They had talked and emailed for a long time. An initial bond that had started had grown into something far more fulfilling. There was a connection that could be felt across the miles. Each one enjoyed writing leading statements in email about things about the weather. "I wonder if it will snow where you are?" "Maybe if you are here," he would write back. There was no chance of snow-the climate of South Texas would never allow for that, except perhaps once in every blue moon.
He hated his job. It was time for a change and after a lengthy exchange with his boss, he was able to leave his job. He didn't know what was next-the world at times seemed like a place of endless possibilities and hopeless pursuits.
She called him and they talked. Maybe he would consider coming out to see her in California. She had an apartment out there but the rent was a little pricey. She could help him get a job that would help with the rent and they could live together. He was a little hesitant about the idea but he wanted her and he didn't have much else to do.
He remembered talking about what times they liked to sleep. Even though he had been required to get up early for his job, he preferred to get up late. She already got up late and liked it that way.