One Hundred-Four

They both started laughing. They laughed until they cried. Then they just cried. They hugged and cried together. When the emotional release finished pouring over them, they stood there looking at each other. Marie had an idea.

"I think I know what I need to do, but I need to have your permission first."

"What? Why do you need my permission to do anything?"

"I need it because I have to go find someone. I have to go find him. I won't do it unless you say it's okay. I love you too much to lose you just because of this."

"Oh. I see. Yes, you can try to find him. I think I know what you are planning and it doesn't include that. You're going to go see if he can fix this aren't you?"

"That's precisely the reason, but I wanted you to know everything that I was thinking and planning. We are a couple now, marie. That means you have the right to put your foot down if you think I'm screwing up or if I am going to do something that might hurt you."

"Thank you, my sweet Elena. I approve of your pla