“I’ve never seen you ill … You’re worrying me, Miele. I think we need to get you home and looked at.” He sounds concerned, with a hint of panic in his voice. He holds me to him with his palm on my forehead, giving me more reasons to take a chance on him and get this between us to work. He’s taking care of me, just like he always does.

I love you so much.

“It’s just a bug or something I’ve eaten. I’ll be okay. I’m starting to feel a little better now.” I ...