Things kept progressing and he was feeling weaker. He suddenly couldn't breathe, time felt like it was standing still. He could just hear his heartbeat in his ears.

The constable stepped forward and slipped his other hand around the man to hug him. He didn't care if his condition was obvious. He wanted to kiss him but instead, he rest his forehead against Gabriel's who was such a perfect height for him. He was perfect in every way , outside and in.

"I don't know if it was chance or God that placed us together in this town. But I've never felt so much love and joy as I do when I'm close to you. And I don't want to lose that. God, give me strength and both of you forgive me if I fall..." he said quietly and closed his eyes.