The lightbulb went on as she gasped, "It was you?"
"Yes Gwen. I love you. I love you as a friend. But I also love you completely."
She looked at me taking it all in, "You mean. "
"Yes, I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I want to hold your hand in public. I want to go to bed every night with you. I want to make love to every part of you."
"I love you too," she responded. "I just never thought, I mean, I just."
I stood up, moved to her side of the table, sat down and then leaned in for a kiss. It was as gentle as a kiss can be. She kissed back and soon our tongues were exploring each other's mouths. I broke the kiss when I heard a sound. I turned around and said, "Oh, more wine."I stood up and returned to my side.
Kate looked at us in a stunned state. She slowly recovered a
