"I'm so glad to hear you say that," Jerry said, grabbing her hand. "I love you too, sometimes so much it hurts."
They kissed again and their tongues danced a long slow number. They both fully realized at that moment that they were now lovers, were now a couple that would go through life together; And that the door that had kept them at more than arms-length for so long was not now merely unlocked and open, but had been blown off its hinges.
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"Your feet are messed-up, girl," Jerry said as he examined the abrasions on the bottoms and sides of Heather's feet. "Time for Dr. Jerry to give you some medical attention. Some TLC. I'll be right back." He got off the bed and walked out of the room. Heather watched his naked butt till it disappeared out the door.