He had noticed that Amber usually wore her hair in a ponytail, but that sometimes she put it into pigtails, which he found adorable and almost irresistible. She was so cute! He loved her hair color -- almost red, healthy, and shiny -- her sparkling brown eyes, her freckles across her pert nose and cheeks, and her gorgeous smile. She always seemed so happy to see him. He had not felt this loved and appreciated in many years. He realized that he loved her more than he had ever loved anyone. She was precious. She made his life worth living. Like the line in one of his favorite movies, she...