wow. You weren’t kidding.
You and Chris snuggle on the couch in front of the fireplace, feeding each other the French delicacies.
Chris: I was thinking we’d go to the Louvre tomorrow. How does that sound?
Danny: Like a plan I’m in for.
You rest your head against Chris’s shoulder, not wanting to leave the warmth of his arms. The two of you continue to talk late into the night.
Part 3
Chris: I want to take you to the Louvre next.
The next morning, you and Chris head over to the Louvre bright and early.
Chris: We want to get there right when the doors open so we can see the art without all the crowds.
After a few minutes, you and Chris step up to the front of the ticket line.
Chris: Uh… deux b-billets, si vous plait?
He holds up two fingers. The worker smiles at Chris’s attempt, hands Chris the tickets, and directs you to the glass door to your left.
Danny: Merci!
You and Chris make your way through the mostly-empty museum.
Danny: We can walk right up to all the artwork… I’ve never seen paintings so up-close before!
Finally, you turn the corner to see…
Danny: No way…
You and Chris stop to admire the Mona Lisa.
Danny: Wow… I’ve seen the portrait in pictures and textbooks before, but seeing it in-person is incredible.
Chris: The guidebook says that it was painted in Florence between 1503 and 1506. It’s thought to be a portrait of Lisa Gherardini, the wide of Francesco Giocondo…
You put your hand on Chris’s arm to pause his reading.
Danny: Just look at it, Chris. She’s beautiful. What do you think she’s smiling at?
Chris: I bet Leonardo was pretty charming. Maybe he just complimented her?
Danny: A smile like that? It must’ve been some compliment.
Chris: Maybe he told her what I’m about to tell you… that I wish I could spend every day with you, Danny.
Danny: Am I smiling like her now? Because I feel like I’m smiling like her.
Chris: A work of art, as always, Danny.
Chris holds out his arm, and you make your way through other exhibits in the museum.
Danny: Everything in here is so stunning. Could you imagine possessing the genius of Michelangelo or da Vinci? I wish I had even a fraction of what they had…
Chris: Me too. Every time I try to sketch, it turns out completely different than what I saw in my head.
Danny: You sketch?
A blush starts to creep up Chris’s cheeks. He scratches the back of his neck.
Chris: Er, yeah… whenever I have a free moment on set, I like to doodle and draw. I keep my sketchbook in my trailer most of the time.
Danny: I can’t believe I didn’t know that about you.
Chris: Most people don’t know I’m a terrible artist.. that’s a secret I only share with those closest to me.
Danny: In that case, I feel honored to know that you’re terrible at something.
Rewards
As the morning comes to a close, you and Chris leave the Louvre and pick up some fresh-baked baguettes and cheese at a nearby boulangerie.
Danny: So, what’s next?
Chris: Since we’re on the theme of art today, I thought it’d be fun to explore Monet’s house in Giverny. And if that’s not appealing enough, two words. Water. Lilies.
Danny: Uh… what’s so special about these water lilies?
Chris: Just wait. You’ll see.
Part 4
Chris: Let’s spend the afternoon together among the water lilies…
You and Chris walk up to the gorgeous house covered in lush green vines. In the front yard, red and white flowers line the paths.
Chris: These are the flowers that inspired the master of Impressionism.
Danny: It’s like we’re walking through a piece of history…
You and Chris enjoy the baguettes and cheese and you stroll along the garden paths. Finally, you come to the famous Japanese bridge surrounded by wisterias.
Danny: You were right. The water lilies are beyond beautiful. No wonder Monet painted so many of them.
Chris: Monet was inspired by this garden, and it’s not hard to see why.
The two of you pause, taking in the beauty around you. Finally, Chris reaches for your hand.
Chris: Come on, Danny, I have a surprise for you.
Time - 8 hours
Chris leads you to a sectioned-off part of the garden, which overlooks a tranquil pond.
Chris: This is the exact spot where Monet created some of his most famous paintings.
Danny: I can’t believe we’re basically in a work of art right now. I feel so peaceful.
Chris: I know, right? Let’s just never leave here.
Danny: Best idea I’ve heard all day.
You and Chris relax on the bank of the pond. He plays with strands of your hair for a while as the two of you lounge in the cool shade.
Chris: Your hair looks really beautiful in this light, Danny.
Danny: Oh yeah? Want to take a picture?
Chris: I’ll do you one better. If it’s okay with you, could I.. could I sketch you, Danny?
Danny: Who could say no to that?
Chris takes out his sketchbook as you decide how to pose.
Danny: Hmmmm…
You smile coyly at Chris before turning your back to him, your hands reaching for the bottom of your shirt…
Danny: I guess this is when I’m supposed to say, ‘Draw me like one of your French girls’.
Chris: Are you comparing me to Leonardo DiCaprio?
Danny: You’re much sexier, that’s for sure.
Chris: I’ll take it. Now, hold that pose…
You lie down among the flowers, your back to Chris, looking at him over one shoulder. Chris’s pencil flies over the paper, quickly adding lines here and there until a picture begins to form. Finally, he stops.
Chris: It’s done.
You break your pose to get a closer look, but Chris holds the sketchbook to his chest.
Chris: Now, you can’t make fun of me, okay? This was just a quick sketch…
Danny: I promise, I won’t make fun of you.
Chris turns his sketchbook around and shows you the drawing.
Danny: Well… I’ll say this. It’s better than I thought it would be.
Chris: Really?
Danny: Really.
Chris: But it’s not good?
Danny: Let’s just say that I love it, and that you can’t be good at everything.
Chris: I’ll take that. My ego feels only slightly bruised.
You wrap your arms around Chris and look up at him.
Danny: Good. Wouldn’t want to do too much damage.
Chris: Heh. You know, I don’t show my art to many people… but I feel so comfortable around you.
Danny: I’m glad. I want you to feel like you can share anything with me, Chris.
Chris: I do. That’s why I wanted to take you home to Missouri… and why I brought you to the set in Thailand… I’ve never felt this at home with anyone before, Danny.
Danny: I’ve never felt anything like this before either… you’re so special to me, Chris.
Chris tightens his arms around you.
Chris: I’m so glad to hear you say that.
Rewards
That evening, you and Chris return to the Four Seasons Hotel George V.
Danny: What’s on the agenda for tomorrow?
Chris: I was thinking we’d explore the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Danny: That sounds amazing… but right now, all I want to do is snuggle with you.
Chris: Oh, I’m always down for a good snuggle.
The two of you cuddle together on the couch.
Danny: This is the perfect ending to a perfect day…
Chris kisses the top of your head.
Chris: I agree… I love having you in my arms.
Danny: Mmmm… and I love being in them.
Part 5
Chris: Let’s tour the Notre Dame Cathedral…
The next morning, Chris takes you to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral. You squint up at the tall towers.
Danny: If we look really closely, do you think we’ll see the hunchback up there?
Chris: Why look from down here when we can go straight to the top? Come on, the guidebook says there are stairs in the back.
Together, you climb up the back staircase all the way up to the top of the bell tower. At the top of the steps, you turn to Chris. He’s still reading from the guidebook.
Chris: The Notre Dame is widely considered to be one of the best examples of French Gothic architecture. It also suffered destruction during the French Revolution…
Danny: Chris, pause for a second. Look around you.
You gesture to the view from the South tower… all of Paris is spread out before you as far as the eye can see.
Danny: We don’t need to guidebook to enjoy this.
Chris: You’re right. I just…
Danny: What’s wrong?
Chris: Well, I like knowing the history of the places I visit. I know Tuscany and Rome like the back of my hand, but Paris is way out of my comfort zone. I want to impress you.
You smile at Chris and gently take the book from his hand.
Danny: Are you kidding me? You’ve impressed me so many times, I’ve completely lost count.
Chris: Really?
Danny: Really. You don’t have to be an expert every place we go. As adorable as it is to see you fumbling through this book, I’d rather spend time with ‘Chris the attentive boyfriend’ than ‘the top of Chris’s head as he reads factoids.’
Chris: Heh. That’s a fair point.
Danny: Now, come on. Let’s do something you wouldn’t find in an old guidebook.
Chris: Like what?
Danny: Hmmm, let’s take selfies with the gargoyles!
Chris: Isn’t that a little… dangerous?
Danny: Exactly.
You grab Chris’s hand and lead him to the ledge where a gargoyle leans out over the city street. Holding tightly to the snarling statue, you lean forward to get both your face and the gargoyle in frame. You snap a few pics.
Danny: Now together!
Chris: Be careful!
Chris holds your waist tightly as you rearrange yourself so that you, Chris, and the gargoyle are all in the picture.
Danny: We look fierce.
Rewards
Danny: So… what’s next on the agenda? Or do I need to return your guidebook?
Chris: No, I think it’s better if you hold on to that for now. I know where I want to take you next.
Chris grabs your hand, and the two of you stroll down the street.
Part 6
Chris: I know exactly where I want to take you next.
You and Chris follow the River Seine to the Pont de l’Archeveche, one of the many bridges in Paris.
Danny: I’ve heard about this place. Couples come here and attach locks with their initials to represent their love.
Chris: Exactly. And I thought we could do the same…
Danny: You want to lock me down, do you?
Chris: Heh. Can you blame me?
Danny: I suppose not… this is really sweet of you, Chris. Where should we put our lock?
You search every inch of the bridge until you find an open spot near one end.
Danny: You have the lock?
Chris takes a lock from his pocket. Your initials and ‘C.W.’ are already engraved on it. Together, you snap the lock shut and turn the key. Chris then tucks the key into your pocket.
Chris: There. A keepsake to remember our trip by.
Danny: I’m pretty sure I’ll remember our trip without the help of a key.
Chris: I hope so… otherwise I need to work on my trip-planning skills!
Danny: Well, so far, you’re nailing it. But don’t think I’ve forgotten about that ‘big surprise’ you promised me… We’re leaving soon, you know. You’re running out of time.
Chris: I didn’t forget! The surprise is planned for tonight.
Danny: I’m looking forward to it.
Time - 10 hours
After the Pont de l’Archeveche, you and Chris return to your penthouse suite.
Chris: It’s our last night in Paris, Danny and I want to take you out for a night you’ll never forget. We have some time before our reservation, though. Why don’t you relax for a bit while I jump in the shower? I’ll be right out.
As Chris disappears into the bathroom, you wander through the suite… You decide to turn on the TV. As you look for the remote, you notice Chris’s suit laid out on the bed.
Danny: Wait, what’s this?
One Chris’s nightstand is… a small wrapped box addressed to you!
Danny: For me? I wonder what this is…
You pick up the box and shake it, but you can’t tell what’s inside. You carefully peel back the wrapping paper to reveal a black jewelry box.
Danny: Is this… is this what I think it is?!
Rewards
You hear Chris getting out of the shower. You quickly rewrap the present and put it back where you found it.
Danny: Hope he doesn’t notice!
You just manage to plop down in the armchair in the corner when Chris emerges from the bathroom wearing nothing but a towel. Chris smiles at you while he runs another towel through his hair.
Chris: We should leave pretty soon, Danny.
Danny: I just have to change real quick, and I’ll be ready!
Part 7
Chris: Tonight is all about us, Danny.
Later, Chris leads you out of the hotel to a town car. The chauffeur holds the door open for you.
Danny: Where are we going?
Chris: You’ll see… or maybe you’ll be able to guess. There’s one major landmark we haven’t been to yet…
Danny: The Eiffel Tower!
Chris: Yup. More specifically, the Jules Verne restaurant inside the Eiffel Tower.
Danny: Isn’t that a famous celebrity proposal spot?
Chris: Is it?
Danny: It is! Maybe we’ll see a proposal tonight…
Chris: Uh, yeah, maybe…
When you arrive at Jules Verne, the hostess immediately shows you to the best seat in the house.
Danny: Wow… the city lights are breathtaking from up here.
Chris: Not as breathtaking as you…
Danny: Aww. That was quite the line.
Chris: Too cheesy?
Danny: I’m not complaining…
Chris: The guidebook says this place has an amazing fixed menu… the chef decides what to serve each night. All we have to do is sit back and enjoy a delicious five-course meal.
Danny: That certainly makes it easier for us!
A waiter comes out with your first course…
Danny: I’m so ready for this.
You and Chris enjoy course after course, each more delicious than the last.
Danny: Mmmm… who knew duck foie gras could be so yummy?
Chris: This chaud-froid lobster is quite possibly the best thing I’ve ever eaten…
Finally, your last plates are cleared. Chris reaches over and takes your hand in his, looking deeply into your eyes.
Chris: Danny, I have something I want to ask you…
Time - 8 hours
Chris squeezes your hand in his.
Chris: Danny, there’s something I want to ask you…
Danny: I know…
Chris: You do?!
Danny: Er, I mean… I think I do.
Chris: Danny…
Danny: Yes, Chris?
You try to freeze time with your mind, wanting to savor every fraction of every moment, waiting for Chris to ask you the question you’ve always wanted him to ask…
Chris: Do you want to go to the top of the tower?
Danny: Huh? Oh, uh… the tower? Sure. I mean, yes, that sounds nice!
Chris takes your hand and the two of you ride the elevator up to the very top floor of the Eiffel Tower, above the observation desk.
Chris: At night, they light the Tower up with all different colors… it’s truly spectacular. The show should start any minute now… and we’ll be right in the middle of it!
From the exclusive top floor, you see the streetlights far below adorn the landscape and bathe the horizon in a golden glow. You and Chris walk along the railing with wind whipping through your hair. Chris wraps his jacket around your shoulders to shield you from the cold.
Danny: Always a true gentleman. Thanks, Chris.
Chris: No problem. I would do anything for you, Danny.
Chris stops walking and takes both of your hand in his.
Chris: In fact, I kinda wanted to talk to you about that tonight. Danny… you mean so damn much to me. You’re everything I’ve ever wanted. Sweet, smart, strong… not to even mention talented beyond words.
Danny: Well, I am basically the awesomest.
Chris: I know you’re joking, but you are. You inspire me, Danny. And I can’t imagine living my life without you.
Danny: Neither can I…
Rewards
Chris gets down on one knee. He pulls something out of his pocket and presents you with… A beautiful platinum ring with diamonds embedded in the band!
Danny: It’s… it’s stunning!
Just then, the Eiffel Tower light show starts, illuminating Chris’s hopeful face.
Chris: Danny… will you make me the happiest man on the planet… …by marrying me?
Danny: Chris! I’m… I’m speechless! I don’t know what to say!
Chris: Say yes.
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Chris: Are you ready for the best date of your life, Danny?
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It’s the day after the wrap of Chris’s promotional tour for ‘The Renegade Ranger’, and you’re inside his private jet, about to take off for a mystery location…
Chris: Before we go anywhere, Danny, I have to say how relieved I am to be done with all that Megan drama. I love you so much, and I want to prove that to you on this trip.
Danny: It’s okay, Chris. I just want to put that whole incident behind us.
Chris: Me too. I want to focus on you, on us, from now on. Sound good?
Danny: Sounds great! But, uh, where are we going?
Chris: It’s a surprise!
The plane takes off from LAX, and you and Chris spend the whole flight being pampered by the staff. Finally, the pilot announces that he’s started the descent.
Danny: So, are you ever going to tell me where we’re going?
Chris: Nope! You have to guess.
You reach to lift the window cover, but Chris takes your hand in his.
Chris: No peeking, Danny. You have to guess fair and square.
Danny: You won’t give me even a little hint?
Chris: Okay, okay, you know I can’t resist that smile. Here…
Chris hands you a perfect, purple iris. You bring it to your nose, inhaling its sweet scent.
Danny: Hmmm, we must be going to France!
Chris: That’s right! Good guess, Danny.
Danny: Well, fleur-de-lis is the national flower of France.
Chris: I guess I shouldn’t be surprised you know that. I had all these other clues for you, too…
Chris shows you a glass of champagne, a lavender macaron, and an almond croissant.
Danny: Thanks, Chris. This is so sweet of you.
Chris leans over and lifts the window cover. You see the Eiffel Tower standing tall by the Seine river.
Chris: Bienvenue en France, Danny.
Danny: I can’t believe you brought me to France!
Chris: I hope you enjoy it, I was thinking we could see all the major landmarks… Versailles, the Louvre, Notre Dame… and the Eiffel Tower, of course. I also have a big surprise for you at the end of our trip.
Danny: Well, now my expectations are extra high.
Chris: And I plan to exceed every last one of them.
You and Chris lands at Charles de Gaulle Airport and are quickly whisked away in a town car.
Danny: Well, that was a first. We didn’t encounter a single paparazzo on the way to the car.
Chris: The privacy laws are much stricter in France… that’s one reason why so many celebrities like to vacation here.
Danny: It must be nice to have a break from all that craziness and just be you without worrying about the paparazzi.
Chris: Oh, it’s so nice. And you know what’s better than no paparazzi?
Danny: What’s that?
Chris: No paparazzi and Danny.
As you drive toward the hotel, you try to read all the French street signs.
Danny: ‘Avenue des… Champs… Else’? Well, I definitely pronounced ‘avenue’ correctly! How is it supposed to sound?
Chris: I don’t know if I’m any better, but I think… A-avenue des Champs… um, Elysees.
Danny: That sounded perfect to me. Er, I mean, ‘parfait’?
Rewards
- none
Soon, you arrive at the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel George V. As Chris helps you out of the car, you stare up at the towering building.
Danny: We’re staying here?!
Chris: Yup! It’s the highest rated hotel in my guidebook.
Chris holds up his heavily-bookmarked copy of ‘The Secrets of Paris’.
Chris: And the hotel is even better inside.
You walk into the lobby and are immediately stunned by its decadence… authentic Renaissance statues line the walls, fresh bouquets of irises are arranged on every table, and crystal chandeliers hang low from the ceiling.
Danny: I don’t think I’ve ever been in such an expensive hotel. I’m afraid to touch anything!
Chris: Well, that’ll make it pretty hard to stay here for the next week. Come on.
Chris leads you to the penthouse suite. The main room opens up to a large balcony with a clear view of the Eiffel Tower.
Danny: Do I even want to know how much one night in this suite costs?
Chris: Probably not but you’re worth every cent. This is just the beginning, Danny. After we get settled in, our Parisian adventure begins!
Part 2
Chris: I hope you’re ready for the royal treatment.
- Danny wearing a Northern Exposure Outfit
Later that day, you and Chris walk hand-in-hand along the streets of Paris. You look around the street, noting the many, many boulangeries lining either side.
Chris: Let’s get some picnic supplies at one of these bakeries.
Danny: Okay, but… how do we pick?
Chris pulls out his guidebook, rifling through to the section on food.
Chris: Here we go. There’s one a mile that way that’s a must try. Four stars!
Danny: Sounds like we’re going for a walk!
As you walk through Paris toward the four-star boulangerie, you reach the famous Arc de Triomphe, a massive archway over the Avenue des Champs-Elysees.
Chris: The guidebook says that the Arc de Triomphe honors those who fought and dies in the French Revolutionary are Napoleonic Wars.
You look up at it, mesmerized by intricately carved fight scenes along its base.
Danny: It’s so impressive!
A moment later, you arrive at the bakery, the smell of warm, fresh bread lyring you inside.
Danny: Mmmmm… my nose is telling me that we chose wisely. Everything smells so delicious in here!
Chris holds a basket out to you.
Chris: Fill her up, Danny.
You quickly fill your basket with various baked goods. After you’ve made your selections, Chris takes your basket to the front counter.
Chris: Uh… si vous plait… une acheter?
The woman behind the counter smiles gently at Chris, then responds in softly accented English.
Chris: Sorry! I mean, uh, desole?
Chris blushes as he turns back to you.
Chris: I’ve been trying to learn French between films, but I obviously still have to work on it.
Danny: Maybe a little… but at least you’re trying.
After Chris successfully purchases the baked goods, you take his hand.
Danny: So, where to now?
Chris: The most extravagant place in all of France… the Palace of Versailles?
Time - 6 hours
You and Chris arrive at Versailles. He leads you through the main palace, past a giant hall full of ornamental mirrors.
Danny: No wonder the royal family was always so put together… you can see every flaw in these mirrors!
Chris makes eye contact with you in one of the mirrors.
Chris: I don’t see any flaws.
Danny: Well played, Winters.
Chris: Come on, let’s head outside.
Chris leads you outside and into an immense garden.
Danny: I’ve never seen so many fountains on one place before… each one is so intricate and and ornate. Well, I guess that could be said of everything in Versailles.
Chris: Yeah, I don’t think frugality was a common practice in the French royal family.
Danny: Says the guy with a private jet…
Chris: Touche. Oh, do I get some kind of bonus for using that word while we’re in France?
Danny: I think so.
Chris: Two points for Chris.
Danny: You can exchange those later for a kiss.
Chris: I can? Best game show ever.
While exploring the rest of the garden, you notice another fountain through the hedges. This one’s surrounded by dragon statues.
Danny: Oh, let’s eat over there! We can pretend we’re in ‘Game of Thrones’.
You lead Chris over to the Dragon Fountain, where he lays out a blanket. The two of you sit down, enjoying your picnic of bread, cheese, and wine.
Chris: You know, the royal family had to quickly leave Versailles and move to the Tuileries palace during the French Revolution.
Danny: Let me guess… guidebook?
Chris: You’ve got my number. Want me to put it away?
Danny: I love the facts, but right now I just want to relax with you…
He smiles as you lean against his chest.
Chris: It’s hard to imagine that this is real, Danny. I mean… do you remember the first time we met?
Danny: At Blitz? How could I forget? That night began the crazy adventure of dating you, Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor.
You reach up and push a strand of hair off Chris’s forehead. Chris smiles. He grabs your hand and kisses the back of it softly.
Chris: You’re the most amazing person I’ve ever met, Danny… from the first time I saw you trying to get a drink at the bar, I was so attracted to you.
Danny: It took me a while to warm up to you… But once I got to know you and how sweet you are, how down-to-earth you are despite your fame, well… You’re impossible to resist.
Chris: That’s even better than love at first sight. It’s like you actually fell in love with me and not my fame… Thinking back on that first night… who would’ve thought that we’d be here now? Together in France?
Danny: I must be the luckiest guy in the world.
Chris: I’m the lucky one.
Chris holds you close as you spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing in the gardens of Versailles.
Rewards
- 1075 Cash
Later that evening, you return to the hotel to find the staff has already built up a roaring fire and left a complimentary plate of sweets. You try a chocolate.
Danny: Oh… my… god… this is the best thing I’ve ever had in my mouth. Try it.
Chris: Oh, wow. You weren’t kidding.
You and Chris snuggle on the couch in front of the fireplace, feeding each other the French delicacies.
Chris: I was thinking we’d go to the Louvre tomorrow. How does that sound?
Danny: Like a plan I’m in for.
You rest your head against Chris’s shoulder, not wanting to leave the warmth of his arms. The two of you continue to talk late into the night.
Part 3
Chris: I want to take you to the Louvre next.
- Louvre!
The next morning, you and Chris head over to the Louvre bright and early.
Chris: We want to get there right when the doors open so we can see the art without all the crowds.
After a few minutes, you and Chris step up to the front of the ticket line.
Chris: Uh… deux b-billets, si vous plait?
He holds up two fingers. The worker smiles at Chris’s attempt, hands Chris the tickets, and directs you to the glass door to your left.
Danny: Merci!
You and Chris make your way through the mostly-empty museum.
Danny: We can walk right up to all the artwork… I’ve never seen paintings so up-close before!
Finally, you turn the corner to see…
Danny: No way…
You and Chris stop to admire the Mona Lisa.
Danny: Wow… I’ve seen the portrait in pictures and textbooks before, but seeing it in-person is incredible.
Chris: The guidebook says that it was painted in Florence between 1503 and 1506. It’s thought to be a portrait of Lisa Gherardini, the wide of Francesco Giocondo…
You put your hand on Chris’s arm to pause his reading.
Danny: Just look at it, Chris. She’s beautiful. What do you think she’s smiling at?
Chris: I bet Leonardo was pretty charming. Maybe he just complimented her?
Danny: A smile like that? It must’ve been some compliment.
Chris: Maybe he told her what I’m about to tell you… that I wish I could spend every day with you, Danny.
Danny: Am I smiling like her now? Because I feel like I’m smiling like her.
Chris: A work of art, as always, Danny.
Chris holds out his arm, and you make your way through other exhibits in the museum.
Danny: Everything in here is so stunning. Could you imagine possessing the genius of Michelangelo or da Vinci? I wish I had even a fraction of what they had…
Chris: Me too. Every time I try to sketch, it turns out completely different than what I saw in my head.
Danny: You sketch?
A blush starts to creep up Chris’s cheeks. He scratches the back of his neck.
Chris: Er, yeah… whenever I have a free moment on set, I like to doodle and draw. I keep my sketchbook in my trailer most of the time.
Danny: I can’t believe I didn’t know that about you.
Chris: Most people don’t know I’m a terrible artist.. that’s a secret I only share with those closest to me.
Danny: In that case, I feel honored to know that you’re terrible at something.
Rewards
- 1150 Cash
As the morning comes to a close, you and Chris leave the Louvre and pick up some fresh-baked baguettes and cheese at a nearby boulangerie.
Danny: So, what’s next?
Chris: Since we’re on the theme of art today, I thought it’d be fun to explore Monet’s house in Giverny. And if that’s not appealing enough, two words. Water. Lilies.
Danny: Uh… what’s so special about these water lilies?
Chris: Just wait. You’ll see.
Part 4
Chris: Let’s spend the afternoon together among the water lilies…
- Danny
You and Chris walk up to the gorgeous house covered in lush green vines. In the front yard, red and white flowers line the paths.
Chris: These are the flowers that inspired the master of Impressionism.
Danny: It’s like we’re walking through a piece of history…
You and Chris enjoy the baguettes and cheese and you stroll along the garden paths. Finally, you come to the famous Japanese bridge surrounded by wisterias.
Danny: You were right. The water lilies are beyond beautiful. No wonder Monet painted so many of them.
Chris: Monet was inspired by this garden, and it’s not hard to see why.
The two of you pause, taking in the beauty around you. Finally, Chris reaches for your hand.
Chris: Come on, Danny, I have a surprise for you.
Time - 8 hours
Chris leads you to a sectioned-off part of the garden, which overlooks a tranquil pond.
Chris: This is the exact spot where Monet created some of his most famous paintings.
Danny: I can’t believe we’re basically in a work of art right now. I feel so peaceful.
Chris: I know, right? Let’s just never leave here.
Danny: Best idea I’ve heard all day.
You and Chris relax on the bank of the pond. He plays with strands of your hair for a while as the two of you lounge in the cool shade.
Chris: Your hair looks really beautiful in this light, Danny.
Danny: Oh yeah? Want to take a picture?
Chris: I’ll do you one better. If it’s okay with you, could I.. could I sketch you, Danny?
Danny: Who could say no to that?
Chris takes out his sketchbook as you decide how to pose.
Danny: Hmmmm…
You smile coyly at Chris before turning your back to him, your hands reaching for the bottom of your shirt…
Danny: I guess this is when I’m supposed to say, ‘Draw me like one of your French girls’.
Chris: Are you comparing me to Leonardo DiCaprio?
Danny: You’re much sexier, that’s for sure.
Chris: I’ll take it. Now, hold that pose…
You lie down among the flowers, your back to Chris, looking at him over one shoulder. Chris’s pencil flies over the paper, quickly adding lines here and there until a picture begins to form. Finally, he stops.
Chris: It’s done.
You break your pose to get a closer look, but Chris holds the sketchbook to his chest.
Chris: Now, you can’t make fun of me, okay? This was just a quick sketch…
Danny: I promise, I won’t make fun of you.
Chris turns his sketchbook around and shows you the drawing.
Danny: Well… I’ll say this. It’s better than I thought it would be.
Chris: Really?
Danny: Really.
Chris: But it’s not good?
Danny: Let’s just say that I love it, and that you can’t be good at everything.
Chris: I’ll take that. My ego feels only slightly bruised.
You wrap your arms around Chris and look up at him.
Danny: Good. Wouldn’t want to do too much damage.
Chris: Heh. You know, I don’t show my art to many people… but I feel so comfortable around you.
Danny: I’m glad. I want you to feel like you can share anything with me, Chris.
Chris: I do. That’s why I wanted to take you home to Missouri… and why I brought you to the set in Thailand… I’ve never felt this at home with anyone before, Danny.
Danny: I’ve never felt anything like this before either… you’re so special to me, Chris.
Chris tightens his arms around you.
Chris: I’m so glad to hear you say that.
Rewards
- 1250 Cash
That evening, you and Chris return to the Four Seasons Hotel George V.
Danny: What’s on the agenda for tomorrow?
Chris: I was thinking we’d explore the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Danny: That sounds amazing… but right now, all I want to do is snuggle with you.
Chris: Oh, I’m always down for a good snuggle.
The two of you cuddle together on the couch.
Danny: This is the perfect ending to a perfect day…
Chris kisses the top of your head.
Chris: I agree… I love having you in my arms.
Danny: Mmmm… and I love being in them.
Part 5
Chris: Let’s tour the Notre Dame Cathedral…
- Spend 2250 Cash
The next morning, Chris takes you to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral. You squint up at the tall towers.
Danny: If we look really closely, do you think we’ll see the hunchback up there?
Chris: Why look from down here when we can go straight to the top? Come on, the guidebook says there are stairs in the back.
Together, you climb up the back staircase all the way up to the top of the bell tower. At the top of the steps, you turn to Chris. He’s still reading from the guidebook.
Chris: The Notre Dame is widely considered to be one of the best examples of French Gothic architecture. It also suffered destruction during the French Revolution…
Danny: Chris, pause for a second. Look around you.
You gesture to the view from the South tower… all of Paris is spread out before you as far as the eye can see.
Danny: We don’t need to guidebook to enjoy this.
Chris: You’re right. I just…
Danny: What’s wrong?
Chris: Well, I like knowing the history of the places I visit. I know Tuscany and Rome like the back of my hand, but Paris is way out of my comfort zone. I want to impress you.
You smile at Chris and gently take the book from his hand.
Danny: Are you kidding me? You’ve impressed me so many times, I’ve completely lost count.
Chris: Really?
Danny: Really. You don’t have to be an expert every place we go. As adorable as it is to see you fumbling through this book, I’d rather spend time with ‘Chris the attentive boyfriend’ than ‘the top of Chris’s head as he reads factoids.’
Chris: Heh. That’s a fair point.
Danny: Now, come on. Let’s do something you wouldn’t find in an old guidebook.
Chris: Like what?
Danny: Hmmm, let’s take selfies with the gargoyles!
Chris: Isn’t that a little… dangerous?
Danny: Exactly.
You grab Chris’s hand and lead him to the ledge where a gargoyle leans out over the city street. Holding tightly to the snarling statue, you lean forward to get both your face and the gargoyle in frame. You snap a few pics.
Danny: Now together!
Chris: Be careful!
Chris holds your waist tightly as you rearrange yourself so that you, Chris, and the gargoyle are all in the picture.
Danny: We look fierce.
Rewards
- 2 Diamonds
Danny: So… what’s next on the agenda? Or do I need to return your guidebook?
Chris: No, I think it’s better if you hold on to that for now. I know where I want to take you next.
Chris grabs your hand, and the two of you stroll down the street.
Part 6
Chris: I know exactly where I want to take you next.
- Danny
You and Chris follow the River Seine to the Pont de l’Archeveche, one of the many bridges in Paris.
Danny: I’ve heard about this place. Couples come here and attach locks with their initials to represent their love.
Chris: Exactly. And I thought we could do the same…
Danny: You want to lock me down, do you?
Chris: Heh. Can you blame me?
Danny: I suppose not… this is really sweet of you, Chris. Where should we put our lock?
You search every inch of the bridge until you find an open spot near one end.
Danny: You have the lock?
Chris takes a lock from his pocket. Your initials and ‘C.W.’ are already engraved on it. Together, you snap the lock shut and turn the key. Chris then tucks the key into your pocket.
Chris: There. A keepsake to remember our trip by.
Danny: I’m pretty sure I’ll remember our trip without the help of a key.
Chris: I hope so… otherwise I need to work on my trip-planning skills!
Danny: Well, so far, you’re nailing it. But don’t think I’ve forgotten about that ‘big surprise’ you promised me… We’re leaving soon, you know. You’re running out of time.
Chris: I didn’t forget! The surprise is planned for tonight.
Danny: I’m looking forward to it.
Time - 10 hours
After the Pont de l’Archeveche, you and Chris return to your penthouse suite.
Chris: It’s our last night in Paris, Danny and I want to take you out for a night you’ll never forget. We have some time before our reservation, though. Why don’t you relax for a bit while I jump in the shower? I’ll be right out.
As Chris disappears into the bathroom, you wander through the suite… You decide to turn on the TV. As you look for the remote, you notice Chris’s suit laid out on the bed.
Danny: Wait, what’s this?
One Chris’s nightstand is… a small wrapped box addressed to you!
Danny: For me? I wonder what this is…
You pick up the box and shake it, but you can’t tell what’s inside. You carefully peel back the wrapping paper to reveal a black jewelry box.
Danny: Is this… is this what I think it is?!
Rewards
- 5 Diamonds
You hear Chris getting out of the shower. You quickly rewrap the present and put it back where you found it.
Danny: Hope he doesn’t notice!
You just manage to plop down in the armchair in the corner when Chris emerges from the bathroom wearing nothing but a towel. Chris smiles at you while he runs another towel through his hair.
Chris: We should leave pretty soon, Danny.
Danny: I just have to change real quick, and I’ll be ready!
Part 7
Chris: Tonight is all about us, Danny.
- Danny wearing a Smoking Hot Jacket Outfit
Later, Chris leads you out of the hotel to a town car. The chauffeur holds the door open for you.
Danny: Where are we going?
Chris: You’ll see… or maybe you’ll be able to guess. There’s one major landmark we haven’t been to yet…
Danny: The Eiffel Tower!
Chris: Yup. More specifically, the Jules Verne restaurant inside the Eiffel Tower.
Danny: Isn’t that a famous celebrity proposal spot?
Chris: Is it?
Danny: It is! Maybe we’ll see a proposal tonight…
Chris: Uh, yeah, maybe…
When you arrive at Jules Verne, the hostess immediately shows you to the best seat in the house.
Danny: Wow… the city lights are breathtaking from up here.
Chris: Not as breathtaking as you…
Danny: Aww. That was quite the line.
Chris: Too cheesy?
Danny: I’m not complaining…
Chris: The guidebook says this place has an amazing fixed menu… the chef decides what to serve each night. All we have to do is sit back and enjoy a delicious five-course meal.
Danny: That certainly makes it easier for us!
A waiter comes out with your first course…
Danny: I’m so ready for this.
You and Chris enjoy course after course, each more delicious than the last.
Danny: Mmmm… who knew duck foie gras could be so yummy?
Chris: This chaud-froid lobster is quite possibly the best thing I’ve ever eaten…
Finally, your last plates are cleared. Chris reaches over and takes your hand in his, looking deeply into your eyes.
Chris: Danny, I have something I want to ask you…
Time - 8 hours
Chris squeezes your hand in his.
Chris: Danny, there’s something I want to ask you…
Danny: I know…
Chris: You do?!
Danny: Er, I mean… I think I do.
Chris: Danny…
Danny: Yes, Chris?
You try to freeze time with your mind, wanting to savor every fraction of every moment, waiting for Chris to ask you the question you’ve always wanted him to ask…
Chris: Do you want to go to the top of the tower?
Danny: Huh? Oh, uh… the tower? Sure. I mean, yes, that sounds nice!
Chris takes your hand and the two of you ride the elevator up to the very top floor of the Eiffel Tower, above the observation desk.
Chris: At night, they light the Tower up with all different colors… it’s truly spectacular. The show should start any minute now… and we’ll be right in the middle of it!
From the exclusive top floor, you see the streetlights far below adorn the landscape and bathe the horizon in a golden glow. You and Chris walk along the railing with wind whipping through your hair. Chris wraps his jacket around your shoulders to shield you from the cold.
Danny: Always a true gentleman. Thanks, Chris.
Chris: No problem. I would do anything for you, Danny.
Chris stops walking and takes both of your hand in his.
Chris: In fact, I kinda wanted to talk to you about that tonight. Danny… you mean so damn much to me. You’re everything I’ve ever wanted. Sweet, smart, strong… not to even mention talented beyond words.
Danny: Well, I am basically the awesomest.
Chris: I know you’re joking, but you are. You inspire me, Danny. And I can’t imagine living my life without you.
Danny: Neither can I…
Rewards
- 5 Diamonds
Chris gets down on one knee. He pulls something out of his pocket and presents you with… A beautiful platinum ring with diamonds embedded in the band!
Danny: It’s… it’s stunning!
Just then, the Eiffel Tower light show starts, illuminating Chris’s hopeful face.
Chris: Danny… will you make me the happiest man on the planet… …by marrying me?
Danny: Chris! I’m… I’m speechless! I don’t know what to say!
Chris: Say yes.
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