Chapter 43

“It’s a medal of St. Jude,” Johnny said. “I know you’re not Catholic, but it has a different meaning for me than the traditional religious one.”

“What would that be?” Caden asked taking the sturdy gold chain out of the box with the one-inch long matching medal.

“St. Jude is the patron saint of the impossible. You see, I thought it would be impossible for me to ever find someone, and here you are next to me.” Johnny looked up and smiled, eyes shining with happy tears because Caden hadn’t outright rejected his gift.

Caden took the medal and its chain into his palm and studied it. Johnny waited. Caden smiled. Johnny let out the breath he was holding.

“I’d be happy to wear it. I thought it was impossible too.”

Caden started to kiss Johnny with fervor.

“Uh hem…” Someone cleared their throat. Caden tore his lips away from Johnny and looked up.

“Are we eating dinner or are you getting a room?” Bear asked with a straight face.