WRITTEN NOTE

I wake up the next morning stretching in bed. I hear Brent's breathing next to me. I realise once again, that I have nothing on. I stretch my neck to look at the small table next to the bathroom door. The slippers and night dress that I picked out, is still neatly folded on the small table. I didn't even get a chance to put it on, but I feel well rested and I slept well.

Brent gathers me in his arms and pulls me closer. He hugs me tightly.

"Good morning, Little Sapling." he tells me.

"Good morning, Old Tree." I reply. Brent gives a small chuckle and hugs me more. I am so happy in his arms that I have completely forgotten what today is all about. Thinking about the hearing with Edward makes my heart feel heavy and I snuggle into Brent some more.

"We have a hearing today." I tell him.

"Yeah, I know." he replies, "We better get up to get ready for this day, it is going to be a long hard day."