“That’s fantastic!” I tried to match her enthusiasm. In truth I didn’t even know what the deal was about. “It is! We’ll be going out to di...nner tonight to celebrate,” her smile reached to her ears.“Awes-” I stopped midway. I had totally forgotten about my ‘appointment’ with Lena. “I-I can’t tonight.” My voice hurt a bit speaking the words. I knew she loved to go on family trips, even if it was just dinner. “I’m meeting some friends at school. We can’t use Skype this time. You see we are doing. Terry took her in his arms and quietly and gently told her his love. His hands explored her tenderly as did his lips. She could not but respond and the passion built but slowly, lovingly and finally very passionately.Their first coupling was, inevitably, quickly over and they lay for some time just savouring their love. The second was slower, gentler and even more rewarding. Still intertwined they fell asleep. Both woke during the night but at separate times. Neither moved but just lay blissful. “But still. I wish I’d known. Why didn’t you tell me? Why were you so afraid of me finding out?”“Because I can’t lose you,” I said almost inaudibly. “I couldn’t risk you rejecting me. Especially not after all our parents passed away. You’re the only one I have left.”“Oh Kai,” she whispered, squeezing my head. “I would never reject you. No matter what. I love you more than anything.”My face immediately flushed in embarrassment, my hair following suit, flashing white. Not because her words made. "Thanks," Donnie said. Helen was seated at a small table in the family's breakfast nook. The nook was separated from the kitchen by a high counter that doubled as a wet bar during social events. The bar had a couple of high-backed, swiveling stools situated there. It had been Donnie's habit for years to eat breakfast at the counter. Helen took the last bite of her breakfast. She scooted her chair sideways so that she could hold the newspaper in its properly unfolded position. Movement caught.