Ten years later…

It’s so sunny outside that it’s hard to open my eyes as we lie stretched out on the blanket. I hear the kids arguing about whose turn it is to feed the swans, but I just ignore them as I burrow deeper against Julie.

“Those swans are going to be so fat,” she laughs as I squeeze her thigh.

“Let them enjoy it, and we can enjoy the alone time.”

Julie sighs as she rolls over next to me, and I feel her hand on my face. “Have I ever told you how much I love you?” she asks, and I smile.

“Not today, so you better...