Monday, May 7th, 1:38 AM

Mako stepped into the pool as Elise urged him in, not giving any thought to his socks or shoes designed explicitly for him. The cold water seeped in and wrapped his feet all around. He looked deeply into Elise's eyes, seeing a hint of pained desire behind the fading hesitancy.

The water churned as he stepped to her level on the base of the pool, everything from his mid-chest to his feet submerged under his soaked clothing. Elise reached for his hand, and ...