She nods eagerly, smiling. There is nothing she has wanted more tonight. All of this talk of spirituality and soulmates; it’s a bit much. Karen has to wonder, though, what exactly she has found in Bucky.

Yes! I mean, yes, of course you can kiss me. You’re a pretty good kisser for a self-dubbed senior citizen.

Karen chuckles at her own thoughts and raises herself up on her toes to get her lips comfortably close to Bucky’s. The waiting, she finds, is too much, and she kisses him, this time a little more hungrily. Her eyes close. As she continues to kiss him she thinks only nice thoughts.

I had my doubts about this place. I never thought that I would feel so at peace or even find a person as incredible as you. It seems like there should be a catch…