Jean picks up her stick and when she takes her first step she stumbles. She's been sitting for too long and she's gotten stiff. Reggie reaches out and catches Jean. "I'm alright. I'm just stiff. I just need to walk it off."
Reggie puts his arm around Jean's waist and says, "Just take it slow. I don't want you to get hurt because you are unstable on your feet."
Jean smiles at Reggie. He's such a sweet, honest man. She leans on her stick and against Reggie. He's a slight man, but he's quite strong. The walk back to Jean's room is slow.
"Jean, please use the chair lift for once. It will be easier for both of us and you'll be less sore in the morning." Reggie requests gently. Jean is stubborn.
"I'm not going to argue about that right now." Jean says tiredly. She sinks onto the chair lift.
Reggie walks slowly up the stairs next to Jean. "I would carry you up the stairs if I could." Reggie says sweetly.
"I know Reggie. You are a true gentleman for certain." Jean reassures Reggie. Jean carefully stands up when she reaches the top of the stairs.
Reggie holds Jean's hand as they walk towards her room. "I'm going to pick up some thing I need for tonight and I'll be right there."
"Alright, I'll see you soon." Jean kisses Reggie's cheek and walks slowly down the hall to her room. She sinks onto the side of her bed. Her eyes fill with tears as she thinks about today. Reggie has been so much more kind than she ever imagined and now the world feels exactly the way she always hoped.
Reggie comes into Jean's room carrying his pyjamas over his arm. When he sees jean in tears again he tosses his pyjamas on the bed and sits next to her. He pulls her into his arms. "Are you alright?"
"I'm just so happy! I can't believe this has happened!" Jean sobs in Reggie's arms.
"Yeah, you really look like you're happy, Jean." Reggie teases Jean.
"I really am happy. I promise." Jean says with a weak smile.
"Good, I'd hate to know that I made you unhappy in any way." Reggie kisses jean firmly. He pulls her onto his lap and continues to kiss her. He wants her to feel beautiful.
Jean puts her arms around Reggie's neck. "You have never made me unhappy except when you left our wedding reception and when I came here and we spoke for the first time. I love you dearly. I always have."
Reggie runs his fingers through Jean's hair. "I love you, my darling." Reggie says sweetly. Something about Jean makes him more sentimental and teasing. He's more gentle with Jean.
Jean kisses Reggie confidently. "I'm going to go put my nightgown on. I'll be right back." Jean strokes a finger down Reggie's face. She picks up a black nightgown and her dressing gown and slips her shoes off.
"I'll change while you're doing your toilette." Reggie says gently.
"Can you unzip my dress for me part way?" Jean requests.
"Of course I can. Come here." Reggie stands up and stands behind Jean.
Jean slides the shiny cardigan off and feels Reggie slowly unzip her dress drawing a shaky breath as he does. "That's fine right there. I can unzip my dress the rest of the way."
"Alright sweetheart." Reggie softly kisses Jean's cheek.
