Water Break (Interlude)
"I don't know why more people don't get married," Ben told Miranda as they lay in bed. The day had been long and exhausting and beautiful and worth every argument and every dollar.
"Ha!" His wife said. "I guess a lifetime commitment isn't everyone's cup of tea."
He nodded slowly. "But, look, we gave people a place to be for few hours, fed them and in return, we got some amazing gifts and loads of money."
"Yeah, a lot of that load came from my godfather." She put her hand on his thigh and his piece jumped eagerly.
"I know. I know. And can you tell him to stop staring at me like he wants to kill me?" Miranda's godfather, Brian, always made sure that Ben knew that he was watching.
"You know he's just looking out for me. He feels bad about not keeping his eye on Tucker and having Tucker 'break my heart'," she said using air quotes. "He doesn't want it to happen again."
"Well, I wouldn't do that to you. My job is to make you happy and to be a great stepfather to Tuck." He watched her blush. He loved making her blush, but he wasn't just talking out of his ass. He meant it. Miranda made him so happy, so he only wanted to do the same for her. That was what he vowed to do today, be there for her no matter what. "Do I get any credit for helping to mend that heart?" He kissed her cheek.
"You're amazing, you know that?" Miranda put her lips on his chin, sending a shiver down his spine.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah, just call off your godfather," Ben laughed.
