He's standing in a quiet corner of the book shop, Noah by his left arm as he browses the different books. It's mid-morning and the book shop is their last stop of the day; Olivia wanting to pick up a few children's books to read with Noah as well as something new for herself.

Olivia is stopped looking by Noah " asking if he can choose a book by himself". Liv says" yes but don't go to far where me or Peter can not see you please".

" Okay Mommy."

A few hours later and Noah nods off to sleep curled on a blanket in the middle of the lounge floor. Peter sits on the sofa, head leaning back against the cushions as he enjoys the peace and quiet.

In the kitchen, he can hear Olivia pottering around, preparing Lamb for their dinner.

Peter has his own plans for the evening.

As the rain beats against the house window, he stands and stretches. Glancing once more at Noah, he turns towards the kitchen and pads across the wooden floor. Stepping into the doorway, he watches as Olivia chops vegetables on the wooden butcher block, her body swaying to the music quietly playing from the CD player on the counter as she sings along.

"I'm falling even more in love with you, letting go of all I've held onto. I'm standing here until you make me move. I'm hanging by a moment here with you. (Lifehouse)"

As she lies the knife on the block, he steps behind her, wrapping his arms round her waist. Chin resting on her shoulder, he nuzzles her neck slightly as she jumps in surprise.

"Peter!"

"Hmm. You smell good."

Her head lolling to the side as his lips press behind her ear.

"Forgetting all I'm lacking, completely incomplete. I'll take your invitation. You take all of me now. (Lifehouse)"

Spinning her around, he pulls her back with him to the middle of the floor and starts moving to the slow melody of the music. As the song builds, he spins her around one before dancing around the room.

I'm living for the only thing I know. I'm running and not quite sure where to go. And I don't know what I'm diving into. Just hanging by a moment here with you. There's nothing else to lose. There's nothing else to find. There's nothing in the world, that can change my mind. I'm desperate for changing, I'm starving for truth. I'm closer to where I started. I'm chasing after you. (Lifehouse)"

By the time the track changes, Olivia is half laughing, half crying and Peter pulls her close. Mouth against her ear, he whispers, "I'm living for the only thing I know."

Head turning, she meets his eyes and her own voice a whisper, she says, "I love you."

"Good thing I love you too."

Smiling, he steps back, his arms still on her waist.

COMMENTS AND REVIEWS WELCOME