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condom on.”
    She gasped. “Seriously?”
    “Yes, seriously, I’m a responsible guy. What’s so surprising about that?”
    “I don’t know. I didn’ t mean it like that. I know you’re very responsible and I appreciate that, especially about an hour and a half ago.” She paused, as if she was having a daydream. She’s so sexy. “Anyway, how was it?”
    “It was so good I couldn’t wait for you ,” I told her, half embarrassed myself.
    Her face lit up with a huge smile. She stared straight ahead, even though we were stopped at a light. I smiled too as I stared at her and wondered how I’d gotten through life so far without her.
     
    ***
     
    “Home sweet home,” she said as we pulled into a long driveway. It led us to an older, yet very well kept two-story white house with matching over-sized two car garage. I noticed the big front porch with the porch swing and white wicker chairs with padded seats in them. The big tree to the left had a tire swing and flowers bloomed everywhere.
    “Are you sure your name’s not Rockwell ?” I suddenly felt a little nervous about meeting a normal, loving family.
    She noticed my hesitat ion. “They’re going to love you,” she told me. “And they’re very supportive of me, so even if they don’t, they’ll act like they do!” She laughed and kissed me. “Sorry, just kidding. We’re a very normal, easy going, and accepting family. All my family wants is for me to be happy and to be surrounded by people who respect and care about me. You respect and care about me, right?”
    “Very much, ” I told her.
    She smiled and we got out of the car. “I can’t imagine anyone they’d love more than you.” She took my hand, entwined her fingers with mine, led me up the sidewalk, and through the front door.
    It was very homey and welcoming. Just like where you’d want to be raised if you had a choice, and then where you’d want to raise your own family someday. It smelled of food cooking and fabric softener. I loved it. There were family pictures everywhere. I couldn’t wait to look at all of them and see Gia as she was growing up. The floors were old oak but had been redone nicely and I could imagine Gia sliding down the hearty oak banister which lined the stairway.
    “Your favorite daughter’s here!” Gia called out.
    “We’re in the kitchen!”

 

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter 6
     
    Gia
     
    “Mom? Dad?” I thought they said they were in the kitchen.
    “Right here , Gia.” Mom came through the back door. “I had to run something out to your dad.” She saw Ethan and beamed.
    “Mom, this is Ethan Lockwood. Ethan, this is my mom , Ruth.” Mom grabbed him and gave him a huge hug.
    “I’m so glad you could make it , Ethan! It’s very nice to meet you!”
    “Thank you for having me , Mrs. Anderson. You have a beautiful home.” He seemed a little nervous and I felt bad for him.
    “Thank you , Ethan, and please, call me Ruth,” Mom said. “Honey, come in and meet Ethan!” she hollered toward the back screen door.
    Dad came in with a huge smile on his face. He held out his hand to Ethan and I introduced them.
    They did the usual meet and greet. Dad grabbed them a couple of beers and out the back door they went. “Well, that went well,” I said and we chuckled. Mom just stood there smiling at me. “What?” I said.
    “Gia! He’s gorgeous!” she whispered loudly, pushing her hand against my arm.
    I laughed a t her. “Yes, Mom, he’s gorgeous.”
    “Wow, nice body , too.” She was looking out the back window.
    “Mom! Stop it!” I rolled my eyes. “Honestly, why are all the women in this family such horn dogs?”
    Mom laughed . “That includes you, ya know!”
    “Yeah, I know.”
    “Auntie G! Grandma!” Carly and Joey came running in and hugged us. Right behind them were Lill and Pete, hand in hand. They were a great example of how a couple should be together.
    “Hey guys!” I said as I grabbed Pete and gave him a huge hug.