"Good morning my prince," I kissed his cheek and let him in.

"Hi Ace," Shirley smiled.

"What's up, Shirl? Hope you're not too angry that I'm taking your friend away."

"I am. But I just adore you both as a couple and so I'll spare you," she joked and we laughed, "But I'll be visiting often. Very often. Heather isn't just a friend. She's more like the sister I never had."

"I know. You can come when you want."

"Good."

I smiled at him and he smiled ...