Chapter 50

"I was thinking about it," she said, "and I guess I always just figured this was one box on the checklist and doesn't really affect us."

"When I think about it objectively," I said, "I couldn't agree more. Then there's part of me that, to be perfectly honest, is a little jealous."

Kat could sense that I was vulnerable. She stood close to me and put her hand on my chest.

"I know, baby," she said. "Do we need to reevaluate us? Do you need more?"

I was taken aback that she even suggested it. "We both know that won't work," I said, "but that you even make the offer is more than I ever expected."

"I really do love you," Kat said. "You're the soulmate for Kitty Kat."

"Good Kat needs something else," I said. I understood. "I think I'd just never thought about things changing. It's been going so well. I'