So baby why not tonight
This could be the start of something right
Hey you can take it easy
We can take it so slow
We can take it anywhere that you'd like to go
So baby why not tonight
The stars are out and I'm sure they'll agree
Oh it's a perfect night for falling in love
So why not fall in love with me

Why not tonight? Reba McEntire.

She woke up with the fragment of a song whirling in her head. And the sensation that she was not alone. She opened her eyes, he was still there, beside her. He was lying on his side, one arm around her, one leg pinning one of her legs to the mattress. He was completely relaxed, and she took the opportunity to study him closer. On impulse she leaned in and kissed him, he smiled in his sleep and tugged her closer.

I did it, for better or worse, I made the connection. She knew instinctively that a paradigm shift had taken place. He was still there, he wanted her, their differences were melting away. Alex could feel the tears running down her face, she had been lost, now she was found. His arms pulled her closer, and he kissed her tears away.

"Its alright Bols, you're safe..."

Alex laid her cheek against his shoulder, safe in his arms she could believe in herself again.

Safe harbour.