The bad weather is back again today and the wind is causing the rain to pelt the window noisily. I place my book down when Lucas comes over to kiss me. He stands up too quickly and I grab his tie to pull him back down for another kiss.

“Is there anything you need?” Lucas asks, walking backward away from me as he talks. “Just talk above a normal volume and someone will come running,” Lucas winks at me and I know he’s teasing. I shake my head, rolling my eyes. “I’m ...