03-23-2020, 07:50 PM
He listened and frowned a little at that. Having a picture was all that either of them would have, it seemed, though he couldn't blame anyone for it. Heaven was a majestic location, a place no one but those that were meant to see it, saw it. He reached over and gently squeezed Cael's hand "As much as I would have loved to have seen Heaven... I'm glad that you kept me here on Earth. I wasn't ready to walk away yet either. I have so much I want to do with my life... So much that I need to do..." he leaned over and kissed Cael again, lingering just as long as he always did "I could never repay you for the life you saved for me... But I hope, I pray, that I can show you every day, just how much I appreciate being alive. Because of you, I am alive." He kissed Cael again, this time stronger, with more conviction and love. One hand even came up to hold the side of Cael's neck, holding their lips to that kiss for as long as possible.
You can lead a horse to water, but cannot force a horse to drink.