Well I was going to update two days ago, but then I lost power for like seven hours…. And then fanfiction wouldn't let me into my account and gah! It was just quite a mess. So now this is the only time I can update. I apologize (again) for the delay. Enjoy!

Harry was enjoying his days in Paris with Ruth a great deal. They went to cafes, walked in parks, took boat rides, went out to dinner every night, and ended every night with her curled up in his side fast asleep. He loved it.

He loved her.

So much.

Today was the day she went to the doctors for an examination. Ruth very nervously, asked Harry if he would come with her. He didn't hesitate when he said he would. So now, they were sitting in the doctor's office waiting for Ruth's name… well her fake name to be called. Harry held her hand to help her stay calm. A nurse came out from the back and called out,

"Elizabeth Portman!"

Ruth stood, shaking a little bit, and made her way to the door with Harry following closely behind. The nurse showed them to a room and instructed Ruth to put on a gown. Ruth looked over at Harry. Harry smiled and then turned around to give her privacy. Ruth stripped down and put the gown on, but she couldn't tie the back.

"Harry…" she said. Harry turned around and saw her holding the gown by her neck. He smiled and stepped over to tie a knot for her. When done, he kissed just behind her ear. She smiled as she sat down on the patient's table, with Harry standing next to her. The doctor then came in and she smiled at Ruth.

"Good afternoon Elizabeth… and oh I see we have a guest!"

Ruth blushed a little bit and responded, "Yes this is Peter. He's my um…"

She didn't know what to call Harry. She could say boyfriend, but it would sound like she was a teenager. She couldn't say lover because they weren't lovers… yet. Before she could think of something, Harry came to her rescue.

"I'm her partner."

The doctor nodded and held out her hand. "I'm Dr. Mary Scott. I was unaware Elizabeth had a partner. I met her brother Daniel a few weeks ago."

The doctor turned around to look at her clipboard and Ruth mouthed 'Malcolm' to him. He nodded. He assumed Dr. Scott meant Malcolm.

"Anyways," Mary said and turned back around. "Ruth I'm going to need you to lay down… you know the drill."

Harry stepped aside so the Doctor could be next to Ruth. He moved to the end of the patient table. The doctor looked over Ruth for about twenty minutes and once finished, Ruth sat up.

"How do I look doctor?" she asked. Harry returned to Ruth's side as Mary wrote some things down on the clipboard.

"There is definitely improvement. I can clear you for more activities now…. Including sex," Mary said. Ruth couldn't help but turn red at that statement. Mary smiled. "Do you have any questions?"

"Can she travel?"

Mary didn't answer for a moment. She looked at her papers and then back at Harry.

"Not alone. How long are you suggesting?"

"Two months."

Mary's eyes went wide. "Well, that is quite long however if Ruth emails me every week with an update on how she is feeling I don't see why not."

They thanked Mary and Mary left them so Ruth could change. Harry turned around after untying the knot to give her privacy. When she changed, they headed back to her apartment.

Ruth set her things down in the living room and went into the kitchen to get a drink. Harry just stood in the living room, not knowing what to do. Well, he knew what he wanted to do. He just didn't want to push Ruth. Ruth came back with a water in her hand and sat down on the couch. Harry sat down next to her.

"So when do you want to leave?" she asked. Harry smiled.

"Hopefully by mid afternoon tomorrow."

Ruth nodded and set her water down on the table. She then, very boldly, grabbed Harry and kissed him. Harry didn't respond for a moment due the shock he was in, but then responded. Ruth moved and straddled Harry as she continued to kiss him. Harry broke away and began kissing her neck. There would probably be a mark there later. Ruth braced herself by putting her hands on Harry's shoulders. She couldn't help but smile when she felt his excitement down low. Harry pulled away and looked into her eyes.

"Ruth, I don't want to push you." He said while gasping for air. Ruth smiled and moved to his ear.

"I wouldn't be straddling you right now if I didn't want you to."

And after that comment, Harry picked Ruth up and moved her into her bedroom. He placed her gently on the bed and then moved back on top of her. He was careful not to lean too much onto her wounded side. Ruth began undoing the buttons of his shirt and soon threw it off to the side. She ran a hand down his chest softly and then saw his arm. She saw the mark Tom' bullet left all those years ago. She kissed it softly.

"Scared me to death that day." She whispered. Harry ran the back of his hand across Ruth's face before kissing her again.

"We've waited too long for this moment." He said into her ear. She nodded in agreement. They spent the rest of the day in bed discovering each other and loving each other. It was better than Ruth's imagination and certainly better than Harry's.