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"That would be great," he said and pulled o I need some Kate time"

I kissed him and laid my head on his shoulder and we sat like that for a few round to a news report on one of the news networks

"One day, all this business with Lisa will be over and we can go back to our real lives I feel like we're in li until the news dies down after the trial is over"

"All we can do is put our heads down and wait"

I kissed hio for a couple of hours and should be back in time for supper This time, I'll cook it How about a stir fry? We have that broccoli and some chicken in the freezer"

"Sounds good I'll read over soet to approve anything but at least I'll knohat the foundation is doing without me around"

"Poor Drake," I said and bent down, kissing him once more "It's so unfair to you"

"It's for the good of the foundation I can still see the good it's doing I don't need my name or face connec

ted to it to be fulfilled"

"You're too good," I said and grabbed et lanced at theand saw that it was starting to snow I texted Mike to let hiot up and came to the front door "Give me one more kiss," he said and leaned forward

I did, slipping my arms around his neck briefly

"Have fun," he said and releasedto their studio? Break a leg doesn't sound right"

"Make good art?" I said, laughing

"Make good art," he replied and closed the door as I went down the stairs to the street level

Outside, the sun was covered by thick grey clouds There were a few hours of sunlight left but the days were getting shorter and the air was crisp Fat snowflakes drifted down from the sky I loved this time of year because it remindedDrake and falling in love, our trip to Africa and then our wedding The birth of Sophia hadn't been the happy event that I hoped it would be, but we survived and noere a happy little family -- despite the trial and all the fallout for Drake