"I love you too, Heather. You're the first reason I'm still alive. I could've died of hunger. I didn't because you were there."

We shared a long, slow and passionate kiss before she stood up from my lap and headed towards the door.

"Come and stay with me," the words left my mouth before I could think.

She stopped and turned to me.

"What?"

"Heather, I need you– I need you by my side at all times. Come and live with me, please," I begged. She looked at me and ...