“This must be very hard to face.” “Not quite as hard as making tortillas. But yes, it is.” David squeezed my hands. “You’ve sacrificed so much for me. I see it in your face. I can tell you want to be like them. I can tell you aren’t thrilled with my lack of football knowledge or my battles with Mexican food. The rules, tonight, were not very attractive. May I remind you of what you do have?” I nodded. “You have complete control. Your girlfriends don’t. You have a guarantee that I won’t dump you or cheat on you or get you in trouble. I hope their sweethearts can say the same.” “I have flowers.” “You do. Every time I see you.” “And I have Tennyson.” “Can’t live without him.” “I have standing plans with you that don’t change. I know how upset they get when their boyfriends bail on them.” “I keep my promises.” “And I know you want to marry me. That’s exciting, even if I’m not ready yet to think about it.” “I’m more and more convinced of it every day.
