Even though Grace wouldn't give him a straight answer about marriage, she noticed that during their entire trip to Paris, Alex never seemed to be bothered by it. They took long walks and enjoyed people watching while sipping coffee at local bistros and wine in the intimate cafes. The more time Grace spent with him the more she enjoyed his company. The special chocolate massage treatment was also an usual and unexpected delight followed by an intimate encounter they enjoyed all their own until the sun rose the next morning.
Grace often second guessed her hesitation toward even having a discussion regarding the potential of wedded bliss. Part of it was the fact that she worked hard to build her career and didn't want to either share the spotlight or be dismissed from it and be relegated to becoming the "little woman". Also she was used to living on her own and enjoying her lifestyle on her own terms. She went where she wanted, lived in a space designed just for her and had her name name in lights, online and in print. The reality of it was as far as her professional life was concerned she could honestly say she felt fulfilled. Well if her life was so wonderful what was that void she seemed to have inside that made her feel empty? She also realized that that void seemed to be filled whenever Alex was near and they were together.