He smiled kindly, as if to banish the puzzlement on her face. She dropped to her knees, hoping the cold earth would shake her to reality. He bent over her and kissed her forehead. There'd be no trouble. He raised her up and held her by the waist so she wouldn't fall again.
Life is a cherished gift.
I will not take it. Kitty lay her head on his shoulder. She could hear his heart beating. His arms squeezed her tighter, and they stood together in a gentle sway. Her chest throbbed as if it were splitting open.