While staring at him, he wakes up suddenly and when he notices that I am awake, he smiles at me. Leaning forward, he kisses me carefully and says, "Good morning, sunshine. How do you feel this morning?"

"Rough." That is exactly how I feel. Like I got ran over by a tow truck and thrown in the ditch.

He laughs and then kisses me again. "The doctor said you came through the surgery with flying colors, but you will have to stay here for another week. Don't worry, everything has been taken care of by the lawyer. The kids are safe and sound at my house and when you get...