"I promise I'm not just playing around." Joe looked at her. "I want to be with you for a long time, forever and ever. So, I won't mess around."

He was not after momentary pleasure. He wanted a lifetime of stability.

He wondered if Summer heard him, but she lowered her head and got into the car, obediently fastening her seatbelt.

The night was hazy. It was already dawn.

After taking a shower, Gale climbed into bed and laid down cautiously, trying to minimize her presence. She was afraid of attracting Shawn's attention!

She lay with her back to him and closed her eyes when she heard Shawn ask, "Going to sleep?"

"Mm! Goodnight!"

Shawn spoke lightly, "Sobered up yet?"

Gale sulked, "I only had a little, why would I need to sober up? You're overthinking it."

"Is that so? Why are you sleeping so far away? Come over."

Gale slowly moved toward him, reluctantly.

"Come closer."

She moved a little closer.

"Even closer."

Gale stopped moving. "I'm already quite close. If I get any clos