Melody Critchlow

open and Doug came through them looking around for me. My heart lifted as I got to the end of the barrier and Doug saw me. His smile made me feel so happy and I threw myself into his arms. He dropped his case and wrapped his arms around me hugging me tightly as he kissed me. ‘Oh God!’, it was so wonderful to feel his arms around me, his lips against mine, his warmth, his smell, everything I had missed for the last month with him being away. I buried my face in his neck so he would not see the tears of joy that were building up in my eyes. "I’ve missed you so much, my love", I snuffled into his neck, "I am so glad you are home now." "I’ve missed you too, Liz, and with