What a view I had.. I'm surprised no one else in the family noticed. Well I had gone over and she answered the door. She was shocked how much differen...t I looked. I honestly just slimmed down a bit, gained weight/muscle. I wore a sleeveless shirt because her son and I were suppose to go play basketball after I cut his hair. We exchanged hugs and kisses as it was normal. She grabbed my arms and said Wow you look so different! She rubbed my arms up and down. She tilted her head smiled and said you. .. I suppose I must. I certainly can't go with you like this." Ken nodded his head in agreement, "You really shouldn't be up much until those toes heal right, either. Should probably wait before you go into town. I'll leave the shotgun over here close, just in case, but don't be afraid. I ain't seen no trouble here in years." Her eyes were pleading when she replied, "Please hurry." "I will." He bundled up then and left the house. Karen looked around, trying to remember how she got here, and how. . and obviously wanted something from me. Every time I passed the reading corner, she looked me in the eyes, and we smiled at each other. We didn’t talk much, and I didn’t press the issue ... I simply waited ....At four o’clock I closed the shop ... Susanne said goodbye and thanked me for the nice day! I just smiled back – but my decision was made! I tidied up and did everything that has to be done after a hard day’s work in the shop, and then I went the half mile to where she lived ... I rang. .. So anyway about last night...“Was that how you planned to get me?”actually , no I was going to stake you out a day and then just knock on the door. And say hey missing puzzle piece, but I forgot my coat, it was cold and got your warm hoodie, found your key with the date we kissed, and i fell asleep on your bed. But hid in the closet when you came home. I don't know what came over me. I just needed you, I hoped you remembered where we kissed when I left my puzzle piece.”I smile and blush,.