Good night, sweet prince

He held her hand with a strength he hadn't had in months...years. His eyes which had been filmy and unfocused, became clear as he gazed at the love of his life.

"I remember the first time I saw your butt."

She laughed. "My mom's house."

"I woke up early and snuck upstairs to see if you were awake."

"I wasn't."

"I looked in the room and couldn't believe my eyes."

"It was July in New York! Hot, humid and no air conditioning!"

"I started to go back to the living room. I felt guilty."

"And then you didn't. "

"I turned right back around."

"You woke me with a kiss. My prince charming."

"I loved you already, peanut" He squeezed her hand.

Tears were flowing as she said, "I know, my love." His grip loosened as his eyes began to drift shut. "I love you so," she said.

"Always," he breathed.

"Forever," she whispered, laying her head on his now silent chest.