I come slowly awake, taking in the soft sheets of Ford’s bed and the pillowy mattress that’s like sleeping on a heavenly cloud. I roll over, open my eyes, and see Ford’s side of the bed is empty. I can’t help the smile that comes to my face as I remember everything about the last several hours.

How Ford showed a definite jealousy that he’d never admit out loud, leading to us promising exclusivity until my time is up here. I’m not sure what will happen then, but I know it’s going to be difficult to part ways. As long as Ford left things casual, I could keep my heart...