Jane straightened her posture and looked Sheryl in the eye. “It was hard, for a minute. But it’s all in the past now.” Jane glanced away and sought out her wife. She sat laughing at something someone in their merry band had just said. She looked so happy and relaxed. “Don’t you think it’s time to let it go? For all of us?”

Sheryl cocked her head. “Of course I do. I was just making sure you were all right.”

“That’s not your task, but thanks for asking either way. And I’m fine. We are fine.”

Sheryl nodded. “You are not, by any chance, so fine that you would reconsider giving a lecture at the university?” Sheryl gave her a goofy grin.

“That has nothing to do with me being fine or not, just knowing my strengths. Public speaking isn’t one of them, and I’m fine with that.” Jane grinned.

“Fair enough.” Sheryl gave Jane a quick, unexpected pat on the back. “Shall we join the others for the after-party?”

“Let’s,” Jane said and, although exhausted, she was sad the night was coming to an end. They walked over to the others and Jane looked them over, and said, “How about you all come up to ours? We have a few bottles of wine that need finishing.”

Jane looked at her wife, who tilted her head as though wanting to check if she was sure about this.

Jane held out her hand to Annie. “Come on, then.”

THE END

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Chapter 1

I thought it would have taken me much longer to get used to this domesticity, but when I get the chance to crawl under the covers with Jo, it’s like I’m glowing on the inside, all warm and lit up and ready for a prolonged snuggle.

Jo doesn’t look so pleased to be sharing this intimate moment with me.

I scoot closer and curl an arm around her waist. “Look on the bright side,” I say. “You get to go to bed early with Caitlin James.”

This makes a smile appear on her face. “Aren’t I the lucky one,” she says.

“No, that would be me.” I kiss her shoulder. “I get to have an early night with Josephine Greenwood.”

“I should really sleep in the other room,” Jo says. “My coughing will only keep you awake.”

“I refuse.” I curl my arm around her tighter. “Stay.”

“Your choice, but I don’t want any complaints about this in the middle of the night.” Her face scrunches together before it erupts into a sneeze. I instinctively recoil a little.

After she has blown her nose, she asks, “Are you sure?”

I nod, although I hope I don’t catch this cold. I shuffle a little closer to her again.