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“I remember Do you hold all your patients and rub their hair when they are shaking?”

He chuckled softly “ I’ an exception with you”

“Thanks”

“You’re welco eased, her face pressed against his chest and her eyes closed

“You’re getting way too comfortable here,” he stated quietly

She sainst his chest “Maybe”

She leaned back, and her eyes et back”

He grabbed her hands and pulled her to her feet, yet his fingers stayed laced with hers

“Sure you’re ready?”

“Yep” She gave an exaggerated nod and lifted on tiptoe to place a kiss on his cheek He turned his head at the last moment and her lips ht the back of her neck, gently holding her head still His lips applied pressure against hers

Brody sht try to scare you out of that adrenaline rush Is it working?”

“Yep”

“Want me to stop?” Brody asked She hesitated briefly “Guess not Lou, you took too long with that answer” He turned his head slightly to deepen the kiss His lips pressed gently against hers, forcing them to open

Her lips parted and his tongue slipped inside, tangling with hers in the ht in her throat Brody lifted Lou’s hands onto his shoulders, where they curled around his neck of their own accord His larger hands moved to her waist, then dipped into the back pockets of her jeans, pulling her closer to hiainst her belly She pulled back

“Sorry about that Didn’t ainst her ainst his chest, her breath coasps