This was a monumental moment for him. One which had been cruelly taken away from him once before. And I didn't want to burst the blissful bubble he must have been in. I wanted him to savor every moment of the journey.

He kept our bodies pressed together and his warm breath fanned over my skin. Finally, he placed soft kisses on my neck.

"Thank you, baby," he whispered into my ear. "I love you so much."

I giggled as I stroked his shoulders. "Don't say thanks. You participated in the process in ...