It was dark by the time they arrived back home. Both silent. Neither believing what they had done. But they were happy. Everything they had been through the last year had all been worth it for this very moment.

Hand in hand they walked through the apartment, not bothering to turn on any lights. Neither one hungry for anything that the kitchen could provide. They silently walked to the bedroom and once there, stood still. Since the previous wedding attempt, they had not made love. Shane McCutcheon had actually went without intimacy all this time. The scary thing for her was accepting that she had been willing to wait. That’s when she knew Carmen was different. The moment her body adapted to the idea of waiting, she knew things in her mind would never be the same. And she was glad.

Shane released Carmen’s hand, only to bring her left one to her lips. She placed a soft kiss there, knowing that now it was official. And the world would know soon enough. But for now – this night belonged to them alone. The outside world at this moment did not exist.

Carmen stared up at this woman who she never imagined would make the ultimate commitment. This woman for whom she’d die loving. And now, she knew what was to come. And the anticipation alone had her feeling chills down her spine, goosebumps forming on her arms though it was not cold in the room.

Shane took her time in removing Carmen’s clothing. She enjoyed watching every stitch of clothing drop to the floor. And when she wore nothing, Shane allowed her eyes to roam the woman’s frame from head to toe. She then realized just how much she missed her.

Carmen reached up and commanded in a soft voice "Your turn" and proceeded to do the same for Shane. Carmen admired the qualities that made Shane who she was. A boyishness that riveled some of the most masculine men, yet a girlish quality that couldn’t be denied. To her, Shane was never too skinny. To Carmen, everything about her was perfect.

"Lay on your stomach" Shane demanded. Carmen did as she was told. Shane began with her shoulders, as she straddled Carmen’s hips gently. Rubbing gently, she massaged her shoulders, neck, shoulder blades, and even the middle of her spine. Soft moans escaped Carmen’s lips as she melted under Shane’s careful touch.