Chapter 1 Part 2
Later that night when their children were asleep and the baby had been fed, burped, changed, and asleep, Max turned over on his side facing 99's side of the bed. Her back was to him and Max wanted to speak with 99 about her swift escape from the kitchen earlier that day.
Ninety-nine felt Max turn over as she heard the sheets rustle and heavy blanket being pushed aside and k new she would either have to fake making love to her husband or let him now what she was feeling right now. Ninety-nine lie there and with Max's arm encompassing her waist; she cuddled her back into him and just wanted him to hold her.
"99?"
"Love, shh…please…don't say anything. Just hold me."
Max complied with her request although her behavior was still puzzling to him. However he kept his word and just held her close. He could feel her tenseness. He kissed the top of her head and stroked her arms. Eventually feeling 99's tenseness drop out of her like a rock plummeting, Max realized she had fallen asleep in his arms. Max was glad she fell asleep. She must have been really tired. Max kissed her neck one more time and still holding her against his chest he also fell asleep.