1. I asked for his blessing and told him I planned to spend the rest of my life loving her.
2. He stood there with a serious expression...
3. As though he was sizing up not just me as a person, but also my intentions.
4. After a tense moment, he smiled and shook my hand and then welcomed me into the family.
5. Our mid-day fuck was actually a celebratory fuck, she just didn't know that.
6. "Let's get some sleep, baby."
7. I tighten my arms around her, to stop any further questions.