�We�ve lived together for over three years and its never been a topic of conversation. I mean, we talk like it�s a long term commitment and we don�t talk like its ending anytime soon. I don�t know, its weird. Less than a year ago he was talking about having a baby and stuff like that. Now, who knows. Once he�s on tour, its all about the tour.� She watched him take a bite of fish. He had grown up so much. He was a cute kid, now he was this handsome man. It made her wonder about Chris. What did he look like now? Even in high school he had a wonderful athlete�s body. She was able to see it when they spent time at the beach. He was a baseball player and he worked out religiously.
�Well, as long as you are happy. Just don�t put your life plans on hold for him.� She knew that was the smartest thing. She didn�t want to go another five years with Nick, wake up one day and get dumped because he needed space and find herself alone at thirty with not even a prospect of marriage.
�So, what about you? Anyone special in your life?� He laughed and immediately I knew the answer,
�No, the only thing that I touch on a regular basis is a scalpel. I�m much too busy. I have to say though, there are a lot of intelligent, driven beautiful women in this city. Per capita, there has to be more potential wives than in any other area in the country.� It was hard to believe this was the same kid who would throw water on her and Chris when they were at the beach,
�You sound like you�re ready for marriage.� He smiled,
�I want it but not ready at this moment.� They continued to talk over dinner and she agreed to let him take her to one of his favorite bars afterwards.
