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“I absolutely want you involved, every step of the way”

I thought of so and told hi to sound silly because I know you’ll be spending a fortune to get this place off the ground, but I have six thousand dollars set aside that I’ve been saving for so special I know it’s just a drop in the bucket, but it would mean a lot to me if I could put that money into the clinic Maybe it could be used to buy children’s books and toys for the waiting roo”

“That means a lot toit on books and toys, not just for the waiting roo, we could dohealth care Part of it could be used as a co library, a play roo—those are just some of the ideas that have been in the back of my mind I want it to be a resource for low-income families, and a place kids can feel safe and happy”

I smiled at him and said, “That’s a wonderful idea”

We went upstairs, totally naked and hand-in-hand When we reached the e tub, and I squirted in some body wash, which foamed up like bubble bath Then we settled into the hot, soothing water, and my boyfriend put his head on my chest

After a while, he said, “I love you so much, Casey I’ve known I’ you in a ro Then it just sort of came out”

“I love you too, Theo” I wrapped my arms around him and murmured, “Even if you hadn’t said it first, I wouldn’t have been able to hold it in another minute”

Chapter 11

Two days later, on Christ his way up ood, you’re awake!”

I chuckled and pulled him into an embrace “I am now”

“Sorry to wake you This is exciting, though! It’s my first real Christmas in forever, and I can’t wait for you to open your presents”

I kissed his forehead, then climbed out of bed and told him, “Give me five minutes”

After I used the facilities and brushedthe red plaid pajaht before, and I noticed the pajamas he’d just put on were the same pattern “Oh no,” I said, as I dropped onto the couch “We’ve become one of those couples”