Irene caught him by surprise with her hissed ‘Psst’ and somewhat defiant stance.  He gave her a curious look.<br/><br/>“Yeah darlin’?”<br/><br/>I listened to her with a broadening smile and butterflies in his gut.  As she spoke Sam released the door and stepped closer to her.<br/><br/>“Oh my darlin’ . . . we surely do have that accord between us.”<br/><br/>Sam stood and took a good look at her . . . her stance and her face.<br/><br/>“While this has been a whirlwind of a romance . . . this is one thing I’m as sure of as you are.  I don’t see any reason to wait Irene.”<br/><br/>Sam kissed her hand as he knelt there on one knee.<br/><br/>“Irene O’Rourke . . . I don’t want to lose out on any time with you . . . and if you’re of a like mind, I hope you’ll consent to be my wife . . . Will you marry me one day Irene?”<br/>