The End

Dorothea got up early. She had been working on a couple of ideas for the Soul Kitchens. It was going to be a day for Jon and herself.

She dressed in a dark blue shirt and shorts. Her hair loosely pulled back in a barrette.

For Jon she pulled out a white t-shirt and gray shorts.

She walked over to the bed and slowly bent over to lick his ear that was right in front of her. He liked the licking but hated waking up that way.

He woke with a start. "What the..?!"

She smiled and when his eyes were focused on her she said, "Good morning sleepy head."

Jon grabbed her and pulled her down on top of him, screaming in surprise and delight, as he tickled her. Then he started licking her neck. The her ear. She squirmed.

"Jon! Stop!"

"Really," she said as she struggled to get out of his embrace. "I have a whole day planned for us. "Shower and get dressed."

A couple hours later, with Dot driving, they came upon some farmland.

"Jon, what do you think? This farmland is for sale," she said excitedly.

Jon got out the vehicle, with Dorothea following behind. He looked at the plants. Then picked up a handful of dirt and let it run through his fingers. He loved this new part of his life. Standing up, Jon walked back over to his smart, intelligent wife, who could totally kick his ass.

"If you think it's a good investment, I am 100% behind you." Kissing her he followed, " The Soul Kitchens are part of my life now. I don't regret any of it. I love this new stage in my life."

Dorothea looked up into Jon's eyes and thanked her lucky stars he was hers, and said, "I never wanted the stars. Never shot for the moon. I like them right where they are. All I wanted was you."

Jon replied, with his gen-u-ine smile plastered to his face, and quipped, "Ditto!

The End.