That's how it was for the next couple of months, Christine would always go over to Luke's to baby-sit Kristen for him. And sometimes she and Luke would go out to have some time alone. Christine had to admit it, she was starting to have feelings for Luke, but she doubt he would ever have them for her.
"So is it serious between you two" Bo asked his cousin.
"Bo we're just friends that's all."
"Uh huh…is that what you're trying to tell yourself?" Bo said.
"No that's the truth. We're just friends, nothing more."
"Luke quit lying already. I always could tell when you like a girl, and this time is no different. So what's the problem?"
"The problem is, yes I do really like her, a lot but I don't want it to become serious."
"Why not?"
"Because the last time I was serious with a girl, I lost her. I don't want that to happen again."
"Luke, what happened to Jennie was a tragedy. But just because it happened doesn't mean it will again. And I happen to know for a fact, Christine likes you a lot too."
"What? Really?"
"Yep, she told me the other day, but she knows you'd never feel that way about her." He looked at Luke getting his jacket, "Where you going?"
"Tell Cooter I needed to go back home for a little bit."
Bo smiled, "Hey Luke!"
"Yea?" Luke said turning back to Bo.
"Good luck!" Bo grinned.
When Luke got back to his house, Christine was watching TV with Kristen who was now sound asleep. "Luke what you doing back here so early?"
"I need to tell you something." Luke said.
"Um…ok," Christine said putting Kristen in her playpen and going into the kitchen with Luke. "What is it?"
At first Luke didn't say anything and instead pulled Christine into a long kiss. "I love you," he said.
"That certainly took Christine by surprised. "Luke umm…."
"I know, I should've told you sooner when I realized it but I was afraid. And if you don't feel the same way, that's fine."
Christine giggled a little as Luke kept going on and on. "What's so funny?" Luke said.
"Luke, I love you too."