"Um..."

Gale opened her mouth but found herself unable to give an accurate answer.

Yes, how long would it take? A month? Three months? Six months or even longer? Could Shawn endure such a long time?

"You see, Gale, you don't even know." Shawn sighed. "I don't have to rush you. I can give you time to slowly emerge from the shadow of the past. But you must understand, we are forever husband and wife, forever able to do the most intimate things without reservation."

"I'm sorry..." She tried to