I couldn't be apart from you for long, and you know it! Oh, Mike, I'm sorry I've been such a fool. I love you with all my heart, and I don't want to think of leaving you ever again!"
Mike took her in his arms and held her close, stroking her soft, blond curls.
"All right," he soothed, "it's all right, you don't have to."
Their lips met in a passionate kiss, with Jeanie wishing it would never end.
Jeanie spent the night at Mike's apartment, and as Dr. Horton predicted she was well pleased. The next day, as mutually agreed upon, she moved in with him, with Larry's assistance. It just seemed meant to be. No one at The Institute every questioned her reasoning. She was the happiest she'd ever been in her life, and Mike felt terrific about the whole new deal. He was in love, and the fact someone like Jeanie loved him in return, despite all his faults, was wonderful!