2 months

She sat in the parking lot waiting. It wasn't the first time she got there ahead of her "date". One more time. One more guy. One more chance at a possible connection. "How many frogs do you have to dine with before one turns into a prince?" she wondered.

He called. "where is you"
Already there was the easy humor. Maybe this one could be different. Maybe. Probably not but maybe.

She replied she was sitting and waiting.
Waiting for what? She didn't know.

He pulled in and parked next to her. He flashed a smile and her heart skipped a beat. They got out of their cars and approached each other. He held out his hand and she slid hers into it. He smiled and said "hi, I'm Gary"

Three weeks later he was whispering his love for her. Amazed at this wonderful, crazy, fun, comfortable and growing stronger every day bond they had. Amazed that the happy ending reserved for movies could be playing itself out.

2 months into it and it's still brand new yet always been there. Hard to explain yet no need to explain. In love. Deeply. Mutually.

It's only February but it feels like Spring out today. It feels like the beginning of a whole new life.