<div align="center"><strong>~* Mae Little aka "MeiMei"- Really Wishing she had thought to lock the Infirmary Door!  –  The Gamble *~</strong></div><br/><br/>The second the words fell from her lips self doubt set in. All her hopes and dreams showed clearly in her eyes, revealing her secret wish, not only to be loved but to be loved by Vincent.  She wasn't concerned about her ability to love Vincent in the manner he deserved; it was more that part of her was convinced she was unlovable. However, Mae was stubborn enough to not give in to her mistrust and push forth into the unknown territory of relationships. His smile and gentle touch put her mind at rest at the same time it set her heart skipping a beat. If anyone was worth the risk, it was Vincent Kincaid.  All her fears melted into nothing at the sound of her name from his tongue. Two simple words claiming her as belonging to him, never had two words sounded so perfect to her ears.<br/><br/><br/>The moment was perfect. Mae knew without a doubt it would live on in her mind and heart for years. However it came crashing to an end when her name is called out again, but unlike the soft and possessive tone that had curled around her heart, this one was jarring and very much inconvenient. Dani had returned and didn't appreciate Mae's attempt to 'doctor' Vincent in a way that only the spunky young pilot could. Mae found herself jumping out of her skin at the sharp sound of her name being called, causing her eyes to widen as she stared down at Vincent. The expression on her pretty face was reminiscent of any child caught red handed with her hand in the proverbial cookie jar!<br/><br/><strong>"Mae! You should still be lying down. And not on top of Vincent!" </strong><br/><br/>The pout came instantly as Mae tried to work out a compromise. What she wanted more than anything right at that moment was to spend the next several hours wrapped in Vincent's arms. They would be each others tonic, no medicine could make them feel any better than the magic that engulfed them with each amazing kiss “…but”  It was as far as she was able to get before Dani continued with her stern reprimand.<br/><br/><strong>"Mei-mei...seriously, you need to lay down." </strong><br/><br/>A small giggle danced around the room as Mae shifted slightly, dipping down to capture Vincent's lips with a tender kiss as she attempted to follow the doctor's orders. Laying down with her newly labelled boyfriend was exactly the tonic she needed. Mae was positive it would give her the boost she needed to recover from the unfortunate blow, refreshing her mind and energizing her body. Sadly, Dani didn't agree.<br/><br/>The fingers that wrapped around Mae's slim arms were not the fingers she had lay awake many nights dreaming about. They were the clever fingers belonging to the good doctor, guiding Mae off of her preferred resting place, that being draped across Vincent's chest, and into the cold and lonely empty examining bed the young pilot had abandoned only moments before. Instantly the heat from his body was missed causing a soft whimper to fall from her lips as her eyes sought out Vincent. Part of her was worried it had all been a dream, that she would wake up to find the confessions had never taken place, leaving her alone and longing to belong to him.<br/><br/>A deep sigh sounded as Dani expressed her concern, sharing her idea of staying with them in order to keep a better eye on the newly formed couple. Normally, Mae loved spending time with the young doctor. Her presence had a calming effect on Mae's wild and spontaneous nature. But in this situation, the other woman's presence was nothing short of a pain. The annoyance clearly showed in the glow of her green eyes as Mae scowled, biting her tongue, to keep from saying something she would doubtlessly regret.<br/><br/><strong>"Can I trust you long enough to turn my back, honey, or am I going to have to strap you down to keep you from accosting my other patient?"</strong><br/><br/>Rolling her eyes in a dramatic fashion, Mae was about to tell Dani exactly what she could do with those suggested straps when Vincent expertly removed the sour from her mood with a single sentence.  Mae watched with amusement, giggling as he looked about the room questioning Dani as to where one might find such an item. Insisting his question was put forth for the good of his girlfriend's health though the implication of his true intent was clear enough for the blind to read. Her soft pouting lips twitched, forming a softer smile as Mae giggled, reaching out her hand towards Vincent.<br/><br/>“I promise to say put if we can push the bed's closer. I just want to be closer is all"<br/>