Chapter 25

They ate their takeout while watching a movie. They were more relaxed and comfortable around one another. It was as if their afternoon conversation had brought down the last of their walls.

They paused the movie long enough to clean up after their meal. When they returned to the sofa, they lay together. Robbie kissed her neck and whispered in her ear. "Have I thanked you for all of this Laura?"

She smiled as she curled closer to him. "I believe you have thanked me multiple times Robbie."

He laughed as he kissed her neck again. "Well, I think that was a mutual thanking. But I am talking on a grander scale. I heard what you said to Jean earlier. I know some of that is true. I know you want more and I thank you for being so patient with me."

She turned in his arms and kissed him. "Robbie, how could I not wait for you? You have been so open with me this weekend. I know where things stand. We are going to figure this out. I think what we have is worth the wait."

He cupped her cheek. "You mean so much to me Laura."

She kissed his hand and smiled at him. "I know Robbie, I know."

He kissed her forehead and pulled her tighter to him. They lay there wrapped around one another and slept.