Gloria understood their lives and expectation might be very different. They lived in different countries, different careers, and many other differences. That awareness would make any bumps they run into easier to deal with in the long run.

"I want to know you too." She smiled shyly at the touch but leaned in and kissed his cheek. She didn't move away and stayed close to him.

"When Judith and I were dating, we were both very busy and we used to meet one morning a week to just have three or four hours to ourselves. Maybe you would like to do something similar when I am on tour with you?" She asked nervous but hopeful. His sweet kindness was worth getting to know and spending time on.