Nathan listened to her, and he couldn't help it.  He also wondered what a child with her would have looked like - despite how beautiful little Niniel was.  The way she had told him about always wanting him from the first time they danced made him blush, and feel a stirring of desire for this woman who was his best friend.  There was something in her she was having trouble getting out, but what it was he did not know.  All he knew was the woman he was still in love with was closer to him than to her own husband.  What was going on was becoming clear.  He was neglecting her desires...her needs, and she was tired of being alone.  He watched as Caitlyn went over to Niniel to play with her, and Nathan couldn't help smiling.  There had been tears in Caitlyn's eyes, and he just wanted so badly to help her feel better...to remind her she was loved, adored, appreciated, and even desired...yes, even that.<br/><br/>He watched them play for a moment longer...simply enjoying the view before getting up to come play as well.  It was a spectacular time of them laughing, playing, running around, and the squeals of delight from Niniel echoed over the playground.  Yet, an hour or so later, she grew tired, and fell asleep after being put back in the stroller.  She was not likely to sleep more than a couple of hours, but those two hours would be moments of peace for Caitlyn.  From the back of the stroller; Nathan pulled out the picnic blanket, and laid it in the secluded tree area they enjoyed.  There, with Niniel next to them in the stroller; Nathan sat down, and smiled at Caitlyn...a tad breathless, but happy.  He loved helping with Caitlyn's daughter, and loved how he always made her laugh and smile.<br/><br/>Now, sitting next to his best friend on the blanket - he continued to think on all that had transpired in less than 24 hours.  It kept coming back to her being neglected, and him still wanting her.  She had clearly wanted him before - had even confessed it.  Now, with a husband not performing or even trying to touch her...much less look at her; Nathan wondered what was she to do.  There were all these emotions playing within her, and Nathan put his arm around her shoulders tenderly...showing her he cared deeply.