Luther and Mona on the bed under the beach umbrella, they were lying there gazing at the stars. Luther catches Mona steal glances at him a couple of times. He pretends not to notice. The next time she does it, he turns and their eyes meet. “Gotcha.” He says jokingly. She chuckles “It’s so peaceful with you here” she says. “Yes it is.” He says. Awkward silence between them. He gets on his elbows, gazing down at her. He runs his fingers through her hair, arranging it on the bed to frame her face. “You know you can talk to me about anything” He says peering into his eyes. “You are so kind, I expected for you to…” she trails off and looks away. “To what? Mona?” he asks. “To take me by now” she says and covers her face. I won't "take you" till you are ready" he says, teasing her. She

