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Checking in with her mom, she was pleased to see she was feeling stronger, and getting around much easier. Her father was glad to hear from her, and mentioned how happy she sounded. She knew it was Ty; he filled the hole that was in her heart.
    Ty was coming over to her place, and she had a nice dinner planned. She’d even sprung for some Champagne, and made a cherry cheesecake. She hadn’t been sure what to get him for the holidays, and they didn’t really talk about it, but finally decided on a nice watch with a leather band. It was personal, but wasn’t extravagant.
    When Ty showed up, Molly greeted him with a bark and a wag of her tail. Bending down, he offered her a special treat. “Shh, don’t tell your mother, she says I spoil you.”
    Kristin laughed , greeting him with a hug and a kiss.
    “How was your day,” she asked, making small talk.
    “Nothing exciting, just the usual.” He pulled her back into an embrace, “Come here, you.”
    Kristin turned around, letting him wrap her in his arms. Everything felt right in the world. She never thought she’d be this happy again.
    “I’ve got something for you,” he whispered, “but I need more of your sweetness first,” he said, lowering his head. His lips came to hers in a tender kiss.
    Reaching into his jacket pocket, he pulled out a long narrow box. Handing the box to Kristin, she smiled. “What is it?”
    “You’ll need to open it.”
    Removing the wrapping, she opened the jewelry box. A gold bracelet with a heart charm was inside, and turning to Ty she smiled. “It’s beautiful; will you help me put it on?”
    As he put it onto her slender wrist, she thanked him.
    Excusing herself for a moment, she went and pulled his gift off of the bookshelf, handing it to him.
    “For me?” He grinned and opened the present.
    “I love it, it’s perfect,” he said. “It’s rugged and handsome, thank you,” he leaned in for a kiss.
    Ty opened the champag ne, pouring in into the glasses, as Kristin finished supper.
    “I don’t have flutes,” she laughed. “These will have to do.”
    “It all drinks the same,” he said. “I haven’t had champagne in years.”
    After a couple of glasses, they were laughing and sharing dinner. Soon one thing led to another, and bringing the dishes to the counter, Ty swept her into his arms. Kissing her, his hands slowly started to roam. It felt so good, and Kristin had trouble saying no…she wanted to feel his hands on her body. She didn’t want to keep stopping him. She wasn’t even sure why she did. Maybe tonight would be the night.
    But something told her she should wait. Wait until things were more serious. Wait until they’d made a major commitment. She couldn’t make love to a man only to lose him again. It would crush her soul. She’d wait. If he was the one, and wanted to be in her life – he would wait.
    Pulling back, “Ty, let’s go sit down for a bit. I don’t want to lose control of myself.”
    “Losing control wouldn’t be a bad thing,” he said.
    “For me it would. It’s not that I don’t adore you. It’s just that I’m afraid of what happens after, worried that I’d lose you.”
    “I love you, how would you lose me?”
    “I love you too, but I just need to wait. I hope you understand.”
    “I’ll wait as long as you need. It doesn’t mean that I don’t have urges. I want to be with you, but I’ll wait until you’re ready – you’re worth it.”
    Snuggled on the sofa, they talked about the future and what it meant to them.
    An emergency house call came in for Ty, and they were reminded that work came at all hours of the night, and even on holidays.
    “I’ll be here tomorrow afternoon to pick you up,” he reminded , before heading out. “Thank you for tonight, and thank you for my watch.”
    A quick kiss and he was on his way. Kristin sat on the sofa, looking at her gold bracelet. She loved that man. She never thought she’d feel like this again. She never thought she’d