Stunned. Shocked. Overawed. Amazed. Incredibly grateful.

The night didn’t go at all how I thought it would. Belle was … there are no words for how she made me feel.

Accepted. I felt accepted and unbelievably loved.

Me! Accepted and loved? I know, it’s unbelievable. What is even more unbelievable is that Belle has hinted that she wouldn’t be adverse to another night together. The words want to burst out, I long to just beg her to stay forever but one good night, and a few declarations of love, doesn’t mean she’d want to be chained to me permanently.

Perhaps when Neal next has a sleepover with the Nolan’s, Belle could visit again. If she still wants to of course…