I took very little time to catch my breath before thinking more about getting Lilly out of the room. I scooped up Helen's spent body in my arms and walked to the bed. I laid her out and covered her in a light sheet. A smile was glued to her face as I bent over and kissed her lips.

"Thank you, Jack. That was incredible," she mumbled as she drifted off into sleep.

I waited a few minutes just watching this woman whom I loved. My life partner. I brushed the hair out of her face with my hand and kissed her forehead as I stood.

Lilly had already left...