It's way past time when I should again thank my wonderful BRs - Iolanthe, Deja Vu and Lynn. Thanks to Deja Vu particularly for this part - it was her suggestion to significantly expand the scene with Ron and Barb.
Also, thanks to Ann for the suggestion of the Hawthorn flower!
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He wanted to be with Lois. He needed her.
Less than a minute later, he landed, unlocked her door, and entered her unit at a speed undetectable to the human eye.
From her bedroom, he heard the music of her heartbeat. "Lois?" he said.
There was a delighted squeal as she rushed through the doorway and charged into his arms.
His eager mouth found hers, and he kissed her with the hunger that had built up during the long hours apart.
"I missed you ... so much," he said when their first rush of kisses finally abated enough to make speech possible.
"I missed you," she said between kisses.
"I landed half an hour ago ... couldn't stay away."
"How long ... until you have to be at work?"
"It won't matter if I'm late ... long flight."
"We have ... some time," she said.
"Uh huh."
Thanks!
Corrina.
