I shrug and laugh because the words sound so much less profound than they are. “For loving me.” Softening her voice, she smiles. “John…” Taking her hand, I bring her fingers to my lips. “You’ve become my dearest friend, but you’re more than that…” I reach into my pocket, pulling out the ring I had the Mayor get for me and slide it onto her ring finger. “You’re it for me. I truly believe that. You and I were meant to be.”
