Then he slid his hand into my hair and pulled me closer, and when he kissed me, my heart hurt from happiness, if such a thing was possible. “I missed you,” I whispered against his mouth.

“Maybe love isn't just a bouquet of roses once in a whole. Maybe it's just stick…”

“Then James took Parker’s hands, and without waiting, gave her a long, hot kiss …”

“His child was now officially smarter than he was, and he didn’t like it.”

“Then, walking across the room, hips swaying, blond hair flowing as if in a sham…”