The intimacy. The trust.

Yeah, it's a little frightening, but Tommy thinks he's got a handle on it. He thinks he knows enough to not get in too deep.

This, right here -- this is good. Which is a little farther along from the last time they made sure they were on the same page. But as long as it stays this way.

His lips find her ear.


"Thanks."

There's that word again.


He kisses her there, his teeth lightly catching her earlobe, his fingers threading through her hair. His other hand slips up the back of her blouse.

Slowly, they'll melt into one another again.