She laughed knowing that I never enjoyed reality tv. As we lay there quietly, I enjoyed the warmth of her strong arms around me and I began to reminisce. Snuggling into Bo’s neck, I tilted my head up to meet her gaze.

”Bo, we sure have done a lot together. Most people don’t have that much adventure in ten lifetimes!”

She gave my shoulders a gentle squeeze. ”Ain’t that the truth!” She laughed. ”There were times I could have lived with a little less adventure though. Is there anything you would like today? I am at your service, as always, my love.”

I took a deep breath and ran light circles over her hand. ”Just being here with me is all that I could ever want. Just as you have been every day for the last sixty something years. I still have a hard time imagining that someone like you even exists, much less that you would want me after all these years. I’m not pretty anymore. I’m useless, yet you’re still here. You have no idea what your love has meant to me over the years, Bo. I’ve said it many times, I am yours, I just wish it was for longer. Maybe in another lifetime…”

I fought back the urge to cry as I tried to express my feelings for her, but there really were no words to truly describe what she has meant to me. I didn’t want to leave anything left unsaid. I wanted Bo to know without a doubt for the rest of her long life, that I had loved her with everything I had and I had felt the same from her in return. Tears were falling lightly from her eyes as well, while she tried to steady her voice. She knew our time was growing short. I saw it every time she looked at me no matter how brave her front was.

”I know, I wish we had more time, but anything short of forever could never be enough with you. Lauren, you have meant everything to me. You have always been my light even when everything was dark. I’m so sorry that it took me a while to figure it out, but ever since we reconciled I have tried to show you every day that you will forever have my heart. I will love you long after you have become an angel in heaven, as you have most certainly been my angel on Earth.”