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phone and turn to Ben.
“You’re never going to believe this! Dr. Rand is missing, he just disappeared and without him Ryan has no one in his corner. Between the police report, the mental evaluation Elle had done through Joe and the death threat the judge has ruled in her favor! Ryan no longer has power of attorney and Joe said she can be discharged tomorrow evening!” I ramble at the speed of light. Ben’s face lights up as he scoops me up in his arms and twirls me around the living room.
“Colin must be peeing his pants right now.” Ben laughs.
“That’s just gross. Why would he pee?”
“I meant in excitement.”
“Do you pee when you’re excited?”
“No?” We double over with laughter at Ben’s unsure answer before sobering enough for Ben to call Colin and find out how he’s doing. I assume Joe called him first but if not, Ben will get to make him a very happy man. I watch as my built boyfriend dials Colin with clumsy fingers and waits for him to pick up.
“Yes!” Ben yells into the phone. “We’re coming tomorrow! I’ll call John after we hang up. Yeah, of course man. ‘K.” Ben hangs up the phone and looks to me. “Colin says he needs ‘the box’.” He eyes me in confusion.
“Ok. I’ll be sure to pack it.” I answer not giving anything up.
“Ookaay then.” Ben huffs as he dials John.

COLIN

The hotel room looks more like a bachelor pad than my apartment does. The last seven days have proved to be the hardest I’ve ever encountered. Seeing Elle every night for a few moments just isn't cutting it. I can see the defeat in her eyes each passing day she's stuck in there. She’s almost hit the month mark and it has to be weighing heavily on her, I know it is on me.

“‘Lo.”
“Colin, good news son!” Joe cries in my ear.
“Well...”
“Elle’s being discharged tomorrow evening. The judge ruled in Elle’s favor, Ryan’s lost power of attorney over her. The divorce hearings set for November twenty eighth. Until then Elle’s a free to return to Searsport.” I can’t form words and my body is shaking uncontrollably with relief. “Colin? You with me still?” Joe prompts.
“Y..yes. I’m here.”
“I’ll bring her straight to your hotel room tomorrow when we’re out.” He says.
“Ok. Joe..”
“Yes.”
“Thank you so much.” I mumble still shocked.
“Don’t thank me yet Colin, we’ve still got a way to go.”

I hang up and immediately call Jenna. Her shrieks of delight make my eardrums feel like they’re bleeding but I can't complain, I feel the same way. If I had boobs I’d probably be squealing and jumping up and down too. After I hang up I clean the room like a maniac because there is no way in hell Elle can see it like this. After what she’s endured I want to make tomorrow the best night of her life.

At seven I enter the courtyard to find her staring down at me already. The smile on her face is bright and intoxicating. Tears stream down her face but she looks so happy they must be tears of release. I fish out the flashlight and hold up, what’s hopefully the last poster ever.

How long do you want to be loved?
Is forever enough ‘cause I’ll give you forever if you’ll take it.
     
    I can just make out the green of her eyes burning brighter as she nods her head furiously up and down at me. I stand transfixed as she fogs the plate glass and fingers ‘yes’ into it. Her letters are shaky, like she can't tamp her excitement down enough to steady her hand. My heart skips a beat and I hug the poster to my chest like a chump because I can't hold her yet. Tomorrow can’t come fast enough.
We play our intense staring game until I’m convinced she can see into my soul and I’m frozen to the bone. The October weather isn't great for standing still outside. The wind whips around through the buildings making a wind tunnel that chills me no matter how bundled up I am. I blow her a kiss, catch her return one and wave good night before stalking back to the hotel.