My heart ached when I knew I would never see him again. Those first few weeks before Eric came back, I was hardly able to sleep. I would lay in bed an...d think about him. How handsome he would be without the mask. How he would tell me he loved me. That we would live happily ever after. Such are dreams. I took my maternity leave at 35 weeks. I had more vacation time than I knew what to do with, so I decided I would use the time to finish the new nursery. Since I only hoped for a girl, I decorated. "Chad. Would you prefer that I sleep in the spare room?" No I wouldn't." I replied firmly. "I want you back where you belong, in our bed sleeping next to me. This is no halfway house situation. We will make it together or fail together. But I don't expect failure. As far as your make up is concerned, I am glad it is back on that shelf. I have had all too much space there for the last months. We will find a good cosmetic surgeon too, so you never know you may have use for them again."Abbess. " That's all I can ask."I sat there and talked for a few more minutes before we were told that it was time. I turned and gave her a hug and kiss."Make sure someone lets me know if I can visit and when. I don't want to miss any more chances at seeing you." I will. Thanks Mark." For what?" Always being there for me when I needed it. You were always there before as well." Any time, my lady."I gave her another hug and kiss and left.On my way home, I was already starting to get that feeling of loss.. "He moved toward me and kissed my mouth before I could finish. My first thought was to push him back, but his tongue slid in and tasted so good. He kissed me gently, carefully and passionately. I felt his hand on my shoulder and I gave in. I opened my mouth for his tongue and sucked it. His kisses were careful and his touches were soft. He ran his hands over my shoulders and I felt the blanket fall away exposing my breasts to the cool air. He touched them with his hands, softly at first and.