Eric whooped joyfully, then dragged her off the couch and into his arms. "Yes. We're getting married. How soon?"

This was going to be the sticking point. "After December," she answered firmly. That would give them both enough time to be really sure and make sure the wedding date came after her tenure review. After all, if the review went poorly, she might have to move and she had no idea what would happen between them then.

"If that's what you want," he answered slowly. ...