Maureen swallowed hard. Actually speaking the words was always harder than having the thoughts.
"I want you for the rest of my life," she managed to say in a near whisper. "I won't promise that I won't look, Joanne. I'm human and I notice good looking men and women. But I'm ready," she said. "I'm ready to commit myself to you."
She looked at Joanne almost pleading with her eyes, begging for Joanne to believe she was finally ready to take that final step.