'I say this to you now: I love you, with no beginning, no end. I love you as you have become an extra necessary organ in my body. I love you as only a girl could love a boy. Without fear. Without expectations. Wanting nothing in return, except that you allow me to keep you here in my heart, that I may always know your strength, your eyes, and your spirit that gave me freedom and let me fly.'

Paul carried Kate into the front of her gate. Dropping her gently to her feet, he knocked on the gate which was opened by the gate man. He opened the gate...