"Well, I hope they believe in love at first sight, or that they are even the tiniest bit liberal. Otherwise, I might have to go back on the road again, but with a passenger this time." John gave her a playful smile, even though he really would do anything to protect her, including her mental and emotional health, but he was sure she already knew that. When Rose turned around, he smiled and took the soap, and started to wash her back with his strong, healer's hands. "You're so beautiful," he breathed in her ear as he leaned in close. "I can't wait for tomorrow so I can bend you in new ways and make you scream so loud your neighbors call the cops." He punctuated this by playfully pinching her ass; he wasn't quite at a good angle for a smack. If he could describe his mental and emotional state right now in one word, that word would probably be 'blissful.' "I love you so much. I can't wait for us to see just how far we can take this, both in our hearts and elsewhere."