Fred had just walked into the office when Emma told him about her conversation with Louie.

　　"What you said was right, Emma," he said, kissing her and assuring her. "You make me feel appreciated. And happier than I could ever put in words. Rose has done nothing but made me sad all these years. I do not know what I would have done if I had not found you. You make things so much easier and there is no one else I would rather want."

　　His affirmations gave her all the ...