"Okay."
"Can you come by for dinner and stay over? Tomorrow we could spend the whole day together doing whatever you like."
"That sounds nice. I probably should get things organized around here today anyway."
Jackson stood up and took her hand. She put her arms around his waist and drew in close. He whispered into her hair, "It hurts me to leave you."
"Good. Maybe you won't do it too often." They shared a deep kiss and when they parted, Jackson wasn't sure he could tear himself away.
Elisabeth read his face and smiled. "You better go get dressed."
She was wiping the table when he returned.
"All set."
She walked him to the door and kissed him softly. "I'll see you tonight."
"Until then."