“Yeah, Liz,” Hugh chuckled with a nod. “I’m asking now.” Shaking his head, he looked me in the eyes and asked, “Will you be my girlfriend?” Finally. “Yes!” I beamed at him. “I will.” Hugh grinned. “Thank you.” “You’re welcome.” “Okay then.” “Yep.” “So you’re my girlfriend.” “Yep, and you’re my boyfriend.” “I sure am.”

