Since I knew the kids were okay with me and their mom being together, and that was the only thing I was really worried about, that day I went out and got a ring! I was going to wait for just the perfect time to do it, but the next morning, I remembered what Lola had said that first night we were together about not wanting to waste anymore time. So, I dragged her out of bed right before sunrise, brought her to the piano room where I had first declared my love for her, and got on one knee and proposed to her, while we were both in our jammies! I told her that I didn't want to waste another minute either and that I wanted her to be my wife, if she'd have me.

For Lola's answer, you'll have to wait for the next update! (I'm so mean!)

I remembered then that it was Jade who had suggested I move in in the first place and wondered if she had the idea ever since she was little. I'd believe anything now, since I never would have believed I'd end up with anyone, let alone be hopelessly in love with the mother of my son's children! 

Thankfully, she wasn't upset or traumatized or anything like that! She was kind of embarrassed, she said, but she and the other kids had actually picked up on the vibes between me and Lola even before we did, so they saw it coming! She said that they were all okay with it, that they saw how lonely we were after her dad died and wanted us to be happy again. Wow. Kids can be so mature sometimes, can't they? 

However, it wasn't to be a secret for very long! Lola and I were making out in the bathroom one morning, when, unexpectedly, Jade walked in on us! 

And before Lola left for work, she showed me that she still wanted more, giving me a long, passionate kiss before heading off. It's a good thing that Xavier the maid is discreet! We weren't ready for our relationship to be out in the open yet. 

Then, she joined us, along with the girls, for breakfast and I was still hungry (yeah, from all of the activity the night before, ha ha Grey, very funny) so I had a bowl of cereal, too. She just talked with the kids about their studies and acted completely normal, so I sighed a breath of relief. But was last night just a one time thing, I wondered. I hoped not. 

The next morning, Reed was enjoying a muffin he had just made with his little oven and I had just finished my breakfast, when I felt Lola watching me. I hoped she didn't have any regrets about what had happened. 

But later, I could hear sounds from the piano in the room next to the bedroom and knew that Aspen was working on his creativity skills. That boy loves to learn! And he always has! 

Meanwhile, (as I found out later) Aspen was having a first time experience of his own, his first kiss, with Justine Smith. I don't like to gossip, but I think that girl is a little floozy! 

I'll just tell you that it was incredible. I know it was my first time, so I had nothing to compare it with, but I don't WANT anything else to compare it with. Being with Lola was so perfect, because we love each other so perfectly. And I really know her, everything about her, not like that puppy crush I had with Trista. I was so glad then that things never went that far with her. Lola is truly my soulmate. 

I'm sure you can guess how I responded . . . No, I'm not giving you any details! A gentleman does not tell tales about his lady, you know that, Grey! Then Ice smiled. 

"Oh, life is too short," Lola suddenly said. "I know that now. I wasted too much time with Green and I'm not wasting any more time, dammit. Make woohoo with me. Now." Yeah, that's what she said! I could hardly believe it, either! 

When we went to bed that night, things were different than before. Instead of our usual comfortable lying next to each other, we lay beside each other, not talking or looking at each other, wanting something to happen, but not sure if we should. 

In fact, she started crying and I was afraid I'd done something wrong, but she reassured me that she was just so happy. She said she had been afraid that she had scared me with the flirting and the kiss, but now that I had initiated things, she knew that I felt the same way she did. 

That night, I declared my love to Lola in a song I wrote just for her. I know how much she loves music, so I knew that she would appreciate it. She seemed surprised, but touched by it, too. 

I saw Ultra playing Red Hands with Reed; they were so cute. I think Reed looks up to her as a role model, since she's also part alien. 

Wisteria stayed for dinner, and Ultra had come over to hang out with Jade, so it was almost like being back at home with you guys again. Aspen was telling me about how he might like to get into politics, but I kept wanting to look at Lola. 

Wisteria came over not too long after that, gushing about how happy she was to be married to Shane, and how important it was to have a partner in your life who you love entirely. What she said really hit me, and I knew that that was how I felt about Lola. 

I did nothing but think about Lola the next few days. Sorry I didn't call you or Cyan, but I was afraid you guys wouldn't approve and if things didn't work out with Lola and me, I'd never have to say anything. I hope you understand. 

Lola called her sister to ask for her advice. Of course Chloe told her to go for it, and for once, I was happy for Chloe's impulsive ideas! 

Fearing this would be our last kiss (I just kept thinking that maybe we shouldn't be doing this) I didn't want it to stop! There were flies on the dishes by the time we were done making out! But that's as far as it went. That night at least . . .  

Then I pulled her face up to me and kissed her with a passion I didn't know I had! 

Lola started kissing my neck and I got all sorts of ideas in my head from that! 

So, I gave into the moment as she took me in her arms and kissed me, for what was my very first kiss! You know that I've never kissed a girl; I liked Trista but was always too shy to do anything about it. But I didn't feel shy at all with Lola! 

We were both as shocked as you look right now, Grey! Yes, Green was my son and he loved this woman and had children with her, MY grandchildren! But he had been gone for so long and now I loved her, too! It probably didn't help that Lola and I had to share her bed, and kept putting off getting me one. Nothing happened; it just felt so good to have someone there beside me at night, and Lola wanted me there, too, for when she missed Green and needed a shoulder to cry on. But now I started thinking about that bed upstairs in a different way . . .