Rick's POV 

Alexis loved me back! Joy at the idea of this incredible thing occurring rushed through my entire body. 

Not Dr. Sam, or anyone else, but me!

It felt like a miracle. Hell, it probably was a miracle. The most gorgeous woman alive had just professed her love for me. 

Perhaps a cosmic mistake had been made in my favor. It seemed likely. 

If that was indeed the case, I sincerely hoped that those in charge of the universe never ...