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I’m so in love with this man sometimes it hurts just because

I know that Matt has never wanted to s that he’s unfortunately sometimes had to miss out on I know he’s tried harder than any man ever would to make me and our son feel loved, supported, and protected

"We’ve both co at each other for a while--and I’ at this ht our wars to ht I could live this life, co too shabby" I grin, and he laughs softly, his eyes sparkling "And youyou have to know that you’ve provenboth a president and the best husband and father we could ask for," I add, not bothering to hide the admiration inyou and Matty in second place," he says, scrutinizingfor the answer "If for any reason it’s crossed your mind, I want you to know that I will choose you both and end it right here"

"No! You can’t!" I protest

I shift forward, scowling at hi his position

I inhale passionately, then exhale and scowl at hifirsthand what you bring to the table Integrity Honesty"

I try not to get e into context all that he has done for nearly four years makes it difficult

"I know in my heart of hearts that no other candidate will offer this, bring thisor not quite like you You are of us All of us I have you forever, but as a citizen I’d have you as president for just four more years Make them count My heart is yours and ive, or fourby your side while you’re doing what you were meant to do" I add, "Please"

He smiles when I end up breathless after lass aside and co around the table, then pulls rabs ue "Thank you I love you You know that," he hisses, fierce, his forehead againstthe way they do every time he looks at me like that "But I’m still unsure of how much Immeasurably, you’ve said What is that, even?"

His eyes trace every inch of my face "It inning to it, and no end"

I a that I’ and slow "That’s howmy butt

We head to the Lincoln Bedrooh the White House secure lines

"Carlisle" He speaks the na at me with a smile, clicks the button to put the call on speaker "I need you and Hessler"