We framed

But before she could move away from me, I wrapped my arm around her waist and pulled her up to me. "That's all I get?"

Her cheeks turned rosy red. "Oh, you want a better kiss?"

"Always."

She perched on her tiptoes as I framed her face. Our lips connected; mine on her top one and hers on my bottom one. It was a closed-mouth kiss at first, but as soon as I tasted her, I needed more. Our mouths parted as our tongues tasted. I knew she got nervous about public affection, so I broke the kiss and pressed my forehead against hers.

"Are you ready?" I whispered.

"Yes." Her head nodded against mine. "Get to work and stop making out with the staff, will ya?"

I laughed as she stepped away from me, winking over her shoulder at me. God, I loved that woman. I got into work mode and turned to the camera. The actors came out in their silk robes. It was showtime. Luis and Lane were in their spots, while the other lighting and sound crew milled behind us.

As soon as the actors removed their robes and ap