"It's ok Ed. I get it. I know what you're trying to say."

The relief on his face was enormous. He stuttered from the anxiety of trying to express something he barely understood.

"I- I love you Grace. I don't know where I'd be without you!" he said as he leaned forward to hold her palm against his cheek. He kissed the inside of her wrist sending tingles through her body.

She pulled her hand back reluctantly. If she hadn't she might have jumped him there in the restaurant.

They were too full for dessert so they missed out once more. Feeling pleasantly stuffed they headed home.

When they went...