*Dawn*

For two weeks, we worked on the art piece. Oil painting was not my strong suit, but I did my best. I was worried that I would be the weak link in this one. I had practiced and practiced before I finally worked up the nerve to start the real thing.

Craig was amazingly rough the whole process. He had helped me to sketch out everything and make sure that it all melded together.

But I won't lie; having him so close was hard for me. Keeping things ...