with each doctor 's visit that went well-we continued to get good reports-he seemed less worried . at her command , i made myself comfortable on the couch and waited for her to return from her offer to get us a couple of beers . we lead them back to my room and i point to my ceiling . lifting her chin to mine , i kiss her deeply . if i kept up a steady pace , i might make it back by midnight . he pulled my coffee mug out of my hand and set it on the counter . 