When Stella's lips connected with his, soft as a breeze, Tad could feel his heart speeding like a Roman candle into the sky on Bonfire Night. Her declaration made it impossible to speak anymore. Any explanation into his anxieties and misgivings and utter stupidity could wait. If there was any truth yet to be told, it was with another kiss. He pulled Stella close and kissed her again, harder this time, enough to get the message across that he was thrilled and relieved that she felt the same way.