QUOTE : Do you think we could just . . . sit here for a while? Together? I’m tired, but . . .” She stifled a yawn. “I’m not ready to go to bed yet.” He wasn’t either. Especially knowing he wouldn’t be going with her, at least for now. He leaned back on the sofa and drew her close. She laid her head on his chest and sighed, then suddenly raised up. “I’m not hurting your leg, am I?” She looked down. He smiled and urged her back against him. “Believe me, I’m feeling no pain right now.” A pleased look on her face, she tucked her head beneath his chin and was asleep within minutes. After a while, he eased her down beside him and lay behind her on the couch, holding her close, and thanking God for this second chance at a family he thought he’d never have.