"She smiled broadly, "Thank you JD." She leaned down and whispered, "I'll make it up to you tonight. Promise."He stole a kiss, "Yeah," he affirmed, "y...u will."JD shouldered his bag and tried to frown at Candice - which failed, "Thanks, Candice. See you later." Bye Jul. Bye Rae." She waved them off and started the next assignment.As they headed down the dock, JD got his first real breath of the morning sea and smiled. It was tempting to sign on full time. Let Charles and Marcus fight with. That commission is due soon and I need you for at least two more hours. Arthur is here to assure you that there will be no repercussions from him and from this day forward he will ensure our privacy while we work. Tell him, Arthur.”“Derrick, I am the one that needs to apologize if I in any way made you feel unwelcome in our home. I was surprised and yes, shocked. But who wouldn’t be? But that does not give me the right to pass judgment on what two consenting adults do. I promise never to. I was feeling rested and ready, and eager to pitch. I was also feeling some relief that I wouldn't have to worry about running into Maria around the next corner.Wrong! Just as I'd finished Friday breakfast, looking out over Lake Michigan in the hotel dining room, I looked across the room and there she was. Christ! This interning-with-the-Orioles bit was definitely for the birds. (For the birds -- get it? Birds? Orioles? Little pun, there. OK, never mind.)"Hi, Alex! Long time!" Hey, Maria. I. I apologize for my reaction, but I promise you I will never forget the kind, gentle, compassion in that kiss. I will forever remember that kiss as my first kiss because that was the first kiss I ever wanted. When you held my had at the amusement park and ran with me from ride to ride I felt like little kids having the most fun in the world but it also felt like the most romantic first date. Thank you for sharing all the stories about you and your wife. A love like that can only come a.