Slowly, she pulled away, uncertain of Morrison's intentions.

In a soft voice, Laura asked, “Are you not willing to be intimate with me?"

Morrison bit his Lip and paused, the emotion evident in his voice, "I like you so much. How could I not want to? I always hold back because I want to make sure you're ready. I don't ever want you to think..."

He hesitated before continuing, “I don't want you to think that I married you just for physical reasons. I need you to know I love you. Until you're ready, I won't do anything to make you uncomfortable..."

Overwhelmed, Laura threw herself into his arms, her head buried as she began to cry. “You big fool."