Jordan's POV

He thinks I'm asleep right now. But that's fine—in fact, I prefer it that way. I can't stand it when he gets like this….acting all sensitive. It's so….uncomfortable for me, to see this….this brick wall of a man being so humane. I'm just not used to it. Feeling his strong fingers weaving through the strands of my hair….how do I react to something like that? Turn around, swat it away and scream at him to leave me alone?

While that would typically be my first choice, I…I just couldn't do that to him. Not when he's like this….

….it wouldn't be right.

Besides….I….I kind of….enjoy this soft side of him, no matter how uncomfortable it may be for me to deal with. It proves that, underneath that hard, jackass surface of his there's a man in there who does have a heart, who does care. And even if it's only in these rare moments where that man shines through, it's nice to see him once in a while. Because it reassures me that I've made the right decision in my choice to stand by him. That the one time I followed my heart's advice, it didn't steer me wrong.

The angry, unstable son of a bitch I was foolish enough to marry has changed over time. Where he once would have cringed at the thought of expressing any form of emotion, he can now break through his herd exterior and show me he does, in fact, love me. I need that, I really do.

I mean, sure, I sometimes make impossible demands on him, and yes, I tend to PMS more and more often as we grow older….

….and even though I'm now the one who has difficulty opening up, I'm still a woman. I still feel. Whether I display it or not.

Most importantly, I….I still care about him. I honestly and truthfully do—always have. And, as I lay here, feeling the bed sheets crinkle around me as he moves and settles down, I realize I always will.

I love you, Perry Cox.

Goodnight.

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Awwww so sweet!

Dr. Cox x Jordan forever!!

I personally think there aren't enough fanfics of these two.

Too much JD x Dr. Cox in my opinion. Ah well.

Happy Valentine's day, everyone!!